Incidents and Hazards Flashcards
__________ _________ ________ ________ was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to better respond to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism, and is mandated by Presidential directive(s) PPD-8 and HSPD-5.
National Incident Management System
NIMS benefits include the following:
A.) _______ approach to incident management
B.) Standard _______ and __________ structures
C.) Emphasis on ____________, ______ ___, and ________ management.
Unified
command and management
Preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management
___________ ____________ ________ is the standard tool used for command, control, response coordination, and overall management of complex incidents, preplanned events and/or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease to escalating or diminishing situations.
Incident Command Systems
_________ _________ is a team effort that allows all agencies with jurisdictional responsibility for an incident, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident. All agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility for any or all aspects of an incident, as well as those who provide specific resource support, participate.
Unified Command
The purpose of this procedure (All Hazards Plan) is to establish the Incident Command System (ICS) requirements relative to all hazards, complex incidents, events and/or emergencies. The dynamics of field incidents and the need for ___________ based on the judgment of command and control authority(s) in the field is an essential part of this plan.
flexibility
The __________ ___________ Section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations, and coordinating emergency plans __________ and _________.
Emergency Management
internally
externally
ESTABLISHING COMMAND
In accordance with 9.120, Advanced Training Program, all commissioned officers must complete ICS _____, ______, and ______ within the _____ year of employment.
100
200
700
first
Sergeants must complete ICS ____ and ___ during probation, and lieutenants must complete ICS _____ during probation.
300 and 800
400
Command and control within ICS starts from the ______ ______ and (is or is not) based on the needs of the incident.
top down
is
Command (will or will not) be established by the most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene. Should a more qualified officer arrive on scene a transfer of command (will or will not) be considered.
will
will
Shift watch commanders (should or should not) assume the position of Incident Commander unless absolutely necessary to allow for continued oversight of the remainder of the jurisdiction.
should NOT
Whenever command is transferred it (will or will not) be communicated to dispatch over the radio.
will
It should be noted that ______________ is one of the primary concepts of ICS and the incident commander (should or should not) delegate tasks to personnel qualified to perform them as they arrive, to avoid being overwhelmed by fast-paced dynamic incidents.
delegation
should
ESTABLISHING COMMAND
When taking command of an incident, “____” will be added to the call sign of the officer until the incident concludes or command is transferred.
IC
ESTABLISHING COMMAND
Regardless of the size or type of incident, event, and/or emergency, the top three priorities that the Incident Commander will use to establish incident objectives will be:
A.) Life safety
B.) Incident stabilization
C.) Property preservation.
