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hazmat 9 Flashcards

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the fifth step in the eight step process (***)

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information management and resource coordination

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The (**) and the (*) are key players for moving information within the command structure and to external agencies and stakeholders.

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PIO

LIO

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The () and the () are key players for moving resources at the incident

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logistics section chief

Staging area manager

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When responders don’t understand the plan or perceive that one doesn’t exist they, the improvise and start to (****)

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freelance

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(**( (also known as running around without a plan and doing your own thing) can get people hurt and wastes resources.

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freelancing

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The reliability of the information used in decision making depends on the quality of the (*****) used to compile the information.

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data and facts

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Data + facts = (*****)

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information

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Statements or observations about something verified and validated as true are known to be (****)

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factual

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In emergency response work, (**) are typically based on objective observations made by trained and experienced personnel.

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facts

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A digital photo taken by your reconnaissance team of a score across a welded seam on an overturned and damaged MC-331 propane transport is a reliable (**)

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fact

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Comments made by the recon team that the metal below the surface of the weld seam might be cracked is only a (*****) it is not a fact.

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suspicion or theory

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The recon teams observation that the combustible gas indicator did not detect any flammable vapors near the damaged weld seam is also a (**)

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fact

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The (**)) process starts by identifying what you need to know versus what is nice to know

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information management

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Hazmat incidents are a two part problem (*****)

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the container and the product

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There are four basic groups of information sources that should be immediately accessible from the incident scene

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  1. facility emergency response plans
    2 Pre incident tactical plans
    3 published emergency response references
    4 shipping documents
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Refineries, chemical plants, and facilities that manufacture or store hazardous materials on site are required by OSHA to have a (***)

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Facility Emergency Response Plan

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EPA also requires facilities that store or transfer oil, animal fats, or vegetable oil to have a (*******)

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Facility Response Plan

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Although an Emergency Response Plan does not typically have much tactical application in the field, it is a good beginning point to identify target hazards for which a more detailed (***) should be developed.

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Pre Incident Plan

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(*******) are like a football teams playbook. The plan explains exactly who does what and where they are supposed to be to execute the plays.

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Pre incident Tactical Plans (or pre plan)

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(****) focus on a specific problem or location, such as a rail yard or a bulk storage facility.

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preplans

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Facilities that present high risk to the community should be (****)

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preplanned

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(***) facilities that have a serious impact on national security if they experience a major loss.

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critical infrastructure

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Large business that serve as a substantial financial contributor to the local economy in terms of tax base and employment. Losses or reduction in production capacity at these facilities may create political ramifications for the responding agencies

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Critical Infrastructure

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Pre plans can provide valuable information if the right type of (****) is used to record key information during the site visit.

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field survey form

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(**) provides guidance on the type of information that should be included in pre incident plans.

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NFPA 1620 Standard for Pre Incident Planning

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A well prepared pre plan should include a (***) that shows the basic details of the facility but is not cluttered with extraneous information.

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simple plot plan

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We must apply good (****) in how we store pre plan information and control who has access to this information.

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OPSEC

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References are generally divide into the following categories:

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reference manuals and guidebooks
technical information centers
Hazardous materials databases

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(****) work the first time — every time

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books

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30
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The key to successfully managing and retrieving hazmat information is good (****)

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organization and simplicity

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The “acid test” for deciding whether on type one type of information management system is better than another should be (***)

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Will it work on the streets?

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When evaluating information systems, consider the following:

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user friendly

durability

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33
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Coordinating information regarding protective clothing requirements and public protective actions is critical to (****)

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safety

34
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If your organization has some depth in resources, an effective way to organize and manage a working hazardous materials incident is for Command to form a (**) and then delegate the responsibility for hazmat information to the (****)

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Hazmat group

Hazmat group supervisor

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Safety Function— primarily the responsibility of the (*******) he or she is responsible for ensuring that safe accepted practices and procedures are followed throughout the course of the incident.

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Hazmat Group Safety Officer( Assistant Safety Officer Hazmat)

36
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(***) Responsible for all entry and back u operations within the Hot zone, including recon, monitoring, sampling, and mitigation.

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Entry/ backup function

37
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The most simple and reliable method of coordinating information between various Hazmat Group functions is to use the (***) system

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check list

38
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Checklist can be stand alone worksheets or included as a (**)

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Job Aid in a Field Operations Guide

39
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Formal checklists have several distinct advantages as they relate information management in the field. these include the following:

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Checklist don’t panic
check list have institutional memory
identify the task assigned to each Hazmat Group function
List critical activities and action items required for each function …

40
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the person designated as the (***) will play a key role in the successful mitigation of any hazmat incident. This individual should be chosen because of his or her ability to communicate, comprehend and manage INFORMATION, work effectively under stress, and coordinate activities with individuals fro different back grounds.

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Hazmat Information Leader (Research or Science)

41
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Extended incidents or incident involving multiple chemicals require that an (***) be formed within the Hazmat Group. This allows the workload to be split up into area such as on scene technical reference library research, contacting the shipper and chemical manufacturer and on scene data collection.

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information unit

42
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Chemtrec is a great resource early in the incident, but for a complex incident you will usually be dealing with the (**) or facility personnel after the first 2 hours.

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product manufacturer

43
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Well planned established and applied (****) enable accurate and rapid dissemination of information among government agencies being impacted by the emergency.

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communications

44
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Common communications plans, interoperable communications equipment and standard operating procedures helps build a (**) that supports situational awareness among government agencies during disaster.

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communication architecture

45
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The (****) is responsible for providing regular and factual Situation Status Reports to the EOC of the impacted jurisdiction once it becomes operational.

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Unified Commend

46
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It should be the responsibility of the (****) to assemble a Common Operating Picture a(COP) and share it across the matrix of effected jurisdictions, government agencies…….

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EOC

47
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The purpose of building and maintaining the 9****) is to provide an overview of the incident by collecting an collating information…… in order to support decision making based on facts.

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COP

48
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Having a (*****) across primary and supporting governmental jurisdictions helps policy makers make consistent and timely decisions.

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COP

49
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When the size and scope of the incident requires that information flows from the IC to external agencies and organizations outside the command structure, a (**) should be appointed.

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liaison officer

50
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The (****) serves as the gate keeper to the IC, …

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Liaison Officer

51
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The (****) is the point of contact for representatives of government agencies an NGO, who provide input on their policies, resource availability, and other incident related matters.

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Liaison Officer (commonly referred to as LNO or A-reps

52
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Within in NIMS these external agencies may fall into the following categories

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assisting agency
cooperating agency
NGO

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(****) Agency or Organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management .

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Assisting agency

54
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An Assisting agency provides (****) resources

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assisting

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(*****) An agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.

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Cooperating Agency

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(*****) a legally constituted, NGO that may work cooperatively with government.

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NGO

57
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(*****) serve a public purpose rather than private purpose, and may serve as either as an assisting or cooperating agency depending on there role at the incident.

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NGO

58
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Agency representatives are assigned, work for, and report to their (***)

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parent agency

59
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Although governments play a major role in keeping the public informed during major emergency, the (****) is the major communicator.

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news media

60
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It is the (*****) responsibility to make sure the product we produce (information) is of good quality and timely.

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ICs

61
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Within the incident command organization, the (****) is responsible for gathering, verifying, coordinating, and disseminating, accurate and timely information on the incident.

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PIO

62
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In a (****) setting, the PIO supports command by collaborating with the PIOs from other agencies

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unified command

63
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As a member of the command staff, assistant PIOs may be appointed based upon the (****) needs of the incident.

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public affairs

64
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When multi agency responses require long periods of operation to resolve the incident, a (***) may be established to manage the expanding information requirements.

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JIC

65
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(*****) are people equipment and supplies required to mange a hazardous material emergency.

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resources

66
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(*****) resources include emergency responders, technical specialist, product or container specialist, and support personnel.

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human resources

67
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(****) resources are items that are reusable, such as hand tools, generators, pumps, monitoring instruments and fire apparatus.

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Equipment resources

68
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Good coordination is required between the (*******) to ensure the right equipment resources are available when they are needed, are tracked throughout the operation, their use and cost are monitored, and they are demobilized in a timely manner.

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Planning, Logistics, finance Sections

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Responsibility for providing the necessary support for equipment falls within the scope of the (****) duties with in the Logistics Section

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Support Unit Leaders

70
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(****) resources differ from equipment resources in that they are usually expendable. In other words, you use them once or twice, then dispose or recycle them.

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Supply resources

71
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In major Hazmat incidents, the IC will appoint a (****) to manage the resources required.

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Logistics Section Chief

72
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Within the command structure, the Logistics Section is typically organized into two sub groups:

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resource branch

support branch

73
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Coordinating resource requirements within the internal structure of the emergency response organization can be easy process if your organization understands and regularly operates within the requirements of the (***)

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NIMS

74
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Special resource requirements are funneled through the chain of command to the (****), which coordinates the requirements through the overall command structure and gets the needed resources to the incident.

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Logistics Section

75
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Within the ICS organization resources are coordinated and tracked by the Resource Unit within the (*****)

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Planning Section

76
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The (****) is responsible for controlling and tracking all equipment and supplies used by all emergency responders during the course of the emergency.

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Resource Unit

77
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If the incident does not require the establishment of a Planning Section, resources would then need to be tracked through the (***)

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Hazmat Group

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Out side agencies whether public or private will usually be involved in providing resources at major incidents. … If the responding agency has legislative or statutory responsibility for the incident, they will bee represented through (**). If it is an assisting agency , they will initially be coordinated through the (**)

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Unified Command

Liaison Officer

79
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As resources from external agencies arrive at the scene, a leader or agency representative should be directed to the (****)

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ICP

80
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The best way to guarantee that external resources are properly coordinated and integrated into your command structure is to develop written guidelines or (****) between your respective organizations before the incident.

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Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

81
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Most resource coordination problems fall into four categories:

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  1. failure to understand or work within the incident command structure.
  2. failure to anticipate potential problems, as well as gaps in information resources
  3. Inadequate training
  4. Communications and personality problems

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