3.500 Major Incident and All Hazard Plan

Question 1

What is the overall policy of “3.500 - Major Incident And All Hazard Plan”?

Answer 1

It is the policy of this department to provide for the deployment of personnel and equipment when it is determined that a life-safety threat exists (e.g. natural or man-made disasters, civil disturbances or any other complex incident or emergency) that will require a major commitment of department, city, county, state and/or federal resources for an extended time. Such incidents may require additional response by units from neighboring area commands and other jurisdictions. A structure protocol is required to manage the number of responding units, control safe ingress and egress routes, and ensure a supervisory command and control of resources.

Question 2

This system was developed so response from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. Benefits include a unified approach to incident management, standard command and management structures, and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid and resource management.

Answer 2

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 3

The standard tool used for command, control, response coordination and overall management of complex incidents, planned events or emergencies. The system permitted clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease.

Answer 3

Incident Command System (ICS)

Question 4

Which section is the principal advisor to the department on unusual occurrences, planning for response to “all hazard” situations and coordinating emergency plans internally and externally?

Answer 4

The Emergency Management Section

Question 5

When must all commissioned officers and civilian employees complete ICS 100, 200 and 700?

Answer 5

During probation

Question 6

In the Incident Command System, who established command?

Answer 6

The most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically present on scene.

Question 7

In the Incident Command System, when command is transferred, who must be notified?

Answer 7

Dispatch

Question 8

What are some of the major objectives of the Incident Command System?

Answer 8

1. Ensure officer and public safety.
2. Conduct a situation assessment and update Dispatch.
3. Assume on-scene command by implementing ICS, designating a command post, and naming it.
4. Determine communication channels.
5. Designate staging area(s) (police, fire, medical and media)
6. Establish a perimeter. (Inner/outer)
7. Consider the need for additional resources and notification of public safety departments.
8. Determine and maintain ingress/egress routes for first responders.
9. Assist in an evacuation/shelter in place, transportation and holding facility.
10. Request a Public Information Officer (PIO).
11. Preserve the scene for evidentiary purposes.
12. Maintain an operations log.
13. Develop an incident action plan. (Formal or informal)
14. Ensure the mental and physical well-being of department employees.

Question 9

Regardless of the size or type of incident, what are the top (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives?

Answer 9

1. Life safety
2. Incident stabilization
3. Property preservation

Question 10

Units from neighboring areas commands of a major incident may only respond to the incident under the following circumstances,

Answer 10

1. Dispatched by communications, OR
2. Directed by the primary/initial responding officer or supervisor.

NOTE: No Self-Dispatching! Unless the incident occurred on the border and the unit is close to the incident.

Question 11

On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. True or False?

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

“All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the…

Answer 12

“…command and control process.”

Question 13

Who must be notified on all major incidents?

Answer 13

The area lieutenant and watch commander.

Question 14

If required, who will complete the Incident Command Systems After Action Report and where will it be sent?

Answer 14

A Bureau Commander will complete the report and it will be sent to the Emergency Management Section.

Question 15

The Major Incident and All Hazard Plan, provides a structured protocol to manage the number of responding units, control safe ingress and egress routes, and ensure supervisory command and control of resources. TRUE or False

Answer 15

True.

A structured protocol is required to manage the number of responding units, control safe ingress and egress routes, and ensure supervisory command and control of resources.

Question 16

Why was the National Incident Management System (NIMS) created?

Answer 16

NIMS was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines can work together to react better to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism.

Question 17

What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 17

ICS is the standard tool used for command, control, response coordination, and overall management of complex incidents, planned events, or emergencies. This system permits a clear point of command and can be expanded or contracted with ease.

Question 18

What is Unified Command?

Answer 18

Unified Command is a team effort which allows agencies with jurisdictional responsibility, either geographical or functional, to participate in the management of an incident.

Question 19

________ and _______ within ICS starts from the top down and is based on the needs of the incident.

Answer 19

Command, control.

Question 20

__________ is established by the most qualified officer, regardless of rank, who is physically on scene.

Answer 20

Command

Question 21

What is the primary concept in regards to ICS?

Answer 21

Delegation is a primary concept of ICS, and the IC should delegate tasks to personnel qualified to perform them to avoid being overwhelmed during the incident.

Question 22

Regardless of the size or type of incident, the top three (3) priorities for establishing incident objectives are:

Answer 22

1. Life Safety
2. Incident stabilization
3. Property preservation

Question 23

What is the ICS response procedure for a supervisor?

Answer 23

Sergeant will:

a. Determine if command needs to be transferred from the officer in the position of IC to the sergeant. This will be based on the size, type, and complexity of the incident. On less complex incidents, the sergeant may choose to leave the patrol officer in command and mentor the officer. The sergeant will ensure the decisions made by the officer in the position of IC are sound and within the guidelines of department policy.
b. Determine the need for additional ICS command and general staff positions.
c. As the first arriving supervisor on a major incident, objectives must be established, based on priority, and clearly communicated to subsequent arriving supervisor(s). The first arriving supervisor must exercise command and control, and direct additional supervisors to other tasks. Subsequent arriving supervisors have a responsibility to establish communication with the first arriving supervisor to support their needs. All supervisors on the scene of a major incident should have an effective role in the command and control process.

Ensure the watch commander has been notified in the absence of an area lieutenant.