Chapter 8 Flashcards
Infinite command systems and action plan implementation (97 cards)
Emergency service organizations in the US use what system ?
Incident command system, also known as NIM-ICS P. 297
’’’’ provides the following core concepts:
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Incident command systems
What enables organizations to send and receive information internally, as well as externally to other disciplines:
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Integrated communications
what Facilitates multiple disciplines working through their designated managers to achieve common objectives and strategies, and prevent conflict or duplication of effort…
What command structure controls hazmat incident and allows coordinated responses across multiple jurisdictions and agencies with overlapping authority and responsibility..
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Unified command structures
What organizes response resources according to their responsibilities assets, but then each functional unit may be expanded or contracted based on requirement of the event?
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Modular organization
Effective span of control varies from
3 to 7 and a ratio of 1 supervisor to 5 reporting elements is recommended
What enables formal documentation of incident, goals, objectives, and strategies divine by unified incident command:
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Consolidating incident action plans
What provides system to describe, maintain, identify, and track resources:
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Comprehensive resource management
What establishes effective accountability jurisdiction levels within individual functionalities areas during incident:
Common terminology
Integrated communications
Unified command structure
Module organization
Manageable span of control
Consolidating incident action plans
Comprehensive resource management
Accountability resources
Accountability of resources
ICS position titles are
Incident commander-
Command
General staff section-
Branch
Division/group
unit/team
Commander
Officer
Chief
Director
Supervise
Leader
Only infinite command is called ‘’ and there’s only 1 per incident
Commander p. 299
What staff have the delagated authority to direct order and control resources?
Command staff p. 300
Who is responsible for the overall management of an incident operation and supporting activities? This includes developing and implementing strategic decisions, approve falling, request for resources and releasing them.
Incident commander p. 301
If the incident is large or complex, incident commander may delegate command authority to the following command staff:
SO
PIo
LO
Safety officer
Public information officer
Liaison officer
Safety officers responsible for what?
Identifying monitoring, hazardous and unsafe conditions
Ensuring operational and personal safety
The safety officer must be trained to ‘’’ of the level of incident and is required to perform the following duties:
Obtained briefing from IC
Review IAP for safety issues
Identify safety issues at incense
Participate in prepping and monitoring of incidents
Maintaining communication with IC
Altering, suspend, or terminate any unsaved activity
Conduct safety briefings
Operations level:
WHAT ‘’’ briefings include:
Identifying hazards
Description of the site
Task to be performed
Anticipated duration of task
PPE requirement
Monitoring Require
Notification of identified risks
Additional pertaining information p. 302
SAFTEY
Public information officers relay what information between IC / stakeholders during an after incidence
Accurate information
Additional ‘’’ DUTIES INCLUDE:
Advising incident come in on information and media relations
Obtaining and providing information to the planning section, community and media
PIO PUBLIC INFO OFFICER
Liaison officer communicates between who
Incident command and supporting agencies at the incident
The functional section are:
O
L
F/A
Operations
Logistics
Finance/administration
The operation sections reports directly to who
IC P. 303
Who gathers, assimilates, analyzes and processes information needed for effective decision-making
The planning section Cheif
Who is also responsible for specific units such as a resources, demobilization, and technical specialists:
planning chief