Emergency Incident Response Flashcards
(46 cards)
Supervision
Supervisory Officer attendance mandatory when
determined by ________________________________
when responding to a Level _______ Incident
Supervisory Officer notification mandatory when responding to an emergency incident
the first member on scene or by Communications Services
2 or 3
The Service has enhanced its emergency planning ability by the creation of the Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC). The EPC is mandated to increase the emergency preparedness; ___________________________
planning, mitigating, responding to and recovering from emergency incidents
The EPC also works closely with external stakeholders promoting emergency preparedness and positively contributing to a ____________________ as required.
cohesive emergency response
The IMS is based on a doctrine enacted by the ______________________ that recommends IMS as the emergency preparedness model in Ontario.
Ministry of the Solicitor General
The ______________________________ has adopted the IMS as the recommended emergency preparedness system for Ontario police services
Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
The IMS will be utilized in conjunction with the City of Toronto ____________________ and can be integrated with other policies and procedures, as required.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
Implementation of the IMS is recommended for all emergency responders in Ontario thereby ensuring an ___________________ emergency response to large-scale and complex emergency incidents
effective and co-ordinated
Although the first member on scene assumes the role of Incident Commander, the Service has established a cadre of trained Incident Commanders, capable of assuming incident command whenever called upon to do so. As well, __________, a sub–unit of EM&PO, is staffed by members who respond to and assist in the management of Level 2 – Major Incidents and Level 3 – Disaster Incidents.
Public Safety
Undertaking a strategic role, the Major Incident Command Centre (MICC) may be activated for Level 2 – Major Incident or Level 3 – Disaster Incident emergencies and should be staffed according to the _____________ of the event
nature and scope
Staffing of the MICC will include an officer of sufficient _______________________ to access and redirect personnel and material support as required, as well as liaise with other policing partners and external agencies
training, rank and authority
When developing a communication strategy, the Incident Commander shall appoint a ______________ who will ensure Corporate Communications is consulted, and that the following are considered
the target audience (general public, other agencies, Service members)
the information to include in the communication
the form of communication (public address, radio/television, telephone, news releases)
will the communication be accessible to the target audience?
public information officer
Members shall not make unauthorized statements to the news media or to the general public, as outlined in Procedure 17-01. Any information shall be approved by the ____________________ before it is released.
Incident Commander
What are the three levels of IMS response
Emergency Response
Major Incident
Disaster Incident
Incident Commander
If assessing that the situation has escalated and is becoming a Level 2 – Major Incident shall
take appropriate immediate action, consider expanding the IMS as necessary by assigning members to complete necessary functions
notify the Operations Supervisor – Communications Services (Operations Supervisor) and request that the divisional ___________, _____________, _____________ be notified to monitor and attend as required.
Officer in Charge, Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC) and EM&PO unit
Incident Commander
Upon conclusion of an emergency incident shall complete an ___________, as required
After Action Report
First Supervisory Officer
When responding to a Level 2 – Major Incident shall:
notify the divisional Officer in Charge
notify the Officer in Charge – TPOC
request the Operations Supervisor to notify the on–call member of EM&PO
consider obtaining the assistance of additional members from neighbouring divisions, and request through the TPOC
Incident Commander
If assessing the Emergency Incident situation to be a Level 3 – Disaster Incident shall contact the Operations Supervisor to request the attendance of a _________________
Duty Senior Officer
Member
When notified of a Level 3 – Disaster Incident or impending disaster shall request the Communications Operator to notify-
the TPOC
the on–call EM&PO member
the Unit Commander/Officer in Charge of the affected division(s), when appropriate
IMS
means the approach or point of entrance to the scene
Access
IMS
means a place near the scene of an emergency incident where members report for instructions and information. Should be located at a safe distance and near other emergency services command posts
Command Post
IMS
“means the exit or way out of the scene.”
Egress
IMS
means a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise.
(Source: Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, S. 1).
Emergency
IMS
means a facility operated by the City of Toronto specifically established to conduct the overall management of an emergency. The Toronto Police Service is one of many agencies represented. The Toronto EOC is located at 703 Don Mills Road, 6th Floor.
Emergency Operations Centre (EOC)
IMS
- is a committee, chaired by the Staff Superintendent – Public Safety Operations, comprised of subject matter experts from every command pillar within the Toronto Police Service (Service). The EPC focus is on mitigation, preparedness planning, response and recovery; ensuring appropriate planning, investigative and response capabilities are available within the Service.
Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC)
