P&P Chap 44 National Incident Management Systems

Question 1

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer 1

A comprehensive approach to incident management that is applicable at all jurisdictional levels and across functional disciplines.

Question 2

Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer 2

One of three key organizational systems used within the NIMS. A system used for the coordination of personnel and resources during critical incidents, unusual occurrences, and major crimes or planned non-emergency events. For management purposes, the _________ can help mitigate incident risks by providing accurate information, strict accountability, planning and cost-effective operations and logistical support for any incident. The ________ can be used for any kind or size incident.

Question 3

Examples of incidents that ICS can be used for

Answer 3

Any Critical Incident, Unusual Occurrence or Major Crime as defined in this policy. Multi-jurisdiction and multi-agency law enforcement incidents or disasters. Aircraft or major ground transportation incidents or disasters. Wide-area search and rescue missions. Fires, HAZMAT, and multi-casualty incidents. State or local natural hazards management;eg hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. Planned events;e.g.,parades,concerts or celebrations.

Question 4

ICS Organization

Answer 4

The ___________ is constructed around five major management activities. Each of these activities are categorized into Sections, which include: ICS Command Section, Operations Section, Planning Section, Logistics Section, and Finance/Administration Section.

Question 5

ICS Command Section

Answer 5

__________ sets objectives and priorities and has the overall responsibility at the incident or event.

Question 6

Operations Section

Answer 6

____________ conducts tactical operations to carry out incident action plans. _________ develop tactical objectives, organization and direct all resources.

Question 7

Planning Section

Answer 7

__________ assists in the development of the incident action plan to accomplish objectives. _________ collects and evaluates information and maintains resource status.

Question 8

Logistics Section

Answer 8

_________ provides support to meet incident needs. ________ provides resources and all other services needed to support the incident.

Question 9

Finance/Administration Section

Answer 9

___________ monitors costs related to the incident. ___________ provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analysis.

Question 10

Incident Commander (IC)

Answer 10

The _______ functions within the ICS Command Section of the ICS organization. The ______ will be a sworn member of the Department charged with the overall responsibility at an incident or special event. The _______ can be any member of the Department who understands the ICS and is capable of handling the responsibilities during such incidents or events.

Question 11

ICS Command Staff

Answer 11

The _________ operate within the Command Section of the ICS organization. They are members selected by the Incident Commander, when necessary, to assist with other important functions. These functions include: Information, Safety, and Liaison.

Question 12

Safety

Answer 12

The member designated as the _______ is responsible for monitoring safety conditions and developing measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel.

Question 13

Liaison

Answer 13

The member selected as the ________ is responsible for coordinating our Department’s involvement during large incidents or events where multiple agencies are involved.

Question 14

Information

Answer 14

The member designated as the _______ is the point of contact for the media or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event.

Question 15

ICS General Staff

Answer 15

The _________ consist of member(s) who perform the remainder of the major management activities, these Sections include:Operations, Planning, Logistics and Finance/Administration.

Question 16

Incident Facilities

Answer 16

_________ will be established depending on the kind and complexity of the incident or event. Not all listed _________ will necessarily be used. They consist of the following: Incident Command Post (ICP), Staging Area(s), Base, Camps, Helibase, Helispots.

Question 17

Staging Areas

Answer 17

Locations at which resources are kept while awaiting incident assignment. Most large incidents will have a ________ and some incidents may have several. _________ are managed by either the Incident Commander, in smaller operation or the Operations Section, in larger operations or when practical to do so.

Question 18

Base

Answer 18

A location at the incident at which primary service and support activities are performed. Not all incidents will have a _________. There will only be one ________ for each incident.

Question 19

Camps

Answer 19

A location where resources may be kept to support incident operations. _________ differ from Staging Areas in that essential support operations are accomplished at __________ and resources at _________ are not always immediately available for use. Not all incidents will have ___________ .

Question 20

Helibase

Answer 20

A location in and around an incident area, at which helicopters may be parked, maintained, fueled and equipped for incident operations. Very large incidents may require more than one ___________ .

Question 21

Helispots

Answer 21

___________ are temporary locations where helicopters can land and load and off-load personnel, equipment and supplies. Large incidents may have several
__________ .

Question 22

Operational Period

Answer 22

___________________ can be of various lengths but should be no longer than twenty-four hours. Twelve-hour periods are common on large operations, however, shorter periods covering two to four hours may also be used. The length of the _______________ should be based on the needs of the incident. These needs, however, can change over the course of the incident.

Question 23

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Answer 23

The _____________ provides all incident supervisors with directions for future actions. _________ should include measurable operational, communication, and demobilization plans to be achieved and should be prepared in conjunction to the length of the Operational Period. The ________ will include after-action reports upon de-escalation of an incident.

Question 24

Operational Plans

Answer 24

____________ are sub-sections of the Incident Action Plan. These plans are specific tactics and strategies that will be used as part of the overall IAP for safely and successfully completing the mission.

___________ should also include at a minimum: the incident chain of command (including other agencies), the need for any task force activation, the use of special operations personnel, equipment requirements and distribution, written estimates of traffic or crowd control considerations and potential crime problems during planned events, contingency plans for traffic direction or control, and transportation requirements, and any planned rehearsals that may be required.

Question 25

Communications Plans

Answer 25

_____________ are sub-sections of the Incident Action Plan. These plans coordinate the use of Department radio channels and the use of special county or statewide channels should the incident involve multiple jurisdictions.

Question 26

Demobilization Plans

Answer 26

______________ are sub-sections of the Incident Action Plan. These plans are created to address the incident and determine the continued need for police personnel once the situation has subsided. As the situation allows, the IC will diminish the amount of personnel and equipment at the scene until only personnel directly involved in the operation remain.

Question 27

After-Action Report

Answer 27

__________ are sub-sections of the Incident Action Plan. These reports will be completed by the Incident Commander. They will contain a complete and detailed account regarding the Department’s response, purpose and conclusion to the incident.

Question 28

Span of Control

Answer 28

___________ refers to how many organizational elements another person may directly manage. Maintaining an adequate _________ is very important throughout the ICS organization. _________ may vary from three to seven. A ratio of one to five reporting elements is recommended. If the number of elements falls outside these ranges, expansion or consolidation may be necessary.

Question 29

Critical Incident/Unusual Occurrence/Major Crime

Answer 29

Includes, but is not limited to: Officer involved shootings, Employee accidents with serious injury or hospital admittance, SWAT call-outs (Hostage or other significant situations), Homicides, Kidnapping, Sexual Battery(child under 12 or serious injury to the victim), Robbery with serious injury, Drowning (Juvenile), Missing Child (under 13 for more than 2 hours), Traffic fatality, Civil Disturbances, Major Fire/Explosion or HAZMAT incident, Aircraft Accidents, Hurricanes/Severe Weather, High Alert/Anti-Terrorism incidents or Suspicious Circumstances as determined by an on-duty supervisor.

Question 30

Critical Incident Alert System

Answer 30

This system utilizes a variety of communication methods, which include, but are not limited to, computer systems and paging systems for the purpose of supplying information or mobilizing Department personnel for response to critical incidents when necessary.

Question 31

Higher Authority Notification

Answer 31

This notification uses the Chain of Command method to verbally notify each command member, in succession, of the occurrence of a critical incident. This may be accomplished via telephone or other methods to ensure notification.

Question 32

Special Operations Personnel

Answer 32

These personnel include: members within the Department assigned to the Detective Division; Specialty Units organizationally assigned to the Uniform Division such as the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, Crisis Negotiation Unit or K-9 Unit; Vice, Intelligence and Narcotics Unit; Internal Affairs; Public Information or any other members as determined by the Chief of Police or designee.

Question 33

Unified Command

Answer 33

A ________________ is a process often used in multi-agency or multi-jurisdiction incidents. It includes establishing a common set of objectives and strategies for an incident without losing agency authority, responsibility or accountability.

Question 34

Area Command

Answer 34

A ____________ is established as necessary to provide command authority and coordination for two or more incidents in proximity.

Question 35

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Answer 35

A ________ is a pre-designated facility established by a political subdivision or an agency to coordinate the overall response and support to an emergency.

Question 36

Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS)

Answer 36

A second key organizational component within the NIMS. _________ are established to coordinate resources and support between or among agencies and jurisdictions. _________ interact with agencies or jurisdictions, not incidents. They are useful in regional situations and are generally established at a jurisdictional EOC.

Question 37

Public Information Systems

Answer 37

A third key organizational component within the NIMS. These systems include the processes, procedures, and systems for communicating timely and accurate information to the public during emergency situations.