ICS-200
Rain is continuing and response resources are being ordered to address the needs of flood victims and restore essential services. Select the best course of action:
Assign a Staging Area Manager who will report to the Operations Section Chief
Which Section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations
Logistics section
The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to all personnel who need to know, both at the scene and elsewhere
T
An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives
T
An Incident Action Plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational period
T
The transfer should take place face-to-face and include a complete briefing
T
"The next Operational Period Briefing is scheduled for today at 1400. Right after this briefing, we will have a quick Planning Meeting. At the next Operational Period Briefing, I will distribute a written Incident Action Plan. Any questions? If not, we're adjourned." Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?
Planning Section Chief
Additional resources are reporting to the incident. Who is responsible for tracking the status of the resources?
Planning Section Resources Unit
Which Section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligence
Planning section
Scenario: A bank robber is holding staff and patrons hostage. An Operations Section has been activated with a Perimeter Control Group, Investigation Group, and SWAT Unit. The Command Staff includes the Incident Commander and a Public Information Officer, and the incident may extend into multiple operational periods.
Type 3
Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows: Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow. Strategy: Pump water from reservoir. Tactics: _____________________________
Use truck-mounted pumps working from the road into spillway, and portable pumps on the east side discharging into Murky Creek
ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency
F
A supervisor within the Logistics Section is meeting with personnel to clarify tasks and scope of the work as well as define the reporting schedule, subordinate responsibilities and delegated authority, and the supervisor's expectations
Staff-Level Briefing
As a leader during an incident, you must provide purpose, direction, and motivation for responders who are working to accomplish difficult tasks under dangerous, stressful circumstances. Instructions: Think about a highly effective incident leader. In the box below, type a list of the leadership qualities that such an individual must possess.
Take command. Balance response initiatives with safety concerns. Motivate responders. Communicate clear directions. Size up the situation and make rapid decisions. Assess the effectiveness of tactics/strategies. Be flexible and modify plans as necessary.
________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively w/o affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability
Unified command
____________ means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the incident
Unity of command
Scenario: A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground. Additionally, possible hazardous materials are aboard the jet. State and local resources are managing the incident. All Command positions are filled and the Operations and Planning Sections have been activated.
Type 2
Provide medical treatment for injured personnel.
Ambulances with Medical Personnel.
With the addition of the Staging Area, the Operations Section Chief has the following subordinate leaders reporting directly to him: Staging Area Manager, Division A Supervisor, Division B Supervisor, Division C Supervisor, Flood Control Group Supervisor, and Nursing Home Task Force Leader. After the river crests, the Operations Section will need to perform additional functions such as control the perimeter, perform search and rescue operations, and restore utilities. The Operations Section Chief should:
Add Branches to allow for another level of supervision for the expanding resources
An ___________ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency
Agency Representative
An agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n)
Assisting agency
A decision is made to add a Logistics Section. Select the responsibility that would be assigned to the Logistics Section
Ensuring that responders can communicate with one another
A formal transfer of command is unnecessary when the Deputy Incident Commander is relieving the Incident Commander for an extended rest period
F
ICS encourages the use of unique position titles in order to better meet the specific incident needs
F
A Task Force Leader is meeting with team members at a work site to discuss tactics and safety issues
Field-Level Briefing
Which Section would perform cost analysis and contracting services
Finance/Administration Section
Put out the vehicle fire and prevent expansion of the fire
Fire Trucks with Firefighter Personnel
Pat Jones is the Resources Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Pat Jones report to
Incident Commander
At noon a sudden, severe windstorm strikes the city, uprooting trees and trapping several commuters in their vehicles. Power is out to half of the city. Traffic is gridlocked. The storm has passed as quickly as it began. What are the incident objectives?
Identify life-safety priorities and initial resource needs. Begin rescue operations. Clear traffic jams and reroute traffic flow. Restore power within 2 hours.
Establish a controlled perimeter around the incident.
Law Enforcement Traffic Control
Manage traffic to ensure responder access.
Law Enforcement Traffic Control
Who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities
Liaison Officer
Who handles media and public inquiries, emergency public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner
Public Information Officer
Before establishing the Planning Section, the Incident Commander did not have sufficient resources to develop a written Incident Action Plan. What should the Incident Commander do?
Use the Incident Briefing, ICS Form 201, as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) until a Planning Section has been established
Scenario: The Command Staff consists of a Safety Officer and Public Information Officer. Which organizational structure for the General Staff uses correct ICS principles, position titles, and features?
Two Branches that manage Medical (EMS and Life Support) and Investigative (Police) resources under the supervision of a Director
Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate incident type. Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most complex. Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written Incident Action Plan has been developed.
Type 3
Scenario: A three-car accident has occurred in a small residential area. Two of the drivers and several passengers have sustained minor injuries. The response will be completed within a single operational period.
Type 5
"The objectives for the next operational period are: 1.Ensure safety of responders and public in impact area. 2.Ensure effective public information. 3.Evacuate vulnerable populations and areas of the city that may be cut off by floodwaters. 4.Protect buildings and infrastructure from floodwaters." Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?
Incident Commander
Who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel
Safety Officer
It's the beginning of an operational period. The Operations Section Chief is meeting with all tactical resources to present the plan for the next operational period to all tactical resources
Section-Level Briefing
The tactical resources below and on the following two screens have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! Five Type I ambulances and crew complements with a leader.
Strike Team
Accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principles
T
All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)
T
Emergency Operations Plans should be consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
T
The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When command is transferred, the process must include
A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations
________ refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization
Chain of command
Factors that you would consider when analyzing an incident's complexity
Community and responder safety Impacts to life, property, and the economy Potential hazardous materials Weather and other environmental influences Likelihood of cascading events Potential crime scene (including terrorism) Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations Area involved, jurisdictional boundaries Availability of resources
You have been asked to assist Emerald City in its response to increasing flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports it has been raining heavily for the past 7 days, averaging 1.3 inches of rain each 24-hour period. The areas of concerns are as follows: -The Rapid River, which runs north and south through Emerald City, is experiencing slow-rise flooding. -The flooding is being aggravated by debris catching on the low bridge downstream from lower Lake Emerald. Located near the bridge is the Lake Emerald Independent Living Complex, which includes a skilled nursing facility. -Residents are being asked to evacuate their homes in anticipation of the rising floodwaters. It is 1200 hours, and the NWS has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. It is expected that this flood crest will cause flooding as indicated on the projected floodplain map.
Divide the Operations Section into three Divisions, each assigned to a different geographical area to evacuate
As predicted, the river crested at 3 feet above flood level. Search and rescue operations are underway. There is increasing concern about the nuclear power plant in the downstream area. Three people lost their lives and numerous people suffered injuries. Mutual aid resources are arriving from three surrounding jurisdictions. Incident response is expected to continue for the next 36 hours. After expanding the Operations Section, what addition to the organization would you make?
Establish a Planning Section and begin producing written Incident Action Plans
In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being requested
F
Mutual aid is the mandatory provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate
F
The arrival of a more qualified person means that a change in incident command must occur
F
The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must be completed
F
Ordering a canine team is an example of a resource ______
Kind
"First, a brief overview of our incident. It is 1200 hours, and the National Weather Service has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. The Command Post has been established in the parking lot at the Fire Station in the Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B, and C are assigned to alert and warning in the projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330." Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?
Operations Section Chief
The Incident Commander or Unified Command can place the Intelligence/Investigations Function in which of the following organizational locations?
Operations and Planning Section, Command Staff
"Everyone should avoid skin contact with floodwaters. Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Wear personal flotation devices when near/around water. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety updates." Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?
Safety Officer
A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief
T
The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type III Helicopter, one Urban Search & Rescue Team, and one Emergency Medical Technician with a leader.
Task Force
Think about typical incidents that you may need to manage. What factors are likely to influence span of control?
Type of incident Nature of the task Hazards and safety factors Experience of the supervisor and subordinates Communication access between the subordinates and the supervisor
Ordering a bus with seating for more than 40 adults is an example of a resource __________.
Type
Scenario: Ongoing flooding is occurring in a tri-State area. Local and regional resources are overwhelmed, and there are numerous missing and injured persons. Additional rain and wind is forecasted for the tri-State area. The President has declared all counties in the affected region as disaster areas under the Stafford Act.
Type 1
Emergency communications at the Pentagon site proved challenging on September 11, 2001. Radio communications among emergency responders quickly became overloaded. These communication problems persisted throughout rescue operations. There was a need to record the identification number and location of each piece of equipment on the Pentagon grounds. Radio communications could not be employed to perform this task. In the box below, type in a description of the strategy you would use to accomplish this task.
Arlington County Fire Department Captain Jeff Liebold used foot messengers to inventory onsite units. He sent two firefighters on foot to record the identification number and location of each piece of equipment on the Pentagon grounds because radio communications could not be employed to perform this task. Foot messengers often proved to be the most reliable means of communications during the initial rescue efforts. Fortunately, a surplus of personnel was available at the incident site to serve in that capacity. According to the Arlington County After-Action Report, fire and rescue organizations should establish plans for alternate means of communications during mass-casualty incidents. A number of methods can be employed, including foot messengers.
The Beltway sniper case was an infamous crime, instilling fear in thousands of people. According to the after-action report, communication was clearly the most compelling concern in the sniper case. Investigations of this kind succeed or fail based on executives' ability to effectively manage and communicate information in a timely manner. Incident Commanders must balance the incident needs with the obligations of local executives to be responsive to their citizens. In the words of one police chief, "You cannot expect leaders to stop leading." In the box below, type a list of the steps you would take to keep the agency executives involved.
Get approval of strategic goals for the incident. Conduct periodic briefings to keep executives informed. Inform executives of critical issues and unanticipated changes. Work with the executives to manage external relations.
On July 18, 2001, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in a downtown Baltimore tunnel, causing a near shutdown of the city and burning so hot that firefighters couldn't reach the flames for 8 hours. At one point, all major highways into the city were blocked off, a Baltimore Orioles game at nearby Camden Yards was canceled, and the Inner Harbor was closed to boat traffic. A water-main break near the tunnel added to the chaos, causing the collapse of part of a major thoroughfare and power outages. Select your strategy:
Given the magnitude of this incident, assign all Command Staff immediately to support the Incident Commander
Status: See map for projected inundation zone and impacted facilities. Floodwaters are projected to crest by 1800 3/15. Current Actions: Command Post established in parking lot at Fire Station in Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B, C assigned to alert and warning in projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330. American Red Cross contacted to open shelter at Lafayette Middle School by 1400-briefed on evacuees from Lake Emerald Living Center. Nursing Home and Lake Emerald Independent Living notified to implement evacuation plans not later than 1400. Lake Emerald confirms adequate transportation. City Water Authority notified to protect water treatment plant by 1600. Rapid River Nuclear Power Plant staff notified and implementing flood SOP by 1600. PIO has prepared public service announcement, awaiting approval by City Manager; press conference scheduled for 1330 at City Hall. Emerald City EOC in the process of being activated. County EOC in the process of being activated. Emerald City Hospital notified and prepared to receive Nursing Home evacuees by 1600. Resources ordered to support Water Treatment Plant Group and Nursing Home Evacuation Group. Edison Electric, Commonwealth Gas Co., and City Transit notified. Weather: Current weather pattern continues through midnight, then partial clearing. Highs in the mid 40s, lows in the high 30s. Chance of precipitation 60% through midnight, reducing to 40% after midnight. Expected precipitation next 24 hours .75 inches. Winds from the west 10-15 mph. Safety Message: Avoid skin contact with floodwaters. Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Carry personal flotation devices. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety updates. What information would you add to this summary of current actions?
Incident Objectives
Hazards and Safety Concerns: 1) Untreated, immobile injured personnel 2) Fire and flammable gasses 3) Fleeing crowd and traffic congestion
Possible Objectives: 1a) Evacuate all injured personnel from the vicinity of the crashed tanker truck to the on-scene medical personnel within 15 minutes (by 5:30p.m.) 1b) Provide on-site triage, stabilization and hospital transport for incident survivors within 30 minutes (by 5:45) 2a) Extinguish vehicle fire within 30 minutes (by 5:45 p.m.) 2b) Mitigate leaks of flammable fuels and compressed gas to prevent expansion of the fire within 1 hour (by 6:15 p.m.) 3a) Establish a controlled perimeter around the incident within 45 minutes (by 6 p.m.) 3b) Manage traffic on Fairgrounds Avenue, C Street and E Street to ensure responder access within 30 minutes (by 6:45)
The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type I ambulance and crew complement.
Single Resource
Let's return to the Emerald City Incident. It is now 1800 and the water level is still rising. You are relieving the current Incident Commander for the next operational period. Review the list below and check the 4 items that should be included in the transfer of command briefing
Situation Status, Current Organization, Resource Assignment, Incident Objectives and Priorities
A tornado collapsed a building, trapping 15 people in its basement. Fire department officers immediately designated a fire station located directly across from the incident site as the Incident Command Post (ICP). However, the fire station's confined location and immediate proximity to the incident made it ill-suited for directing the large-scale response effort. As police officers arrived on the scene, they decided to establish their Command Center at a school, several blocks away from the immediate response activities. As response operations progressed and a mobile command vehicle became available, the Incident Command Post (ICP) was established in that vehicle just north of the hospital. Other agencies involved, such as the fire department and emergency medical services, began operating near the new ICP location and Incident Commander. The police department continued to operate from the school. Type a list of potential incident management issues.
The failure to establish a Unified Command structure resulted in miscommunication and confusion. For example, a helicopter requested by the police department arrived at the scene without the Incident Commander's direction or knowledge. Poor communication also made it especially difficult to establish initial security perimeters. Eventually, the police and fire departments swapped radios so they could monitor each other's radio traffic. They also established hourly face-to-face meetings for collaboration and updates. These ad hoc remedies alleviated some of the initial problems. However, miscommunication continued to plague response operations. The after-action report for this incident stated that Incident Commanders need to create Unified Command structures promptly in a multiagency response to an emergency. Establishing Unified Command will help to reduce problems of miscommunication and confusion between response agencies.
Several people were injured as the large truck passed through the crowd and there may be deaths. There is disorder as some attempt to flee and others try to help. The tanker truck is an active fire that must be suppressed and could spread to nearby structures. The building and utilities (power, water, and gas) could be damaged and may present additional hazards to people in the affected area. In the box below, record the hazards and safety concerns
The hazards include: -Vehicle fire with a potential to spread to structures. -Potential for explosions if the fire encounters fuel or compressed gas cylinders. -Damaged utilities that could harm incident survivors and responders. -Potential structural collapse of the building hit by the tanker truck. The safety concerns include: -Harm to survivors or responders from the hazards. -Injured people unable to self-evacuate from the immediate area of the fire. -Uninjured people fleeing the incident scene. -Traffic congestion that restricts responder vehicle access to the incident.
