Factors that you would consider when analyzing an incident's complexity -
ANSWERS-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
,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? - ANSWERS-Identify life-safety priorities and
initial resource needs.
Begin rescue operations.
Clear traffic jams and reroute traffic flow.
Restore power within 2 hours.
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 ch - ANSWERS-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.
Think about typical incidents that you may need to manage. What factors are
likely to influence span of control? - ANSWERS-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
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. - ANSWERS-
Take command.
Balance response initiatives with safety concerns.
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