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IS-0200.c Basic Incident CommandSystem for Initial Response, ICS 200
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - answer identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and
tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - answer directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen
the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual
domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness - answer describes the
Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and
all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial).
Unity of command - answermeans that each individual involved in incident operations
will be assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor.
Chain of command - answerand unity of command help to ensure that clear reporting
relationships exist and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives.
Incident managers at all levels must be able to control the actions of all personnel under
their supervision.
Assessment is an important leadership responsibility and is conducted after a major
activity in order to allow employees and leaders to discover what happened and why.
Assessment methods include: - answerCorrective action report/After-Action Review
(AAR)
Debriefing
Post-incident critique
Mitigation plans
A delegation of authority is needed: - answerIf the incident is outside the Incident
Commander's jurisdiction
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
If required by law or procedures
Management by objectives includes: - answerEstablishing overarching objectives.
, Developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols.
Establishing specific, measurable objectives for various incident management functional
activities.
Directing efforts to attain them, in support of defined strategic objectives.
Documenting results to measure performance and facilitate corrective action.
The steps for establishing and implementing incident objectives include: - answerStep
1: Understand agency policy and direction.
Step 2: Assess incident situation.
Step 3: Establish incident objectives.
Step 4: Select appropriate strategy or strategies to achieve objectives.
Step 5: Perform tactical direction.
Step 6: Provide necessary follow-up.
initial Response: Conduct a Size-Up - answerNature and magnitude of the incident
Hazards and safety concerns
Hazards facing response personnel and the public
Evacuation and warnings
Injuries and casualties
Need to secure and isolate the area
Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements
Location of Incident Command Post and Staging Area
Entrance and exit routes for responders
Throughout the incident, objectives are established based on the following priorities: -
answerFirst Priority: Life Safety
Second Priority: Incident Stabilization
Third Priority: Property Preservation
For full effectiveness, incident objectives must be - answerSpecific and state what's to
be accomplished
Measurable and include a standard and timeframe
Attainable and reasonable
In accordance with the Incident Commander's authorities
Evaluated to determine effectiveness of strategies and tactics
The Incident Commander, as well as the Command and General Staffs, should have a
working knowledge of jurisdictional and agency preparedness plans and agreements.
Preparedness plans may take many forms. The most common preparedness plans are:
- answerFederal, State, or local Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs)
Standard operating guidelines (SOGs) - a standard indication or outline of policy
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) - a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by
an organization to help workers carry out complex operations
Jurisdictional or agency policies
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