...comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management, including the Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information * A set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards * Essential principles for a common operating picture and interoperability of communications and information management * Standardized resource management procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or organizations * Scalable so it may be used for all incidents (from day-to-day to large-scale) * A dynamic system that promotes ongoing management and maintenance | * A response plan * Only used during large-scale incidents * A communications plan * Only applicable to certain emergency management/incident response personnel * Only the Incident Command System or an organization chart * A static system | Correct. Review the feedback below. When you are ready to proceed, click on the Next button. Review the correct answers below: CONSISTENT WITH NIMS: A jurisdiction is inventorying and categorizing resources (e.g, personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities) to establish and verify levels of capability prior to an incident. Explanation: Inventorying and categorizing of resources is a critical element of preparedness because it: * Establishes and verifies the levels of capability needed based on risk and hazard assessments prior to an incident. * Identifies and verifies that emergency response...
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... | Table of Content Chapter Page 1. WHAT IS THE PROVINCIAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? 4 2. INTRODUCTION 5 3. CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES 5 4. OVERVIEW OF PIMS COMPONENTS 6 4.1. PREPAREDNESS 6 4.2. COMMUNICATIONS & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 6 4.3 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6 4.4 COMMAND & MANAGEMENT 7 4.5 ONGOING MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE 7 5. COMPONENT 1: PREPAREDNESS 8 1) UNIFIED APPROACH 8 2) LEVELS OF CAPABILITY 9 6. COMPONENT 2: COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 16 7. COMPONENT 3: RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 23 a) CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES 23 1) Concepts 23 2) Principles 23 a) Planning 24 b) Use of Agreements 24 c) Categorizing Resources 24 d) Resource Identification and Ordering 24 e) Effective Management of Resources 24 8. COMPONENT 4: COMMAND & MANAGEMENT 25 a) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 25 b) MANAGEMENT CHARACTERISTICS 26 9. PIMS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE PROVINCIAL DM FRAMEWORK 28 |Distribution | At this stage limited to GPG OPS Workgroup members |WHAT IS THE PROVINCIAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM? | The Provincial Incident Management System (PIMS) provides a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and...
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...preparedness and response is robust in this country to be personally and professionally prepared for a disaster. Being in a prepared profession can help cope and help the communities recover from disaster better, faster and stronger (Brewer, 2010). According to the Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) at Maricopa Medical Center, they have a specialized disaster preparedness plan to fit their current top three hazards. Maricopa Medical Center conducts a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) annually. The current top three hazards K.F., Manager of Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness, at Maricopa Medical Center has identified include: Mass Causality Incidents (trauma, burns, pandemic, etc.), Small Casualty Hazardous Materials Response (less than five patients), and Severe Weather Incidents (monsoonal action, thunderstorms, and haboobs). This organization has a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan that addresses the top three current hazards in the organization’s region. Maricopa Medical Center is also further developing their business continuity and recovery plans into stand-alone plans (K.F., personal...
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...the incident command system (ics) was developed in the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in california in 1970. during the fire “16 lives were lost, 700 structures were destroyed, and over one-half million acres burned” at the expense of “$18 million per day” in overall costs. the responding agencies worked as well as they could together but they had many communications issues. three years after the incident, in 1973 a system known as “firescope” (firefighting resources of california organized for potential emergencies) was developed. this is where the ics and multi-agency coordination system (macs) were developed. soon there was agreed upon ics common terminology and procedures and conducted limited field-testing of ics the system was used on several fires and adopted by the los angeles fire department. during the 1980’s it was realized that the ics could be used on many different large scale incidents to manage personnel and so all responders used the same terminology to create easier communications between responding agencies. the characteristics of the ics include the following points: common terminology, modular organization, management by objectives, reliance on an incident action plan, manageable span of control, pre-designated incident mobilization center locations & facilities, comprehensive resource management integrated communications, establishment and transfer of command, chain of command and unity of command unified command, accountability of resources and...
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...Incident Action Plan Jason Robins MGT 401 Hazardous Materials Management Dr. Jeffery Turk Incident Action Plan You look up at the clock on the wall and begin to realize your first day as the newly appointed safety manager of a plastics company. As you look out your office window you begin to realize that’s it been snowing outside and the roads are icing over. There is a knock on your door and one of the dock workers runs into your office shouting one of the delivery vans has slid into some trailers surrounding the truck in flames causing the pellets to give off a toxic smoke. What are you going to do? What is your plan of action? The handling of incidents such as these can turn disastrous if not handled properly. The National Incident Management System Glossary defines incidents as “an occurrence, natural or manmade, that requires a response to protect life or property (FEMA, 2012). When a serious incident happens an Incident Action Plan (IAP) will mean the difference between a quick resolution, and total destruction. With city emergency services delayed with the ensuing ice storm, it will be my responsibility to develop an IAP based on the current events. We can’t always predict the next “big” disaster, but we can always plan for it. No one had any idea of the possibility of a terrorist attack on American soil, but there were concerns about terrorism and the ability to identify and deter it. In September 1999, the U.S. Commission on National Security (the Hart-Rudman...
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...RESPONSE PLAN | | [Type the author name] | 10/23/2011 | Table of Contents PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY PLAN.................................................................................. PLANNING FOR EMERGENCY....................................................................................... PROCEDURES............................................................................................................... RESPONDERS SAFETY................................................................................................... DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS................................................................................. INCIDENT COMMAND CENTER .................................................................................... INCEDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ISC) FIRE DEPARTMENT....................................................................................................... INCIDENT CLASSIFICATION EVACUATION PROCEDURES.......................................................................................... POLICE DEPARTMENT .................................................................................................. EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONCE................................................................................. STAGING MANAGER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES.................................................................................. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGINCY RESPONSE PLAN PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY PLAN This plan is to serves...
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...NIMS and the Incident Command System The way this nation prepares for and responds to domestic incidents is about to change. It won't be an abrupt change; best practices that have been developed over the years are part of this new comprehensive national approach to incident management known as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). But it will change � and for the better. Developed by the Department of Homeland Security and issued in March 2004, the NIMS will enable responders at all jurisdictional levels and across all disciplines to work together more effectively and efficiently. Beginning in FY 2006, federal funding for state, local and tribal preparedness grants will be tied to compliance with the NIMS. One of the most important 'best practices' that has been incorporated into the NIMS is the Incident Command System (ICS), a standard, on-scene, all-hazards incident management system already in use by firefighters, hazardous materials teams, rescuers and emergency medical teams. The ICS has been established by the NIMS as the standardized incident organizational structure for the management of all incidents. Although many agencies now use various forms of ICS, there...
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...NIMS and the Incident Command System The way this nation prepares for and responds to domestic incidents is about to change. It won't be an abrupt change; best practices that have been developed over the years are part of this new comprehensive national approach to incident management known as the National Incident Management System (NIMS). But it will change � and for the better. Developed by the Department of Homeland Security and issued in March 2004, the NIMS will enable responders at all jurisdictional levels and across all disciplines to work together more effectively and efficiently. Beginning in FY 2006, federal funding for state, local and tribal preparedness grants will be tied to compliance with the NIMS. One of the most important 'best practices' that has been incorporated into the NIMS is the Incident Command System (ICS), a standard, on-scene, all-hazards incident management system already in use by firefighters, hazardous materials teams, rescuers and emergency medical teams. The ICS has been established by the NIMS as the standardized incident organizational structure for the management of all incidents. Although many agencies now use various forms of ICS, there is considerable uncertainty about NIMS ICS and the impact it will have on systems and processes currently in place. These are important questions because one of the FY 2005 requirements for implementing NIMS is "institutionalizing the use of ICS, across the entire response...
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...Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) inside the Washington Navy Yard. Aaron Alexis, a contractor working at the Naval Sea Systems Command, began a shooting spree which lasted a little over 60 minutes and resulted in 12 deaths and several injuries. Alexis seemed to engage targets of opportunity and did not seem to target specific individuals. A report created by the Metropolitan Police Department’s Internal Review Team (2014) found that Alexis’ last exchange of gunfire was with a local law enforcement officer who was shot, but “was able to return fire, killing Alexis and ending his rampage” (p. 3). This incident was handled in a commendable manner, however there were some things that may...
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...An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for any healthcare organization consists of procedures designated to effectively handle any natural, resource, system, or human-related incident or disaster. The procedures are in compliance with various national emergency response requirements. Each healthcare organization follows these requirements while establishing a plan that makes the most sense for their specific location, given their capacity and resources. For this particular assessment, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's (BTMC) Emergency Operations Plan has been reviewed and M, C. (2013) that is experienced handling these procedures, has provided the following information. Banner Health (2013), has categorized six critical areas at risk of being effected by potential disasters and would require an emergency response: communications, resources and assets, safety and security, staff roles and responsibilities, utilities, and clinical activities. Examples of a disaster for this organization in the Phoenix metro area are: Infant/Child Abduction, Fire, Haz Mat Spill, Cardio/Pulmonary arrest in hospital, Over Capacity, Bomb Threat, Combative person, IT systems failure, Utility outage, and Internal/External Disaster (this could be an outbreak). In response to a disaster, the administrator is notified. The administrator will designate an Incident Commander, typically a House Supervisor. The Incident Commander will then make critical decisions for patient care and safety decisions. One...
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...P6- Explain the main considerations when planning and preparing for major incidents M4- Explain the role of the organisations involved in planning for major incidents The purpose of emergency planning is to provide an integrated response to major incidents with a view to bringing about a successful end to an incident. Planning and preparation for emergencies and possible major incidents forms a large part of the work of the emergency services and other public services. Emergency plans are drawn up so that, in the event of a major incident, the public services can respond efficiently because they are prepared for it. In this assignment I will be explaining the main considerations when planning and preparing for major incidents and also the role of the organisations involved in planning for major incidents. When planning for an emergency personnel should; * Know their roles- This means that the person knows what they are required to do * Be competent to carry out the task- This means they are able to carry out their job efficiently and with little guidance. * Have access to resources- They have all the equipment they need to be able to do their job. * Have confidence in other responders- This means that everyone in the team has confidence that everyone in the team is competent at their role. When emergency planning is undertaken by category 1 responders, a great deal of thought is given to identifying possible risks. A risk is a hazard or threat that could cause...
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...The Incident Command System (ICS) is a incident management program that was implemented so disaster responders could have organized structure within the complexity and demands of incidents without over stepping boundaries of other organizations. The staff within the command are in charge of health and safety as well as public affairs. First in the line of command is the Information Officer, who develops and puts out the details of the incident to the media and other agencies. Next in line is the Liaison Officer who is the point of contact for organizing the work between the Incident Commander and Unified Commander. Last in command is the Safety Officer who’s job is to give advice to the IC and UC about personnel health and safety as well as...
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...Response Plan to Aircraft Emergencies Karl M. Campbell Safety 350 Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Response Plan to Aircraft Emergencies Geilenkirchen (GK) Air Base, Germany, is situated in a unique location at the borders of Germany and the Netherlands. On the West side of the base, right off the end of the runway is a road that represents that border line between the two countries. So besides having a Response Plan for Emergencies between the on-base agencies and off-base agencies you have to have some sort of plan between countries. Currently the plan at Geilenkirchen Air Base describes the responsibilities and functions of the E-3A Component personnel involved in the emergency response in the event of an aircraft emergency at the NATO Air Base (NAB) Geilenkirchen (Van Happen, 2012). The plan is used in exercises and real live responses to accidents/incidents involving aircraft. The plan is coordinated with the municipalities of the surrounding Districts of Heinsberg, Germany and the Districts of Onderbanken, the Netherlands for mutual aid support by the civil emergency services surrounding the base. I will now analyze the Response Plan for Emergencies, E-3A Plan 3.6-8, at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany. The first part, Section 1, of E-3A Plan 3.6-8 goes over the Definitions and Terminology for all personnel to understand. It covers the Classifications of Aircraft Emergencies in which emergency services would be required. The classifications include:...
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...The National Incident Management System Our experiences of domestic terrorist attacks have taught us many things. For one, it showed how the localized structures and preparedness are not sufficient to effectively and efficiently respond to actual events and threats. It showed how the involvement of agencies at various levels of government could have increased response capacity and how a national approach could have ensured a level of preparedness that is proportionate to the levels of threat that may be experienced. Thus, the National Incident Management System developed standards operating procedures or codes to enhance the different areas of incident management, principles, planning, organization, training, logistics and actual practice that have been implemented nationwide as a requisite for obtaining preparedness budgets FEMA. The result was the formation of the Integrated Command System, Multi Agency Support Systems as well as public information systems (NIMS 2008 Page 1). . These systems ensure the harnessing of resources from the different agencies, levels of government and stakeholders in terms of capacities personnel, finances, logistics or technology. It also enables the smooth working relationship and coordination among these entities in jointly responding to incidents under a common framework and organizational structure NIMS Online. This increased the quality of response to much higher levels, especially which current practices are regularly assessed in to determine...
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...In the state of Phoenix Arizona, in the late 60’s within a fire chief’s meeting, they formed an incident command system. That helps govern their response to any disaster, which could be natural or manmade. The incident command system created to aid in reducing the communication dilemmas with establishing terminology. To assist in creating a hierarchy structure to recognize the person in power, what is required, as well as the individuals anticipated to keep updating society of the crisis. They found helpful with reducing panic, to keep control within the incident. In this paper, it will discuss the response command configuration, appropriate staff or locations, Information staff, Scenario-base instruction, and conclusion. Response framework can help critical situations, like disasters. Command response configuration The portrayal within the incident command system normally has a single incident commander, which they control the plan of action also the ultimate decision-making abilities. The management personnel whom they report to the incident command comprise of a safety officer, which they observe safety situations, creates strategies for assuring the safety every staff member also the public. An officer of public information, they are the source information for everybody that is a crisis victim. The public information officer also serves as a liaison to the media, by them answering on inquiries, addressing rumors aiding, to keep the public alert of...
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