Incident Response and Mobilization

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What is the primary responsibility of the Medical Group in the incident command system?

Designating the staging area location and managing traffic congestion

Coordinating the removal of bodies and identification of victims

Appointing the branch supervisor during incidents

Overseeing triage, treatment, and transport of patients (correct)

Who is responsible for counting and prioritizing patients during triage?

Staging area manager

Triage unit leader (correct)

Rehabilitation group leader

Treatment unit leader

What is the primary role of the treatment units?

Designating the staging area location

Removing bodies and identifying victims

Coordinating transportation and distribution of patients to hospitals

Setting up treatment areas and providing secondary triage (correct)

What is the primary responsibility of the rehabilitation group leader?

Creating a rehab area for responders to rest and recover Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for releasing vehicles and supplies when needed?

Staging area manager Signup and view all the answers

What incident command role may be appointed depending on the incident?

Extrication task force leader or rescue task force leader Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Staging Officer during incident response?

To coordinate incoming and outgoing units, track units, and maintain accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential component of preparedness?

Training Signup and view all the answers

During scene size-up, what information does dispatch provide?

Whether the MCI scene is safe or unsafe Signup and view all the answers

Who decides on demobilization of resources during an incident?

The Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of establishing command early on in an incident?

To coordinate with other responders Signup and view all the answers

Why is face-to-face communication preferred in incident command and communication?

Because it reduces communication errors Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during scene size-up?

Check for hazards, warn other responders of safety concerns, and confirm the location of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after receiving an initial briefing about the incident and job responsibilities?

Keep the supervisor up to date on location, actions, and completed/uncompleted tasks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Response and Mobilization

Once an incident is declared, additional resources and personnel are requested, mobilized, and deployed to a designated staging area.
A staging officer is assigned to coordinate incoming and outgoing units, track units, and maintain accountability.

Mobilization and Deployment Steps

Check in with the Incident Commander or resource unit at a large-scale incident.
Receive an initial briefing about the incident and job responsibilities.
Keep the supervisor up to date on location, actions, and completed/uncompleted tasks.
The Incident Commander decides on demobilization of resources.

Preparedness

Preparedness involves making decisions and basic plans before an incident occurs.
Plans include all natural and human-made disasters likely to happen in a particular area.
Each agency has a written disaster plan, usually located at the MS station or electronically accessible.
Personal disaster plans and necessary immunizations are also important.
Training is a crucial component of preparedness.

Scene Size-Up and Requesting Resources

During scene size-up, dispatch informs you if the MCI scene is safe or unsafe.
Request more resources early on if necessary.
Ask yourself: "What do you have?" and "What do you need?"
Check for hazards, warn other responders of safety concerns, and confirm the location of the incident.
Estimate the number of casualties and report findings back to dispatch or supervisors.

Incident Command and Communication

Establish command early on, preferably by the first arriving, most experienced Public Safety official.
Evaluate the scene and return to your post if working as the Incident Commander.
Communication is a problem at an MCI or disaster; use face-to-face communication when possible.
Use reliable, durable, and tested communication equipment with backups.

Medical Group and Incident Command

The Medical Group, formerly known as the Medical Incident Command, is the medical branch of the incident command system.
A branch supervisor is appointed during incidents with a significant medical factor.
The Medical Group oversees triage, treatment, and transport, and ensures EMS units work within the incident command system.

Triage, Treatment, and Transport

The triage unit leader counts and prioritizes patients, ensuring each patient receives an initial assessment and triage.
Treatment units set up treatment areas, provide secondary triage, and assist with moving patients to the transportation area.
Treatment units communicate with the logistics section for supplies and request sufficient quantities.
Transport units coordinate transportation and distribution of patients to appropriate hospitals.

Staging Area and Rehabilitation

A staging area manager is assigned to designate an efficient location for the staging area, away from the incident.
The staging area manager helps prevent traffic congestion and releases vehicles and supplies when needed.
The rehabilitation group leader creates a rehab area for responders to rest, eat, and drink, and monitors personnel for signs of stress.

Other Incident Command Roles

An extrication task force leader or rescue task force leader may be appointed depending on the incident.
A morg unit leader coordinates the removal of bodies, identification of victims, and removal/storage plans in multiple fatality situations or crime scene investigations.

Incident Response and Mobilization

Following incident declaration, additional resources and personnel are requested, mobilized, and deployed to a designated staging area.
A staging officer coordinates incoming and outgoing units, tracks units, and maintains accountability.

Mobilization and Deployment Steps

Check in with the Incident Commander or resource unit at a large-scale incident.
Receive an initial briefing about the incident and job responsibilities.
Keep the supervisor updated on location, actions, and completed/uncompleted tasks.
The Incident Commander decides on demobilization of resources.

Preparedness

Preparedness involves making decisions and basic plans before an incident occurs.
Plans include all natural and human-made disasters likely to happen in a particular area.
Each agency has a written disaster plan, usually located at the MS station or electronically accessible.
Personal disaster plans and necessary immunizations are also important.
Training is a crucial component of preparedness.

Scene Size-Up and Requesting Resources

Dispatch informs responders about the safety of the MCI scene.
Request additional resources early if necessary.
Assess the scene by asking "What do you have?" and "What do you need?"
Check for hazards, warn other responders of safety concerns, and confirm the location of the incident.
Estimate the number of casualties and report findings back to dispatch or supervisors.

Incident Command and Communication

Establish command early on, preferably by the first arriving, most experienced Public Safety official.
Evaluate the scene and return to your post if working as the Incident Commander.
Communication is a problem at an MCI or disaster; use face-to-face communication when possible.
Use reliable, durable, and tested communication equipment with backups.

Medical Group and Incident Command

The Medical Group oversees triage, treatment, and transport, and ensures EMS units work within the incident command system.
A branch supervisor is appointed during incidents with a significant medical factor.

Triage, Treatment, and Transport

The triage unit leader counts and prioritizes patients, ensuring each patient receives an initial assessment and triage.
Treatment units set up treatment areas, provide secondary triage, and assist with moving patients to the transportation area.
Treatment units communicate with the logistics section for supplies and request sufficient quantities.
Transport units coordinate transportation and distribution of patients to appropriate hospitals.

Staging Area and Rehabilitation

A staging area manager designates an efficient location for the staging area, away from the incident.
The staging area manager helps prevent traffic congestion and releases vehicles and supplies when needed.
The rehabilitation group leader creates a rehab area for responders to rest, eat, and drink, and monitors personnel for signs of stress.

Other Incident Command Roles

An extrication task force leader or rescue task force leader may be appointed depending on the incident.
A morg unit leader coordinates the removal of bodies, identification of victims, and removal/storage plans in multiple fatality situations or crime scene investigations.