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At what level in an organization should orders and decision-making ideally occur?
At what level in an organization should orders and decision-making ideally occur?
- Highest
- Maximum
- Minimum
- Lowest (correct)
For which type of incident is the ICS form 201 NOT typically used?
For which type of incident is the ICS form 201 NOT typically used?
- Long duration
- Small scale (correct)
- Complex
- Large scale
What action should the Incident Commander (IC) take during a 'MAYDAY' event?
What action should the Incident Commander (IC) take during a 'MAYDAY' event?
- Manage the MAYDAY
- Join the RIT/RIC
- Designate another chief officer (correct)
- All of the above
Which of the following characteristics is LEAST critical for effective progress reports?
Which of the following characteristics is LEAST critical for effective progress reports?
What is an alternative term for a Situation Evaluation?
What is an alternative term for a Situation Evaluation?
After what duration of fire exposure does a floor built using lightweight construction typically become unstable?
After what duration of fire exposure does a floor built using lightweight construction typically become unstable?
How do strategies and tactics relate to each other in terms of scope?
How do strategies and tactics relate to each other in terms of scope?
At what distance from a fire is a building classified as an exposure?
At what distance from a fire is a building classified as an exposure?
Which guide number in the ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) should be consulted when the hazardous material involved in an incident is unknown?
Which guide number in the ERG (Emergency Response Guidebook) should be consulted when the hazardous material involved in an incident is unknown?
What is the recommended initial isolation distance in all directions for an incident involving an unknown hazard?
What is the recommended initial isolation distance in all directions for an incident involving an unknown hazard?
Which of the following establishes the framework to ensure Palm Beach County is adequately prepared to respond to and recover from any hazards?
Which of the following establishes the framework to ensure Palm Beach County is adequately prepared to respond to and recover from any hazards?
How many Emergency Operating Areas (EOA) does Palm Beach County (PBC) have?
How many Emergency Operating Areas (EOA) does Palm Beach County (PBC) have?
How many levels of Incident Management Teams (IMT) are recognized in the United States?
How many levels of Incident Management Teams (IMT) are recognized in the United States?
What is the typical staffing size of a Local or Regional (Type 4 or 5) Incident Management Team (IMT)?
What is the typical staffing size of a Local or Regional (Type 4 or 5) Incident Management Team (IMT)?
What is the typical size of an All-Hazard (Type 3) Incident Management Team (IMT) when deployed?
What is the typical size of an All-Hazard (Type 3) Incident Management Team (IMT) when deployed?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely require a Type 4 or Type 5 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely require a Type 4 or Type 5 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
What is the typical operational period duration for an incident managed by a Type 4 or Type 5 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
What is the typical operational period duration for an incident managed by a Type 4 or Type 5 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
Which type of Incident Management Team (IMT) is typically deployed as a team of 20-35 personnel?
Which type of Incident Management Team (IMT) is typically deployed as a team of 20-35 personnel?
Approximately how many individuals comprise a Type 1 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
Approximately how many individuals comprise a Type 1 Incident Management Team (IMT)?
Which level of Incident Management Team (IMT) is typically required for incidents where the operational section personnel approach 200 per period?
Which level of Incident Management Team (IMT) is typically required for incidents where the operational section personnel approach 200 per period?
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Decision Making Level
Decision Making Level
Orders and decision making should be performed at the highest level in an organization.
ICS Form 201 Use
ICS Form 201 Use
The ICS form 201 should be used for incidents that are small scale.
IC During MAYDAY
IC During MAYDAY
During a "MAYDAY” the Incident Commander (IC) shall manage the MAYDAY.
Effective Progress Reports
Effective Progress Reports
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Situation Evaluation
Situation Evaluation
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Lightweight Construction Fire
Lightweight Construction Fire
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Strategies vs Tactics
Strategies vs Tactics
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Exposure Distance
Exposure Distance
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Unknown Hazard ERG
Unknown Hazard ERG
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Unknown Hazard Isolation
Unknown Hazard Isolation
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PBC Emergency plan
PBC Emergency plan
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PBC EOAs
PBC EOAs
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Levels of IMT
Levels of IMT
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Type 4/5 IMT size
Type 4/5 IMT size
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Type 3 IMT Size
Type 3 IMT Size
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IMT for Hostage
IMT for Hostage
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Operational Period Length
Operational Period Length
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Type 3 Team
Type 3 Team
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Type 1 IMT Size
Type 1 IMT Size
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IMT level for >200 personnel
IMT level for >200 personnel
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Study Notes
- Orders and decision making should be performed at the highest level.
- ICS Form 201 is used in incidents that are large-scale, long duration and complex, but not small scale.
- During a "MAYDAY", the Incident Commander (IC) manages the MAYDAY, join the RIT/RIC and designate another chief officer.
- Effective progress reports need to be detailed, timely, and complete, but not necessarily concise.
- Situation Evaluation is also known as size-up.
- Lightweight construction becomes unstable after fire exposure in approximately 10 mins.
- Strategies are general in nature, while tactics are specific.
- A building within 30 feet of a fire is considered an exposure.
- Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) uses Guide number 111 when a hazard is unknown.
- For an unknown hazard, a 300 meter initial isolation zone in all directions is recommended.
- A Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan establishes the framework for Palm Beach County to adequately respond to and recover from hazards.
- Palm Beach County (PBC) has 6 Emergency Operating Areas (EOA).
- There are 5 levels of Incident Management Teams (IMT) in the US.
- Local or Regional (Type 4 or 5) IMTs are made up of 7-10 trained personnel.
- All-Hazard (Type 3) IMTs are deployed as a team of 10-35.
- Multi-day hostage incidents would require the use of a type 4 or 5 IMT
- The typical operational period for incidents that require the use of a type 4 or 5 IMT response is scene dependant.
- A Type 3 IMT is deployed as a team of 20-35.
- A Type 1 IMT is deployed as a team of 35-50.
- A Type 2 IMT is required for incidents where the operational section personnel approach 200 per period.
- An incident with total personnel that may exceed 1000 requires a Type 1 IMT.
- Area Command oversees the management of multiple incidents handled by separate ICS organizations, and large incidents involving multiple ICS organizations.
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