Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

During an active shooter incident, which emergency response concept should guide employee actions first?

Answer: Run-Hide-Fight in order of preference

The Run-Hide-Fight protocol prioritizes escape first, sheltering second, and fighting as a last resort.

Which document formally establishes the chain of command during an organizational emergency?

Answer: Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

The Emergency Action Plan defines command authority, roles, and procedures to follow during an emergency.

A security consultant is designing an emergency communication tree. What is the PRIMARY goal of this tool?

Answer: Ensure rapid, structured notification to all stakeholders

A communication tree ensures that critical information flows quickly and systematically to all relevant parties.

Which NIMS component standardizes terminology and processes across multiple agencies responding to an emergency?

Answer: Incident Command System (ICS)

ICS provides a standardized, on-scene incident management structure used across all disciplines.

What is the purpose of a 'warm site' in emergency response planning?

Answer: A partially equipped backup facility activated within hours to days

A warm site has hardware and infrastructure partially configured, requiring hours to days to become fully operational.

During a chemical spill emergency, the FIRST priority of first responders should be:

Answer: Evacuate and establish a perimeter

Life safety requires immediate evacuation and perimeter establishment before identification or containment.

Which tabletop exercise element is most valuable for identifying gaps in an emergency response plan?

Answer: Realistic scenario injects that reveal untested decision points

Scenario injects introduce unexpected developments that expose gaps in planning and decision-making processes.