Emergency Response & Crisis Management Flashcards

Which principle of the Incident Command System ensures that all personnel report to only one supervisor?

Answer: Unity of command

Unity of command means every individual has only one designated supervisor, which eliminates confusion about who gives orders and ensures accountability.

A public safety instructor is covering the Stafford Act. Under this law, which type of declaration allows federal agencies to provide direct assistance to state and local governments?

Answer: Both A and C

Under the Stafford Act, both emergency declarations and major disaster declarations authorize federal agencies to provide assistance, though major disaster declarations allow broader, more extensive aid.

When teaching after-action reviews (AARs), what is the PRIMARY purpose of the improvement plan section?

Answer: To assign corrective actions with responsible parties and timelines

The improvement plan section of an AAR identifies specific corrective actions, assigns responsibility for each, and establishes timelines to ensure lessons learned are actually implemented.

Which communication principle is MOST important when relaying critical information during a fast-moving emergency incident?

Answer: Employing closed-loop communication to confirm message receipt and understanding

Closed-loop communication, where the receiver repeats the message back to the sender for confirmation, prevents misunderstandings that can have life-safety consequences during emergencies.

A public safety instructor is explaining pre-incident planning for critical facilities. Which element is MOST essential to include in a facility pre-incident plan?

Answer: Building layout, hazard locations, utility shut-offs, and occupant load

Effective pre-incident plans must document floor plans, locations of hazardous materials, utility shut-off locations, and normal occupancy levels so responders can act safely and effectively.

In emergency management, the term 'continuity of operations' (COOP) primarily refers to:

Answer: The ability of an organization to continue essential functions during and after a disaster

COOP planning ensures that an organization's essential functions can be maintained or quickly resumed during and after an emergency, even if primary facilities or personnel are unavailable.

When evaluating a student's performance in a simulated mass casualty scenario, which behavior would indicate a FAILURE to apply proper triage principles?

Answer: Spending several minutes attempting to resuscitate a pulseless, non-breathing patient

Spending extended time on a single non-breathing patient violates mass casualty triage principles, which require moving quickly through patients to identify survivable emergencies rather than attempting resuscitation.