Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: To provide a standardized framework for coordinating emergency response with clear command structure
ICS provides a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management framework that establishes a clear command structure and coordinates multiple responding agencies.
Which federal agency established the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Answer: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
NIMS was established by the Department of Homeland Security to provide a consistent nationwide template for government and private sector entities to work together during domestic incidents.
What does the acronym 'PASS' stand for when using a portable fire extinguisher?
Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side — the four steps for correct fire extinguisher operation.
During a workplace emergency evacuation, who is typically responsible for accounting for all employees at the assembly point?
Answer: The designated floor warden or evacuation coordinator
Floor wardens or evacuation coordinators are specifically trained and assigned to account for all personnel in their designated areas after an evacuation.
In hazardous materials response, how is the 'hot zone' defined?
Answer: The area immediately surrounding the incident source with the highest contamination risk
The hot zone (also called the exclusion zone) is the area immediately surrounding a hazmat incident where contamination is greatest and only properly equipped responders may enter.
Which type of plan specifically addresses the continuation of essential business functions during a major operational disruption?
Answer: Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) outlines procedures and strategies to maintain or rapidly restore essential business operations during and after a significant disruption.
What is the recommended FIRST action when a worker discovers a small, contained workplace fire?
Answer: Activate the fire alarm and alert others before taking further action
Activating the fire alarm and alerting others is the first priority because it ensures building evacuation begins and emergency services are notified, protecting lives above all else.