Emergency Response and Crisis Management Flashcards
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What is a 'reverse evacuation' and when might it be implemented?
Answer: Moving people inside a building for shelter when the external threat is greater
Reverse evacuation shelters people inside when outdoor conditions are more dangerous.
What is 'shelter-in-place' and when should it be ordered?
Answer: Directing people to remain indoors and seal openings when evacuation would increase danger exposure
Shelter-in-place protects people when evacuation would expose them to greater risk.
What is the purpose of an 'after-action review' following a critical incident?
Answer: To analyze what happened, identify lessons learned, and improve future response
After-action reviews are non-punitive analyses designed to improve future performance.
What is Critical Incident Stress Management?
Answer: A comprehensive system of crisis intervention designed to mitigate psychological impact on first responders
CISM provides structured psychological support for first responders after traumatic events.
During a hostage situation, what is the primary goal of law enforcement?
Answer: Preserve hostage lives through containment, negotiation, and tactical resolution as a last resort
The priority is protecting hostage lives through a systematic approach emphasizing negotiation.
What is the role of the 'scribe' in an incident command structure?
Answer: Document all significant decisions, events, and resource deployments for the official record
The scribe maintains the chronological record that becomes the official incident record.