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Hazmat Incident Commander
Chapter 3
Knowledge Check
1.
Within the ICS, section chiefs report directly to:
logistics.
safety.
finance.
command.
2.
The incident commander’s general staff includes section chiefs for all of the following functions EXCEPT:
finance.
operations.
planning.
staging.
3.
The organization legally responsible under government environmental laws for the clean-up of a hazmat release is referred to as the:
facility manager.
responsible party.
fire chief.
planning personnel.
4.
Using standardized ______ is essential for the success of hazmat response operations, especially at multiagency and multijurisdictional incidents.
policies
equipment
terminology
personal protective clothing
5.
Due to the frightening nature of hazardous materials incidents, the public can be made aware of incident developments through updates from which of the following entities?
Government officials
Facility managers
News media
Operations chief
6.
Individuals who provide specific expertise to the incident commander and emergency responders either in person, by telephone, or through other means are:
technical specialists.
technical responders.
support personnel.
support specialists.
7.
Which management concept does the ICS use to ensure every person reports to only one supervisor?
Division of labor
Unity of command
Delegation of command
Lines of authority
8.
The basic management concept of ____________ is clearly defined to include the delegation of authority and responsibility; however, ultimate responsibility always rests with the __________.
lines of authority; incident commander
lines of authority; operations chief
unity of command; incident commander
unity of command; operations chief
9.
Typically regarded as the information management and research and development arm of the ICS process, the __________ section conducts assessments and identifies the future needs and plans required to support incident response.
finance
logistics
operations
planning
10.
Which individual is responsible for establishing and managing the overall incident management plan?
Planning chief
Incident commander
Operations chief
Safety officer
11.
Which of the following teams generally perform more complex and technical hazmat response functions at incidents involving hazardous materials or weapons of mass destruction?
Emergency response teams
Hazardous materials response teams
Law enforcement teams
Special operations teams
12.
Fire rescue and EMS personnel are the resources for fire suppression, ________, and transport at a hazardous materials incident.
medical assistance
site security
containment
communications
13.
The individual responsible for the management of all on-scene emergency response operations is the:
first on scene.
incident commander.
operations chief.
safety officer.
14.
Which of the following management concepts does the ICS use to assign work based on the functions to be performed, available equipment, and capabilities of those performing the task?
Lines of authority
Division of labor
Span of control
Unity of command
15.
If the hazardous materials incident escalates and senior officers or managers are activated, command and/or coordination may be transferred to a:
multi-county coordination center.
multi-state coordination center.
multi-agency coordination center.
multijurisdictional coordination center.
16.
__________ is the baseline incident management system established under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, which is used by federal, state, and local governments.
NIMS
ICS
FIRESCOPE
Command system
17.
Individuals who may be exposed, contaminated, displaced, injured, or killed as a result of an incident involving a hazardous material or weapon of mass destruction are considered to be:
customers.
spectators.
responsible parties.
facility managers.
18.
A(n) __________ can be defined as an occurrence or event, either natural or human made, that requires action by emergency response personnel to prevent or minimize loss of life or damage to property.
crisis
disaster
incident
conflict
19.
A(n) __________ is considered an unplanned event that can exceed the level of available resources and has the potential to significantly impact an organization’s operability, credibility, and reputation.
crisis
disaster
incident
conflict
20.
For most emergency service applications, a span of control of ____ is recommended based on the tasks to be performed and the associated danger or difficulty and the level of delegated authority.
3
5
7
9
21.
Which section is responsible for providing all incident support needs to facilities, services, and materials?
Finance
Logistics
Operations
Planning
22.
The administration/finance section is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:
acquisition of funds.
setting the financial controls in place.
providing meals to responders.
tracking all funds.
23.
______________ are individuals who provide support and mitigation services, such as spill control or product transfer operations at an incident.
Government officials
Environmental clean-up contractors
Hazmat response teams
Responsible party members
24.
The incident commander will be located at the emergency scene and operate from a centralized location. This location is commonly called the:
command vehicle.
command post.
command center.
command trailer.
25.
Command-level representatives from each of the primary responding agencies who represent their agency’s interests as a member of a unified command organization are collectively known as:
agency commanders.
joint commanders.
unified commanders.
incident commanders.
26.
What type of command structure is going to be used when one response agency has total responsibility for the overall incident?
Single
Complex
Multiple
Unified
27.
____________ are responsible for ensuring the hazmat incident is complete. Their actions may help to resolve or hinder future legal proceedings, possible regulatory citations, or criminal charges.
Support personnel
Investigators
Technical specialists
Government officials
28.
Crews of specially trained personnel used within business and industrial facilities for the control and mitigation of emergency situations are sometimes known as:
emergency response teams.
hazardous materials response teams.
law enforcement teams.
special operations teams.
29.
Which organizational level of the ICS has functional responsibility for primary functions of emergency incident operations?
Branches
Sections
Units
Task forces
30.
All of the following individuals are assigned to the ICS command staff reporting directly to the incident commander EXCEPT the:
safety officer.
liaison officer.
public information officer.
technical information specialist.
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