Emergency Response Procedures Questions and Answers Flashcards
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What is the first priority during a facility-wide emergency such as a riot or natural disaster?
Answer: Accounting for all staff and inmates
The safety and accountability of all persons in the facility is the primary priority during any emergency.
During an evacuation drill, which inmates should be moved first from a housing unit?
Answer: Inmates with mobility impairments or medical conditions
Inmates with mobility impairments or serious medical conditions require priority evacuation.
What type of emergency requires activation of the facility's Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: Any significant incident that requires coordinated multi-unit response
The ICS is activated for any significant incident requiring coordinated response across multiple units or agencies.
What is the role of the facility's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during a major incident?
Answer: To centralize command, communication, and resource coordination
The EOC serves as the centralized command post for coordinating all aspects of emergency response.
How frequently does BSCC require correctional facilities to conduct emergency response drills?
Answer: Annually at minimum, with some drill types required quarterly
BSCC requires regular emergency drills with minimum annual frequency, and some specific drill types are required more frequently.
During a lockdown, what is the primary communication method between officers and the central command post?
Answer: Facility radio system with designated emergency channels
The facility radio system with designated emergency channels ensures reliable and coordinated information flow.