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  1. Under DPSST standards, what is the primary purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) in emergency operations?

    Answer: To communicate objectives and assignments for each operational period

    An IAP communicates strategic goals, tactical objectives, and resource assignments for each operational period under ICS.

  2. Which NIMS principle requires that a single supervisor manage no more than seven subordinates during an incident?

    Answer: Span of Control

    Span of Control under NIMS/ICS recommends one supervisor oversee three to seven personnel, with five being optimal.

  3. A first responder arrives at a structure fire and notices the roof is sagging. What is the correct immediate action?

    Answer: Notify the IC and establish a collapse zone

    A sagging roof indicates imminent structural collapse; the responder must notify the Incident Commander and establish a collapse zone for safety.

  4. In Oregon, which agency is responsible for certifying Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) under DPSST-affiliated standards?

    Answer: Oregon Health Authority

    The Oregon Health Authority oversees EMS certification, including EMT credentialing, in coordination with state public safety standards.

  5. What does the term 'hot zone' refer to in a hazardous materials incident?

    Answer: Exclusion zone immediately surrounding the release point

    The hot zone (exclusion zone) is the area of highest contamination risk directly around the hazmat release, requiring full PPE for entry.

  6. During a mass casualty incident (MCI), START triage classifies a victim who is breathing, has a radial pulse, and follows commands as which category?

    Answer: Delayed (Yellow)

    Under START triage, a victim who breathes spontaneously, has a radial pulse, and obeys commands is classified Delayed (Yellow), meaning not immediately life-threatening.

  7. When establishing a unified command at a multi-agency incident, who participates in the unified command structure?

    Answer: Representatives from each agency that has jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility

    Unified command includes representatives from all agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility, enabling coordinated decision-making.