Emergency Response & Incident Management Flashcards

The DHS 'Run, Hide, Fight' guidance for an active shooter recommends fighting only when:

Answer: Life is in imminent danger and running or hiding is not possible

Fighting is the last resort when life is in imminent danger and escape or concealment is not possible.

When law enforcement arrives at an active shooter scene, how should occupants behave?

Answer: Keep hands empty and visible and follow commands

First responding officers focus on the threat and may treat anyone as a suspect, so visible empty hands reduce risk.

Which NIMS concept allows multiple agencies with jurisdictional responsibility to jointly manage an incident without giving up their authority?

Answer: Unified Command

Unified Command lets agencies share leadership and develop a single set of objectives while retaining their own authority.

What is the main purpose of a Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan?

Answer: To ensure essential functions continue during and after a disruption

COOP planning keeps essential functions running through alternate sites, orders of succession, and vital records protection.

A suspicious unattended package is found in a lobby. What should security do first?

Answer: Do not touch it, isolate the area, and notify authorities

Suspicious items should never be handled; establish a cordon, clear the area, and contact bomb-trained responders.

Which ICS General Staff section is responsible for tracking costs, time records, and procurement?

Answer: Finance/Administration

The Finance/Administration Section manages time, cost, procurement, and compensation/claims.

Shelter-in-place is generally the preferred protective action for which event?

Answer: An outdoor chemical release plume

Sheltering in place with HVAC shut down limits exposure to airborne hazards outside the building.