Emergency Response and Crisis Management Flashcards
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What is the primary role of a state trooper during an active shooter incident?
Answer: Rapidly locate and neutralize the threat to stop the killing
Modern active shooter doctrine prioritizes immediate action to stop the threat.
What does 'TRIAGE' mean in a mass casualty incident?
Answer: The process of sorting casualties by severity to prioritize medical treatment
Triage sorts patients into priority categories to maximize lives saved.
What is the Incident Command System's 'span of control' principle?
Answer: Each supervisor should directly manage between three and seven subordinates
Effective management requires that no supervisor oversees more than seven direct reports.
What is a 'unified command' in incident management?
Answer: A command structure where representatives from multiple agencies jointly manage an incident
Unified command allows multiple agencies to maintain authority while coordinating together.
What is the trooper's role in establishing a casualty collection point?
Answer: Designate a safe area where injured persons can receive initial treatment and be organized for transport
Casualty collection points are designated areas for triage, treatment, and organized transport.
What is the difference between the 'hot zone,' 'warm zone,' and 'cold zone'?
Answer: Hot zone is the immediate threat area, warm zone is the transition area, cold zone is the safe support area
Zone designations establish safety parameters and operational areas.