Options:
A. Provides an orientation to individual resources at the beginning of their assignments
B. Sets forth the specific tasks, reporting relationships, and expectations for support staff
C. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
D. Helps keep the public and media informed about the incident status and operational accomplishments
Answer:
The right answer is option C. Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
Explanation:
An Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a document that outlines the objectives, strategies, and tactics to be used by an incident management team in response to an emergency or planned event. The IAP is developed based on the incident objectives, available resources, and the current situation.
To present the IAP for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel, an operational period briefing should be conducted. The purpose of the operational period briefing is to provide an overview of the current situation, discuss the objectives and priorities for the upcoming period, and provide guidance to operational personnel on the tactics and strategies to be employed.
The following are some of the key elements that should be included in an operational period briefing:
- Introduction: Introduce the incident management team and provide an overview of the current situation, including any significant changes that have occurred since the last briefing.
- Incident objectives: Review the overall incident objectives and any specific objectives for the upcoming period.
- Priorities: Discuss the priorities for the upcoming period, including any new or changing priorities.
- Safety briefing: Provide a safety briefing to all personnel, emphasizing any hazards or risks associated with the incident and the measures that have been put in place to mitigate them.
- Resource status: Review the status of all resources, including personnel, equipment, and supplies, and identify any potential shortages or needs for additional resources.
- Tactics and strategies: Discuss the tactics and strategies that will be used to achieve the incident objectives, including any changes or modifications to previous plans.
- Communications: Review the communication protocols and procedures that will be used during the upcoming period, including any changes or modifications to previous plans.
- Assignments: Assign tasks and responsibilities to operational personnel based on the incident objectives and priorities.
- Review: Provide an opportunity for questions and feedback from operational personnel to ensure that everyone understands the plan and their roles and responsibilities.
By conducting an operational period briefing and presenting the IAP to supervisory personnel, the incident management team can ensure that all personnel is aligned and working towards the same objectives, while also addressing any changes or challenges that may arise during the response to the incident.
