ES Terminology
UDF in Civil Air Patrol stands for:
A) Unified Directed Funding
B) Urban Direction Finder
C) Unexplored Dark Field
B) Urban Direction Finder
How physically fit should you stay in the case of a emergency?
The most physically fit to your ability
Your SQTR keeps record of:
Emergency Services qualifications
What does the acronym NIMS stand for?
National Incident Management System
What NIMS section assumes responsibility for all financial, administrative, and cost analysis aspects of the incident?
The finance/administrative section
You can lose up to 50% of body heat from radiation through your ____
Head
True or False:
Starting a SAR team does not put any additional responsibilities on members of the unit.
False - Starting a SAR team can be challenging and require additional training for the cadets in the team beyond the material CAP provides
Who is overall responsible for the operations of an incident?
The IC or Incident Commander
What does the term "agency" mean in the Incident Command System?
"A division of government with a specific function offering a particular kind of assistance"
Cold injuries can start to occur when the air temperature reaches ___ degrees Fahrenheit
A) 27
B) 0
C) 32
D) -27
C) 32 (freezing point of water)
Name at least TWO symptoms of heat stroke
- Dry and hot skin
- Dilated pupils
- Unconsciousness
- Seizure
- Weak pulse
Who manages resources for an incident?
The logistics section
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Name at least TWO command staff
- Public Information Officer
- Safety Officer
- Liaison Officer
____ is the tightening of blood vessels in the skin when it is exposed to the cold.
A) Dehydration
B) Habituation
C) Vasoconstriction
D) None of the above
B) Vasoconstriction
True or False:
Orange vests are required when performing field operations in ABUs
True - Regulations require a safety vest for any field operations in ABUs.
Which courses required for your GTM3 covers NIMS?
(hint: you can find these courses on the FEMA site)
IS-100 / IS-700
What activity is occurring at the Department of Homeland Security when they are "steady state"
Normal operations / no incident
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What are the illnesses that can be caused by an extended period of time in the heat, from least to greatest severity?
- Heat burn
- Sunburn
- Heat cramps
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
True or False:
PLS is defined as the last spot at wish we can definitely establish the victim's presence.
True - PLS stands for "Point Last Seen"
True or False:
The IS-400 course is rated as a introductory course and prepares you to take on is small-scale operations
False - the IS-400 course is considered advanced and designed for command staff