ICS-100.c & ICS-200.b

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan?

It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned (IAP is proactive not reactive)

Who serves as the Incident Commanders POC for representatives of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations

Liaison Officer

Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and detects all operational resources

Operations

Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation

Planning

Who interfaces with the public and media and/or its other agencies with incident-related information requirements

Public Information Officer

ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary

True

ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management

True

An ___ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency

agency representative

Demobilization Unit

assists in ensuring that an orderly, safe and cost effective movement of personnel is made when they are no longer required

Resource Unit

checkin in activity & maintaining status on personnel and equipment resources

Task Force Team

combination of mixed resources

Documentation Unit

prepares the IAP, maintains all incident related documentation, provides duplication services

Strike Team

set number of resources of the same kind and type

A resources unit may be activated without activating the planning section chief

true

An ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives

true

the effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to all personnel who need to know, both at the scene and elsewhere

true

the transfer should take place face-to-face and include a complete briefing

true

Type 5

~1 or 2 single resources ~contained w/in first operational period. no IAP required

Incident Coordination

~Collect, analyze, and disseminate info ~Synchronize public information messages ~Establish priorities among incidents

Possible locations for the Intelligence/Investigations function

~Command Staff ~Operations Section ~Intelligence/Investigations Section

Logistics Section

~Communication ~medical support to incident personnel ~food for incident personnel ~supplies, facilities and ground support

Logistics Section: Service Branch

~Communication Unit ~Medical Unit ~Food Unit

Incident Command

~Establish objectives, make assignments and order resources

Type 2

~Regional and/or national resources required ~multiple operational periods

Planning section units

~Resources Unit ~Situtation Unit ~Demobilization Unit ~Documentation Unit

Type 3

~Some or all command & general staff activated, significant # resources ~extend into multiple operational periods, IAP required

Logistics Section: Support Branch

~Supply Unit ~Facilities Unit ~Ground Support Unit

Finance/Administration Units

~Time Unit ~Procurement Unit ~Compensation/Claims Unit ~Cost Unit

Type 4

~command staff & general staff activated, several single resources required ~one operational period in control phase

Operational Period Briefing

~conducted at the beginning of each operation period ~presents the IAP for upcoming period ~Should be concise

Operations Section

~directs & coordinates all incident tactical operations ~typically one of the first organizations to be assigned ~expands from the bottom up ~has most incident resources ~may have staging areas & special organizations

Branches

~functional or geographical ~established when # divisions or groups exceeds recommended span of control

Integrated Communications

~maintain connectivity ~achieve situational awareness ~facilitate information sharing

Planning Section

~maintain resource status ~maintain and simply situation status ~preparing IAP ~developing alternate strategies ~providing documentation services ~preparing the demobilization plan ~providing a primary location for technical specialists assigned to an incident

Type 1

~national resources required, all command & general staff activated/branches needed ~multiple operational periods

Resource Management

~resource identification & typing ~qualification, certification & credentialing personnel ~planning for resources ~acquiring, storing & inventorying resources

Operations Section Chief

~responsible for direct management of all incident-related operational activities ~establishes tactical objectives for each operational period ~has direct involvement in the preparation of the IAP

Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident.

Incident Command

An agency or organization providing personnel, searches, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n):

Assisting agency

Situation Unit

Collect & processes info, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, develops maps and projections

The incident command system (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably

False

Monitors cost related to the incident. Provides accounting procurement, time recording, and cost analyses

Finance/Administration

To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations?

Incident Action Plan

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (ie, food services, incident facilities, support transportation, medical services to support)

Logistics

Who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to safety, including the health and safety or incident management personnel

Safety Officer

Number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident (typically 1:5)

Span of Control

Section-Level Briefing

delivered to an entire section and include the Operational Period Briefing

Field-Level Briefing

delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site

Staff-Level Briefing

delivered to resources assigned to nonoperational and support tasks at the incident command post or base

Divisions

divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation

Groups

divide the incident into functional areas of operation

Unified Command

every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor

ICS encourages the use of unique position titis in order to better meet the specific incident needs

false

ICS positions may be combined in order to save on staffing or achieve a higher level of efficiency

false

The arrival of a more qualified person means that a change in incident command must occur

false

a formal transfer of command is unnecessary when the Deputy Incident Commander is relieving the Incident Commander for an extended rest period

false