ICS 200 review
An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must:
Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role
These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions:
Branch Incident Commander
ICS form 201:
Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
Cost considerations of responding agencies
Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources?
Operations Section Chief
Select the TRUE statement:
Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which of the following is NOT a recommended characteristic for incident ibjectives?
Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
Supervisor
When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told:
The effective time and date of the transfer
When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told:
The effective time and date of the transfer
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens?
The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a __________ to the new Incident Commander.
Transfer of Command Briefing
The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and:
Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident. True/False
True
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur?
Type 1
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
Type 2
Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General Staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisors and/or Unit Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required?
Type 3
__________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
Unity of Commad
Mutual Aid Agreement __________
assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate
The Operational Period Briefing:
presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel
An Incident Commanders scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or __________
Delegation of Authority
Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by:
Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications o a specific resource
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident?
Exercise Plan
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. True/False
False
Which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site?
Field-level briefing
Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident?
Finance/Administration Section
Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?
- developing subordinates for the future - stepping out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role when needed - ensuring tasks are understood
The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or non-emergency situations
Resources within the Staging Areas:
Are awaiting operational assignment
Select the TRUE statement:
Either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party
Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities?
Ensuring safe work practices
Select the TRUE statement:
Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks
Branches within the ICS organization can be established:
Geographically or functionally
Select the TRUE statement:
ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives
Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chris Smith report to?
Incident Commander
Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources?
Incident Commander
Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through:
Liaison officer
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?
Manageable Span of Control
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish asks?
Management by Objectives
A delegation of authority:
May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing?
Planning Section Chief
Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident>
The Operations Section