IS-0100.c: An Introduction to the incident command system, ICS 100

Scenario: You are an American Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist in charge of teams trained to help in sheltering displaced persons. You have been notified by your office to be prepared to deploy to conduct shelter operations. Your supervisor has asked you to come to the office to begin organizing volunteers and get prepared to set up shelters, if tasked. You check in before you begin. What NIMS Management Characteristic are you supporting? Modular Organization Incident Action Planning Establishment and Transfer of Command Accountability

Accountability

Scenario: The Operations Section has determined that the Emergency Medical Services, the Fire Department, and the School Bus Company will be assigned to the evacuation of the Nursing Home. They will all converge at City Hall and will be dispatched, as appropriate, to begin the rapid and safe movement of the residents to their temporary shelter locations. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? Modular Organization Comprehensive Resource Management Establishment and Transfer of Command Dispatch/Deployment

Dispatch/Deployment

Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed

False

Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.

False

Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness.

False

Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources

False

The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably

False

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

Finance & Administration

Statement: I support the incident response activities by overseeing contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available. Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Administration Section Chief

Finance/Administration Section Chief

Scenario: Due to the complexity of the incident, the Incident Commander has expanded the Operations Section to include an Evacuation Group. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? Modular Organization Comprehensive Resource Management Establishment and Transfer of Command Dispatch/Deployment

Modular Organization

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

Planning

Statement: As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the response. Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Administration Section Chief

Planning Section Chief

Statement: Throughout the incident and during the after-action review process, the reports that we develop will be very useful. Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Administration Section Chief

Planning Section Chief

Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency. The current Incident Commander should: Leave the scene to allow the new Commander to take over Write an Incident Action Plan for the new Commander Provide a transfer-of-command briefing to the new Commander Continue to provide direction to the Deputy Incident Commander while on leave, using teleconferences

Provide a transfer-of-command briefing to the new Commander

Statement: I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience including incident staff and agency personnel. Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer

Public Information Officer

Statement: I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer

Safety 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

In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources

True

Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor

True

Scenario: As phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster Operations Supervisor has directed you to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel and release those that are no longer required. As a supervisor, you direct released staff to checkout. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. Modular Organization Incident Facilities and Locations Unified Command Chain of Command and Unity of Command Accountability Information and Intelligence Management

Chain of Command and Unity of Command Accountability

Scenario: You are the Operations Section Chief at the Incident Command Post and request that all response communications be conducted using a pre-determined set of frequencies. You also remind everyone in the field to use plain language. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. Common Terminology Management by Objectives Incident Action Planning Integrated Communications Unified Command Accountability

Common Terminology Integrated Communications

Scenario: You are the American Red Cross liaison in the Emergency Operation Center and you print up a list of the location of materials necessary to outfit the shelters. Materials stored in both facilities are adequate to meet the initial needs. Both the College and the Middle School are implementing their respective plans and are establishing necessary staffing to support the shelter requirements. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? Modular Organization Comprehensive Resource Management Establishment and Transfer of Command Dispatch/Deployment

Comprehensive Resource Management

Scenario: You are the President of Lawrence College. You and the American Red Cross Shelter Manager have contacted the Incident Command Post concerning the ability to meet the nutritional and long term pharmaceutical needs of the elderly residents. The Liaison Officer requests assistance from the Emergency Operations Center. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? Modular Organization Comprehensive Resource Management Establishment and Transfer of Command Dispatch/Deployment

Comprehensive Resource Management

To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations? National Incident Management System (NIMS) Doctrine Incident Action Plan Resource Tracking System Responder Personnel Roster

Incident Action Plan

Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources

Incident Command

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

Incident Command

Collect, analyze, and disseminate information

Incident Coordination

Establishing priorities among incidents

Incident Coordination

Synchronize public information messages

Incident Coordination

Scenario: You are the City Fire Chief and are evaluating the supervisory structure needed to manage the Incident Command Post staff. You are also identifying senior representatives from the Health Care community and from Public Works to help develop objectives to protect the residents of the nursing home and the critical water resources of the community. Select the three NIMS Management Characteristics you are supporting. Incident Facilities and Locations Establishment and Transfer of Command Unified Command Accountability Dispatch/Deployment Information and Intelligence Management

Incident Facilities and Locations Establishment and Transfer of Command Unified Command

Scenario: You are the Middle School Principal. As shelter operations are beginning to phase down, you continue to be concerned about the illness suffered by the residents of your facility, which was confirmed to be a food borne illness from donated food. Since school will resume soon, you want to reassure school staff and parents that there are no residual risks. You request the newly formed Unified Command for a public information broadcast and a representative from the Health Department to share information regarding the illness and be available to answer questions. What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? Modular Organization Comprehensive Resource Management Dispatch/Deployment Information and Intelligence Management

Information and Intelligence Management

Scenario: You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the Public Works Planning office. You are directed to report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and have been assigned to the Planning Section Chief and will report to the Chief. You will be producing maps to display potential flooding impacts in the city and county. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select the two characteristics that apply. Integrated Communications Establishment and Transfer of Command Chain of Command and Unity of Command Accountability Dispatch/Deployment Information and Intelligence Management

Information and Intelligence Management Chain of Command and Unity of Command

Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly managed, coordinated, and directed

Intelligence/Investigations

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? It specifies incident objectives. It states the activities to be completed. It identifies needed resources. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.

It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.

Statement: I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies. Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer

Liaison Officer

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.

Logistics

Statement: In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Administration Section Chief

Logistics Section Chief

General Staff immediately come together and begin developing strategies. General Staff Chiefs are: Evaluating staffing and supervisory needs in the Incident Command Post. Identifying resource shortfalls. Updating planning documents. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. Common Terminology Management by Objectives Incident Action Planning Manageable Span of Control Unified Command Accountability

Management by Objectives Incident Action Planning Manageable Span of Control

Scenario: You are the Middle School Principal. You and the Shelter Manager notify the Incident Command Post that several people are complaining of severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. You ask for assistance from medical and public health personnel. You also request additional sanitation supplies, bedding, and bathing materials. The Operations Section Chief is requesting additional assistance from the Emergency Operations Center for a specialized monitoring team to be deployed to the shelter to survey for a possible outbreak. Survey results will be shared with Health and Public Works departments. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. Common Terminology Modular Organization Incident Action Planning Integrated Communications Unified Command Information and Intelligence Management

Modular Organization Information and Intelligence Management

Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."Does this statement comply with the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology?

NO

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

Operations

Statement: My section conducts response activities such as search and rescue, and coordinates medical services being provided to disaster survivors. Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Finance/Administration Section Chief

Operations Section Chief