FEMA IS-200.c: Basic incident command system for initial response, ICS-200

Instructions: Review the scenario below and select the best course of action. Before establishing the Planning Section, the Incident Commander did not have sufficient resources to develop a written Incident Action Plan. What should the Incident Commander do?

Use the Incident Briefing, ICS Form 201, as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) until a Planning Section has been established

Review the situation below and select the tactics that support the objective and strategy. Heavy rains are threatening to cause a dam break. One incident objective and its strategy and tactics are as follows: Objective: Decrease the probability of flooding by reducing the reservoir level to 35 feet by 0800 tomorrow. Strategy: Pump water from reservoir. Tactics: _____________________________

Use truck-mounted pumps working from the road into spillway, and portable pumps on the east side discharging into Murky Creek

the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When command is transferred the process must include:

a briefing that captures all essential information to continuing safe and effective operations

select the true statement from below

a delegation of authority is needed when an incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities

the ICS is

a standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations

Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. With the addition of the Staging Area, the Operations Section Chief has the following subordinate leaders reporting directly to him: Staging Area Manager, Division A Supervisor, Division B Supervisor, Division C Supervisor, Flood Control Group Supervisor, and Nursing Home Task Force Leader. After the river crests, the Operations Section will need to perform additional functions such as control the perimeter, perform search and rescue operations, and restore utilities. The Operations Section Chief should:

add branches to allow for another level of supervision for the expanding resources

Instructions: Read the question below and then select the correct answer. An ___________ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency.

agency representative

which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty

all of the above

provide medical treatment for injured personnel

ambulances with medical personnel

Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. Rain is continuing and response resources are being ordered to address the needs of flood victims and restore essential services. Select the best course of action:

assign a staging area manager who will report to the operations section chief

mutual aid agreements

assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate

Instructions: Read the question below and then select the correct answer. An agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management is called a(n):

assisting agency

refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization

chain of command`

which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident

cost considerations of responding agencies

an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/ or ----

delegation of authority

Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness,

describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)

HSPD-8, National Preparedness

directed DHS to lead a national initiative to develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."

You have been asked to assist Emerald City in its response to increasing flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) reports it has been raining heavily for the past 7 days, averaging 1.3 inches of rain each 24-hour period. The areas of concerns are as follows: The Rapid River, which runs north and south through Emerald City, is experiencing slow-rise flooding. The flooding is being aggravated by debris catching on the low bridge downstream from lower Lake Emerald. Located near the bridge is the Lake Emerald Independent Living Complex, which includes a skilled nursing facility. Residents are being asked to evacuate their homes in anticipation of the rising floodwaters. It is 1200 hours, and the NWS has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. It is expected that this flood crest will cause flooding as indicated on the projected floodplain map.

divide the operations section into three divisions, each assigned to a different geographical area to evacuate

a decision is made to add a logistics section. Select the responsibility that would be assigned to the logistics section

ensuring that responders can communicate with one another

Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check. As predicted, the river crested at 3 feet above flood level. Search and rescue operations are underway. There is increasing concern about the nuclear power plant in the downstream area. Three people lost their lives and numerous people suffered injuries. Mutual aid resources are arriving from three surrounding jurisdictions. Incident response is expected to continue for the next 36 hours. After expanding the Operations Section, what addition to the organization would you make?

establish a planning section and begin producing written incident action plans

which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident

exercise plan

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

false

ICS encourages the use of unique position titles 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

Mutual aid is the mandatory provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate

false

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

false

The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must be completed

false

in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being requested

false

the ICS is only applicable to large, complex incidents

false

A Task Force Leader is meeting with team members at a work site to discuss tactics and safety issues

field level briefing

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 would perform cost analysis and contracting services

finance/administration section

put out the vehicle fire and prevent expansion of the fire

fire trucks with firefighter personnel

Instructions: The below case study is based on actual events. Read the case study and then select the recommended course of action. On July 18, 2001, a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed and caught fire in a downtown Baltimore tunnel, causing a near shutdown of the city and burning so hot that firefighters couldn't reach the flames for 8 hours. At one point, all major highways into the city were blocked off, a Baltimore Orioles game at nearby Camden Yards was canceled, and the Inner Harbor was closed to boat traffic. A water-main break near the tunnel added to the chaos, causing the collapse of part of a major thoroughfare and power outages. Select your strategy:

given the magnitude of this incident, assign all command staff immediately to support the incident commander

HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents

identified steps for improved coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS).

Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."The objectives for the next operational period are:1.Ensure safety of responders and public in impact area.2.Ensure effective public information.3.Evacuate vulnerable populations and areas of the city that may be cut off by floodwaters.4.Protect buildings and infrastructure from floodwaters."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?

incident commander

Instructions: Select the correct response below. Pat Jones is the Resources Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Pat Jones 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

instructions: Review the statement below. Click to indicate if the resource being ordered is a kind or type.Ordering a canine team is an example of a resource ______.

kind

establish a controlled perimeter around the incident

law enforcement traffic control

manage traffic to ensure responder access

law enforcement traffic control

select who would be responsible for the task described below: who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities

liaison officer

which section is responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations

logistics section

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 tasks?

management by objective

scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the situation consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of control

no

the incident commander or unified command can place the intelligence/investigations function in which of the following organizational locations.

operations section

Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."First, a brief overview of our incident. It is 1200 hours, and the National Weather Service has just informed the County Emergency Management office that the flooding is expected to crest at 1800 today. The Command Post has been established in the parking lot at the Fire Station in the Tactical Mobile Command Vehicle. Divisions A, B, and C are assigned to alert and warning in the projected inundation zone; estimate completion by 1330."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?

operations section chief

which section collects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligence

planning section

Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."The next Operational Period Briefing is scheduled for today at 1400. Right after this briefing, we will have a quick Planning Meeting. At the next Operational Period Briefing, I will distribute a written Incident Action Plan. Any questions? If not, we're adjourned."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?

planning section chief

additional resources are reporting to the incident. who is responsible for tracking the status of the resources

planning section resources unit

who handles media and public inquires, emergency public information and warnings, rumor monitoring and response, and media monitoring, and coordinates the dissemination of information in an accurate and timely manner

public information officer

read all of the statements below and then select the true statement

resources include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available, for assignment to incident

Instructions: Review the statement from the Emerald City Incident Operational Period Briefing. After reviewing the statement, click on who would present this information, then click on Check."Everyone should avoid skin contact with floodwaters. Drive with lights on. Watch for downed power lines in flood vicinity. Wear personal flotation devices when near/around water. Monitor City radio frequency F2 for safety updates."Who would present this information during the Operational Period Briefing?

safety officer

who is responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the incident commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel

safety officer

It's the beginning of an operational period. The Operations Section Chief is meeting with all tactical resources to present the plan for the next operational period to all tactical resources

section level briefing

Instructions: The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type I ambulance and crew complement.

single resource

Instructions: Let's return to the Emerald City Incident. It is now 1800 and the water level is still rising. You are relieving the current Incident Commander for the next operational period. Review the list below and check the 4 items that should be included in the transfer of command briefing. When you are finished, click on Check.

situation status, current organization, resource assignment, and incident objectives and priorities

A supervisor within the Logistics Section is meeting with personnel to clarify tasks and scope of the work as well as define the reporting schedule, subordinate responsibilities and delegated authority, and the supervisor's expectations

staff level briefing

which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives

stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility

Instructions: The tactical resources below and on the following two screens have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! Five Type I ambulances and crew complements with a leader.

strike team

which ICS supervisory position title is used at the division/group organizational level

supervisor

Instructions: The tactical resources below have been request to respond to a landslide incident. Review the request, click on the correct title of the resources, then click on Check. Remember, you may use the glossary! One Type III Helicopter, one Urban Search & Rescue Team, and one Emergency Medical Technician with a leader

task force

when command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident 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

A Resources Unit may be activated without activating the Planning Section Chief.

true

All 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

true

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

true

Emergency Operations Plans should be consistent with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

true

NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident

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

accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle

true

an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address tactics and support activities for the planned operational period

true

which organizational structure for the general staff uses correct ICS principles, position titles, and features

two branches that manage medical (EMS and Life support) and Investigative (police) resources under the supervision of a director

Instructions: Review the statement below. Click to indicate if the resource being ordered is a kind or type.Ordering a bus with seating for more than 40 adults is an example of a resource __________.

type

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

Scenario: Ongoing flooding is occurring in a tri-State area. Local and regional resources are overwhelmed, and there are numerous missing and injured persons. Additional rain and wind is forecasted for the tri-State area. The President has declared all counties in the affected region as disaster areas under the Stafford Act.

type 1 incident

which incident type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period

type 2

Scenario: A cargo jet has crashed with injuries onboard and on the ground. Additionally, possible hazardous materials are aboard the jet. State and local resources are managing the incident. All Command positions are filled and the Operations and Planning Sections have been activated.

type 2 incident

which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required

type 3

Instructions: Read the scenario below and then select the appropriate incident type. Remember, Type 5 is the least complex and Type 1 the most complex. Scenario:A multivehicle accident has occurred with fatalities and numerous critical injuries, and there are possible structural integrity concerns with the road. Local resources are on the scene. The rescue, investigation, and engineering operations are expected to go into multiple operational periods. Operational briefings are being documented; a written Incident Action Plan has been developed.

type 3 incident

Scenario: A bank robber is holding staff and patrons hostage. An Operations Section has been activated with a Perimeter Control Group, Investigation Group, and SWAT Unit. The Command Staff includes the Incident Commander and a Public Information Officer, and the incident may extend into multiple operational periods

type 3 incident

Scenario: A three-car accident has occurred in a small residential area. Two of the drivers and several passengers have sustained minor injuries. The response will be completed within a single operational period.

type 5 incident

allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability

unified command

means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the scene of the incident

unity of command