4 - Operations Flashcards
This section is the most recognized area of incident management. It is involved in tactical operations for reducing immediate hazards, saving lives and property and establishing situational control.
Operations Section
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The component of the ICS responsible for all air resources. This includes fixed and rotor wing aircraft, their support personnel and landing areas.
Air Operations Branch
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Component of the ICS responsible for tactical operations at the incident site. The goal of this section is to reduce the immediate hazard, save lives and property, establish situational control, and restore normal conditions.
Operations Section
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NIMS provides the critical framework and guidance to implement the Operations Section at the scene of any incident, regardless of its ____, _____, or __________.
size, scope or complexity
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The member of the general staff who directly manages all tactical activities and implements the IAP. This individual has the greatest technical and tactical expertise with the incident problem.
Operations Section Chief
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The organization of the Operations Section depends on the specific incident mission requirements and the IAP. It may be organized based on ______________ areas, ____________ boundaries, ___________ needs, or a combination of any of the three.
jurisdictional / geographic / functional
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A geographical area of an incident. These are created to maintain span of control at large incident sites.
Division
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Functional areas of an incident. These are usually labeled according to their assigned job (e.g., law enforcement or intelligence), and are not limited by geographic boundaries.
Groups
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An individual response unit that is employed at or during an incident (e.g., a helicopter, water tanker, police vehicle, etc.)
Single resource
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A combination of resources that work together to complete a specific mission.
Task Force
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A set number of the same type of resources operating under one leader.
Strike Team
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Areas of incident management established to delegate an appropriate span of control under the Operations Section Chief.
Branches
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Component of the Air Operations Branch that is responsible for all recordkeeping related to the aviation assets at an incident site.
Air Support Group
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The individual responsible for the coordination of all airborne activity at an incident site.
Air Tactical Group Supervisor
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NIMS and ICS offer the flexibility to apply the appropriate approach to developing an ___________ ________ with lines of authority and reporting, span of control, and common and specific responsibilities at each level.
Operations Section
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