801 Flashcards
The __________is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept. It allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries.
Critical Incident System
Unusual Occurrences System
Incident Command System
Operations Section System
Incident Command System
The above has considerable ______ flexibility. It can grow or shrink to meet different needs. This flexibility makes it a very cost effective and efficient management approach for both small and large situations.
a. internal b. systematically c. external d. outward
a. internal
The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident by; all are correct except which one:
a. objectives
b. safety conditions
c. planning strategies
d. implementing tactics
b. safety conditions
Initially, assigning tactical resources and overseeing operations will be under the direct supervision of the ________.
a. Unusual Occurrence Commander
b. Critical Incident Commander
c. Incident Commander
d. Tactical Commander
c. Incident Commander
In addition to having overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the Incident Commander is specifically responsible for; all are correct except which one:
a. Ensuring incident safety
b. Determining the type of police response needed
c. Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders
d. Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.
b. Determining the type of police response needed
In Incident Command System, these personnel make up the Command Staff and consist of the following except which one:
a. Public Information Officer
b. Safety Officer
c. Liaison Officer
d. Operations Officer
d. Operations Officer
The people who perform the other four management functions are designated as the General Staff. The General Staff is made up of four Sections; all are correct except:
a. Operations
b. Liaison
c. Planning
d. Logistics
e. Finance/Administration.
b. Liaison
The ______ Section Chief is normally the person with the greatest technical and tactical expertise in dealing with the problem at hand.
Operations
Liaison
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration
Operations
This _______ function is where the tactical fieldwork is done. Therefore, most incident resources are assigned to this Section. Often the most hazardous activities are carried out there.
Operations
Liaison
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration
Operations
_______are used to divide an incident geographically.
Groups
Divisions
Branches
Logistics
Divisions
______are used to describe functional areas of operation.
Groups
Divisions
Branches
Logistics
Groups
_______ are used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control and can be either geographical or functional.
Group
Divisions
Branches
Logistics
Branches
The most common way to identify ______ is by using alphabet characters (A, B, C, etc.). Other identifiers may be used as long as Division identifiers are known by assigned responders.
a. Group b. Divisions c. Branches d. Logistics
b. Divisions
Groups are used to describe functional areas of operation. The person in charge of each Group is designated as a ________.
Director
Incident Commander
Supervisor
Section Chief
Supervisor
If the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control, it may be necessary to establish another level of organization within the Operations Section, called _______.
Task Forces
Strike Teams
Branches
Resources
Branches
The Operations Section usually develops from _______. The organization will expand to include needed levels of supervision as more and more resources are deployed.
the top down
outward
the bottom up
inward
the bottom up
________are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. They can be versatile combinations of resources and their use is encouraged. The combining of resources into these allows for several resource elements to be managed under one individual’s supervision, thus lessening the span of control of the Supervisor.
Strike Teams
Single Resources
Task Forces
Investigation Teams
Task Forces
_______are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Team Leader. They are highly effective management units. The foreknowledge that all elements have the same capability and the knowledge of how many will be applied allows for better planning, ordering, utilization and management.
Strike Teams
Single Resources
Task Forces
Investigation Teams
Strike Teams
________ may be individuals, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor that can be used at an incident.
Strike Teams
Single Resources
Task Forces
Investigation Teams
Single Resources
At some point, the Operations Section and the rest of the Incident Command System organization will contract. The decision to contract will be based on the achievement of ______ objectives.
staging
secondary
tactical
control
tactical
_________ planning begins upon activation of the first personnel and continues until the lncident Command System organization ceases operation.
Documentation
Demobilization
Situation
Resources
Demobilization
_______ conducts all check-in activities, and maintains the status of all incident resources.
Situation Unit
Resources Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
Resources Unit
________ collects and analyzes information on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, and develops maps and projections.
Situation Unit
Resources Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
Situation Unit
________ provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan. Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation.
Situation Unit
Resources Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
Documentation Unit
________ assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Situation Unit
Resources Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
Demobilization Unit
The ______ plays a significant role in preparing the written Incident Action Plan.
Situation Unit
Resources Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
Resources Unit
All of the following items except which one listed below will be considered by the Incident Commander to determine whether a separate Logistics Section is established?
a. The size of the incident
b. complexity of support needs
c. providing communication planning and transportation
d. the incident length
c. providing communication planning and transportation
A critical part of an effective multi-agency incident management system is for all communications to be in plain _______.
agency-specific codes
jargon
English
Radio codes
English
The Incident Command System organizational structure is _____. When needed, separate functional elements can be established and subdivided to enhance internal organizational management and external coordination. As the Incident Command System organizational structure expands, the number of management positions also expands to adequately address the requirements of the incident.
flexible
internal
top-down
bottom-up
flexible
The Incident Command System organizational structure develops in a _____, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident. As incident complexity increases, the organization expands from these as functional responsibilities are delegated.
flexible
internal
top-down
bottom-up
top-down
All levels of a growing Incident Command System organization must have a clear understanding of the ________ required to manage the incident.
appropriate strategies
agency policies
incident objectives
functional actions
functional actions
___________ is an approach used to communicate functional actions throughout the entire Incident Command System organization.
Management by objectives
Established incident objectives
Incident policy and direction
Span of Control
Management by objectives
_________provide a coherent means of communicating the overall incident objectives in the context of both operational and support activities.
Functional Action Plans
Incident Action Plans
Operational Plans
Logistical Plans
Incident Action Plans
The above plan may be oral or written except for _____ materials incidents, which require a written lncident Action Plan.
contaminated
high risk
hazardous
unusual
hazardous
At the simplest level, all Incident Action Plans (oral or written) must have four elements; all except which one:
a. What do we want to do?
b. Who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies?
c. Who is responsible for doing it?
d. How do we communicate with each other?
e. What is the procedure if someone is injured?
b. Who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies?
Span of control is the key to effective and efficient incident management. All influence span of control considerations; except which one:
a. the type of incident
b. nature of the task
c. number of individuals involved
d. hazards and safety factors
e. distances between personnel and resources
c. number of individuals involved
Effective span of control on incidents may vary from _______reporting elements.
three (3) to seven (7)
three (3) to five (5)
two (2) to seven (7)
two (2) to five (5)
three (3) to seven (7)
A ratio of one (1) supervisor to _____ reporting elements is recommended.
four (4)
five (5)
six (6)
seven (7)
five (5)
_______________ will work wherever their assigned task is needed and are not limited geographically.
a. branches
b. divisions
c. squads
d. groups
d. groups
______________ may also be assigned to work in the Planning Section. Depending on the needs, _____________ may also be assigned to other Sections in the organization.
a. resources specialist
b. demobilization specialist
c. documentation specialist
d. technical Specialists
d. technical Specialists
Additional staffing is the responsibility of _____________.
Logistics Section Chief (Go to Guy)
Who’s responsible for all of the services and support needs, including: Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies;
a. Unified Commander
b. Finance Section Chief
c. Logistics Section Chief
d. Resource Specialist
c. Logistics Section Chief
Who’s responsible for all of the services and support needs, including: providing medical services to incident personnel ?
a. Operations Section Chief
b. Planning Section Chief
c. Logistics Section Chief
d. Finance Section Chief
c. Logistics Section Chief
Who may establish one or more Units for such things as procuring special equipment, contracting with a vendor, or making cost estimates for alternative response strategies?
a. Operations Section Chief
b. Logistics Section Chief
c. Finance/ Administration Section Chief
d. Planning Section Chief
c. Finance/ Administration Section Chief
According to General Manual 801 ICS ___________ function can be placed in the Planning Section, in the Operations Section, within the Command Staff, as a separate General Staff section, or in some combination of these locations.
The Intelligence/Investigations
Management by objectives can be accomplished through the __________.
a. flexible structures
b. logistics section
c. IAP process
d. structure expanding
c. IAP process
Span of control pertains to the number of ___________ or ___________ that one supervisor can manage effectively during emergency response incidents or special events.
individuals or resources
Maintaining an effective span of control is particularly important on incidents where ________ and _________ are a top priority;
safety , accountability
