Chapter 2 add 2 Flashcards
Resource Unit is responsible for maintaining status info of all resources allocated at an incident. The Resource Unit is a functional unit within the _ section. A. Planning B. Logistics C. Command D. Operations
A. ICS Ch 2, Add 2, 1.1
Note: If there is no Planning Section Chief, the Resource Unit will report directly to the Incident Commander
The Resource Unit Leader shall supervise the duties of the _ until relieved by another BC assigned as the Communications Unit Leader
Communications Unit
A Battalion Chief shall be special called by Dispatcher to perform the duties of Resources Unit Leader at the following:
_ and greater alarms
10-60
2nd and greater alarms and 10-60
T/F An Acting Battalion Chief may be assigned as the Resource Unit Leader
True
After reporting the IC, the Resource Unit Leader will be stationed at _
Command Board. Responsible for maintaining the Command Board
The Resource Unit Leader shall operate on _ channel
Tactical Channel. Battalion Aide shall monitor Command Channel to relay messages to IC
T/F Resource Unit Leader may be used for Firefighting purposes
False: Shall NOT be used for FF purposes
NOTE: Resource Unit Leader will continue to monitor HT for emergency transmissions after arrival of a dedicated Communications Unit Leader
Which of the following statements regarding the assignment of the RUL is Correct?
A: At an All-Hands fire with multiple 1045’s, the IC may special call a BC to serve as RUL if necessary.
B: ABC cannot be assigned as the RUL.
C: Transmission of a 3rd Alarm, the dispatcher will notify the IC of the identity of the RUL.
D: Upgrading a 10-60 to a 10-60 Code 1 will cause the dispatcher to assign a BC as RUL.
A ICS Chapter 2 Addendum 2 Section 3
B - ABC MAY be assigned as the RUL.
C - RUL is assigned on 2nd alarm.
D - RUL is assigned to all 10-60 incidents.
Incorrect duty for the Resources Unit Leader
A: Resources Unit functions within the Planning Section primarily responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident. If no Planning Section Chief, the RUL will report directly to the IC
B: The RUL shall be stationed at the location of the Command Board
C: The RUL shall designate an area where unassigned units will remain intact until assigned
D: The IC shall determine the needed level of resources required at the Staging area. The RUL in conjunction with the Staging Area Manager, shall maintain this level until the incident is under control
E: The RUL shall operate on the Command Channel while at the Command Board while his assigned FF is on the Tactical channel for relay messages to the IC
E RUL operates on the Tactical Channel….his FF is to monitor the Command Channel
ICS ch 2 add 2
The Resource Unit Leader is responsible for
Select incorrect
a. Responsible to maintain the Command Board
b. Stationed at the location of the Command Board
c. Designates an area where unassigned units remain intact until assigned
d. Maintains level of resources at Staging, in conjunction with Staging Area Manager, until incident is Under Control
e. Determines level of resources needed at Staging
E (Ch 2—Add 2—4.2) IC Determines level of resources needed at Staging)
A Resource Unit Leader, Communications Unit Leader, or Safety Officer should not be used for firefighting.
Select one:
a. Agree
b. Disagree
Agree
If the Resource Unit Leader is unable to contact a unit or member that is equipped with a HT, she should?
Select one:
a. Transmit a Mayday to the IC
b. Notify the FAST Unit and have them investigate
c. Contact a member or unit in that area and have them investigate and report
d. Notify the IC of a possible missing member
C
The Resource Unit Leader calls each Chief Officer that is a Sector or Group Supervisor on the _________ channel to determine where the Chief is operating and what units are in their sector or group?
Select one:
a. Tactical
b. Command
A
Resource Unit Leader is responsible for
Select one or more:
a. Determines level of resources needed at Staging
b. Stationed at the location of the Command Board
c. Maintains level of resources at Staging, in conjunction with Staging Area Manager, until incident is Under Control
d. Designates an area where unassigned units remain intact until assigned
e. Responsible to maintain the Command Board
B C D E
Which positions may be assigned by the dispatcher when there is an ABC working? Select one or more: a. Safety Officer b. Firefighter Locater Officer c. Fast Group Supervisor d. Communications Unit Leader e. Resource Unit Leader
D E
