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Chapter 4 Incident Command System Flashcards

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The only position in the ICS that must always be filled is

A. safety officer.
B. incident commander.
C. liaison officer.
D. public information officer.

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B. incident commander.

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An ICS developed in the 1970s for day-to-day fire department incidents was the

A. Unified Command System.
B. FIRESCOPE.
C. Fire-ground Command System.
D. Task Force System.

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C. Fire-ground Command System.

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Which position is established when the first-arriving unit arrives on the scene?

A. Incident commander
B. Division supervisor
C. Operations Section Chief
D. ICS director

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A. Incident commander

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When there are overlapping responsibilities between different agencies the ICS may employ a(n)

A. incident command system.
B. unity of command.
C. fire-ground command system.
D. unified command.

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D. unified command.

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What is the management concept in which each person has only one direct supervisor?

A. Integrated communications
B. Unified command
C. Unity of command
D. Span of control

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C. Unity of command

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The number of subordinates who report to one supervisor at any level within the organization is the

A. integrated communications.
B. unified command.
C. unity of command.
D. span of control.

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D. span of control.

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What is used to ensure that everyone at an emergency site can transfer information with both their supervisors and subordinates?

A. Integrated communications
B. Span of control
C. Universal communications
D. Command staff

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A. Integrated communications

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A standard system of assigning and keeping track of the resources involved in the incident is the

A. incident resources system.
B. resource management system.
C. unified resources system.
D. operational resources system.

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B. resource management system.

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A location close to the incident scene where resources can be prearranged and organized for rapid response is a(n)

A. resources area.
B. operations area.
C. staging area.
D. rapid intervention area.

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C. staging area.

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The only position that must be filled at every incident is the

A. incident commander.
B. safety officer.
C. liaison officer.
D. Operations Section Chief.

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A. incident commander.

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The incident commander (IC), all direct support staff and command functions should always be located at the

A. management post.
B. incident command post.
C. Planning Section.
D. staging area.

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B. incident command post.

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The safety officer, liaison officer, and public information officer are always part of the

A. command staff.
B. rapid intervention team.
C. Operations Section.
D. ICS general staff.

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A. command staff.

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Which officer has the authority to stop or suspend operations when unsafe situations occur?

A. Health officer
B. Liaison officer
C. Operations officer
D. Safety officer

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D. Safety officer

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The IC’s representative and the position responsible for exchanging information with outside agencies or directing people to the proper authority is the

A. liaison officer.
B. safety officer.
C. public information officer.
D. Planning Section Chief.

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A. liaison officer.

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The officer responsible for gathering and releasing incident information to the news media is the

A. liaison officer.
B. public information officer.
C. Operations Section Chief.
D. Public Relations Chief.

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B. public information officer.

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The section of the ICS that is responsible for the management of all actions that are directly related to controlling the incident is the

A. Operations Section.
B. Planning Section.
C. Logistics Section.
D. Administration Section.

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A. Operations Section.

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The section of the ICS that is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident is the

A. Operations Section.
B. Planning Section.
C. Logistics Section.
D. Administration Section.

A

B. Planning Section.

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The section of the ICS that is responsible for providing supplies, services, facilities, and materials during the incident is the

A. Operations Section.
B. Planning Section.
C. Logistics Section.
D. Administration Section.

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C. Logistics Section.

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The section of the ICS that is responsible for any legal issues that may arise during an incident is the

A. Operations Section.
B. Planning Section.
C. Logistics Section.
D. Finance/Administration Section.

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D. Finance/Administration Section.

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A crew is a group of fire fighters who are working

A. on their own.
B. as ICS Section Chiefs.
C. without apparatus.
D. outside the ICS.

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C. without apparatus.

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Companies or crews working in the same geographic area are termed

A. divisions.
B. groups.
C. sectors.
D. teams.

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A. divisions.

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The exterior sides of a building are generally known as sides

A. north, east, south, and west.
B. A, B, C, and D.
C. one, two, three, and four.
D. right, left, top, and bottom.

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B. A, B, C, and D.

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Five units of the same type with an assigned leader is referred to as a(n)

A. operating unit.
B. strike team.
C. branch.
D. sector.

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B. strike team.

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When one person relinquishes command of an incident and another individual becomes the IC, there is a(n)

A. transfer of command.
B. passing command.
C. operational transfer.
D. resource transfer.

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A. transfer of command.

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An ICS provides a standard __________, __________ and ___________ procedure to organize and manage any operation.

A

APPROACH, STRUCTURE, OPERATIONAL

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Planning, supervision, and _________ are key components of an ICS.

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COMMUNICATIONS

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In the ICS structure, _________ is ultimately responsible for managing an incident and has the __________ to direct all activities.

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COMMAND, AUTHORITY

28
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The modular design of ICS allows the __________ to expand based on the needs of the incident.

A

ORGANIZATION

29
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The staging, rehabilitation, and treatment areas are __________ where particular functions take place.

A

DESIGNATED AREAS

30
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The IC is the only position in the ICS that must __________ be filled.

A

ALWAYS

31
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A(n) ___________ is a fire fighter who serves as a direct assistant to a command officer.

A

AIDE

32
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The chiefs of the four sections within the ICS are known as the ICS __________.

A

GENERAL STAFF

33
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Standard __________ is a strength of the ICS, as it assists in better communication.

A

TERMINOLOGY

34
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The primary reason for establishing divisions and groups is to maintain a(n) ____________.

A

EFFECTIVE SPAN OF CONTROL

35
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True/False

Prior to the ICS, the organization established to direct operations often varied based on the chief on duty.

A

TRUE

36
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True/False

An ICS provides a standard, professional, organized approach to managing emergency incidents.

A

TRUE

37
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True/False

The ICS is designed to be flexible and modular.

A

TRUE

38
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True/False

The different components of the ICS have different goals and objectives.

A

FALSE

39
Q

True/False

Each block on an ICS organizational chart refers to an individual.

A

FALSE

40
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True/False

The incident action plan outlines the overall strategy for an emergency incident.

A

TRUE

41
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True/False

The Operations Section is responsible for updating the incident action plan.

A

FALSE

42
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True/False

The Logistics Section Chief reports directly to the Planning Section Chief.

A

FALSE

43
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True/False

The issues addressed by the Finance/Administration Section are addressed after the incident.

A

TRUE

44
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True/False

An engine and its crew are considered to be a single resource.

A

TRUE

45
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Identify five important characteristics of an ICS.

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(1) Recognized jurisdictional authority and responsibility.
(2) Applicable to all risk and hazard situations.
(3) Applicable to day-to-day operations as well as major incidents.
(4) Unity of command.
(5) Span of control.
(6) Modular organization.
(7) Common terminology.
(8) Integrated communications.
(9) Consolidated incident action plans.
(10) Designated incident facilities.
(11) Resource management.

46
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List the five major components of an ICS organization.

A

COMMAND, OPERATIONS, PLANNING, LOGISTICS, FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

47
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Identify the four major functional components within the ICS.

A

OPERATIONS, PLANNING, LOGISTICS, FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

48
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Identify the three basic components that apply in all ICS incident and training operations.

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Command is established at every incident, from the time that the first unit arrives until the time that the last unit leaves. The identity of Command may change, but there is always one single function who is in charge of the incident and responsible for everything that happens. SOPs may dictate who will be Command at any time. Each fire fighter always reports to one supervisor. A fire fighter’s supervisor will usually be a company officer. The company officer directly supervises a small group of fire fighters, such as an engine company or ladder company, who work together. At an incident scene, the company officer provides instructions and must always know where each fire fighter is and what he or she is doing. If the company officer assigns two fire fighters to work together away from the rest of the company both fire fighters remain under the supervision of the company officer. The company officer could be an acting officer (a fire fighter temporarily designated as a “fill-in” officer) or a fire fighter could be assigned to work temporarily under the supervision of a different officer.

The company officer reports to Command. If there is only one company on the scene, the company officer is Command, at least until someone else arrives and assumes that role. At a small incident, the company officer may report directly to Command. At a large incident, there may be several layers of supervision between a company officer and Command.

49
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When an officer relinquishes command, he or she needs to give the new IC a current status report that includes which seven pieces of information?

A

(1) Tactical priorities
(2) Action plans
(3) Hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions
(4) Accomplishments
(5) Assessment of effectiveness of operations
(6) Current status of resources—assigned or working, available for assignment, or en route
(7) Additional resource requirements

50
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It is a quiet Sunday afternoon when you are dispatched to an old four-story furniture warehouse located in the historical district of your city. Dispatch stated the fire started on the second floor. Upon arrival, you find fire pouring out of the A/D corner of the building, lapping into the third-floor windows. Your Lieutenant states that the pre-incident plan calls for the first engine to charge the standpipe. The Battalion Chief arrives on the scene, and your Lieutenant prepares to transfer command. How will she proceed?

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The officer who is relinquishing command needs to give the new IC a current situation status report that includes tactical priorities, action plans, hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, accomplishments, assessment of effectiveness of operations, current status of resources, and additional resource requirements.

51
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You are the team leader for an exposure crew on a fire in an apartment complex under construction. You are assigned to Division C, and your task is to protect an adjacent apartment building labeled exposure C. The Division D Supervisor directs your crew to move your line and protect exposure D. How should you proceed?

A

The IMS was developed so that each person only has one supervisor to eliminate the confusion that can result when you are given orders from more than one boss. It also ensures that every member on the emergency scene is accounted for. Notify the Division D supervisor that you are assigned to Division C.

52
Q

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Incident Command System?

A. Rigid
B. Scalable
C. All-hazard preparedness
D. Multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional participation

A

A. Rigid

53
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Which general staff position is responsible for developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives?

A. Operations section chief
B. Planning section chief
C. Logistics section chief
D. Finance and administration section chief

A

A. Operations section chief

54
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This unit is responsible for sorting and prioritizing patients based upon their condition and urgency for treatment.

A. Treatment Unit
B. Medical Communications
C. Triage Unit

A

C. Triage Unit

55
Q

This position is responsible for coordinating the movement of patients from treatment areas to transport.

A. Patient Tracking Coordinator
B. Staging Area Manager
C. Rehab Unit Leader

A

A. Patient Tracking Coordinator

56
Q

This individual is responsible for arranging a location for assembling resources at an incident.

A. Logistics Manager
B. Staging Area Manager
C. Ground Ambulance Coordinator

A

B. Staging Area Manager

57
Q

This position is responsible for communication with hospitals concerning their availability to receive patients.

A. Information Officer
B. Medical Group Supervisor
C. Medical Communications Coordinator

A

C. Medical Communications Coordinator

58
Q

Which category of triage includes patients with serious and potentially life-threatening injuries, but who are not expected to deteriorate over the next several hours?

A. Delayed
B. Immediate
C. Minor
D. Expectant

A

A. Delayed

59
Q

According to the guidelines for treatment personnel to patients, one immediate patient would require which group of personnel?

A. 1 ALS, 2 BLS, and 4 litter bearers
B. 2 ALS, and 4 litter bearers
C. 1 ALS, 1 BLS, and 4 litter bearers
D. 2 ALS, 2 BLS, and 2 litter bearers

A

C. 1 ALS, 1 BLS, and 4 litter bearers

60
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What are the primary responsibilities of the patient transport group?

A. To provide oversight to triage teams and to serve as decision-makers in difficult triage cases.
B. To evaluate responder needs for rest and rehabilitation.
C. To work with the medical examiner in developing a plan for removal of deceased victims.
D. To coordinate patient transportation and maintenance of records relating to a patient’s identification, condition, and destination.

A

D. To coordinate patient transportation and maintenance of records relating to a patient’s identification, condition, and destination.

61
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In some ICS applications, especially those incidents that are complex, expected to cross multiple operational periods, or generate large numbers of patients, a patient tracking officer with a staff of ______ may be designated.

A. EMTs
B. paramedics
C. recorders
D. clerks

A

C. recorders

62
Q

Which of the following are responsibilities of the staging area manager?

A. establishing the staging area layout
B. assigning the number of treatment personnel based on patient conditions
C. coordinating traffic control with law enforcement
D. requesting additional resources as necessary
E. coordinating patient movement from the treatment areas.

A

A. establishing the staging area layout
C. coordinating traffic control with law enforcement
D. requesting additional resources as necessary

63
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True/False

The morgue manager is responsible for releasing the identity of the deceased.

A

False

64
Q

EMS has assumed a significant responsibility for performing responder rehabilitation, care, and monitoring due to recent changes in NFPA ______.

A. 1410
B. 1500
C. 1584
D. 4005

A

C. 1584

65
Q

The medical supply coordinator reports directly to which ICS position?

A. Medical branch director
B. Supply unit leader
C. Operations section chief
D. Ground ambulance coordinator

A

B. Supply unit leader

66
Q

Which of the following most accurately describes the basic functions of the medical communications coordinator?

A. Implements, directs, and supervises the treatment of patients.
B. Manages ambulance staging area and dispatches ambulances as required.
C. Manages the movement of patients from the triage area.
D. Maintains communications with medical facilities and assures proper patient transportation and destination.

A

D. Maintains communications with medical facilities and assures proper patient transportation and destination.

67
Q

Which of the following most accurately describes what the air ambulance coordinator’s primary concern should be?

A. Having the correct number and type of patients delivered to an incident helistop.
B. Managing the ambulance staging area and dispatching ambulances as required.
C. Managing the movement of patients from the triage area to the helistop.
D. Establishing appropriate staging areas for ground ambulances.

A

A. Having the correct number and type of patients delivered to an incident helistop.

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