ICS 100

Question 1

“___________ is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept. __________ 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.”

Answer 1

Incident Command System (ICS)

Question 2

“The Incident Command System was developed in the _______ following a series of catastrophic fires in California’s urban interface.” Failures were not due to a lack of resources or lack of tactics, but were due to _______.

Answer 2

1970s, inadequate management

Question 3

ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident resources by: (4)

Answer 3

1. Maintaining a manageable span of control.
2. Establishing pre designated incident locations and facilities.
3. Implementing resource management practices.
4. Ensuring integrated communications.

Question 4

An ____________ is an oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident.

Answer 4

Incident Action Plan

Question 5

The IAP may be oral or written except for ____________ incidents, which require a written IAP.

Answer 5

Hazardous Material

Question 6

At the simplest level, all IAP must have four (4) elements:

Answer 6

1. What do we want to do?
2. Who is responsible for doing it?
3. How do we communicate with each other?
4. What is the procedure if someone is injured?

Question 7

Effective span or control on incidents may vary from three (3) to seven (7), and a ratio of ____ to ____ reporting elements is recommended.

Answer 7

1, 5

Question 8

“____________ are temporary locations at an incident where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments. The resources are always in available status and located close enough to the incident for a timely response.”

Answer 8

Staging Area

Question 9

A _______ is the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered. This location is established and managed by the Logistics Section.

Answer 9

Base (the location that usually contains supplies)

Question 10

ICS resources can be factored into two categories:

Answer 10

1. Tactical Resources: Personnel and major items of equipment that used by the Operations Section
2. Support Resources: All other resources to support the incident. (Food, tents, fleet vehicles, etc)

Question 11

____________ means that there is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the organization, with lower levels subordinate to, and connect to, higher levels.

Answer 11

Chain of Command

Question 12

____________ means that every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident.

Answer 12

Unity of Command

Question 13

The command function may be carried out in two ways:

Answer 13

1. Single Command - One person in charge of incident management.
2. Unified Command - Multiple people in charge of incident management.

Question 14

If __________ is needed, Incident Commanders representing agencies or jurisdictions that share responsibility for the incident manage the response from a single Incident Command Post.

Answer 14

Unified Command

Question 15

The transfer of command process always includes a _____________________

Answer 15

Transfer of command briefing, which may be oral, written or a combination of both.

Question 16

In ICS, what are the (5) five major management functions:

Answer 16

1. Incident Command
2. Operations
3. Planning
4. Logistics
5. Finance/Administration

Question 17

Which position in ICS is always staffed?

Answer 17

Incident Commander

Question 18

Using specific ICS position titles serves (3) three important purposes:

Answer 18

1. Titles provide a common standard for all users.
2. Allows the filling of positions with the most qualified individuals rather than by seniority.
3. Standardized position titles are useful when requesting qualified personnel.

Question 19

In ICS, what are the Supervisory Position Titles.

Answer 19

1. Incident Command = Incident Commander
2. Command Staff = Officer
3. General Staff = Chief
4. Branch = Director
5. Division/Group = Supervisor
6. Unit = Leader
7. Strike Team/Task Force = Leader

Question 20

What are the (3) specific responsibilities of the Incident Commander?

Answer 20

1. Ensuring incident safety.
2. Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders.
3. Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.

Question 21

In ICS, who is responsible for adding and removing positions?

Answer 21

The Incident Commander

Question 22

In ICS, these personnel make up the Command Staff and consist of:

Answer 22

1. Public Information Officer - Conduit for information
2. Safety Officer - Monitors safety conditions
3. Liaison Officer - Primary contact for supporting agencies

Question 23

In ICS, the General Staff is made of (4) four Sections:

Answer 23

1. Operations
2. Planning
3. Logistics
4. Finance/Administration

Question 24

In ICS, who is normally the person with the greatest technical and tactical expertise in dealing with the problem at hand?

Answer 24

The Operations Section Chief

Question 25

In ICS, most incident resources are assigned to this Section. Often the most hazardous activities are carried out in this Section. Because of this, it is necessary to monitor carefully the number of resources that report to any one supervisor.

Answer 25

Operations Section

Question 26

In the Operations Section of ICS, the following supervisory levels can be added to help manage the span of control:

Answer 26

1. Divisions - used to divide an incident geographically.
2. Groups - used to describe functional areas of operation.
3. Branches - used when the number of Divisions and Groups exceeds the span of control.

Question 27

In ICS, the ______________ usually develops from the bottom up.

Answer 27

Operations Section

Question 28

In ICS, ____________ are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader. Whereas, _____________ are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.

Answer 28

Task Force, Strike Team

Question 29

In ICS, the Planning Section consists of the following (4) four units,

Answer 29

1. Resources Unit
2. Situation Unit
3. Documentation Unit - Develops the IAP
4. Demobilization Unit

Question 30

In ICS, the Logistics Section consists of the following (2) branches and corresponding units,

Answer 30

1. Service Branch - Communications Unit, Medial Unit, Food Unit
2. Support Branch - Supply Unit, Facilities Unit, Ground Support Unit

Question 31

In ICS, the Finance/Administration Section consists of the following (4) four units,

Answer 31

1. Procurement Unit
2. Time Unit
3. Cost Unit
4. Compensation/Claims Unit

Question 32

ICS supports responders and decision makers by providing the data they need through…

Answer 32

…effective information and intelligence management.