ICS 100 Flashcards

1
Q

The emergency operations center (EOC) is a multi-agency coordination entity that provides ____ and ____ to the on-scene responders.

A

support and coordination

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2
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Although the EOC uses its management principles it DOES/DOES NOT manage on-scene operations?

A

DOES NOT

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3
Q

The ICS a is standardized, ____-____, all hazard incident command concept.

A

on-scene

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4
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ICS was developed in the 1970’s following a series of catastrophic ____ in California’s urban interface.

A

fires

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5
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Studies of the fires revealed response problems could rarely be attributed to lack of ____ or the failure of ____.

A

resources

tactics

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6
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Studies found response problems were far more likely to result from ____ ____ than from any other single reason.

A

inadequate management

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7
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Weaknesses in incident management were often due to:

1) Lack of ____.
2) Poor ____ due to conflicting terminology and communications.
3) Lack of orderly systematic ____ process.
4) No common, ____, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.
5) No ____ ____ to integrate interagency requirements into the management structure and planning process effectively.

A

1) accountability
2) communication
3) planning
4) flexible
5) predefined methods

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8
Q

ICS is a proven ____ system based on successful ____ practices.

A

management

business

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9
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In response to 9/11, President Bush issued HSPD5 (Homeland Security Presidential Directive) in 2/03. It called for a ____ and identified steps for improved ____ of federal, state, local, and private industry response to incidents and described the way these agencies will prepare for such a response.

A

NIMS

coordination

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10
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Homeland Security announced establishment of NIMS in 2004. One of the key features in NIMS is ____.

A

ICS

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11
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NIMS requires the use of ____ for all domestic responses. Also requires all levels of government, including territories and tribal organizations to adopt ____ as a condition of receiving federal preparedness funding.

A

ICS

ICS

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12
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ICS must be ____ and meet the following challenges:

1) ____ ____ of incidents of any kind or size.
2) Allow personnel of any agency to ____ into a common management structure.
3) Provide ____ and ____ support to operational staff.
4) Be ____ ____ by avoiding duplication of efforts.

A

interdisciplinary

1) Meet needs
2) meld
3) logistical and administrative
4) cost effective

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13
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ICS emphasizes ____ ____, including management by ____ and reliance on an ____.

A

effective planning

objectives

IAP

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14
Q

ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident resources by:

1) Maintaining a manageable ____ of ____.
2) Establishing ____ incident locations and facilities.
3) Implementing ____ ____ practices.
4) Ensuring ____ communications.

A

1) span of control
2) predesignated
3) resource management
4) integrated

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15
Q

ICS command terminology helps to define:

1) ____ functions.
2) ____ descriptions
3) ____ facilities
4) ____ titles.

A

1) Organizational
2) Resource
3) Incident
4) Position

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16
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ICS develops in a ____ ____ modular fashion based on the size and complexity of the incident.

A

top down

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17
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As the ICS structure expands, the number of management positions also expands.

A

True

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18
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Management by objectives is an approach used to communicate ____ actions throughout the entire ICS organization.

A

functional

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19
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The incident action planning process includes the following steps:

1) Understand agency ____ and ____.
2) ____ incident situation.
3) ____ incident objectives.
4) Select appropriate ____ to achieve objectives.
5) Perform ____ direction.
6) Provide necessary ____-__.

A

1) policy and direction
2) Assess
3) Establish
4) strategies
5) tactical
6) follow-up

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20
Q

Every incident must have a ____ or ____ ____.

A

verbal or written IAP

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21
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The IAP’s purpose is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with ____ for actions to be implemented during the operational period identified in the plan.

A

direction

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22
Q

Hazardous materials incidents require a ____ ____.

A

written IAP

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23
Q

IAP plans must have 4 elements:

1) ____ do we want to do.
2) ____ is responsible for doing it.
3) ____ do we communicate with each other.
4) ____ is the procedure if someone is injured.

A

1) What
2) Who
3) How
4) What

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24
Q

____ ____ ____ is the key to effective and efficient incident management.

A

Span of control

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25
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Effective span of control on incidents may vary from ____-____ and a ratio of ____ supervisor to ____ reporting elements is recommended.

A

3-7

1 supervisor to 5

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26
Q

Exceptions to span of control are usually in low risk assignments or where resources work in close proximity to each other.

A

True

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27
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Resources in staging are ____ available.

A

always

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28
Q

____ ____ can be collocated with the ICP, base, camps, helibases, or helispots.

A

Staging area

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29
Q

____ is the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered. May be collocated with the ICP. Only one ____ per incident. It is established and managed by the ____ Section.

What is this?

A

Base

base

Logistics

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30
Q

____ is a place for resources to be kept. ____ are temporary locations equipped to provide food, water, sleeping areas, and sanitation services. Designated by geographic location or number. Multiple ____ may be used, but not all incidents have a ____.

A

Camp X4

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31
Q

Where helicopter centered air operations conducted. Used more on long term bases for fueling and maintenance.

What is this?

A

Helibase

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32
Q

Temporary location at the incident where choppers can land and take off. Multiple ____ may be used.

What is this?

A

Helispot

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33
Q

ICS resources can be factored into 2 categories:

1) ____ resources
2) ____ resources

A

1) Tactical resources.

2) Support resources.

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34
Q

Tactical resources are always classified as:
1)
2)
3)

A

1) Assigned
2) Available
3) Out of service

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35
Q

Developing an integrated voice and data communications system, including equipment, systems, and protocols, must occur ____ to an incident.

A

prior

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36
Q

Effective ICS communications include 3 elements:
1)
2)
3)

A

1) Modes
2) Planning
3) Networks (the procedures and processes for transferring info internally and externally)

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37
Q

An orderly line of authority within the ranks of organization, with lower levels subordinate to, and connected to higher levels.

What is this?

A

Chain of Command:

38
Q

Every individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident.

What is this?

A

Unity of Command:

39
Q

Although orders must flow through the chain of command, members of the organization may directly communicate with each other to ask for or share info.

A

True

40
Q

If unified command is needed, IC’s representing agencies manage the response from a single ____.

A

CP

41
Q

Under unified command, a single coordinated ____ will direct all activities. The IC’s will supervise a single command and general staff organization and speak with one voice.

A

IAP

42
Q

Transfer of command always includes a transfer of ____ ____, which may be oral, written, or a combination of both.

A

command briefing

43
Q

Managing resources ____ and ____ is the most important consideration at an incident.

A

safely and effectively

44
Q

Section chiefs and above assign record keeper (scribe).

A

True

45
Q

If you are expected to be a supervisor: You must maintain a ____ ____ ____ (___ ___) indicating the names of personnel assigned and a listing of the major activities that occurred during the operational periods to which you were assigned.

A

daily unit log (ICS 214)

46
Q

5 major management functions:

A

1) Operations
2) Planning
3) Logistics
4) Finance/Administrative
5) Incident Command

47
Q

Sets incident objectives, strategies, priorities and has the overall responsibility at the incident or event.

What is this?

A

Incident Command

48
Q

Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan. Develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources.

What is this?

A

Operations

49
Q

Prepares and documents the IAP to accomplish the objectives, collects and evaluates info, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records.

What is this?

A

Planning

50
Q

Provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the operational objectives.

What is this?

A

Logistics

51
Q

Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording and cost analysis.

What is this?

A

Finance/Admin:

52
Q

The ____ is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.

A

IC

53
Q

Using specific ICS position titles serve 3 important purposes:

1) Titles provide a common standard for all users (____).
2) Use of titles allows to fill with most ____ rather than ____.
3) Standardized position titles are useful when ____ qualified personnel.

A

1) consistency
2) qualified…. seniority
3) requesting

54
Q

In addition to having overall responsibility for the entire event, the IC is specifically responsible for:

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

A

1) safety
2) info
3) liaison

55
Q

IC may appoint one or more ____. ____ ____ must be as qualified as the IC.

A

deputies

Deputy IC

56
Q

PIO, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer.

What is this?

A

Command Staff

57
Q

Serves as the conduit for info to internal and external stakeholders, including media, or others seeking info directly from the incident or event.

What is this?

A

PIO

58
Q

Monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assisting the safety of all assigned personnel.

What is this?

A

Safety Officer

59
Q

Serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident.

What is this?

A

Liaison Officer

60
Q

The command staff reports directly to the ____.

A

IC

61
Q

Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin.

What is this?

A

General Staff

62
Q

The general staff reports directly to the ____.

A

IC

63
Q

Each section chief may have a ____(_).

A

deputy(s)

64
Q

The deputy should always be as proficient as the person they work for.

A

True

65
Q

Most incident resources are assigned to the ____ Section.

A

Operations

66
Q

Used to divide an incident geographically.

What is this?

A

Divisions

67
Q

Groups are used to describe functional areas of operations.

What is this?

A

Groups

68
Q

Used when the number of divisions or groups exceeds the span of control and can be either geographical or functional.

What is this?

A

Branches

69
Q

The person in charge of each division is a ____.

A

supervisor

70
Q

Most common way to identify a division is by ____ ____.

A

alphabet characters

71
Q

The person in charge of each group is designated as ____.

A

supervisor

72
Q

____ are normally labeled according to the job/function they are assigned.

A

Groups

73
Q

____ will work wherever their assigned task is needed and are not limited geographically.

A

Groups

74
Q

Divisions and groups can be used together on an incident. They are at equal level in the organization, one does not supervise the other. When a group is working within a division on a special assignment, division and group supervisors most closely coordinate their activities.

A

True

75
Q

If number of divisions or groups exceeds span of control, it may be necessary to establish ____.

A

branches

76
Q

The person in charge of each branch is designated as a ____.

A

Director

77
Q

Deputies may also be used at ____ level.

A

branch

78
Q

Branches can be divided into ____ or ____, or a combination of both.

A

groups or divisions

79
Q

While span of control is a common reason to establish branches, additional reasons may include:

1) ____ incidents (fire, med, etc.).
2) ____ incidents (crosses jurisdictional lines).
3) Very ____ incidents (may be organized using geographic or functional branches).

A

1) Multidiscipline
2) Multi-jurisdiction
3) large

80
Q

The ____ Section usually develops from the bottom up.

A

Operations

81
Q

Are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a leader.

What is this?

A

Task Forces

82
Q

Are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under direct supervision of a ____ ____ Leader.

What is this?

A

Strike Teams

Strike Team

83
Q

May be individuals, a piece of equipment and its personnel component, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor that can be used at an incident.

What is this?

A

Single Resources

84
Q

The decision to contract will be based on the achievement of ____ objectives.

A

tactical

85
Q

____ planning begins upon activation and continues until ICS ceases operations.

A

Demobilization

86
Q

It is up to the ____ Section Chief to activate any needed additional staffing.

A

Planning

87
Q

The Planning Section can be further staffed with 4 units. Technical specialists may also be assigned. The 4 units are:

1) ____ Unit - Conducts all check-in and maintains status of incident resources. Plays a significant role in preparing the IAP.
2) ____ Unit - Collects and analyzes info on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situational summaries, and develops maps and projections.
3) ____ Unit - Provides duplication services, including the written IAP. Maintains and archives all incident related documentation.
4) ____ Unit - Assists in ensuring that resources are released from the incident in an orderly, safe, and cost effective manner.

A

1) Resources
2) Situation
3) Documentation
4) Demobilization

88
Q

Additional staffing is the responsibility of the ____ Section Chief.

A

Logistics

89
Q

The Logistics Section can be further staffed by 2 branches and 6 units: The Branches are?

1) ____ Unit
2) ____ Unit (for personnel assigned)
3) ____ Unit
4) ____ Unit (all resource orders are placed through the Supply Unit).
5) ____ Unit
6) ____ ____ Unit - Prepares transport plan, including food, supplies, etc.

A

Service and support Branches

1) Communications
2) Medical
3) Food
4) Supply
5) Facilities
6) Ground Support

90
Q

Finance/Admin Section may staff 4 units:

1) ____ Unit - For vendors, etc.
2) ____ Unit - Personnel time recording.
3) ____ Unit - Cost effective analysis.
4) ____/____ Unit.

A

1) Procurement
2) Time
3) Cost
4) Compensation/Claims