ICS Flashcards
ICS is the only facet of NIMS
True
Under unity of command how many supervisors are you reporting to
1
To communicate direction and maintain management control
Chain on command
follows the chain of command and as the incident organization grows to meet the needs of the incident
Formal communication
Examples of incident facilities
Command post
Staging area
Incident base
Camp
True
The primary person in charge of an ICS incident
Incident commands (IC)
Is an ICS concept that describes the ratio of individuals supervisors to the number of supervisors
Span of control
Responsibility for every function in ICS defaults to the next higher supervisory position
True
This is the sixth function of ICS and only implemented when needed . It is to determine the source or cause of the incident
Intelligence/investigations function
The standard ICS components are
Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
True
When no one jurisdiction agency or organization has primary authority or the resources to manage an incident
Unified command
Is the combination of involved factors that affect probability of control of an incident
Incident complexity
The first responding units to the incident must take the initial steps to provide what for the incident , this will impact the long term success of the incident
Organization
Is a briefing used to convey critical information that the incoming incident commander needs to safely assume command
Agency administrator briefing
Parties not directly affected by the incident who nonetheless could be affected by the decisions that are made in conjunction with the incident
External stakeholders
This form provides staff with info about the situation and the resources allocated to the incident t
ICS 201 form
The time scheduled for executing a given set of operational actions as specified in the incident plan
Operational period
The general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives
Strategies
How the strategies will be executed
Tactics
Who presents the tactical plan using what form
Operations section chief
Form ICS form 215
How often is a operations briefing conducted
Beginning of each operational period
Who can make adjustments during the operational period to ensure objectives are met
Operations section chief
Medical leader and communications fall under what
Logistics
This function is responsible for overall incidence management and establishing objectives
Command section
This function focuses on the tactical aspect needed to address the incident such as resource deployment and hazard reduction
Operations section
This plan is responsible for developing and maintaining the action plan including resource tracking and info gathering
Planning section
This function provides the resources and support needed for the incident such as equipment supplies and personnel
Logistics section
This function handles the financial aspect and tracks procurement
Finance section
ICS structural organization is structured from what
Top down
The public info officer , safety officer Liason officer make up the what in ICS
Command staff
Is when the incident orders resources from several different ordering points
Multipoint ordering
Is the orderly and safe and efficient return of a resource to its original location and status
Demobilization
