ICS 200 Flashcards
ICS is a standardize management tool for
Meeting the demands of a small or large emergency or non-emergency situations.
ICS maybe used for
- Planned events
- Natural disasters
- Acts of terrorism
What are the five major components that make up the NIMS systems approach?
- Command and Managemnt
- Preparedness
- Resource management
- Communications and information management
- Ongoing management and maintenance
What are the Three key organizational systems of the NIMS standard incident command structure?
- ICS
- Multi agency coordination systems
- Public information
ICS is based on
Proven management principles which contribute to the strength and efficiency of the overall system
What type of organizational structure does ICS use?
Modular.
What type of language does ICS use?
Common terminology and clear text
ICS emphasizes _______, including Management by__________ and reliance on an _____ _____ _____
Planning
Objectives
Incident action Plan
What are the ICS features related to command structure?
1 Chain of command
- unity of command.
How does the incident command organizational structure develop?
From the top down in a modular fashion based on the size and complexity of the incident.
The “chain of command” means?
An orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.
What allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility or accountability?
Unified command
Unity of command means
Each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
What is the preferred span of control within ICS?
3-7 subordinates
what Includes processes for categorizing, ordering, dispatching, tracking and recovering resources
Resource management
Transfer Of command-when command is transferred, the process must include what?
A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
What principles must be adhered to for effective ACCOUNTABILITY?
- Check in
- Incident action plan
- Unity of command
- Span of control.
- Resource tracking
What are the two types of communication?
- Formal
2. Informal
Formal communication MUST be used for
- Receiving and giving work assignments
- Requesting support or additional resources
- Reporting progress of assigned tasks
Per ICS, a good leader does what?
- Communicates specific instruction and asks for feedback
- Supervises the scene of action
- Evaluates the effectiveness of a plan
- Understands and accepts the need to modify plans
- Ensures safe work practices
- Takes command of resources
- Motivates with a “can do safely” attitude
- Demonstrates initiative by taking action
What is the first duty of ICS leadership?
The safety of all personnel involved
What elements should a briefing have?
- Task- what is to be done?
- Purpose- why it is to be done.
- End state- what does it look like when it’s done
What are the 5 major functional areas of ICS organization?
- Command
- Operations section
- Planning sections
- Logistics section
- Finance and administration
The individual responsible for all incident activities?
Incident commander