ICS 200 Flashcards
Actions to institutionalize the use of ICS takes place at the following two levels:
- Policy
2. Organizational/Operational
In ICS, formal communication must be used when: (3)
- Receiving and giving work assignments.
- Requesting support or additional resources.
- Reporting progress of assigned tasks.
In ICS, informal communication can be used when:
- Is used to exchange incident or event information only.
What is the “First duty of ICS Leadership”?
The safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event.
In ICS, as a leader, complete briefings should be provided that include the clearly stated objectives and the following elements:
- Task- What is to be done?
- Purpose - Why it is to be done?
- End State - How it should look when done.
In ICS, the process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called…
…the delegation of authority.
In ICS, what is the purpose of the “delegation of authority”?
- Grants authority to carry out specific functions.
- Is issued by the chief executive official, Chief executive officer or agency administrator in writing or verbally.
- Allows the Incident Commander to assume command.
- Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident.
In ICS, when is a “delegation of authority” needed?
- If the incident is outside the Incident Commander’s jurisdiction.
- When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.
- If required by law or procedures.
Within his or her scope of authority, the Incident Commander establishes INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, then determines the following, (3)
- Strategies
- Resources
- ICS Structure
In ICS, throughout the incident, objectives are established based on the following priorities, (3)
- Life Safety
- Incident Stabilization
- Property Preservation
In ICS, in an initial incident, a “size-up” is done to set the immediate objectives. The first responder to arrive must assume command and size up the situation by determining, (5)
- Nature and magnitude of the incident
- Hazards and safety concerns (injuries and casualties, need to secure and isolate the area)
- Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements
- Location of the Incident Command Post and Staging Area
- Entrance and exit routes for responders
In ICS, what are three (3) fundamental pieces of a successful incident response?
- INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: state what will be accomplished.
- STRATEGIES: establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives.
- TACTICS: specify how the strategies will be executed.
NOTE: The Incident Commander is responsible for establishing objectives and selecting strategies. The Operations Section, if established, is responsible for determining appropriate tactics for the incident.
In ICS, an Incident Action Plan (IAP) covers an operational period and includes: (4)
- What must be done
- Who is responsible
- How much information will be communicated
- What should be done if some is injured
In ICS, what is the operational period?
The operational period is the period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of tactical actions as specified in the IAP.
In ICS, the Incident Commander performs all major ICS Command and General Staff responsibilities unless…
…these functions are activated.
In ICS, the only requirement regarding the use of a Deputy is that the Deputy must be…
…fully qualified and equally capable to assume the primary role.
In ICS, what is the difference between an “Assisting Agency” and a “Cooperating Agency”?
An “Assisting Agency” is defined as an agency or organization providing personnel, services or other resources tot he agency with direct responsibility for incident management. Whereas, a “Cooperating Agency” is an agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.
In other words, an “Assisting Agency” has direct responsibility for incident response, whereas a “Cooperating Agency” is simply offering assistance.
In ICS, Branches within the Operational Section can be either functional or geographic in nature. True or False?
TRUE
In ICS, what are the three (3) types of briefings/meetings used:
- Staff-Level Briefing
- Field-Level Briefing
- Section-Level Briefing
In ICS, an important concept is that many organizational elements may be activated in various Sections without activating the Section Chief. True or False?
TRUE
In ICS, to ensure that responders get the right personnel and equipment, ICS resources are categorized by the following: (2)
- Kind of Resource - What’s needed?
2. Type of Resource - Qualifications? Capacities?
In ICS, what is the difference between Resource Typing and Incident Typing?
Resource Typing rates resources from Type I (most capable) to Type IV (least capable). Whereas, Incident Typing, rates incidents from Type I (most complex) to Type IV (least complex).
In ICS, what is the purpose of Incident Typing?
- To make decisions about resource requirements
- To order Incident Management Teams (IMTs). An IMT is made up of the Command and General Staff members in an ICS organization.
In ICS, whenever possible, transfer of command should: (2)
- Take place face-to-face
- Include a complete briefing.
NOTE: The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to personnel.
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
Command staff consists of:
- Liaison officer
- PIO
- Safety Officer
Who is responsible for coordinating with the representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies
Liaison Officer
Who is responsible for interfacing with the public and media or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements?
Public Information Officer
Who is responsible for monitoring and assisting safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for ensuring personal safety?
Safety Officer
What is the level of organization having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident management such as operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration?
General Staff
What is the section responsible for all tactical operations?
Operations section
What is the organizational level having functional, geographical, or jurisdictional responsibility for major parts of the incident operations
The Branch
Of the 4 sections (operations, planning, logistics, & finance/administration) which 2 may have branches?
- Operations
2. Logistics
Name the parts of ICS Organization in defending order.
- IC
- Sections
- Branches (only for operations and logistics)
- Divisions/Groups
- Units