ICS

Question 1

After action reports from ineffective incident responses find that response problems are more likely to result from _______ than any other cause.

Answer 1

Inadequate Management

Question 2

ICS helps ensure what three things?

Answer 2

1. The safety of responders, community or others
2. Achievement of Response Objectives
3. Efficient Use of Resources

Question 3

ICS can be used for what type of events?

Answer 3

Planned and Unplanned

Question 4

During the ICS events responders should use what type of communication?

Answer 4

Common Terms or “Clear Text” (No codes, acronyms or jargon)

Question 5

In ICS incidents, the Incident Commander should have the level of training and experience to serve in their position. The qualifications to serve as Incident Commander are not based on what?

Answer 5

Rank, Grade, or Technical Experience

Question 6

This ICS principal refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization?

Answer 6

Chain of Command

Question 7

This ICS principal indicates that personnel report to only one supervisor.

Answer 7

Unity of Command

Question 8

In ICS, this is the process of moving responsibility from one Incident Commander to another.

Answer 8

Transfer of Command

Question 9

In ICS, a transfer of command can be _______ or _______ or a combination of both.

Answer 9

Oral or Written

Question 10

This refers to a concise, coherent means of capturing and communicating the overall incident priorities, objectives and strategies in the context of both operational and support activities.

Answer 10

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Question 11

Incident Action Plans (IAP) can be oral or written, except for what type of incident, which requires a written IAP.

Answer 11

Hazardous Materials Incident

Question 12

The IAP specifies what 4 things?

Answer 12

1. Incident Activities
2. Assigns Responsibilities
3. Identifies needed resources
4. Specifies communication protocols

Question 13

The optimal span of control for ICS operations is what, but can range from ______ to ______.

Answer 13

5 subordinates to 1 supervisor

can range from 3-7

Question 14

Personnel, supplies and equipment are called what in ICS operations?

Answer 14

Resources

Question 15

This is the location where the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations. Every incident must have one.

Answer 15

Incident Command Post

Question 16

The incident command post will be positioned where with respect to the current incident.

Answer 16

Outside present and potential hazard zone but close enough to maintain control

Question 17

In ICS, this term refers to temporary locations where personnel and equipment wait to be assigned.

Answer 17

Staging Area

Question 18

In ICS, this is a location from which primary logistics and administration functions are coordinated and administered.

Answer 18

Base

Question 19

In ICS, this is a location where resources may be kept to support incident operations if a “Base” is not accessible. These locations are equipped with staff to provide food, water, sleeping areas and sanitary services.

Answer 19

Camp

Question 20

This is the only position in ICS that is always staffed.

Answer 20

Incident Commander

Question 21

What are the three Command Staff positions in ICS?

Answer 21

Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer

Question 22

What are the 4 General Staff Positions in ICS?

Answer 22

Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance & Administration

Question 23

What is the title associated with Command Staff Positions?

Answer 23

Officers

Question 24

In ICS, what is the title associated with General Staff Positions?

Answer 24

Chiefs

Question 25

In ICS, what is the title associated with Branch Positions?

Answer 25

Directors

Question 26

In ICS, what is the title associated with Divisions/Groups?

Answer 26

Supervisors

Question 27

In ICS, what is the title associated with Units?

Answer 27

Leaders

Question 28

In ICS, what is the title associated with Strike Teams/Task Forces?

Answer 28

Leaders

Question 29

Which ICS section is responsible for developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives and manages the staging area?

Answer 29

Operations Section (Chief)

Question 30

In ICS, the Operations Section can be divided into groups and divisions to manage span of control. Groups are divided according to what? Divisions are divided according to what?

Answer 30

Groups - Functional areas

Divisions - Geographical areas

Question 31

In ICS, this section oversees the collection, evaluation and dissemination of operational incident intelligence and information related to the incident. He tracks the status of all incident resources, maintains documentation and develops demobilization plans.

Answer 31

Planning Section (Chief)

Question 32

In ICS, this section prepares and disseminates the Incident Action Plan.

Answer 32

Planning Section (Chief)

Question 33

In ICS, this section arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives such as providing facilities, services and material support for the incident. Provides food, water and medical services for first responders.

Answer 33

Logistics Section (Chief)

Question 34

In ICS, this section monitors costs related to the incident, monitors and records personnel and equipment time, processes claims for accidents and injuries and keeps a running tally of costs.

Answer 34

Finance and Administration (Chief)

Question 35

This principal enables agencies with different legal, geographical and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan and interact effectively.

Answer 35

Unified Command

Question 36

In incidents using Unified Command, what will be established to coordinate efforts?

Answer 36

Emergency Operations Center