ICS Flashcards
After action reports from ineffective incident responses find that response problems are more likely to result from _______ than any other cause.
Inadequate Management
ICS helps ensure what three things?
- The safety of responders, community or others
- Achievement of Response Objectives
- Efficient Use of Resources
ICS can be used for what type of events?
Planned and Unplanned
During the ICS events responders should use what type of communication?
Common Terms or “Clear Text” (No codes, acronyms or jargon)
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?
Rank, Grade, or Technical Experience
This ICS principal refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization?
Chain of Command
This ICS principal indicates that personnel report to only one supervisor.
Unity of Command
In ICS, this is the process of moving responsibility from one Incident Commander to another.
Transfer of Command
In ICS, a transfer of command can be _______ or _______ or a combination of both.
Oral or Written
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.
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Incident Action Plans (IAP) can be oral or written, except for what type of incident, which requires a written IAP.
Hazardous Materials Incident
The IAP specifies what 4 things?
- Incident Activities
- Assigns Responsibilities
- Identifies needed resources
- Specifies communication protocols
The optimal span of control for ICS operations is what, but can range from ______ to ______.
5 subordinates to 1 supervisor
can range from 3-7
Personnel, supplies and equipment are called what in ICS operations?
Resources
This is the location where the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations. Every incident must have one.
Incident Command Post
The incident command post will be positioned where with respect to the current incident.
Outside present and potential hazard zone but close enough to maintain control
In ICS, this term refers to temporary locations where personnel and equipment wait to be assigned.
Staging Area
In ICS, this is a location from which primary logistics and administration functions are coordinated and administered.
Base
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.
Camp
This is the only position in ICS that is always staffed.
Incident Commander
What are the three Command Staff positions in ICS?
Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer
What are the 4 General Staff Positions in ICS?
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance & Administration
What is the title associated with Command Staff Positions?
Officers
In ICS, what is the title associated with General Staff Positions?
Chiefs
In ICS, what is the title associated with Branch Positions?
Directors
In ICS, what is the title associated with Divisions/Groups?
Supervisors
In ICS, what is the title associated with Units?
Leaders
In ICS, what is the title associated with Strike Teams/Task Forces?
Leaders
Which ICS section is responsible for developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives and manages the staging area?
Operations Section (Chief)
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?
Groups - Functional areas
Divisions - Geographical areas
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.
Planning Section (Chief)
In ICS, this section prepares and disseminates the Incident Action Plan.
Planning Section (Chief)
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.
Logistics Section (Chief)
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.
Finance and Administration (Chief)
This principal enables agencies with different legal, geographical and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan and interact effectively.
Unified Command
In incidents using Unified Command, what will be established to coordinate efforts?
Emergency Operations Center
