ICS and NIMS - General ICS Info

Question 1

Information for units responding to an MCI is initially classified into one of what two categories?

Answer 1

Mechanism of Injury (MOI) or Nature of Illness (NOI)

Question 2

Complete the following table.

Answer 2

Question 3

_______ refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident.

Answer 3

Span of control

Question 4

What is the optimal span of control according to ICS?

Answer 4

1 supervisor to 5 subordinates

Question 5

What are the major “functional areas” of ICS?

Answer 5

1. Command
2. Operations
3. Planning
4. Logistics
5. Finance/Administration

Question 6

This group conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.

Answer 6

Operations

Question 7

This group supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.

Answer 7

Planning

Question 8

This group arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives (resources can include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities).

Answer 8

Logistics

Question 9

This group monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.

Answer 9

Finance/Admin

Question 10

What are the primary responsibilities of an Incident Commander?

Answer 10

• Ensuring overall incident safety
• Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders, such as disaster survivors, agency executives, and senior officials
• Establishing and maintaining liaisons with other agencies participating in the incident

Question 11

This person interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements. They are part of the _____ staff.

Answer 11

PIO; command

Question 12

This person monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to safety, including the health and safety of incident management personnel.They are part of the _____ staff.

Answer 12

Safety officer; command

Question 13

This person serves as the Incident Commanders point of contact for representatives of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private-sector organizations. They are part of the _____ staff.

Answer 13

Liason officer; command