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ICS CH 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the color of the ICS vest?

A

Bright orange

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2
Q

The 5 main functions of ICS

A 
Command
Finance/administration 
Logistics
Operations
Planning

CFLOP

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3
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In general the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from

A

3 to 7 people with 5 being ideal

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4
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Unified command

A

Agencies meet and work together at one location preparing a SINGLE incident action plan

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5
Q

The rehab unit is responsible for

A

Rehab for incident responders (not civilians)

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6
Q

How many ICS vests are issued

A

1 vest

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7
Q

When do you don the ICS vest

A

On arrival

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8
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What section of the ICS is the resource unit in

A

Planning

Responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident

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9
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The RU shall take on the duties of the ______unit until relieved by another battalion chief designated as the_______

A

Communications

Communications unit

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10
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A battalion chief shall be special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of the Resource Unit Leader at the following

A

2nd and greater alarms

10-60 incidents

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11
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Can an acting BC be assigned as a Resource Unit Leader

A

Yes

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12
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What is the position of the Resource Unit Leader

A

Location of the Command Board

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13
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Who is responsible for maintaining the command board

A

Resource Unit Leader

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14
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The Resource Unit shall designate an area where

A

Assigned units will remain intact until assigned

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15
Q

Who determines the needed level of resources required at the staging area

A

IC

RUL and Staging Area Manager will maintain this level

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16
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What channel does the RUL operate on

A

Tactical

His aide will be on the Command

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17
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Can an acting BC be assigned as the Communications Unit Leader

A

Yes

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18
Q

The CUL while responding should

A

Ascertain the identity and designation of the units that have responded or are responding

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19
Q

What is the location of the CUL

A

Command Board

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20
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What is the CUL responsible for

A

Transmission of all required progress reports to the borough dispatcher via Field Comm unit

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21
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If a Command channel has been established the CUL shall

A

Notify all chief officers present to switch to switch to the proper channel

22
Q

What Chiefs operate on the tactical channel

A 
Tactical Chiefs
Operations
SAE
Attack Chiefs
Their aides on the Command Channel
23
Q

The CUL operates on what channel

A

Command

24
Q

The CUL must contact the IC to ensure the IC has received an emergency transmission
(True or False)

A

True

25
Q

When units are operating in one area for any length of time the CUL shall

A

Designate one HT to be used for the area and all other HT’s in the area shut off to prevent feedback and interference

26
Q

Can the CUL and RUL be used for firefighting purposes

A

No

27
Q

Can an acting BC be assigned as a Safety Officer

A

NO

The dispatcher shall not assign an acting BC as the safety officer

28
Q

A BC shall be special called as a Safety officer on these signals

A 
2nd and greater alarms
10-60
10-76
10-77
10-80 code 2, 3, 4
29
Q

When the Safety Operating Battalion arrives

A

They will assume the role of Safety Officer

30
Q

What happens to the special call BC who was the Safety BC after the Safety Battalion arrives

A

Will be designated the Assistant Safety Officer or reassigned as determined by the IC

31
Q

The Safety Operating Battalion is trained to the level of Haz Mat

A

Tech 2

32
Q

The SOB while responding obtain a summary via MDT of

A

Units responding and determine the burn time also check CIDS

33
Q

What channel is the SOB on

A

Tactical

Aide on Command

34
Q

The SOB should ensure the presence of what unit

A

Fast Unit and Fast HT

35
Q

SCU will maintain a close liaison with

A

Building personnel

36
Q

When the SCU needs to operate some of the building systems it

A

Must be done with building personnel

37
Q

The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall

A

Not be done without the permission of the IC or Operation Section Chief

38
Q

Where the number of sectors or groups becomes unmanageable, a

A

Branch should be created

39
Q

A branch is managed by a

A

Director

40
Q

Any function not delegated remain the responsibility of who

A

IC

41
Q

Span of control

A

3 to 7 with 5 being ideal

Can vary ratio-such as “Under Control”

42
Q

Resources at an incident are assigned ____statuses

A

3

Available
Assigned
OOS/R & R

43
Q

IC can implement a Command Staff

A

SIL

Safety Officer
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer

44
Q

When you have a Team you have a

A

Leader

45
Q

When you have a Group you have a

A

Supervisor

46
Q

A sector is a

A

Geographical area

47
Q

A Group is

A

Resources formed to perform a specific functional task

Ex: Search Group

48
Q

What is a Strike Team

A

Combination of the SAME kind/type of resource

Ex: 5 engine companies assigned brand patrol

49
Q

What is a Task Force

A

ANY combination of resources put together for a TEMPORARY assignment. Generally limited to 5 resources
Ex: USAR Search and Rescue Task Force

50
Q

What is a Branch

A

Next higher form of organizing
Sectors or Groups are excessive
Major incidents with resources form other agencies
Managed by a “Branch Director”

51
Q

What is not a main function of the ICS

A

Safety

52
Q

What is not considered part of the command staff

A

Medical Brach Director

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