ICS CH 1 Flashcards
What is the color of the ICS vest?
Bright orange
The 5 main functions of ICS
Command Finance/administration Logistics Operations Planning
CFLOP
In general the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from
3 to 7 people with 5 being ideal
Unified command
Agencies meet and work together at one location preparing a SINGLE incident action plan
The rehab unit is responsible for
Rehab for incident responders (not civilians)
How many ICS vests are issued
1 vest
When do you don the ICS vest
On arrival
What section of the ICS is the resource unit in
Planning
Responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident
The RU shall take on the duties of the ______unit until relieved by another battalion chief designated as the_______
Communications
Communications unit
A battalion chief shall be special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of the Resource Unit Leader at the following
2nd and greater alarms
10-60 incidents
Can an acting BC be assigned as a Resource Unit Leader
Yes
What is the position of the Resource Unit Leader
Location of the Command Board
Who is responsible for maintaining the command board
Resource Unit Leader
The Resource Unit shall designate an area where
Assigned units will remain intact until assigned
Who determines the needed level of resources required at the staging area
IC
RUL and Staging Area Manager will maintain this level
What channel does the RUL operate on
Tactical
His aide will be on the Command
Can an acting BC be assigned as the Communications Unit Leader
Yes
The CUL while responding should
Ascertain the identity and designation of the units that have responded or are responding
What is the location of the CUL
Command Board
What is the CUL responsible for
Transmission of all required progress reports to the borough dispatcher via Field Comm unit
If a Command channel has been established the CUL shall
Notify all chief officers present to switch to switch to the proper channel
What Chiefs operate on the tactical channel
Tactical Chiefs Operations SAE Attack Chiefs Their aides on the Command Channel
The CUL operates on what channel
Command
The CUL must contact the IC to ensure the IC has received an emergency transmission
(True or False)
True
When units are operating in one area for any length of time the CUL shall
Designate one HT to be used for the area and all other HT’s in the area shut off to prevent feedback and interference
Can the CUL and RUL be used for firefighting purposes
No
Can an acting BC be assigned as a Safety Officer
NO
The dispatcher shall not assign an acting BC as the safety officer
A BC shall be special called as a Safety officer on these signals
2nd and greater alarms 10-60 10-76 10-77 10-80 code 2, 3, 4
When the Safety Operating Battalion arrives
They will assume the role of Safety Officer
What happens to the special call BC who was the Safety BC after the Safety Battalion arrives
Will be designated the Assistant Safety Officer or reassigned as determined by the IC
The Safety Operating Battalion is trained to the level of Haz Mat
Tech 2
The SOB while responding obtain a summary via MDT of
Units responding and determine the burn time also check CIDS
What channel is the SOB on
Tactical
Aide on Command
The SOB should ensure the presence of what unit
Fast Unit and Fast HT
SCU will maintain a close liaison with
Building personnel
When the SCU needs to operate some of the building systems it
Must be done with building personnel
The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall
Not be done without the permission of the IC or Operation Section Chief
Where the number of sectors or groups becomes unmanageable, a
Branch should be created
A branch is managed by a
Director
Any function not delegated remain the responsibility of who
IC
Span of control
3 to 7 with 5 being ideal
Can vary ratio-such as “Under Control”
Resources at an incident are assigned ____statuses
3
Available
Assigned
OOS/R & R
IC can implement a Command Staff
SIL
Safety Officer
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer
When you have a Team you have a
Leader
When you have a Group you have a
Supervisor
A sector is a
Geographical area
A Group is
Resources formed to perform a specific functional task
Ex: Search Group
What is a Strike Team
Combination of the SAME kind/type of resource
Ex: 5 engine companies assigned brand patrol
What is a Task Force
ANY combination of resources put together for a TEMPORARY assignment. Generally limited to 5 resources
Ex: USAR Search and Rescue Task Force
What is a Branch
Next higher form of organizing
Sectors or Groups are excessive
Major incidents with resources form other agencies
Managed by a “Branch Director”
What is not a main function of the ICS
Safety
What is not considered part of the command staff
Medical Brach Director
