ICS chapter 1 Flashcards
ICS breaks down the elements that are required to successfully manage an incident into 5 main functions?
C.F.L.O.P
- command
- finance/administration
- Logistics
- Operations
- Planning
In general span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from 3 -7 with 5 being idea…
-there is allowance to VARY from this ratio
when units are TAKING UP from an incident “under control”…less need for close supervision
There should be how many command posts?
ONE
SECTOR?
defines activities and operations of resources within an ASSIGNED GEOGRAPHICAL AREA…example…IC may for sector operating in exposure….
Sector SUPERVISOR manages a sector
Group?
consists of resources formed to address SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL TASKS…example: IC FORMS a group to search specific floors of a high rise building…each resource in the group performs this search function and reports to GROUP SUPERVISOR
Sectors are RESTRICTED TO SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHICAL AREA, such as exposure, roof….
GROUPS may cross sector boundaries to accomplish assigned functional task (ex, search)
Groups and Sectors coordinate their efforts and report to the next higher level of command
Strike Team?
specific combinations of same kind and type of resources with common communications, under OFFICER - STRIKE TEAM LEADER (ex..5 engine companies and Chief Officer assigned to brand patrol at multiple alarm)
Task Force?
Any combination of resources with communications capability, under supervision of an OFFICER designated as a TASK FORCE LEADER