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II-06 Incident Management Flashcards

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3.04 Base: The location at which the primary support function is conducted (Incident name or other designator is added to the term “Base”.) There is only __ Base per incident. The Base is used in large incidents to house all equipment and personnel support operations. The ____, which orders all resources and supplies, is also located at the Base.

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  • one

- Logistics Section

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3.05 ____: That organizational level having functional/geographic responsibility for major aspects of incident operations. The Branch level is organizationally situated between the Section and Division or Group in the Operations Section; and between the Section and Units in the Logistics Section. Branches are identified by the use of Roman numerals or by ____ area.

A
  • Branch

- functional

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3.06 ____: The chief officer in charge of a Branch, reporting directly to the IC or the Operations Chief (if established)

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  • Branch Director
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3.07 ____: A geographical site, within the general incident area, separate from the base, equipped and staffed to provide food, water, and sanitary services to ____.

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  • Camp

- incident personnel

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3.10 ____: That location at which primary Command functions are executed; usually co-located with the Incident Base.

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  • Command Post (CP)
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3.12 ____: Functional unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section. This unit is responsible for the incident communications plan, the installation and repair of communications equipment, and operation of the Incident Communications Center

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  • Communications Unit
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The HFD Communications Van is dispatched on all ___fires or when requested by the I.C.

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  • 2-11
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3.15 ______: Functional Unit within the Planning Section. Responsib orderly, safe, efficient demobilization of resources committed to the incident.

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  • Demobilization Unit
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3.22 : ______Refers to the five major activities in ICS: Command, Operations, Logistics, Planning, and Finance/Administration. A sixth section, _____, may be established if required, to meet incident management needs with an intensive law enforcement investigatory or medical information component.

A
  • Function

- Intelligence

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3.23 _____: The group of incident management personnel organized according to function
and reporting to the Incident Commander. The General Staff is normally comprised of the
Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and
Finance/Administration Section Chief or their designee

A
  • General Staff`
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3.24 ______: Functional Unit within the Support Branch of the Logistics Section. Responsible for fueling/maintaining/repairing vehicles and the transportation of personnel
and supplies.

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  • Ground Support Unit
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  1. 25 _____: Established to divide the incident management structure into functional areas of
    operation. _____ are composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily within a single geographic division. _____, when activated, are located between the Branch and the particular resources accomplishing tactical objectives.
A
  • Group
  • Groups
  • Groups
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3.34 _______: Functional Unit within the Service Branch of the Logistics Section. Responsible for providing emergency medical treatment of Incident personnel. This Unit _____ provide treatment for civilians

A
  • Medical Unit

- does not

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3.38 _____: Responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources. Includes the Situation Status, Resource Status, Documentation, and Demobilization Units as well as
Technical Specialists.

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  • Planning Section
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3.39 ______: Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section. Responsible for financial matters involving vendors.

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  • Procurement Unit
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3.44 ____: That organizational level having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations, such as: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration. The _____ Level is organizationally between Branch and IC.

A
  • Section

- Section

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3.46 ______: A Branch within the Logistics Section. Responsible for service activities at
an incident. Components include the Communications Unit, Medical Unit, and Food Unit.

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  • Service Branch
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3.47 ______: The most common variation of ICS requiring no jurisdictional or functional agency overlap that utilizes a single IC with overall incident management
responsibility in an incident.

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  • Single Command IC
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3.53 ______: A set number of resources of the same kind and type that have an established
minimum number of personnel

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  • Strike Team
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3.57 _____: Any combination of resources assembled to support a specific mission or operational need.

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  • Task Force
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3.61 ____: Functional Unit within the Finance/Administration Section. Responsible for record keeping of time for personnel working at incident.

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  • Time Unit
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3.63______ : That organization element having the functional responsibility for a specific incident’s Planning, Logistics, or Finance/Administration activity

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  • Unit
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D. The functions of ______ define standard activities that are performed by the IC to achieve the Tactical Priorities. The tactical priorities are listed below.

  1. Provide for the safety, _____, and welfare of personnel. This safety priority continues throughout the incident.
  2. Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
  3. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety.
  4. _____ property.
A
  • Command
  • accountability
  • Conserve
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6.03 Establishing Command: The ___ fire department ____ to arrive at the scene shall assume Command of the incident. The initial IC shall remain in Command until it is transferred or the incident is stabilized and terminated.

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  • first

- member or unit

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B. One or two company assignments that are not going to escalate beyond the commitment of these companies ____ require a formal activation of the Incident Command System. Examples would
include still assignments and any EMS call requiring only ____ or ____ companies

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  • do not

- one or two

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When the Incident Command System expands, the ____ Section is typically the first Section implemented

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  • Operations
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6.04 Command Options: The responsibility of the first arriving unit or member to assume Command of the incident presents several options, depending on the situation. If a Chief Officer, member, or unit without tactical capabilities (i.e., staff vehicle, no equipment, etc.) initiates Command, then the _____ of a _____ should be a top priority. At most incidents, the initial IC will be a _____ operating as a mobile IC until relieved.

A
  • establishment
  • Command Post
  • Company Officer
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6.05 The following Command options define the Company Officer’s direct involvement in tactical activities and the modes of Command that may be utilized:
A. _____ Mode:
B. _____ Mode:
C. _____ Mode:

A
  • Investigative
  • Mobile Command
  • Command
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G. The Officer assuming Command will communicate with the person being relieved______ whenever possible and practical. If the _____ method cannot be utilized then transfer of command procedures (outlined below) should occur via radio.

A
  • face-to-face

- face-to-face

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K. Passing Command: In certain situations, it may be advantageous for a first arriving Company Officer to pass Command to the ____ on the scene. This is indicated when the initial commitment of the first-arriving company requires a _____ (i.e. immediate rescue situation) and another company is on the scene. “Passing Command” to a unit that is not on scene creates a gap in the Command process and compromises incident management. Command ____ be passed to an officer who is not on the scene

A
  • next company
  • full crew
  • shall not
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L. When a ____ arrives at the same time as the initial-arriving company, the Chief Officer shall assume ____ of the incident.

A
  • Chief Officer

- Command

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H. The person being relieved will brief the officer assuming Command indicating at least
the following:
1. _____ (fire location and extent, HAZMAT spill or release, number of patients, etc.).
2.______.
3. Progress toward completion of the tactical objectives.
4. Safety considerations.
5. Deployment and assignment of operating companies and personnel.
6. ______ of need for additional resources

A
  • Incident conditions
  • Incident Action Plan
  • Appraisal
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A. Level I Staging:

1. Companies will stage in their direction of travel ____ blocks from the scene until assigned by Command

A
  • one or two
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A. Level I Staging:

2. Will _____ be in effect at all _____

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  • automatically

- box alarms

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A. Level I Staging:
3. Box Alarms: The first Engine Company _____, the first Ladder Company _____, and the District Chief should proceed to the location

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  • dispatched

- dispatched

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B. Level II Staging: This level of staging will apply to ____ and large, complex incidents requiring an on-scene reserve of companies

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  • multiple alarms
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C. Command shall designate a _____ when requesting an additional alarm

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  • Staging Area
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  1. Command shall designate a member to coordinate and manage the Staging area. In the absence of such an assignment, the ______ to arrive at the staging site automatically becomes “Staging”. The crew will remain with the unit to help with Staging responsibilities.
A
  • first Engine Company
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6.09 Clear Text: All communications shall include the use of clear text and common terms. _____ shall no longer be used.

A
  • Ten Codes
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3.16 ____: A fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, can be delegated the authority to manage a functional operation or perform a specific task. In some cases, a deputy can act as a relief for a superior and, therefore, must be fully qualified in the position. Deputies can be assigned to the Incident Commander, ____, and Branch Directors

A
  • Deputy

- General Staff

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In order for the incident commander to manage the incident, he/shemust first be able to direct, ____, and ____ the position and function of all operating companies

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  • control

- track

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The basic configuration of Command includes three (3) levels: ____, ____,
and Task

A
  • Strategic

- Tactical

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7.01 Strategic Level: The Strategic Level involves the overall _____ of the incident. The____ is responsible for the Strategic Level of the Command structure.

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  • Command

- IC

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The ______ should cover all strategic goals, all tactical objectives, and all support requirementsneeded during the entire operational period

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  • Incident Action Plan(IAP)
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A. Determining the appropriate strategy: _____ or ______.

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  • offensive or defensive
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7.02 Tactical Level: The Tactical Level directs _____ ______ toward specific objectives.Tactical Level officers include ____ and _____ Supervisors who are in charge of grouped resources. Tactical Level officers are responsible for specific geographic areas (i.e.divisions) or functions (i.e. groups), and ____ the assigned personnel.

A
  • operational activities.
  • Division
  • Group
  • supervising
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The accumulated achievements of

tactical objectives should _____ the strategy as outlined in the Incident Action Plan.

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  • accomplish
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Task Level: The Task Level refers to those activities normally accomplished by ______ or specific personnel.

A
  • individual companies
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Task Level activities are routinely supervised by _____.

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  • Company Officers
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A. Command: Refers to the ______.

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  • Incident Commander
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Section Chiefs: Title that refers to a member of the ______. Planning SectionChief, Operations Section Chief,Finance/Administration Section Chief, LogisticsSection Chief, or designee

A
  • General Staff
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C. Directors oversee the functions of a ____.

A
  • Branch
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D. Supervisors control the activities of a ___ or ____

A
  • Division or Group
54
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Leaders control the activities of ____, Strike Teams, and _____

A
  • Units

- Task Forces

55
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B. The basic structure for a “routine” incident, involving a small number of companies,
requires only ____ levels of the Command structure

A
  • two
56
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B. Divisions and Groups are established when the number of resources exceeds the IC’s manageable ______.

A
  • span of control
57
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G. When an officer is assigned to supervise a Division or Group, that Supervisor is responsible for the ____ assigned that Division or Group.

A
  • tactical priorities
58
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H. Division/Group responsibilities should be assigned ____ in the incident, typically to
the _____ assigned to a geographic area or function.

A
  • early

- first company

59
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Most routine communications within a Division/Group should be conducted in a ____ manner between Company Officers and the Supervisor

A
  • face-to-face
60
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O. The _____ of firefighting personnel represents the major reason for establishing
Division/Groups.

A
  • safety
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Q. Each ____ is responsible for the ____ deployment of the resources at their
disposal in order to complete the tactical objectives assigned.

A
  • Supervisor

- tactical

62
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A partner ____ accompany Supervisors assigned to operate within the Hazard Zone.

A
  • must
63
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G. The primary function of Company Officers working in a Division/Group is to direct the
____ of their _____ in performing assigned tasks. Company Officers will advise their Supervisors of work progress, preferably ____.

A
  • operations
  • individual crews
  • face-to-face
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Note: Command must be advised _____ of significant changes, particularly those involving the ability or inability to complete an objective, hazardous conditions, accidents, structural collapse, etc.

A
  • immediately
65
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K. Supervisors will ensure an orderly and thorough reassignment of crews to Rehab. Crews must report to Rehab ____ to facilitate accountability

A
  • intact
66
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B. Task Forces: Task Forces are any ___ of resources put together to accomplish a ____ mission.

A
  • combination

- specific

67
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C. Strike Team: A Strike Team consists of a set number of resources of the ____ and ____ operating under a designated leader with common communication between them.

A
  • same kind

- type

68
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D. Task Force and Strike Team leaders should report to their ____ as a
single asset that cannot be ____.

A
  • superior

- subdivided

69
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B. The needs at the incident scene can be divided into four Sections. They are ____, ____, ____, and ____. The IC normally carries out these four functions during the early stages of an incident.

A
  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Logistics
  • Finance/Administration
70
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D. The unity of command principle means that every individual has a _____ supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an incident.

A
  • designated
71
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I. An Operations Section shall be implemented for all ____ incidents and above and can be implemented on lesser alarm incidents if needed.

A
  • three-alarm
72
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J. The Operations Section is responsible to the IC for the direct management of all
______ operational activities

A
  • incident-related
73
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B. An individual who manages a Branch is called a ____

A
  • Director
74
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E. Branch Directors supervise and manage a number of ____ Supervisors, and
report to the ___ or the ____ (if one is assigned to their area).

A
  • Division/Group
  • IC
  • Section Chief
75
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F. The following types of incidents are examples where Branch Directors should be
utilized:
1. A Hazmat incident that requires ____.
2. A large scale incident spread over a wide ____.
3. An incident with ____ and a significant hazard (i.e. fire, Hazmat, plane
crash, floods, etc.).
4. Highrise fires.
5. Any incident where the number of division or groups exceed the span of control that
can be effectively managed by the incident commander.

A
  • a major evacuation
  • geographic area
  • mass casualties
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I. Branch Directors shall be _____

A
  • chief officers
77
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J. Depending on the situation, a Branch Director may be located at the _____ or at a remote location

A
  • Command Post
78
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K. When an incident encompasses a large geographic area it may be more effective to have Branch Directors in ______. In these situations, Command or the Section Chief must assign _____ in the Command Post to monitor each ______

A
  • forward operating positions
  • officers
  • Branch radio channel
79
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N. Branches should be assigned when the number of Divisions and or Groups exceeds the optimum ___ span of control for the Operations Section Chief

A
  • 5:1
80
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A. The Planning Section is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and
processing ____ needed for effective ____.

A
  • tactical information

- decision-making

81
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B. The Planning Section serves as the IC’s _____ for information

A
  • “clearing house”
82
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C. The Planning Section has four primary units and may include a number of technical
specialists
1. \_\_\_\_ Unit
2. \_\_\_\_ Unit
3. \_\_\_\_ Unit
4. Demobilization Unit
5. Technical Specialists
A
  • Resource
  • Situation
  • Documentation
83
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F. The Planning Section shall be implemented at all _____ incidents

A
  • three- alarm
84
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_____ Unit: consist of personnel, teams, facilities, supplies, and
major items of equipment available for assignment during incidents

A
  • Resource
85
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  1. Tactical Resources at an incident can have one of three status conditions:
    a. _____
    b. _____
    c. _____
A
  • Assigned
  • Available
  • Out-of-service
86
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J. ______: collects, processes, and organizes ongoing
situation information, prepares situation summaries as well as developing projections
and forecasts of future events related to the incident

A
  • Situation Unit
87
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K. _____: maintains accurate and complete
incident files, including a complete record of major steps taken to resolve the incident.
It provides duplication services to incident personnel and files, maintains and stores
incident files for legal, analytical, and historical purposes

A
  • Documentation Unit
88
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L. _____: develops an Incident DemobilizationPlan that includes specific instructions for all personnel and resources that willrequire demobilization

A
  • Demobilization Unit
89
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N. Specialists may serve ___ within the organization, including the Command Staff

A
  • anywhere
90
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P. Generally, if the expertise of only one individual is required for a short time, that
individual should be assigned to the ____. If a long-term commitment of several Technical Specialists is required, a separate _____ should be established within the Planning Section.

A
  • Situation Unit

- Technical Specialist Unit

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A. The _____ is the support mechanism for the incident organization. Logistics
provides services and support systems to all the components involved in the incident

A
  • Logistics Section
92
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H. Units assigned to the Support Branch are:

  1. ____ Unit
  2. Facilities Unit
  3. _____ Unit
A
  • Supply

- Ground Support

93
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Units assigned to the Service Branch are:

  1. ____ Unit
  2. ____ Unit
  3. Communications Unit
A
  • Medical

- Food

94
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L. _____: orders, receives, stores, and processes all incident related
resources, personnel, and supplies.

A
  • Supply Unit
95
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M. _____: T sets up, maintains, and demobilizes all facilities used in support of incident operations. As such, its focus is on the needs of the ______.

A
  • Facilities Unit

- responders to the incident

96
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N. _____ Unit: maintains, tracks, and provided transportation for the incident

A
  • Ground Support
97
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O. ______: is responsible for the effective and efficient provision of medical services to _____

A
  • Medical Unit

- incident personnel

98
Q

_____: determines food and water requirements; plans menus, orders food, maintains food service areas, and manages food security and safety concerns.

A
  • Food Unit
99
Q

Q. ______: responsibility is effectivecommunications planning for the ICS, especially for complex multi-agency
operations

A
  • Communications Unit
100
Q

R. Radio networks for large complex incidents will normally be organized as follows:

  1. ____
  2. Tactical
  3. ____
A
  • Command

- Support

101
Q

A. _____ Section is established on incidents when the agencies
involved have a specific need for financial services.

A
  • The Finance/Administration
102
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8.07 The Incident Commander: Once the ____ is in place and functioning, the IC’s focus should be on the strategic issues, ____ strategic planning, and other components of the incident. This focus is on the ___ and the impact of the incident from a broadperspective.

A
  • Operations Section
  • overall
  • “big picture”
103
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8.08 Command Staff: Command staff positions are established to assume responsibility for______ that are not a part of the line organization

A
  • key activities
104
Q
  1. _____: function is to develop accurate andcomplete information regarding incident cause, size, current situation, resources
    committed, and other matters of general interest.
A
  • Information Officer
105
Q
  1. _____: function at the incident is to assess hazardous and unsafe situations and develop measures for assuring personnel safety.
    a. This officer shall insure that a fireground ________ has been implemented.
A
  • Safety Officer
  • Personal Accountability Report
    (PAR) system
106
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  1. ____: function is to be a point of contact for representatives from other agencies.
A
  • Liaison Officer
107
Q

Incident Objectives prepared by the Planning Section (form #)

A
  • (ICS 202)
108
Q

Organization List prepared by the Resources Unit (form #)

A
  • (ICS 203)
109
Q

Division Assignment List prepared by Planning Section and Resources
Unit (form #)

A
  • (ICS 204)
110
Q

Communications Plan prepared by the Communications Unit (Logistics
Section) (form #)

A
  • (ICS 205)
111
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Responder Medical Plan prepared by the Medical Unit (Logistics) (form #)

A
  • (ICS 206)
112
Q

Map prepared by the _____ Unit

A
  • Situation Unit
113
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10.02 The purpose of an Area Command is to oversee the management of ____ that are being handled by a separate ICS organization or to oversee the management of a very large or complex incident that has ________ engaged

A
  • multiple incidents

- multiple Incident Management Teams

114
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10.03 Area Command is generally used when there are a number of incidents in the same area and of the same ____, such as an extended HazMat incident or area flooding. These types of incidents generally compete for the _____.

A
  • type

- same of resources

115
Q

10.04 Area Command does not have _____

A
  • operational responsibilities
116
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10.06 Area Command should be established in ____ to the incidents under its direction, but ____ co-located with any individual Incident Command Post so as to avoid confusion

A
  • close proximity

- not

117
Q

10.07 Area Command ____ co-located with the EOC.

A
  • may be
118
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10.08 The Incident Commanders under the _____ authority report to the ____ and the Area Commander is accountable to the jurisdictional authority

A
  • Area Command’s

- Area Commander

119
Q

_______: A quick search of the fire scene, which can be entered to check for
occupants

A
  • Primary Search
120
Q

______: A comprehensive search conducted after the initial fire control has been accomplished.

A
  • Secondary Search
121
Q

Bomb Threats
- This guideline coincides with the present HPD procedure for bomb threats.
- All responding apparatus shall stage at least ____ feet away from the reported
location.

A
  • 300
122
Q

When emergency evacuation is required, the IC will notify the OEC and have all on-scene apparatus sound their air horns continuously for seconds

A
  • 10
123
Q

TheOEC will tone-alert all frequencies simultaneously for __ seconds and advise all onscene companies of the emergency evacuation notice

A
  • 5
124
Q

3.59 _____: The specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve specific goals

A
  • tactical objectives

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