Incident Command System

Question 1

What is the basic organizational structure of the ICS Command System?

Answer 1

1. Incident Commander
2. Deputy
3. Information officer, Liaison officer, Safety officer.
4. Agency Representative

Question 2

What is the basic organizational structure of the ICS General Staff?

Answer 2

Incident Command

1. Operations Section
2. Planning Section
3. Logistics Section
4. Finance/Administration Section

Question 3

Three main purposes of ICS?

Answer 3

1. Ensure the safety of responders and others
2. Achievement of tactical objectives
3. Efficient use of resources