Incident command system (SO)

Question 1

What should be completed prior to all special events?

Answer 1

An Incident Action Plan (IAP), Form #258

Question 2

Who coordinates a joint agency response with the Division of Fire Incident Commander?

Answer 2

Division of Police on-scene commander

Question 3

When should the transfer of command ideally take place?

Answer 3

Face to face if possible

Question 4

Which form should document the time and date of transfer of command?

Answer 4

ICS Incident Action Plan, Form #258

Question 5

In what responses and pre-planned events will the Incident Command System be used?

Answer 5

All Priority 1-4 Mobilization Alerts, large incidents with multiple disciplines, pre-planned events with multiple bureaus/divisions, mutual aid responses, incident command exercises, and other incidents at the Incident Commander’s discretion.

Question 6

What should the IAP include for managing an incident?

Answer 6

Goals, objectives, initial identification of personnel, and necessary resources.

Question 7

Who should the IAP be distributed to?

Answer 7

Chief of Police, other agencies/entities within the ICS, General and Command Staff, and any new Incident Commander.

Question 8

How can resources be organized and managed during incidents?

Answer 8

Single Resources, Task Forces, and Groups.

Question 9

What does Single Resources refer to?

Answer 9

Individual personnel, equipment items, and associated operators.

Question 10

When should After Action Reports be completed?

Answer 10

Within 10 working days of the incident by the final Division of Police Incident Commander.

Question 11

Who may request reports from involved personnel for completing After Action Reports?

Answer 11

The Division Incident Commander.

Question 12

What should the After Action Report summarize?

Answer 12

Division’s role, resources utilized, noteworthy occurrences, and areas for improvement.

Question 13

Where should the Incident Action Plan and After Action Report be forwarded?

Answer 13

To the Chief of Police for review and copies to the Planning and Analysis Section.

Question 14

What type of training should all sworn personnel within the Division of Police receive?

Answer 14

Classroom instruction on the Incident Command System.

Question 15

How often should the Division of Police participate in a documented training exercise?

Answer 15

At least annually.

Question 16

What components should the documented training exercise incorporate?

Answer 16

Incident Command System and the agency’s ‘All Hazard’ plans.

Question 17

Which section will coordinate to ensure completion of training and testing of Incident Command System components?

Answer 17

Planning and Analysis Section with the Training Section.

Question 18

What constitutes the Division’s written plans for the Incident Command System?

Answer 18

Special Orders listed within the provided text.

Question 19

Can you name one of the Special Orders related to the Incident Command System?

Answer 19

Examples include Special Order 93-10/B Incident Command System and others mentioned in the text.

Question 20

Who should be referred to for media requests during an incident?

Answer 20

All media requests will be referred to the PIO (Public Information Officer).

Question 21

What does the Safety Officer monitor and develop measures for?

Answer 21

The Safety Officer monitors safety conditions and develops measures for personnel safety.

Question 22

What is the primary responsibility of the Liaison Officer?

Answer 22

The Liaison Officer serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies at an incident.

Question 23

What are the functional authorities assigned to General Staff?

Answer 23

General Staff are assigned functional authority for Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.

Question 24

Who is designated as a Chief in each Section within the organization?

Answer 24

The person in charge of each Section is designated as a Chief.

Question 25

What is the responsibility of the Operations Section?

Answer 25

The Operations Section is responsible for implementing strategies and tactics for incident objectives.

Question 26

What are the responsibilities of the Planning Section?

Answer 26

The Planning Section gathers intelligence, maintains situation maps, develops the Incident Action Plan.

Question 27

What are the main responsibilities of the Logistics Section?

Answer 27

The Logistics Section obtains and maintains specialized units, provides communication planning, support transportation, medical services.

Question 28

What does the Finance/Administration Section handle within incidents?

Answer 28

The Finance/Administration Section handles personnel check-in/out, records expenses, procures additional resources, documents injuries/illnesses.

Question 29

When does a supervisor or commander establish Incident Command/Unified Command?

Answer 29

A supervisor or commander establishes Incident Command/Unified Command if an incident requires more resources than expected.

Question 30

What is the purpose of establishing the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 30

To manage incidents effectively in accordance with the National Incident Management System.

Question 31

What is the effective date of Special Order 1993-10B?

Answer 31

08/28/06

Question 32

When does ICS become a Unified Area Command?

Answer 32

When multiple or large incidents require several Incident Management Teams.

Question 33

Who is responsible for activating the incident command system and managing the incident?

Answer 33

The Incident Commander

Question 34

What are examples of applications for using the Incident Command System?

Answer 34

Routine events, fires, natural disasters, search and rescue missions, civil disorder, etc.

Question 35

What are the positions within the Command Staff of the Incident Command System?

Answer 35

Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer

Question 36

What is the responsibility of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in an incident?

Answer 36

Serving as a conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders.

Question 37

What are the three main resource configurations within the Incident Command System?

Answer 37

Task Forces, Strike Teams, Single Resources

Question 38

What information is contained in the Incident Action Plan Form #258?

Answer 38

Status checklist of available and assigned resources

Question 39

Where should Incident Commanders ensure needed resources are documented?

Answer 39

On the Incident Action Plan Form #258

Question 40

What are the typical procurement sources for ICS resources?

Answer 40

In-house sources, Other government entities, Commercial Sources, Mutual Aid agencies

Question 41

How often should agency equipment designated for major incidents be inspected?

Answer 41

At least quarterly

Question 42

When should the Incident Commander begin the process for requesting mutual aid?

Answer 42

As soon as it is recognized that local resources will be depleted

Question 43

Who can assist with coordinating requests for mutual aid from law enforcement agencies?

Answer 43

EOC Law Enforcement Annex Coordinator

Question 44

What communication protocols should be followed when multiple agencies are involved?

Answer 44

Use plain language, prefer names or position titles over radio numbers

Question 45

What are the post-occurrence duties outlined in the text?

Answer 45

Address remaining security problems, transfer management responsibility, briefing for critique, conduct post-incident investigation, complete After Action Report