Incident Commander And Command Staff Functions

Question 1

Which management section maintains documentation?

Answer 1

Planning Sections

Question 2

What is the only position that is ALWAYS staffed in ICS application?

Answer 2

Incident Commander

Question 3

Incident commander only creates those sections that are needed. If Section is not staffed, who personally manages those sections?

Answer 3

Incident Commander

Question 4

Can Incident Commander appoint one of more Deputies?

Answer 4

Yes but they must be as qualified as the Incident Commander

Question 5

Incident Commander may add PIO, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer as needed. T/f

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Is Safety Officer a member of the Command Staff?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

The five major management functions that are required in all incidents are what?

Answer 7

Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance and administration

Question 8

What are the three Command Staff positions that might be designated?

Answer 8

Safety Officer
PIO
Liaison Officer

Question 9

Incident commander first establishes the Operation Section. The remaining sections are established to support the operation.t/f

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The support person for an Incident Commander is called a _____.

Answer 10

Deputy Incident Commander

Question 11

The support person for a Unit Leader is called _____.

Answer 11

Unit Manager

Question 12

The support person for a Strike Team or Task Force is called a ____.

Answer 12

Single Source Boss

Question 13

To maintain span of control each team should be compromised of a Team Leader and no more than ____ to _____ team members.

Answer 13

5-7 team members