Intro to ICS Lesson 3

Question 1

Performance of Management Functions

Every incident requires that certain management functions be performed. The problem must be?

Answer 1

Identified and assessed,

a plan to deal with it developed and implemented, and

the necessary resources procured and
paid for.

Question 2

Five Major Management Functions

There are five major management functions that are the foundation upon
which an incident management organization develops.

These functions apply to incidents of all sizes and types, including planned
events and emergencies that occur without warning.

What are the 5 major management functions?

Answer 2

1. Command
2. Operations
3. Planning
4. Logistics
5. Finance and Administration

Question 3

What is the Command Management Function?

Answer 3

Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.

Question 4

What is the Operations Management Function?

Answer 4

Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.

Question 5

What is the Planning Management Function?

Answer 5

Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.

Question 6

What is the Logistics Management Function?

Answer 6

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.

Question 7

What is the Finance and Administration Management Function?

Answer 7

Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.

Question 8

The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident by establishing?

Answer 8

Objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics.

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE

The Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.

Answer 9

TRUE: The Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.

Question 10

On small incidents and events,

one person may accomplish all management functions. What is this person’s tittle?

Answer 10

On small incidents and events, one person—the Incident Commander—may accomplish all management functions.

Question 11

Is the Incident Commander responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she delegates a function?

Answer 11

YES: The Incident Commander is responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she delegates a function.

Question 12

TRUE or FALSE

The ICS organization is modular and has the capability to expand or contract to meet the needs of the incident.

Answer 12

TRUE: The ICS organization is modular and has the capability to expand or contract to meet the needs of the incident.

Question 13

During a larger incident, the Incident Commander may create Sections and delegate what functions?

Answer 13

The Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration functions.

Question 14

The Incident Commander only creates those Sections that are needed.

What happens if a Section is not staffed?

Answer 14

The Incident Commander will personally manage those functions.

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE
The Incident Commander must have the authority to manage the incident and must be briefed fully. In some instances, a written delegation of authority should be established.

Answer 15

TRUE: The Incident Commander must have the authority to manage the incident and must be briefed fully. In some instances, a written delegation of authority should be established.

Question 16

TRUE or FALSE
Personnel assigned by the Incident Commander have the authority of their assigned positions, regardless of
the rank they normally hold within their organizations.

Answer 16

FRUE: Personnel assigned by the Incident Commander have the authority of their assigned positions, regardless of
the rank they normally hold within their organizations.

Question 17

Incident Commander Responsibilities

In addition to having overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the Incident Commander is specifically responsible for:

Answer 17

Ensuring overall incident safety.

Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders, such as disaster survivors, agency executives, and senior officials.

Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.

Question 18

The Incident Commander may appoint one or more Deputies. Must Deputy Incident Commanders be as qualified as the Incident Commander?

Answer 18

YES: Deputy Incident Commanders must be as qualified as the Incident Commander.

Question 19

Selecting/Changing Incident Commanders

The Incident Commander is always a highly qualified individual trained to lead the incident response.

              TRUE or FALSE  Therefore, as an incident becomes more or less complex, command may change to meet the needs of the incident.

Answer 19

TRUE: As an incident becomes more or less complex, command may change to meet the needs of the incident.

Question 20

TRUE or FALSE
A formal transfer of command at an incident always requires a transfer of command briefing for the incoming Incident Commander.

Answer 20

TRUE: A formal transfer of command at an incident always requires a transfer of command briefing for the incoming Incident Commander.

Question 21

A Deputy Incident Commander may be designated to:

Answer 21

Perform specific tasks as requested by the Incident Commander.

Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity.

Represent an assisting agency that shares jurisdiction.

Question 22

TURE or FALSE

If a Deputy is assigned, he or she does not have to be fully qualified to assume the Incident Commander’s position.

Answer 22

FALSE: if a Deputy is assigned, he or she MUST be fully qualified to assume the Incident
Commander’s position.

Question 23

Expanding the Organization

TRUE or FALSE : As incidents grow, the Incident Commander may delegate authority for performance of certain activities to the Command Staff and the General Staff. The Incident Commander will add positions only as needed.

Answer 23

TRUE: Expanding the Organization
As incidents grow, the Incident Commander may delegate authority for performance of certain activities to the Command Staff and the General Staff. The Incident Commander will add positions only as needed.

Question 24

The Command Staff consists of:

Answer 24

The Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, who all report directly to the Incident Commander.

Question 25

What is the role of the Public Information Officer?

Answer 25

The Public Information Officer serves as the
conduit for information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media and the public.

The Public Information Officer serves as the primary contact for anyone who wants information about the incident and the response to it.

Question 26

What is the role of the Safety Officer?

Answer 26

The Safety Officer monitors conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all personnel.

The Safety Officer is responsible for advising the Incident Commander on issues regarding incident safety,
conducting risk analyses, and implementing safety measures.

Question 27

What is the role of the Liaison Officier?

Answer 27

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

The Liaison Officer responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies.

The Liaison Officer monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies.

Question 28

A Command Staff may not be necessary at every incident, but every incident requires that certain management functions be performed.

An effective Command Staff frees the _______________to assume a leadership role.

a) Incident Commander
b) Supply Clerk
c) Deputy Chief

Answer 28

Incident Commander

Question 29

The Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, are part of what type of staff?

Answer 29

Command Staff: The Command Staff reports directly to the Incident Commander. In a complex incident, Assistant Officers may be assigned to each of the Command Staff
functions.