Intro to ICS Lesson 3 Flashcards
Lesson 3: Incident Commander and Command Staff Functions Identify the five major ICS management functions. Describe the role and function of the Incident Commander. Describe the selection and transfer of Incident Commanders. Identify the position titles associated with the Command Staff. Describe the role and function of the Command Staff.
Performance of Management Functions
Every incident requires that certain management functions be performed. The problem must be?
Identified and assessed,
a plan to deal with it developed and implemented, and
the necessary resources procured and
paid for.
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?
- Command
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance and Administration
What is the Command Management Function?
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.
What is the Operations Management Function?
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.
What is the Planning Management Function?
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.
What is the Logistics Management Function?
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.
What is the Finance and Administration Management Function?
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident by establishing?
Objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics.
TRUE or FALSE
The Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.
TRUE: The Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.
On small incidents and events,
one person may accomplish all management functions. What is this person’s tittle?
On small incidents and events, one person—the Incident Commander—may accomplish all management functions.
Is the Incident Commander responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she delegates a function?
YES: The Incident Commander is responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she delegates a function.
TRUE or FALSE
The ICS organization is modular and has the capability to expand or contract to meet the needs of the incident.
TRUE: The ICS organization is modular and has the capability to expand or contract to meet the needs of the incident.
During a larger incident, the Incident Commander may create Sections and delegate what functions?
The Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration functions.
The Incident Commander only creates those Sections that are needed.
What happens if a Section is not staffed?
The Incident Commander will personally manage those functions.
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.
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.
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.
FRUE: Personnel assigned by the Incident Commander have the authority of their assigned positions, regardless of
the rank they normally hold within their organizations.
Incident Commander Responsibilities
In addition to having overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the Incident Commander is specifically responsible for:
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.
The Incident Commander may appoint one or more Deputies. Must Deputy Incident Commanders be as qualified as the Incident Commander?
YES: Deputy Incident Commanders must be as qualified as the Incident Commander.
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.
TRUE: As an incident becomes more or less complex, command may change to meet the needs of the incident.
TRUE or FALSE
A formal transfer of command at an incident always requires a transfer of command briefing for the incoming Incident Commander.
TRUE: A formal transfer of command at an incident always requires a transfer of command briefing for the incoming Incident Commander.
A Deputy Incident Commander may be designated to:
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.
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.
FALSE: if a Deputy is assigned, he or she MUST be fully qualified to assume the Incident
Commander’s position.
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.
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.
The Command Staff consists of:
The Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, who all report directly to the Incident Commander.
