Intro to ICS Lesson 4

Question 1

General Staff

To maintain span of control, the Incident Commander may establish the following four Sections:

Answer 1

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

Question 2

The General Staff, or Section Chiefs, report directly to the:

Answer 2

Incident Commander.

Question 3

In an expanding incident, the Incident Commander first establishes the _____________ Section. The remaining
Sections are established as needed to support the operation.

Answer 3

Operations Sections

Question 4

What are the resposibilities of the Operations Section?

Answer 4

Directs all response/tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives.

Question 5

Once the Operations Sections is activated, what sections are activated as needed, to support the incident response?

Answer 5

Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance and Administration

Question 6

The organizational level with responsibility for a major functional area of incident management (e.g., Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration) is a?

Answer 6

A Section

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

Question 7

The organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area is a?

Answer 7

A Division

The person in charge of each Division is designated as a Supervisor.

Question 8

An organizational subdivision established to divide the incident management structure into functional areas of operation is a?

Answer 8

A Group

The person in charge of each Group is designated as a Supervisor.

Question 9

An organizational level used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either geographical or functional:

Answer 9

A Branch

The person in charge of each Branch is designated as a Director.

Question 10

A combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. Is known as a?

Answer 10

A Task Force

Question 11

A set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader, is known as a?

Answer 11

A Strike Team

Question 12

An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified supervisor that can be used at an incident is known as a single resource.

Answer 12

Single Resource

Question 13

Section Chiefs and Deputies

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

Do Section Chiefs have the ability to expand their Sections to meet the needs of the situation?

Answer 13

YES: Section Chiefs have the ability to expand their Sections to meet the needs of the situation

Question 14

TRUE or FALSE

Each of the Section Chiefs may have a
Deputy, or more than one, if necessary.

Answer 14

TRUE: Each of the Section Chiefs may have a Deputy, or more than one, if necessary.

Question 15

A Deputy may assume responsibility for a specific portion of the primary position, work as relief, or be assigned other tasks. Additionally a Deputy should:

Answer 15

Should always be as proficient as the

person for whom he or she works.

Question 16

TRUE or FALSE

When an incident involves multiple agencies, assigning Deputies from other organizations can increase interagency coordination.

Answer 16

TRUE: When an incident involves multiple agencies, assigning Deputies from other organizations can increase interagency coordination.

Question 17

An Incident Commander is responsible for all incident management functions including:

Answer 17

Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance and Administration.

Question 18

Depending on the incident needs, the Incident Commander may delegate some or all of these functions by establishing Sections. If a Section Chief is assigned to an incident, he or she will report directly to:

Answer 18

The Incident Commander.

Question 19

Together the Section Chiefs are referred to as the:

Answer 19

General Staff

Question 20

The Operations Section Chief is responsible for:

Answer 20

Developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives.

The Operations Section Chief organizes, assigns, and supervises all the tactical or response resources assigned to the incident.

If a Staging Area is established, the Operations Section Chief would manage it.

Question 21

If a Staging Area is established,who would manage it?

Answer 21

The Operations Section Chief would manage it.

Question 22

The Planning Section Chief oversees:

Answer 22

The collection, evaluation, and dissemination of operational information related to the incident.

Question 23

What section chief will be responsible for preparing and disseminating the Incident
Action Plan, as well as track the status of all incident resources.

Answer 23

Planning Section Chief

Question 24

The Planning Section helps ensure responders have accurate information and:

Answer 24

Provides resources such as

maps and floor plans.

Question 25

The Logistics Section is responsible for:

Answer 25

Providing facilities, services, and material support for the incident.

Question 26

Logistics is critical on more complex incidents.

The Logistics Section Chief assists the Incident Commander and Operations Section Chief by providing the resources and services required to support incident activities. During an incident, Logistics is responsible for

Answer 26

Ensuring the well-being of responders by providing sufficient food, water, and medical services.

Logistics is also responsible for arranging communication equipment, computers, transportation, and anything else needed to support the incident.

Question 27

The Finance and Administration Section Chief is responsible for:

Answer 27

All of the financial and cost analysis aspects
of an incident.

These include contract negotiation, recording personnel and equipment time, documenting and processing claims for accidents and injuries occurring at the incident, and keeping a running tally of the costs associated with the incident.

Question 28

It is important to remember that the ICS organizational structure is determined based on:

Answer 28

The incident objectives and resource requirements.

Question 29

ICS expands and contracts in a flexible manner. And, only:

Answer 29

Functions, positions, or sections necessary for a particular incident are filled.

Question 30

Typically, the Operations Section Chief is the person with the:

Answer 30

Greatest tactical expertise in dealing with the

problem at hand.

Question 31

The Operations Section Chief:

Answer 31

Develops and implements strategy and tactics to carry out the incident objectives.

Organizes, assigns, and supervises the tactical response resources.

Question 32

Single resources may be organized into teams. Using standard ICS terminology, the two types of team configurations are:

Answer 32

Task Forces — A combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.

Strike Teams — Consist of all similar resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.

Question 33

What is a Task Force?

Answer 33

Task Forces — A combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.

Question 34

What are Strike Teams?

Answer 34

Strike Teams — Consist of all similar resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.

Question 35

On a large, complex incident the Operations Section may become
very large. Using the ICS principle of modular organization, the Operations Section may add the following elements to manage span of control:

Answer 35

Groups — Used to describe functional areas of operation.

Divisions — Used to divide an incident geographically.

Question 36

The major activities of the Planning Section may include:

Answer 36

Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information.

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.

Tracking resources assigned to the incident.

Maintaining incident documentation.

Developing plans for demobilization.

Question 37

The Planning Section may include the following units:

Answer 37

Resources Unit:

Situation Unit:

Demobilization Unit:

Documentation Unit:

Question 38

Planning Section, Resources Unit is responsible for:

Answer 38

Responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident. This Unit also evaluates resources committed currently to the incident, the effects additional responding resources will have on the incident, and anticipated resource needs.

Question 39

Planning Section Situation Unit is responsible for:

Answer 39

Unit: Responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of incident status information, and for analysis of the situation as it progresses.

Question 40

Planning Section Demobilization Unit is responsible for:

Answer 40

Responsible for ensuring orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of incident resources.

Question 41

Planning Section Documentation Unit is responsible for:

Answer 41

Collecting, recording, and safeguarding all documents relevant to the incident.

Question 42

The Logistics Section is responsible for all services and support needs, including:

Answer 42

Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies.

Providing communication planning and resources.

Setting up food services for responders.

Setting up and maintaining incident facilities.

Providing support transportation.

Providing medical services to incident personnel.

Question 43

Within the Logistics Section, the following six primary Units may be established:

Answer 43

Supply Unit

Ground Support Unit

Facilities Unit

Food Unit

Communications Unit

Medical Unit

Question 44

Logistics Section Supply Unit is responsible for:

Answer 44

Orders, receives, stores, and processes all incident-related resources, personnel, and
supplies.

Question 45

Logistics Section Ground Support Unit

is responsible for:

Answer 45

Provides all ground transportation during an incident.

The Unit is also responsible for maintaining and supplying vehicles, keeping usage records, and developing incident Traffic Plans.

Question 46

Logistics Section Facilities Unit is responsible for:

Answer 46

Sets up, maintains, and demobilizes all facilities used in support of incident operations.

The Unit also provides facility maintenance and security services required to support incident operations.

Question 47

Logistics Section Food Unit is responsible for:

Answer 47

Determines food and water requirements, plans menus, orders food, provides cooking facilities, cooks, serves, maintains food service areas, and manages food security and safety concerns.

Question 48

Logistics Section Communications Unit is responsible for:

Answer 48

Major responsibilities include effective communications planning as well as
acquiring, setting up, maintaining, and accounting for communications equipment.

Question 49

Logistics Section Medical Unit is responsible for:

Answer 49

Responsible for the effective and efficient provision of medical services to incident
personnel.

Question 50

The Finance/Administration Section is set up for any incident that requires incident-specific financial management. The Finance/Administration Section is responsible for:

Answer 50

Contract negotiation and monitoring.

Timekeeping.

Cost analysis.

Compensation for injury or damage to property.

Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements).

Question 51

Within the Finance/Administration Section, the following four Units may be established:

Answer 51

Compensation/ Claims Unit

Cost Unit

Procurement Unit

Time Unit

Question 52

Finance/Administration Section Compensation/ Claims Unit is responsible for:

Answer 52

For financial concerns resulting from property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident.

Question 53

Finance/Administration Section Cost Unit is responsible for:

Answer 53

For tracking costs, analyzing cost data, making estimates, and recommending cost
savings measures.

Question 54

Finance/Administration Section Procurement Unit is responsible for:

Answer 54

For financial matters concerning vendor contracts.

Question 55

Finance/Administration Section Time Unit is responsible for:

Answer 55

For recording time for incident personnel and hired equipment.