MU Study Guide: Emergency Services Delivery

Question 1

How large should an incident ICS system be?

Answer 1

only as large as needed and should remain flexible

Question 2

ICS has 3 levels of command with duties assigned to each level. What are the levels?

Answer 2

strategic
tactical
task

Question 3

Of the 3 levels of command, which is : overall direction and goals are set

Answer 3

strategic

Question 4

Of the 3 levels of command, which is : defines the action needed to achieve the strategic goals

Answer 4

tactical

Question 5

In large incidents, tactical level activites can be divided by (3):

Answer 5

1. geographical area (roof or floor)
2. Functional responsibility (fire attack)
3. Combination (ventilation of a roof)

Question 6

1st arriving supervising officers must function at the _____ level when arriving at an incident.

Answer 6

strategic

Question 7

Name the 3 strategic priorites

Answer 7

life safety
property conservation
incident stablization

Question 8

Fire officers must perform the duties of the first arriving officer in many emergency situations, name 6.

Answer 8

1. assume initial command.
2. est. the basic management system
3. follow SOPs.
   4.
4. assign duties to personnel
5. oversee the safety of the public and all fire personnel at the scene