Rule 200 Flashcards
What is command for rule 200
The incident commander is responsible for all incident or event activity
What is operations for rule 200?
Operation section responsible for directing the tactical actions to meet incident objectives
What is the finest planning for rule 200
Planning section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and display of incident information, maintaining status of resources, and preparing the incident, action plan, and incident related documentation
What is the logistics section responsible for in rule 200?
Providing adequate services and support to meet all incident or event needs
What does the finance/administration section responsible for in rule 200?
Keeping track of incident related cost, personnel, and equipment records, and administering procurement contracts associated with the incident
T/F an incident commander can elect to perform all functions for the different sections or each of these functional areas can be delegated as needed
True
What is meant by unity of command?
Every individual has only one designated supervisor
When does the transfer of command at an incident occur?
Higher ranking or more qualified person assumes command
Incident situation changes overtime -jurisdiction or agency change
Normal turnover of personnel on long or extended incident
What is meant by unified command?
ICS management process, which allows all agencies who have jurisdiction or functional responsibility for the incident to jointly develop a common set of objectives and strategies
What is the span of control for a supervisor in ICS?
3 to 7 with five being optimum number
How are resources categorized?
Single resources (include personnel and their equipment)
Task forces (particular tactical need)
Strike teams
What are the advantages of task forces and strike teams?
Maximization of effective use of resources
Reduction in span of control
Reduction in communications traffic
Every incident needs an incident, action plan, oral or written. When is it most important to use written?
Two or more jurisdictions involved
Incident will overlap major changes in personnel
Partial/ full activation of the ICS organization
What is the information officer responsible for?
Developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, to incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies
Who is the contact for personal assigned to the incident who assist other agencies ?
Liaison officer
And they should monitor and identify current or potential inter organizational problems