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TB 101, standardized emerg. management system Flashcards

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SEMS and the incident manaement system are basically the same except

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teminology
documentation (forms)
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ICS forms begins with form 201 and end with ICS form?

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221

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SEMS provides for how many levels of emerg. response organization?

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five

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because of its size and geography, the state has been divided into how many mutual aid regions?

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6

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What emerg. response organizational level, serves as the communications link between the state and the federal disaster response system?

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state

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who is responsible for directing the tactical actions to meet the incident objectives?

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operations section

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under unified command there will be a single?

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IAP
operations section chief
IC post

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whenever possible staging areas should be located witin? travel time to the area of expected need

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5 minutes

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9
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resources in a staging area are always in an available status, which means they are ready for assignment within?

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3 minutes

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resources are usually typed by a number, with what being eh highest capability or capacity?

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type 1

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all tactical resources at an incident will be in one of what status conditions?

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3

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12
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the IC responsibility is the overall management of the incident. the first priority is always?

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safety of everyone involved in the incident

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13
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what is established to divide the incident into functional areas of operations?

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groups

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the LAFD has effectively utilize the IC system for appoximately how many years?

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25

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check in information is recorded on the ICS 211. check in recorders may be found at several incident locations and may or may not be activated at every incident. these locations include?

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base or camp
staging areas
helibase
div/group supervisors

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what is the ICS title for an individual or individuals who are responsible for the supervision of a branch?

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director

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17
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a deputy is fully qualified individual who, in the absense of a superior, could be delegated the authrority to manage a funcitional operation or perform a specific task. deptuties can be assigned to all of the following?

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IC
general staff
branches

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what organization level is responsible for ops within a defined geographic area?

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division

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what term best describes a set number o kind and type of resources with common comms and operating under the direct supervision of a leader?

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strike team

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the three status conditions that all tactical resources will be in are represented in all of the following?

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assigned
available
out of service

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21
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which of the following is not an immediate priority established at an emerg. incident?

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develop a management system to support the incident

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what is the term used to describe a combination of a single resources assembled for a particular tactical need, with common comms and a leader?

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task force

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SEMS, the main features, or advantages of the SEMS includes all the following?

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ICS
multi agency coordination
inter agency coordination
state master mutual aid system

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24
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the SEMS levels of the emergency response organization that provide an effective response to multi agency and multi jurisdictional emergencies include all of the following?

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OES
regional response level
operational area
local government level

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25
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what best defines an emergency response level of the SEMS where cities, counties and special districts manage emergency response and recovery activities within their jursidiction?

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local

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what best defines an intermediate level of the states emergency services organization which encompasses the county and all political subdivisions within the county?

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operational area

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what response level of SEMS manages information, resources and priorities among governments and serves as the comms link between the local government and regional level?

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operational area

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what response level of SEMS manages info and resources among operational areas with the mutual aid regions, and between the operational areas and state level?

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regional

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what response level provides the comms link between the state and federal disaster response systems?

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state

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30
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benefits derived from the application of the ICS include all of the following?

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manage emerg. incidents
manage non emerg. events
flexibility
cost effectiveness

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31
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the principle management functions include all of the following?

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logistics
operations
planning/intellegence
finance/admin

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32
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what response level of the SEMS has the purpose of providing for the effective application and coordination of mutual aid activities?

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regional

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33
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what ICS level is responsible for ensuring that tactical actions meet incident objectives?

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IC

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what ICS level is responsible for collection, evaluation, incident information, and the development of IAPs?

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planning section chief

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what ICS level is responsible for incident related costs, records, and procurement contracts associated with an emerg. incident?

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finance section chief

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36
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what coordinates mutual aid between the regional and state levels?

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state

37
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what level of the SEMS manages state resources in response to the emerg. needs of the other SEMS levels?

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state

38
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SEMS: command functions are performed under what type of authority?

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explicit
legal
delegated

39
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SEMS: the orderly line of authority within an organization best defines?

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chain of command

40
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SEMS: criterion applicable to transfer of command includes all of the following?

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more qualified person
jurisdictional change required by law or makes practical sence
relief of personnel on extended incidents
lower rank but of higher qualifications

41
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an ICS management process that allows agencies to jointly develop a common set of incident objectives and strategies best defines?

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unified command

42
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while operating in unified command, there will be a single?

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IAP
ICP
operations section chief

43
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the statement everyone has a designated supervisor” best defines

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unity of command

44
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which of the following are most applicable to Span of control?

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three to seven; however adjustments may be made

45
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all of the following represent the basic ICS components of a command structure?

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command
sections
branches

46
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a component of the ICS that is designed to ensure accountability includes which of the following?

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ICS 211 incident check in

47
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components of the ICS that are designated to ensure accountability include all of the following?

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unity of command
resource status unit
division/group assignment lists (ICS204)
unit logs (ICS214)

48
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what states the objectives to be achieved within a specific time frame?

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operational period

49
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basic IAP elements include all of the following?

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statement of objectives
organization
tactics
assignments

50
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what best defines a location where primary services and support activities are located, and all uncommitted equipment and personnel support operations?

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incident camp

51
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what best describes a temporary location that is equipped and staffed to provide sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel?

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incident camp

52
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SEMS a ‘kind’ of resources are classified by all of the following criteria?

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performance capability

53
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SEMS types of resources are classified by all of the following criteria?

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performance capabiltiy
highest number represent the lowest capabiltiy
lowest numbers represent the highest capability

54
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SEMS advantages of Typing resources are realized in all of the following?

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planning
ordering
monitoring

55
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relative to ordering resources, what are the advantages of typing the resources?

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saves time
minimized error
provides clear indication of needs
reduces communications

56
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what best describes a temporary location that is equipped and staffed to provide sleeping, food, water, and sanitary services to incident personnel?

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incident camp

57
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SEMS the requirements of a Task Force include which of the following?

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may be a mix of different kinds of resources
may be of the same kind but different types of resources
may be several resources of one kind mixed with other resources
must have a leader and common communications

58
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SEMS what are the basic requirements of a strike team?

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five engines and a leader

59
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what requirements are common to a Task Force or a Strike Team?

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common communications
leader
resources must be of the same type
resources must be of the same kind

60
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advantages of task forces and strike teams are represented in all of the following?

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more effective resource planning
quick ordering of what is necessary
reduces radio traffic
resources control and accountability

61
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safety at incidents are always prioritized in the following?

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individuals involved in the incdient, respoders, other emergency workers, bystanders

62
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SEMS incident objectives are best achieve in the following manner:

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know dept policy, ensure incident command, develop appropriate strategies, and execute tactical direction

63
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SEMS the three important functions that are the responsibility of the incident commander, unless the command staff positions are establishied, include all of the following?

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media relations/ PIO
liaison with assisting and cooperating agencies
ensuring incident safety

64
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what ICS position is responsible for the development and release of information to news media, incident personnel, and appropriate agencies?

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PIO

65
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what ICS position is responsible to develop and recommend measure for ensuring personnel safety?

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safety officer

66
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what ICS organizational element has functional responsibility for a specific incident planning, logistics or finance activity?

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unit

67
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what term is used to descibe personnel with specific skills who may be used anywhere within the ICS organization?

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technical specialist

68
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what is the title for individuals responsible for command of division or group?

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supervisor

69
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the term used to describe the general plan or direction selected to accomplish incident objectives?

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strategy

70
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what is the functional unit within the planning section that is responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident?

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resources unit

71
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all of the following locations are acceptable chedk in areas at an incident?

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ICP
base
helispot

72
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the individual responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site is the?

A

IC

73
Q

what is the functional unit within the support branch of the logistics section that is responsible for the fueling , maintenance, vehicle repairs, transportation of personnel and supplies?

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ground support unit

74
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what best describes a planned activity that can be used as a management system for a wide range of events?

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event

75
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the principle management functions include all of the following?

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logistics
operations
panning/intlligence

76
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what states the objectives to be achieved within a specific time frame?

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operational period

77
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what best defines an individual, or a piece of equip. and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor?

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a single resource

78
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what is the title for personnel who are responsible for the command staff positions of safety, liaison, and public information?

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officer

79
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what is the functional unit responsible for the development of the medical emergency plan and for providing medical tx for incident personnel?

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medical unit

80
Q

what is the title for an individual who is responsible for a task force or functional unit?

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leader

81
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what ICS pisition is composed of resources asssembled to perform a special function not necessarily witin a geographical area?

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group

82
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a fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, could be delegate the authority to manage a functional operation or perform a specific task?

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deputy

83
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the ICs organizational level having functional or geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations and may be identified by roman numerals or by functional names?

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branch

84
Q

an agency directly contributing tactical or service resources to another agency best describes?

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assisting agency

85
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the ICS element developed to manage span of control and responsible for managing all tactical operations?

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operations section

86
Q

the system ICS position who is assigned by an assisting or cooperating agency who has been delegated full authority to make decisions on all matters affecting their agencys participation in the incident describes?

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agency representative

87
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what best defines a location where primary services and support activities are located, and all uncommitted equipment and personnel support operations?

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incident base

88
Q

a Kind of resources may be identified in all the following?

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engine
helicopter
patrols
crews

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