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Actions to institutionalize the use of ICS takes place at the following two levels:

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  1. Policy

2. Organizational/Operational

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In ICS, formal communication must be used when: (3)

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  1. Receiving and giving work assignments.
  2. Requesting support or additional resources.
  3. Reporting progress of assigned tasks.
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In ICS, informal communication can be used when:

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  1. Is used to exchange incident or event information only.
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What is the “First duty of ICS Leadership”?

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The safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event.

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In ICS, as a leader, complete briefings should be provided that include the clearly stated objectives and the following elements:

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  1. Task- What is to be done?
  2. Purpose - Why it is to be done?
  3. End State - How it should look when done.
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In ICS, the process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called…

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…the delegation of authority.

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In ICS, what is the purpose of the “delegation of authority”?

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  1. Grants authority to carry out specific functions.
  2. Is issued by the chief executive official, Chief executive officer or agency administrator in writing or verbally.
  3. Allows the Incident Commander to assume command.
  4. Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident.
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In ICS, when is a “delegation of authority” needed?

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  1. If the incident is outside the Incident Commander’s jurisdiction.
  2. When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.
  3. If required by law or procedures.
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Within his or her scope of authority, the Incident Commander establishes INCIDENT OBJECTIVES, then determines the following, (3)

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  1. Strategies
  2. Resources
  3. ICS Structure
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In ICS, throughout the incident, objectives are established based on the following priorities, (3)

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  1. Life Safety
  2. Incident Stabilization
  3. Property Preservation
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In ICS, in an initial incident, a “size-up” is done to set the immediate objectives. The first responder to arrive must assume command and size up the situation by determining, (5)

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  1. Nature and magnitude of the incident
  2. Hazards and safety concerns (injuries and casualties, need to secure and isolate the area)
  3. Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements
  4. Location of the Incident Command Post and Staging Area
  5. Entrance and exit routes for responders
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In ICS, what are three (3) fundamental pieces of a successful incident response?

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  1. INCIDENT OBJECTIVES: state what will be accomplished.
  2. STRATEGIES: establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives.
  3. TACTICS: specify how the strategies will be executed.

NOTE: The Incident Commander is responsible for establishing objectives and selecting strategies. The Operations Section, if established, is responsible for determining appropriate tactics for the incident.

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In ICS, an Incident Action Plan (IAP) covers an operational period and includes: (4)

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  1. What must be done
  2. Who is responsible
  3. How much information will be communicated
  4. What should be done if some is injured
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In ICS, what is the operational period?

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The operational period is the period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of tactical actions as specified in the IAP.

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In ICS, the Incident Commander performs all major ICS Command and General Staff responsibilities unless…

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…these functions are activated.

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In ICS, the only requirement regarding the use of a Deputy is that the Deputy must be…

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…fully qualified and equally capable to assume the primary role.

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In ICS, what is the difference between an “Assisting Agency” and a “Cooperating Agency”?

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An “Assisting Agency” is defined as an agency or organization providing personnel, services or other resources tot he agency with direct responsibility for incident management. Whereas, a “Cooperating Agency” is an agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.

In other words, an “Assisting Agency” has direct responsibility for incident response, whereas a “Cooperating Agency” is simply offering assistance.

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In ICS, Branches within the Operational Section can be either functional or geographic in nature. True or False?

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TRUE

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In ICS, what are the three (3) types of briefings/meetings used:

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  1. Staff-Level Briefing
  2. Field-Level Briefing
  3. Section-Level Briefing
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In ICS, an important concept is that many organizational elements may be activated in various Sections without activating the Section Chief. True or False?

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TRUE

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In ICS, to ensure that responders get the right personnel and equipment, ICS resources are categorized by the following: (2)

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  1. Kind of Resource - What’s needed?

2. Type of Resource - Qualifications? Capacities?

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In ICS, what is the difference between Resource Typing and Incident Typing?

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Resource Typing rates resources from Type I (most capable) to Type IV (least capable). Whereas, Incident Typing, rates incidents from Type I (most complex) to Type IV (least complex).

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In ICS, what is the purpose of Incident Typing?

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  1. To make decisions about resource requirements
  2. To order Incident Management Teams (IMTs). An IMT is made up of the Command and General Staff members in an ICS organization.
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In ICS, whenever possible, transfer of command should: (2)

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  1. Take place face-to-face
  2. Include a complete briefing.

NOTE: The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to personnel.

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ICS is a standardize management tool for
Meeting the demands of a small or large emergency or non-emergency situations.
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ICS maybe used for
1. Planned events 2. Natural disasters 3. Acts of terrorism
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What are the five major components that make up the NIMS systems approach?
1. Command and Managemnt 2. Preparedness 3. Resource management 4. Communications and information management 5. Ongoing management and maintenance
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What are the Three key organizational systems of the NIMS standard incident command structure?
1. ICS 2. Multi agency coordination systems 3. Public information
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ICS is based on
Proven management principles which contribute to the strength and efficiency of the overall system
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What type of organizational structure does ICS use?
Modular.
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What type of language does ICS use?
Common terminology and clear text
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ICS emphasizes _______, including Management by__________ and reliance on an _____ _____ _____
Planning Objectives Incident action Plan
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What are the ICS features related to command structure?
1 Chain of command 2. unity of command.
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How does the incident command organizational structure develop?
From the top down in a modular fashion based on the size and complexity of the incident.
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The "chain of command" means?
An orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization.
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What allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility or accountability?
Unified command
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Unity of command means
Each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
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What is the preferred span of control within ICS?
3-7 subordinates
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what Includes processes for categorizing, ordering, dispatching, tracking and recovering resources
Resource management
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Transfer Of command-when command is transferred, the process must include what?
A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.
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What principles must be adhered to for effective ACCOUNTABILITY?
1. Check in 2. Incident action plan 3. Unity of command 4. Span of control. 5. Resource tracking
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What are the two types of communication?
1. Formal | 2. Informal
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Formal communication MUST be used for
1. Receiving and giving work assignments 2. Requesting support or additional resources 3. Reporting progress of assigned tasks
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Per ICS, a good leader does what?
1. Communicates specific instruction and asks for feedback 2. Supervises the scene of action 3. Evaluates the effectiveness of a plan 4. Understands and accepts the need to modify plans 5. Ensures safe work practices 6. Takes command of resources 7. Motivates with a "can do safely" attitude 8. Demonstrates initiative by taking action
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What is the first duty of ICS leadership?
The safety of all personnel involved
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What elements should a briefing have?
1. Task- what is to be done? 2. Purpose- why it is to be done. 3. End state- what does it look like when it's done
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What are the 5 major functional areas of ICS organization?
1. Command 2. Operations section 3. Planning sections 4. Logistics section 5. Finance and administration
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The individual responsible for all incident activities?
Incident commander
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Command staff consists of:
1. Liaison officer 2. PIO 3. Safety Officer
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Who is responsible for coordinating with the representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies
Liaison Officer
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Who is responsible for interfacing with the public and media or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements?
Public Information Officer
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Who is responsible for monitoring and assisting safety hazards or unsafe situations and for developing measures for ensuring personal safety?
Safety Officer
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What is the level of organization having functional responsibility for primary segments of incident management such as operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration?
General Staff
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What is the section responsible for all tactical operations?
Operations section
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What is the organizational level having functional, geographical, or jurisdictional responsibility for major parts of the incident operations
The Branch
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Of the 4 sections (operations, planning, logistics, & finance/administration) which 2 may have branches?
1. Operations | 2. Logistics
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Name the parts of ICS Organization in defending order.
1. IC 2. Sections 3. Branches (only for operations and logistics) 4. Divisions/Groups 5. Units
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What is the organizational level that has the responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area? It is organizationally between branch and strike team.
A Division
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What is established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation? It is located between branches and single resources.
A Group
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What is an organizational element having a functional responsibility for a specific incident planning, logistics, or finance activity?
A Unit
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What is a group of resources with common communications and a leader that may be pre-established and sent to an incident?
A Task Force
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Specified combinations of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader is what?
A Strike team
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An Individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or an established crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor, that can be used on an incident
A Single Resource
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Units are for what sections?
1. Planning 2. Logistics 3. Finance
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The section responsible for the preparation and documentation of the IAP and for collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information related to the incident. Maintains info on current and forecasted situation as well as status of resources.
Planning Section
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What section is responsible for creating the IAP?
The Planning Section
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What section is responsible for situation unit, documentation unit, resources unit, demobilization units, as well as technical specialists?
The planning section
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What is the finance/administration section responsible for?
All the incident costs and financial considerations
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WHat are the 4 common units of the planning section?
1. Resources unit 2. Situation Unit 3. Documentation Unit 4. Demobilization Unit
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What is the logistics unit?
the unit responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident
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The logistics section contains which two branches?
1. Service Branch | 2. Support Branch
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The service branch of the logistics section contains what units?
1. Communications Unit 2. Medical Unit 3. Food Unit
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The support branch of the logistics section contains what units?
1. Supply unit 2. Facilities unit 3. Ground Support unit
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What units does the finance/administration section consist of?
1. the time unit 2. procurement unit 3. compensation/claims unit 4. cost unit
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what philosophy does the ICS organization adhere to?
Form Follows Function
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Because ICS is a modular concept, managing span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into teams, divisions, branches, groups, or sections when the supervisor to subordinate ratio exceeds what number?
7 | Or reorganizing or demobilizing sections branches, divisions, groups or teams when that rations falls below 3
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What percentage of incidents are usually small and require only an incident commander and a single resource?
95%
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What is the title and support title for incident command?
Incident Commander and Deputy
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What is the title and support title for command staff?
Officer and Assistant
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What is the title and support position title for general staff?
Chief and Deputy
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What is the position title and support position title for branch?
Director and deputy
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What is the position title and support position title for divisions in groups?
Supervisor | Support position title N/A
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What is the position title and support position title for a unit?
Leader and Manager
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What is the position title and support position title for a strike team or task force?
Leader and singer resource boss
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What is the right or obligation to act on behalf of the department, agency, or jurisdiction?
Authority
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In most jursidictions, the responsibility for the protection of the citizens rest with the?
Chief elected official. In private industry, The CEO
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An Incident commanders scope of authority is derived from what two things?
1. From existing laws, agency policies, and procedures | 2. And also through the delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.
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The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called what?
Delegation of authority
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ICS is managed by what?
Objectives
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The six steps for establishing and implementing incident objectives include...
1. Understand agency policy and direction 2. Assess incident situation 3. Establish incident objectives 4. Select appropriate strategies to achieve objectives 5. Perform tactical direction 6. Provide necessary follow up
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Objectives are established based on the following 3 priorities...
1. Life safety 2. Incident stablilization 3. Property preservation
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The full effectiveness incident objectives must be...
1. Specific and state what is to be accomplished 2. Measurable and include a standard and timeframe 3. Attainable and reasonable 4. In accordance with the IC's authorities 5. Evaluated to determine effectiveness of strategies and tactics
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What are the 3 fundamental pieces of a successful incident response?
1. Incident objectives 2. Strategies 3. Tactics
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When it comes to objectives and strategies and tactics, the Incident commander is responsible for what?
Establishing goals and selecting strategies
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WHen it comes to incident objectives, strategies, and tactics the operation section is responsible for what?
Determining the appropriate tactics for an incident
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An IAP covers an operational period and includes what components
1. What must be done 2. Who is responsible 3. How information will be communicated 4. What should be done if someone is injured
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The period of time scheduled for the execution of a given set of tactical actions as specified in the IAP is what?
An operational period
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All emergency operation plans written after October 2005 must be consistent with what?
NIMS | National Incident Management System
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What is the voluntary provision of resources by agencies and organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate?
Mutual Aid agreements
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States can participate in mutual aid through what?
EMAC | emergency management assistance compact
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Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to states, tribes, and territories under what?
NRF | National Response Framework
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The Deputy IC must be equally qualified as the actual incident commander. The 3 reasons to have a deputy IC are?
1. Perform tasks as requested by the IC 2. Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity 3. Represent and agency that may share jurisdiction
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Who is the point of contact for representatives from other governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and/or private entities?
The Liaison Officer
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What is an agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management?
An Assisting agency
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What is an agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions?
A cooperating agency
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An assisting agency has direct responsibility for incident response, where as a cooperating agency is simply??
Officer assistance
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Who establishes tactical objectives for each operational period?
The operation section chief
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All resources in the staging area are??
assigned and ready for deployment. Out of service resources are not located at the staging area
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Who does the staging area manager report to?
The operations chief of the incident commander if the operations chief has not been designated.
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Divisions are established to divide an incident into what?
Physical or geographical areas of operation
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Groups are established to divide the incident into what?
Functional areas of operation.
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What may be used to serve several purposes, it may be functional or geographical in nature?
Branches
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Branches are established when the number of divisions or groups exceeds the recommended....?
Span of Control
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The air operations organization will be established as what level and report directly to who?
The branch level and report to the operations section chief
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One of the most important functions of the planning section is to?
Look beyond the current and next operational period and anticipate potential problems or events.
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What unit is responsible for preparing the IAP, maintains all incident related documentation, and provides duplication services?
The documentation unit of the planning section
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the ICS Form 201 is the incident briefing form. Its an 8 part form that provides an incident command/unified command with status information. The basic information includes:
1. Incident situation - maps, significant events, ect... 2. Incident objectives 3. Summary of current actions 4. Status of resources assigned or ordered for the incident
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What is an essential element to good supervision and incident management?
Effective meetings and briefings
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What are the three levels of briefings?
1. Staff-level 2. Field-level 3. Section-level
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Operation period briefings are part of which type of briefing?
Section-level briefings
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Which type of briefing presents the IAP for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel within the operations section a should be concise?
Operational period briefing
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The operational period briefing is facilitated by what section chief?
The planning section chief
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This category of resources describes what the resource is. For example, registered nurse, emergency physician, engineer, security officer, ambulances, ect...
Kinds of Resources
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This category of resources describes the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific kind of resource.
Types of resources
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Which resources, Types or kinds, describes qualifications?
Types of resources
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Resource types range from how many categories?
Type one, which is the most capable to type four which is the least capable
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How many type classifications are there for incidents themselves?
five. Type one is the most complex, type five is the lease complex
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What type of incident requires only one or two single resources and up to six personnel? These incidents have general or command staff activated. No IAP is required.
Type 5 Incident
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What type of incident has several single resources and is limited to only one operational period in the control phase? Command and general staff functions are only activated if needed. No IAP is required
Type 4 Incident
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What type of incident may extent into multiple operational periods and requires and IAP for each operational period. Some or all of the commanding general staff may be activated as well as division or group supervisors and unit leaders.
Type 3 Incident
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What type of incident requires regional and/or national resources and has most or all of the command and general staff positions filled? These incidents typically do not exceed 200 per operational period and the total does not exceed 500.
Type 2 incident
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What type of incident requires national resources, has all general and command staff positions activated and requires branches to be established? Operational personnel exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel usually exceeds 1000. These incidents may result in a disaster declaration. Requires and IAP for each operational period.
Type one incident
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How many types of incident management teams are there?
there are 5 types. Level 5 is the least involved. Level one is the biggest and most involved.
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Which type of incident management team is a pool of fire officers that operate at the local level?
Type 5
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Which type of incident management team operates at the city, county, or fire district level for the first 6-12 hours?
Type 4
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Which incident management team operates at the state or metropolitan area level and is a standing team of personnel from different departments?
Type 3
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Which type of incident management team operates at the national and state level and are state certified or federally certified? They are normally used on a smaller scale national and state events
Type 2
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What type of incident management team is federally or state certified and is the most robust team with the most experience? they are fully equipped and self contained.
Type 1
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How many type two incident management teams are there?
Several dozen
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How many type one incident management teams are there?
16 and they operate through the US forest service
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What is the process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one incident commander to another?
Transfer of command
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Does the arrival of a more qualified person mean a change in incident command?
No, not necessarily
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SHould a transfer of command briefing take place?
Yes
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The transfer of command briefing should include:
``` Situation status Incident objectives and priorities Current organization resource assignments Resources ordered and en-route Incident facilities Incident communications plan Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues Introduction of Command and General staff members ```
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