1
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Primary purpose of ICS
A
Provide a standardized approach to incident management
2
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Incident Commander responsibility
A
Overall management of the incident
3
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What does the First arriving supervisor during an incident become?
A
Becomes the Incident Commander
4
Q
Members of the Command Staff
A
Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
5
Q
Operations Section responsibility
A
Tactical response and direct actions
6
Q
Planning Section responsibility
A
Developing the Incident Action Plan
7
Q
Logistics Section responsibility
A
Providing resources, supplies, and support
8
Q
Finance/Administration Section responsibility
A
Cost tracking and documentation
9
Q
Purpose of the Incident Action Plan
A
Outline objectives, strategies, and assignments
10
Q
Definition of unity of command
A
Staff report to one designated supervisor
11
Q
Definition of span of control
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Number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage
12
Q
Requirement for transfer of command
A
Must be documented and communicated clearly
13
Q
Safety Officer primary responsibility
A
Monitor and advise on safety conditions
14
Q
Liaison Officer responsibility
A
Coordinate with external agencies
15
Q
Public Information Officer responsibility
A
Media and public communication
16
Q
Purpose of staging areas
A
Organizing and deploying resources
17
Q
Supervisor’s first action when arriving at an incident
A
Report to the Incident Commander
18
Q
When ICS is activated
A
Whenever an incident requires coordinated response
19
Q
Planning Section tracking responsibility
A
Resources, personnel, and incident status
20
Q
Logistics Section emergency responsibility
A
Provide food, water, equipment, and communications
21
Q
Primary purpose of ICS
A
Provide a standardized approach to incident management
22
Q
Incident Commander responsibility
A
Overall management of the incident
23
Q
First arriving supervisor during an incident
A
Becomes the Incident Commander
24
Q
Members of the Command Staff
A
Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
25
Operations Section responsibility
Tactical response and direct actions
26
Planning Section responsibility
Developing the Incident Action Plan
27
Logistics Section responsibility
Providing resources, supplies, and support
28
Finance/Administration Section responsibility
Cost tracking and documentation
29
Purpose of the Incident Action Plan
Outline objectives, strategies, and assignments
30
Definition of unity of command
Staff report to one designated supervisor
31
Definition of span of control
Number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage
32
Requirement for transfer of command
Must be documented and communicated clearly
33
Safety Officer primary responsibility
Monitor and advise on safety conditions
34
Liaison Officer responsibility
Coordinate with external agencies
35
Public Information Officer responsibility
Media and public communication
36
Purpose of staging areas
Organizing and deploying resources
37
Supervisor’s first action when arriving at an incident
Report to the Incident Commander
38
When ICS is activated
Whenever an incident requires coordinated response
39
Purpose of the Incident Commander’s size-up
Assess conditions, hazards, and resource needs at the start of the incident
40
When to establish a Safety Officer
Whenever conditions present potential hazards to responders
41
Purpose of Unified Command
Allow multiple agencies to share authority and coordinate objectives
42
When to activate the Planning Section
When incident complexity requires tracking resources and developing plans
43
Purpose of the Operations Section
Carry out tactical operations to meet incident objectives
44
When to expand the Logistics Section
When additional support, supplies, or personnel are needed
45
Purpose of the Finance Section during long incidents
Track costs, overtime, and resource usage
46
When to create a written Incident Action Plan
When incidents extend beyond one operational period
47
Purpose of the Incident Briefing Form
Provide a quick summary of the situation and initial actions
48
When to designate a Staging Area
When multiple resources are arriving and need organization
49
Purpose of the Check-In process
Ensure accountability for all personnel assigned to the incident
50
When to assign a Deputy Incident Commander
When workload or complexity exceeds one person’s capacity
51
Purpose of the Operations Branch
Manage multiple divisions or groups under Operations
52
When to create Divisions or Groups
When span of control becomes too large for one supervisor
53
Purpose of the Planning Meeting
Develop or update the Incident Action Plan for the next operational period
54
When to activate the Demobilization Unit
When resources will begin to be released from the incident
55
Purpose of the Communications Plan
Ensure all responders use compatible and reliable communication channels
56
When to establish a Medical Unit
When responder care or rehab is needed during the incident
57
Purpose of the Liaison Officer during multi-agency events
Coordinate with outside partners to prevent duplication of effort
58
When to transfer command
When a more qualified or higher-ranking officer formally assumes responsibility
59
You arrive first to a fight involving multiple inmates in a housing unit. What is your ICS role?
You become the initial Incident Commander until relieved
60
A fire alarm activates in a housing unit and smoke is visible. What is your first ICS action?
Conduct a rapid size-up and establish command
61
Multiple agencies arrive at a facility fire. What structure should you implement?
Unified Command
62
A supervisor arrives after you and is more qualified. What must occur?
Formal transfer of command with briefing
63
During a disturbance, you have 12 officers reporting directly to you. What ICS issue exists?
Span of control is exceeded
64
An inmate medical emergency escalates into multiple casualties. What section should expand first?
Operations Section
65
A large disturbance requires tracking of personnel and equipment. Which unit handles this?
Resource Unit under Planning
66
You need to brief incoming responders quickly. Which ICS form is used?
ICS 201 Incident Briefing
67
A multi-hour incident requires written objectives. What must be created?
A written Incident Action Plan (IAP)
68
Responders report fatigue during a prolonged lockdown. Which ICS function handles this?
Logistics Section (Medical/Rehab)
69
A chemical odor is detected in a maintenance area. What is your first ICS action?
Establish command and isolate the hazard area
70
Multiple agencies request updates during an evacuation. Who manages these contacts?
Liaison Officer
71
Media arrives at the facility gate during an incident. Who handles them?
Public Information Officer
72
You need to divide the facility into geographic response zones. What ICS structure is used?
Divisions
73
You need to assign teams based on function (e.g., extraction, search). What ICS structure is used?
Groups
74
A disturbance expands and requires multiple tactical teams. What should you create?
Operations Branch
75
You must ensure all responders check in before deployment. What process is required?
ICS Check-In for accountability
76
An incident is winding down and resources must be released safely. What plan is needed?
Demobilization Plan
77
A supervisor takes over without briefing. What ICS principle was violated?
Transfer of command must be communicated and documented
78
You need to communicate hazards and PPE requirements before entry. What must you conduct?
A safety briefing led by the Safety Officer
79
You arrive first to a fight involving multiple inmates in a housing unit. What is your ICS role?
You become the initial Incident Commander until relieved
80
A fire alarm activates in a housing unit and smoke is visible. What is your first ICS action?
Conduct a rapid size-up and establish command
81
Multiple agencies arrive at a facility fire. What structure should you implement?
Unified Command
82
A supervisor arrives after you and is more qualified. What must occur?
Formal transfer of command with briefing
83
During a disturbance, you have 12 officers reporting directly to you. What ICS issue exists?
Span of control is exceeded
84
An inmate medical emergency escalates into multiple casualties. What section should expand first?
Operations Section
85
A large disturbance requires tracking of personnel and equipment. Which unit handles this?
Resource Unit under Planning
86
You need to brief incoming responders quickly. Which ICS form is used?
ICS 201 Incident Briefing
87
A multi-hour incident requires written objectives. What must be created?
A written Incident Action Plan (IAP)
88
Responders report fatigue during a prolonged lockdown. Which ICS function handles this?
Logistics Section (Medical/Rehab)
89
A chemical odor is detected in a maintenance area. What is your first ICS action?
Establish command and isolate the hazard area
90
Multiple agencies request updates during an evacuation. Who manages these contacts?
Liaison Officer
91
Media arrives at the facility gate during an incident. Who handles them?
Public Information Officer
92
You need to divide the facility into geographic response zones. What ICS structure is used?
Divisions
93
You need to assign teams based on function (e.g., extraction, search). What ICS structure is used?
Groups
94
A disturbance expands and requires multiple tactical teams. What should you create?
Operations Branch
95
You must ensure all responders check in before deployment. What process is required?
ICS Check-In for accountability
96
An incident is winding down and resources must be released safely. What plan is needed?
Demobilization Plan
97
A supervisor takes over without briefing. What ICS principle was violated?
Transfer of command must be communicated and documented
98
You need to communicate hazards and PPE requirements before entry. What must you conduct?
A safety briefing led by the Safety Officer
Lt Exam
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Schedule of sanctions for prohibited acts18
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Disciplinary Sanctions55
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Close Custody45
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Mail, Visits, Telephone38
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Classification17
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Security and Control30
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Common Sense Police Supervision401
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Scheduling5
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Scenario17
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general questions63
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PREA96
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10A67
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ICS98
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Scenario Based155
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Supervisor Decision-Tree deck60
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True or False122
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Red Flag Deck120
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LGBTQ+79
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Facility Operations79
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Definitions100
