ICS

Question 1

ICS is applicable to all hazards, including:

Answer 1

Natural Hazards
Technological Hazards
Human Caused Hazards

Question 2

The NIMS Command and Management component is based on what 3 key organizational constructs?

Answer 2

1. Incident Command System
2. Multiagency Coordination Systems
3. Public Information

Question 3

What are the 2 components of Ongoing Maintenance and Management?

Answer 3

1. National Integration Center (NIC)

2. Supporting Technologies

Question 4

Weaknesses in incident management are often due to what 5 things?

Answer 4

1. Lack of Accountability
2. Poor Communication
3. Lack of an Orderly, Systematic Planning Process
4. No Common, Flexible, Predesigned Management Structure
5. No Predefined Methods to Integrate Interagency Requirements into the Management Structure

Question 5

What 3 things does ICS help insure?

Answer 5

1. Safety of Responders, Community Members, and Others
2. Achievement of Response Objectives
3. Efficient Use of Resources

Question 6

What are the 5 NIMS Components?

Answer 6

1. Preparedness
2. Communications and Information Management
3. Resource Management
4. Command and Management
5. Ongoing Management and Maintenance

Question 7

What is Chain of Command?

Answer 7

An orderly Line of Authority Within the Ranks

Question 8

What are the benefits of Chain of Command?

Answer 8

1. Allows an Incident Commander to Direct and Control the Actions of All Personnel Under His Supervision
2. Avoids Confusion by Requiring that Orders Flow from Supervisors
3. Does Not Prevent Personnel from Directly Communicating with Each Other to Ask for or Share Information

Question 9

3 Characteristics of Unity of Command:

Answer 9

1. Report to Only One Supervisor
2. Receive Work Assignments Only From ICS Supervisor
3. When You are Assigned to an Incident, You No Longer Report Directly to Your Day-To-Day Supervisor

Question 10

Under what 3 circumstances may Transfer of Command Take Place?

Answer 10

1. A More Qualified Incident Commander Arrives and Assumes Command
2. A Jurisdiction or Agency is Legally Required to Take Command.
3. Incident Changes in Complexity

Question 11

What does Transfer of Command always include?

Answer 11

Transfer of Command Briefing

May Be Oral, Written, or a Combination of Both

Question 12

What 3 things does the Incident Commander have the authority to do?

Answer 12

1. Establish Objectives
2. Make Assignments
3. Order Resources

Question 13

Incident Objectives are Based on What 3 Principles?

Answer 13

1. Line Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Preservation

Question 14

What must every incident have?

Answer 14

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Question 15

What information must be included in the Incident Action Plan?

Answer 15

1. Specifies Incident Objectives
2. States Activities to be Completed
3. Covers a Specified Time Frame, Called an Operational Period
4. May Be Oral or Written - except for HAZMAT incidents, which require a written IAP
5. Assigns Responsibilities
6. Identifies Needed Resources
7. Specifies Communications Protocols

Question 16

Effective span of control on incidents may vary from __ to __.

Answer 16

3 To 7

Question 17

What is the recommended ratio for ICS Span of Control?

Answer 17

1 Supervisor to 5 Subordinates

Question 18

What 4 factors influence Span of Control considerations?

Answer 18

1. Type of Incident
2. Nature of the Task
3. Hazards and Safety Factors
4. Distances Between Personnel and Resources

Question 19

What is Span of Control?

Answer 19

The Number of Individuals or Resources that One Supervisor Can Manage Effectively During an Incident

Question 20

What does Resources refer to in ICS?

Answer 20

Personnel

Supplies

Equipment

Question 21

Resources: What is it critical to know during an incident?

Answer 21

What Resources are Needed and Available

Where Deployed Resources are Located

Question 22

What are characteristics of ICS organization?

Answer 22

1. Top Down, Modular Fashion, Based on Size and Complexity of Incident
2. Based on Incident Objectives and Resource Requirements
3. Expands and Contracts i Flexible Manner
4. Requires Each Element Have a Person in Charge

Question 23

What does Resource Management include Processes for?

Answer 23

1. Identifying Resource Requirements
2. Ordering and Acquiring Resources
3. Mobilizing and Dispatching Resources
4. Tracking and Reporting on Resource Status
5. Recovering and Demobilizing Resources
6. Reimbursing for Resources
7. Maintaining a Resource Inventory

Question 24

What are Staging Areas?

Answer 24

Temporary Locations Where Personnel and Equipment Wait to be Assigned.

Question 25

Where should a Staging Area be positioned?

Answer 25

Close enough for a timely response, but far enough away to be out of the immediate impact zone

Question 26

What is a Base?

Answer 26

Location where Primary Logistics and Administration Functions are Coordinated and Administered

Question 27

What is a Camp?

Answer 27

Location where resources may be kept to support incident operations if a Base is not accessible to all resources. Equipped and staffed to provide food, water, sleeping areas

Question 28

What is the difference between a Helibase and a Helispot?

Answer 28

Helibase is long-term, includes fueling and maintenance facilities. Helispot is short term, for safe take off and landing

Question 29

What is Interoperability?

Answer 29

Ensuring that Communication Equipment, Procedures, and Systems Can Operate Together

Question 30

What are the 5 principles of Accountability?

Answer 30

1. Check In 2. Incident Action Plan 3. Unity of Command 4. Span of Control 5. Resource Tracking

Question 31

What information should be included in Briefings? 1 - 8

Answer 31

1. Current Assessment of the Situation and Incident Objectives 2. Identification of Specific Job Responsibilities 3. Description of ICS Organizational Structure and Identification of Coworkers 4. Location of Work Area 5. Identification of Break Area 6. Procedural Instructions for Obtaining Needed Resources 7. Operational Periods / Work Shifts 8. Required Safety Procedures and PPE

Question 32

What is an officer's 1st task after being dispatched?

Answer 32

Check In and Receive Assignment

Question 33

When is a written Incident Action Plan important?

Answer 33

Incident is Likely to Extend Beyond 1 Operational Period Incident becomes More Complex Iinvolves Multiple Jurisdictions or Agencies

Question 34

During a large scale law enforcement operation, the optimal span of control may be __ subordinates.

Answer 34

8 - 10 Subordinates For Large Scale LE Operations

Question 35

What form is available to assist in developing a common communication plan?

Answer 35

ICS 205

Question 36

What are the 5 Sections of ICS

Answer 36

``` Command Finance and Administration Logistics Operations Planning ```

Question 37

What are the 3 Command Staff positions?

Answer 37

Public Information Officer Safety Officer Liaison Officer

Question 38

Who serves as the primary contact for other agencies assisting at an ICS incident?

Answer 38

Liaison Officer

Question 39

What ICS section directs all response and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?

Answer 39

Operations Section

Question 40

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Section?

Answer 40

Chief Support Position is Deputy

Question 41

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Division or Group?

Answer 41

Supervisor No Support Position Title

Question 42

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Branch?

Answer 42

Director Support Position is Deputy

Question 43

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Task Force?

Answer 43

Task Force Leader Support Position is Single Resource Boss

Question 44

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Strike Team?

Answer 44

Strike Team Leader Support Position is Single Resource Boss

Question 45

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Unit?

Answer 45

Leader Support Position is Manager

Question 46

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Command Staff?

Answer 46

Officer Support Position is Assistant

Question 47

What is the title of each person in charge of an ICS Incident Command?

Answer 47

Incident Commander Support Position is Deputy

Question 48

What is the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined GEOGRAPHIC area?

Answer 48

Division Person in charge of each division is designated as a Supervisor

Question 49

What is an organizational subdivision established to divide the incident management into FUNCTIONAL areas of operation?

Answer 49

Group Person in charge of each Group is designated as a Supervisor

Question 50

What organizational level is used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span or control?

Answer 50

Branch Person in charge of each Branch is designated as a Director

Question 51

What is a combination of mixed resources with, common communications, operating under the direct supervision of a leader?

Answer 51

Task Force Supervised by Task Force Leader

Question 52

What is a set number of resources of the same kind and type, with common communications, operating under the direct supervision of a leader?

Answer 52

Strike Team Supervised by Strike Team Leader

Question 53

What is a Single Resource?

Answer 53

An Individual, piece of Equipment and its personnel Complement, or Crew or Team of Individuals with an Identified Supervisor, that can be used at an incident.

Question 54

What is the term used for the collective Section Chiefs?

Answer 54

General Staff

Question 55

Who is responsible for developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives?

Answer 55

Operations Chief Assigns, Organizes, and Supervises all Tactical or Response Resources Manages Staging Area

Question 56

Who is responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of operational information related to the incident?

Answer 56

Planning Chief Responsible for Preparing and Disseminating the Incident Action Plan Tracks the Status of All Incident resources Provides Resources Such as Maps and Floor Plans

Question 57

Who is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support for an ICS incident?

Answer 57

Logistics Section Chief

Question 58

What are the responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Chief?

Answer 58

Recording Personnel and Equipment Time Documenting Claims for Accidents an Injuries Keeping a Running Tally of Costs Contract Negotiation

Question 59

What 4 units may be included in the Planning Section?

Answer 59

Resources unit Situation Unit Demobilization Unit Documentation Unit

Question 60

What 6 Units may be Established in the Logistics Section?

Answer 60

``` Supply unit Ground Support unit Facilities Unit Food unit Communication Unit Medical Unit ```

Question 61

What 4 Finance / Administration Units may be established?

Answer 61

Compensation / Claims Unit Cost Unit Procurement Unit Time Unit

Question 62

What is the function of a Joint Information Center (JIC)?

Answer 62

Central point of Contact for All News Media When possible, Public Information Officials from all participating agencies should co-locate at the JIC.