Incident Command

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer 1

To provide a standardized management and organizational response to extraordinary events and emergency situations.

Question 2

When should the Incident Command System be implemented?

Answer 2

When incident responses require resources beyond those regularly scheduled at the division level.

Question 3

Who can implement the Incident Command System?

Answer 3

Any member tasked with handling an incident involving a multi-agency response or a complex incident.

Question 4

What should a member implementing ICS broadcast to the Telecommunications Center?

Answer 4

• Their unit identifier
• That ICS is in effect
• Who the Incident Commander is
• The location and name of the Command Post
• What additional assistance is needed

Question 5

What is the role of the Incident Commander?

Answer 5

Overseeing all incident activities, including the development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).

Question 6

What should be done during a pre-planned event regarding the IAP?

Answer 6

The IAP shall be developed

in accordance with the Operations Planning/Deconfliction Policy.

Question 7

What is required during an unplanned event regarding the IAP?

Answer 7

A formal IAP need not be drafted, but general objectives reflecting the overall strategy should be relayed.

Question 8

When can a change of command occur in the ICS?

Answer 8

When one Incident Commander is relieved by a higher authority.

Question 9

What should happen if the Command Post is moved?

Answer 9

The Incident Commander shall broadcast the new location to the Telecommunications Center.

Question 10

What factors influence the expansion of the ICS?

Answer 10

• Number of personnel involved
• Anticipated duration
• Size and complexity of the incident

Question 11

What is the responsibility of the Operations component in ICS?

Answer 11

Responsible for all tactical operations at the incident site directed toward reducing the immediate hazard.

Question 12

What does the Planning component do in ICS?

Answer 12

Responsible for collecting, evaluating, and processing tactical information to develop an IAP.

Question 13

What is the role of the Logistics component?

Answer 13

Responsible for meeting all support needs for the incident through appropriate procurement.

Question 14

What does the Finance/Administration component handle?

Answer 14

• Incident management activities requiring finance and administrative support services
• Record keeping for FEMA
• Processing payroll during a critical incident

Question 15

What is the responsibility of the Safety Officer in ICS?

Answer 15

Oversees the safety of all operations and has the authority to stop unsafe operations.

Question 16

What does the Liaison Officer do?

Answer 16

Responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies.

Question 17

What is the Public Information Officer’s role?

Answer 17

Prepares and dispenses all public information regarding the incident with the review and approval of the Incident Commander.

Question 18

What is required for demobilization in ICS?

Answer 18

The Incident Commander shall ensure that demobilization occurs in an orderly fashion.

Question 19

What report does the Incident Commander provide after an incident?

Answer 19

An after-action report to their supervisor either verbally or in writing.