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What is the role of Command in an incident?
What is the role of Command in an incident?
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.
What is the function of Operations in an incident?
What is the function of Operations in an incident?
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.
What does Planning do in incident management?
What does Planning do in incident management?
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.
What is the role of Logistics in incident management?
What is the role of Logistics in incident management?
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What are the responsibilities of Finance and Administration in an incident?
What are the responsibilities of Finance and Administration in an incident?
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What should the current Incident Commander do when passing command to the Deputy Incident Commander?
What should the current Incident Commander do when passing command to the Deputy Incident Commander?
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Who is responsible for supervision of a Branch?
Who is responsible for supervision of a Branch?
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Who is responsible for a Task Force, Strike Team, or functional Unit?
Who is responsible for a Task Force, Strike Team, or functional Unit?
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Who is responsible for a Division or Group?
Who is responsible for a Division or Group?
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Who is responsible for the overall management of the incident?
Who is responsible for the overall management of the incident?
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Who is responsible for a functional Section, such as Operations?
Who is responsible for a functional Section, such as Operations?
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What are Task Forces?
What are Task Forces?
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What are Strike Teams?
What are Strike Teams?
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What constitutes a Single Resource?
What constitutes a Single Resource?
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As the Operations Section Chief organizes resources into functional areas, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
As the Operations Section Chief organizes resources into functional areas, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
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When adding another level of supervision to manage the Groups, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
When adding another level of supervision to manage the Groups, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
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In the described scenario of supervisors evacuating clinics, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
In the described scenario of supervisors evacuating clinics, what is the correct addition to the organization chart?
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The major activities of the Planning Section may include collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information, preparing and documenting __________.
The major activities of the Planning Section may include collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information, preparing and documenting __________.
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What is the role of the Resources Unit?
What is the role of the Resources Unit?
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What is the function of the Situation Unit?
What is the function of the Situation Unit?
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What is the role of the Documentation Unit?
What is the role of the Documentation Unit?
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What does the Demobilization Unit do?
What does the Demobilization Unit do?
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What is the main responsibility of the Logistics Section?
What is the main responsibility of the Logistics Section?
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What are the major activities of the Logistics Section?
What are the major activities of the Logistics Section?
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What does the Finance/Administration Section handle in an incident?
What does the Finance/Administration Section handle in an incident?
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In the scenario where a severe earthquake impacts a community, who is responsible for making sure that the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas?
In the scenario where a severe earthquake impacts a community, who is responsible for making sure that the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas?
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Which section tracks all personnel participating in the response as it is underway?
Which section tracks all personnel participating in the response as it is underway?
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Which section conducts response activities such as medical care and patient administration services?
Which section conducts response activities such as medical care and patient administration services?
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Who oversees contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available?
Who oversees contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available?
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Throughout the incident, who develops reports that are useful during the after-action review process?
Throughout the incident, who develops reports that are useful during the after-action review process?
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Who makes sure that response personnel are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options?
Who makes sure that response personnel are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options?
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Who provides briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and addresses their questions and concerns?
Who provides briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and addresses their questions and concerns?
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Who is the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and the response to it?
Who is the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and the response to it?
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Study Notes
Incident Command System (ICS) Overview
- Command: Establishes incident objectives and has overall responsibility for the incident.
- Operations: Conducts actions to achieve objectives, directing all operational resources.
- Planning: Supports action planning by documenting actions, tracking resources, and analyzing information.
- Logistics: Arranges resources and services necessary for achieving incident objectives.
- Finance and Administration: Monitors costs, handles procurement, and manages time recording and analysis.
Transfer of Command
- A formal transfer briefing is necessary when a new Incident Commander assumes responsibility.
- Outgoing commanders should not direct operations while transitioning or on leave.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Branch Director: Supervises a Branch.
- Leader: Oversees a Task Force, Strike Team, or functional Unit.
- Supervisor: Manages a Division or Group.
- Incident Commander: Responsible for overall incident management.
- Section Chief: In charge of a functional Section like Operations.
Resource Management
- Task Forces: Mixed resources operating under a Leader's supervision; for example, a team of nurses and specialists in a decontamination scenario.
- Strike Teams: Similar to Task Forces but consist of homogenous teams with common equipment and training.
- Single Resource: An individual assigned with specific tasks, e.g., an industrial hygienist assessing environmental safety.
Organizational Structure Changes
- Adding a Group for organizing resources is necessary when operations expand.
- A Branch may be added for better supervision when the span of control is exceeded, designated by a Director.
Planning Section Activities
- Collecting and analyzing incident intelligence.
- Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
- Maintaining documentation and tracking resources.
- Developing demobilization plans.
Units within Planning Section
- Resources Unit: Tracks committed resources and evaluates needs.
- Situation Unit: Analyzes and organizes incident status information.
- Documentation Unit: Safeguards all incident-related documents.
- Demobilization Unit: Ensures safe and orderly demobilization of resources.
Logistics Section Major Activities
- Manages personnel, equipment, and supply procurement.
- Organizes support services such as transportation and medical services.
- Establishes facilities and food services for responders.
Finance/Admin Section Major Activities
- Manages financial aspects of incidents, including contracts and reimbursements.
- Conducts timekeeping, cost analysis, and injury compensation documentation.
Incident Response Statements
- Logistics Section Chief: Ensures equipment availability for staging.
- Planning Section Chief: Tracks personnel involved in response.
- Operations Section Chief: Conducts medical and administrative care for survivors.
- Finance/Admin Section Chief: Oversees contracting for supplies and services.
- Safety Officer: Collaborates closely with Operations for safety measures.
- Liaison Officer: Facilitates communication with supporting agencies and representatives.
- Public Information Officer: Serves as the primary contact for incident details for both media and internal personnel.
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