18 Questions
ICS Principles focus on five primary functions: Establishing and Transferring ______
Command
ICS Response Goals include providing for safety and health of all ______
responders
The Incident Commander (IC) is responsible for all incidents or event activity, emphasizing the importance of ______
Unity
ICS Response Functions involve setting objectives and priorities, with the Incident Commander being responsible for all incident or event activity under the concept of ______ Command
Single
Unified Command is an authority structure where the role of the Incident Commander is shared by two or more individuals, often required for incidents involving multiple ______ or agencies
jurisdictions
As incidents grow more complex, a Transfer of Command to a more qualified person may take place to ensure efficient ______ and management
control
The __________ coordinates the release of information to the public and responders.
Information Officer
The __________ formulates measures to protect personnel safety.
Safety Officer
The __________ acts as the point of contact for assisting or cooperating agencies.
Liaison Officer
__________ conducts tactical operations and develops tactical objectives.
Operations Section
__________ collects, evaluates, and displays incident information and prepares Incident Action Plan.
Planning Section
__________ provides services and support to meet the incident's needs and resources.
Logistics Section
Move patients according to priority (RED,YELLOW,GREEN,WHITE,______) In its own way, transportation is yet another breakdown of the concept of triage.
BLACK
Sending the patient to the right care facility is almost as important as the treatment they will receive - ______ Center?
Trauma
Why use the ICS? The same ICS structure can also be used to coordinate site support at an Emergency Operations Centre or regional/provincial support activity, or national support activity. WHO USES THE ICS? Municipal Police Military Ambulance Services Hospitals Fire Services Labor Unis Airport Authorities Schools Transport Authorities Shopping Center Food Inspectors Border Services Health Providers INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (______) Used to help control, direct, and coordinate resources.
ICS
Ensures clear lines of responsibility and authority System can expand to meet needs as the incident progresses INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) has the overall responsibility for managing ______.
incident
Used to help control, direct, and coordinate resources. Ensures clear lines of responsibility and authority System can expand to meet needs as the incident progresses INCIDENT COMMANDER (IC) has the overall responsibility for managing ______.
incident
Move patients according to priority (RED,YELLOW,GREEN,WHITE,______) In its own way, transportation is yet another breakdown of the concept of triage.
BLACK
Study Notes
ICS Principles and Goals
- Five primary functions of ICS: Establishing and Transferring Command, Single and Unified Command Structure, Management by Objectives, Consolidated Incident Action Plans, and Comprehensive Resource Management.
- ICS goals:
- Provide for safety and health of all responders
- Save lives
- Reduce suffering
- Protect public health
- Protect government infrastructure
- Protect property
- Protect the environment
- Reduce economic and social losses
ICS Response Functions
- Command: sets objectives and priorities, responsible for all incident or event activity
- Command Staff Positions:
- Incident Commander (IC): responsible for overall management of the incident
- Information Officer: coordinates release of information to public and responders
- Safety Officer: formulates measures to protect personnel safety
- Liaison Officer: acts as point of contact for assisting or cooperating agencies
- Operations Section: conducts tactical operations, develops tactical objectives and organization
- Planning Section: collects, evaluates, and displays incident information, maintains resource status, prepares Incident Action Plan (IAP) and other documentation
- Logistics Section: provides services and support to meet incident needs, provides resources
- Finance/Administration Section: tracks incident-related expenses, monitors costs
Incident Command Post
- Location where primary command functions are performed
- Only one per incident, may be located with other facilities, normally not relocated
Incident Command System
- Used to help control, direct, and coordinate resources
- Ensures clear lines of responsibility and authority
- System can expand to meet needs as the incident progresses
- Can be used to coordinate site support at an Emergency Operations Centre or regional/provincial support activity, or national support activity
- Used by various organizations, including:
- Municipal Police
- Military
- Ambulance Services
- Hospitals
- Fire Services
- Labor Unions
- Airport Authorities
- Schools
- Transport Authorities
- Shopping Centers
- Food Inspectors
- Border Services
- Health Providers
Test your knowledge on Incident Command System (ICS) principles including establishing command, management objectives, and resource management, as well as response goals like ensuring safety, saving lives, and protecting public health.
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