ICS Principles and Response Goals Quiz
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What is the primary function of Single Command in ICS response functions?

  • Responsible for all incident or event activity (correct)
  • Sets objectives and priorities
  • Shares the role of Incident Commander between multiple individuals
  • Manages comprehensive resource management
  • Which ICS principle focuses on establishing and transferring command?

  • Personnel Accountability
  • Unity and Chain of Command (correct)
  • Management by Objectives
  • Consolidated Incident Action Plans
  • In Unified Command structure, who shares the role of Incident Commander?

  • The Incident Commander from the largest responding agency
  • All available Incident Commanders
  • All responders involved in the incident
  • Two or more individuals, each from a different responding agency (correct)
  • Which function falls under ICS principles and involves Manageable Span of Control?

    <p>Personnel Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Transfer of Command involve in ICS response functions?

    <p>Handing over command to a more qualified person as incidents grow complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the overall responsibility for managing an incident in the ICS structure?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the ICS structure, what is a key principle that ensures clear lines of responsibility and authority?

    <p>Unity of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of using the ICS structure during an incident?

    <p>Ensuring Chain of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity can also utilize the ICS structure for coordinating emergency response activities?

    <p>Disaster Relief Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be taken into consideration when deciding where to transport a patient according to the ICS triage protocol?

    <p>Severity of the Illness or Injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role in the ICS structure is responsible for coordinating site support at an Emergency Operations Centre?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Information Officer in the Incident Command System?

    <p>Coordinate the release of information to the public and responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Incident Command System, who is responsible for keeping track of incident-related expenses and monitoring costs?

    <p>Finance/Administration Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position in the Incident Command System acts as the point of contact for assisting or cooperating agencies and also acts as a diplomat?

    <p>Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Logistics Section in the Incident Command System?

    <p>Provides resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Incident Command Post (ICP) typically get established during an incident?

    <p>Only one location at a site that is not normally relocated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the Safety Officer in the Incident Command System when it comes to personnel safety?

    <p>Formulating measures to protect personnel safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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