Incident Command System Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

Planning

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.

False

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

True

What are the major activities of the Planning Section?

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. Signup and view all the answers

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.

False Signup and view all the answers

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).

True Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?

Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel Signup and view all the answers

What does Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel relate to in command and coordination?

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Liaison Officer?

Is the point of contact for other response organizations. Signup and view all the answers

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by?

Incident Command Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?

Logistics Signup and view all the answers

Who establishes incident objectives that drive incident operations?

Incident Commander or Unified Commander Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for selecting Incident Commanders?

Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the expansion of the ICS modular organization?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

When command is transferred, what should the process include?

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?

Planning Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?

Integrated Communications Signup and view all the answers

What is command?

Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Command System (ICS) Overview

Planning is the functional area that tracks resources, collects information, and maintains documentation.
True: The ICS can be used for managing various incidents, including planned events.
False: The Whole Community approach encompasses more than just Federal Government organizations.

ICS Functional Areas

Major activities of the Planning Section involve preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
Operations organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources.
Finance/Administration monitors costs related to the incident, including accounting and procurement.

Communication and Command Structure

False: Chain of command does not prevent personnel from sharing information directly.
True: To prevent overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch.
The Public Information Officer handles media inquiries at the incident scene.

Accountability in Incident Management

Check-In/Check-Out for incident personnel is a characteristic of accountability in NIMS Management.
Command and Coordination involves Check-In/Check-Out processes.
Resource Tracking, Incident Action Planning, and personal responsibility are critical for ensuring accountability.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Liaison Officer serves as the contact point for other response organizations.
Incident Command is responsible for determining the types of support facilities based on incident size and complexity.
Logistics arranges resources and services to support incident objectives.
Incident objectives are established by the Incident Commander or Unified Commander.

Command Authority

Selection of Incident Commanders is driven by the jurisdiction or organization with primary incident responsibility.
Comprehensive Resource Management involves acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources.
The Incident Commander is responsible for the expansion of the ICS modular organization.

Command Transfer and Briefing

When command transfers, a briefing must be included in the process.
The jurisdiction or organization designates the Incident Commander and oversees command transfer processes.
The Planning Section Chief prepares Incident Action Plans and manages situational awareness.

Characteristics of Effective Management

Integrated Communications is necessary for situational awareness and information sharing.
Command involves the authority to direct and control by statutory or delegated permissions.
The Incident Commander position is a consistently staffed role within ICS applications.

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Explore key concepts of the Incident Command System (ICS) through this interactive flashcard quiz. Test your knowledge on functional areas, the Whole Community approach, and the versatility of ICS in managing various incidents.