Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS Courses Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander during an incident according to the text?

When are all other ICS positions established and filled during an incident?

When is it determined whether or not to establish and fill ICS positions other than the Incident Commander?

What is one of the functions of the Incident Commander according to the text?

Which position is not filled without the direction of the Incident Commander?

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander related to strategic goals and tactical objectives?

What activates the Command process according to the text?

When does the Incident Commander provide for continuity, transfer, and termination of command?

When should an arrival report be delayed according to the text?

Who should the initial Incident Commander communicate the strategy/tactic for eminent rescue situations to?

What action is recommended regarding resources by the initial Incident Commander?

Incident Commander's Roles and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Incident Commander is to set the incident objectives and prioritize the allocation of resources to achieve those objectives.

ICS Position Establishment

All other ICS positions are established and filled during an incident after the Incident Commander has set the incident objectives.

Determining ICS Positions

It is determined whether or not to establish and fill ICS positions other than the Incident Commander based on the complexity of the incident and the need for additional expertise.

Incident Commander's Functions

One of the functions of the Incident Commander is to set the incident objectives and prioritize the allocation of resources.

ICS Position Filling

The Operations Section Chief position is not filled without the direction of the Incident Commander.

Strategic Goals and Tactical Objectives

The primary responsibility of the Incident Commander is to establish strategic goals and tactical objectives for the incident.

Command Process Activation

The Command process is activated when an incident occurs and the Incident Commander takes command.

Continuity, Transfer, and Termination of Command

The Incident Commander provides for continuity, transfer, and termination of command when the incident is resolved or when the Incident Commander is relieved.

Arrival Report Timing

An arrival report should be delayed if the responding resource has not yet arrived at the incident.

Communication in Eminent Rescue Situations

The initial Incident Commander should communicate the strategy/tactic for eminent rescue situations to all responding resources.

Resource Management

The initial Incident Commander should pre-identify and pre-position resources to support the incident objectives.

Test your knowledge on the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses. This quiz covers the roles of Incident Commander, establishment of ICS positions, and the Mass Casualty Plan.