Incident Command System (ICS) Protocol

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What is the primary role of an arriving officer of higher rank?

To receive an assignment from the IC

To report to Command for consultation (correct)

To assume Command immediately

To serve in an advisory role

Who can initiate a change in incident management due to extreme situations?

Only the highest-ranking officer

Anyone on the scene (correct)

Only Command Staff members

Only the IC

Where should the Command Post be located?

Inside the hot zone

In a safe position with maximum visibility (correct)

In a location with minimal visibility

In the back of the first arriving unit

What is the purpose of the Command Post?

To direct incident operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of designating a Command Post?

It provides a clear location for Command Staff to respond to Signup and view all the answers

What type of incident management structure does IMS provide for?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Situation Unit Leader?

Collecting, processing, and organizing situation information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Logistics Section?

Meeting all support needs for the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of a resource that is not currently in use?

Available Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for anticipating incident needs and ordering resources?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Documentation Unit?

Providing documentation services to incident personnel Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Logistics Section on long-term incidents?

It is divided into branches Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Planning Section?

To collect and disseminate tactical information to the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Resources Unit Leader?

To ensure that all assigned personnel and resources have checked in at the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a division and a group?

A division refers to a geographical area of operation, while a group refers to a functional area Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Incident Action Plans (IAP)?

To document the current and forecasted situation of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Planning Section Chief?

To oversee all incident-related data gathering and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Situation Unit?

To maintain information and intelligence on the current and forecasted situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Liaison Section?

Interact with assisting and cooperating agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the first duty of the Public Information Officer?

Obtain situation briefing from the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Staging Officer?

Maintain a staging area for incoming resources and hold until directed by the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the check list created by the Public Information Officer?

To make a list of news media personnel and other agencies to be contacted Signup and view all the answers

What is the last duty of the Public Information Officer?

Prepare post-incident releases for use by the news media Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Direct incident operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the first duty of the Resource Supervisor?

Obtain situation briefing from the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Water Services Department in an incident?

To maintain water supplies and work closely with the Resource Supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the designation of the exterior geographical area of an incident?

Side A, Side B, Side C, Side D Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Resource Supervisor regarding resources?

To collect and display the status of resources Signup and view all the answers

What does the IMS provide for a Multiple Alarm Structure Fire?

A complex incident management structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step of the Water Unit's duties in an incident?

Obtain briefing from the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers