Incident Command System (ICS) Terminology

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What is the definition of 'Agency' in the context of ICS?

A division of government with a specific function, or a non-governmental organization that offers a particular kind of assistance.

Define 'Allocated Resources' in the context of incident management.

Resources dispatched to an incident.

What is meant by 'All-Hazards' in the context of incident management?

Any incident or event, natural or human-caused, that warrants action to protect life, property, environment, and public health and safety, and minimize disruption of governmental, social, and economic activities.

What is the responsibility of an 'Area Command' in incident management?

To set overall strategy and priorities, allocate critical resources, ensure proper management of incidents, and ensure that objectives are met and strategies followed. Signup and view all the answers

What are allocated resources in the context of incident management?

Resources dispatched to an incident. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'Area Command' in the context of incident management.

An organization established to oversee the management of multiple incidents or large/multiple incidents with overall strategy and resource allocation responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'Unified Area Command' in incident management?

Area Command that becomes unified when incidents are multi-jurisdictional. Signup and view all the answers

How are agencies defined in the context of incident management under ICS?

Jurisdictional or assisting/cooperating, with statutory responsibility for incident mitigation or providing resources/assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an agency in the context of ICS?

A division of government with a specific function, or a non-governmental organization that offers a particular kind of assistance. Signup and view all the answers

What are allocated resources in the context of incident management?

Resources dispatched to an incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an Area Command in incident management?

To set overall strategy and priorities, allocate critical resources according to priorities, ensure proper management of incidents, and ensure that objectives are met and strategies followed. Signup and view all the answers