Incident Command System Overview

Questions and Answers

An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

True

Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)

Point-of-distribution sites (correct)

Camps (correct)

Incident Command Post (correct)

None of the above

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?

Dispatch/Deployment

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.

False Signup and view all the answers

Manageable Span of Control refers to:

The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident. Signup and view all the answers

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

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

Operations Signup and view all the answers

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

False Signup and view all the answers

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:

Common Technology Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:

Delegating functional responsibilities and specifying resource types. Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.

False Signup and view all the answers

Integrated Communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.

True Signup and view all the answers

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

Command staff Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Finance/Administration Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander 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 ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Command Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

Public Information Officer 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

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

False Signup and view all the answers

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:

Technical Specifications 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

The Liaison Officer:

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

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Incident Objectives Signup and view all the answers

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. 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

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

Manageable Span of Control Signup and view all the answers

Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Action Plan and Command Structure

An Incident Action Plan communicates operational activities for an incident.
Typical incident facilities include Point-of-distribution sites, Camps, and Incident Command Posts.
The Incident Commander holds overall responsibility for managing on-scene incidents.

Management Characteristics and Roles

Dispatch/Deployment is the NIMS Management Characteristic related to resource request through proper authorities.
Manageable Span of Control defines the number of individuals a supervisor can effectively manage.
Command staff includes designated personnel for public information, safety, and liaison services.

Communication and Reporting

Smooth command transfer requires a briefing from the outgoing Incident Commander to the new Commander.
Integrated Communications involves interoperable systems that connect voice and data.
The Public Information Officer handles media inquiries at the incident scene.

General Staff Responsibilities

The Operations Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources.
Planning Section Chief prepares Incident Action Plans and maintains situational awareness.
Finance/Administration Section Chief monitors costs and manages documentation for reimbursement.

Whole Community Approach and Incident Characteristics

The Whole Community approach does not solely refer to various organizations within the Federal Government.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is applicable to incidents of all sizes, not just complex ones.
Common terminology in NIMS excludes Technical Specifications, ensuring clarity in communication.

Accountability and Documentation

Check-In/Check-Out processes for incident personnel are essential for accountability.
The Planning functional area is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements and preparing Incident Action Plans.
Incident Command establishes various support facilities based on incident size and complexity.

Unified Command and Coordination

In a Unified Command, representatives from different jurisdictions collaborate to establish Incident Objectives.
The Liaison Officer acts as the primary contact for other response organizations.

Essential ICS Functions

The Command functional area sets incident objectives, strategies, and overarching priorities.
Always having an Incident Commander is critical in ICS applications for effective management.
Expansion of the ICS modular organization and establishment of responsibility lies with the Incident Commander.

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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the Incident Command System, focusing on the Incident Action Plan, management characteristics, and communication strategies. Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities within the command structure and the importance of effective communication during incidents.

Incident Command System Overview

Questions and Answers

An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.

Manageable Span of Control refers to:

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

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

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:

The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:

The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.

Integrated Communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

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

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

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

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

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:

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

The Liaison Officer:

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

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

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:

Study Notes

Incident Action Plan and Command Structure

Management Characteristics and Roles

Communication and Reporting

General Staff Responsibilities

Whole Community Approach and Incident Characteristics

Accountability and Documentation

Unified Command and Coordination

Essential ICS Functions

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