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What is the Incident Command System and what are four general ways in which it is used?
The Incident Command System is a unified management system used to coordinate resources, provide objectives, determine accountability and increase job effectiveness.
What are the five basic functions of Command that occur on every incident?
Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning.
Define the five incident command functional areas and identify the responsibilities of each.
Command: Has overall responsibility at the incident. Operations: Carry out tactical operations to accomplish incident objectives. Planning: Collects and evaluates incident information, develops action plan to accomplish the objectives. Logistics: Provide support to meet incident needs. Finance: Monitor costs related to the incident.
What is the key to effective performance in a command role?
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According to the Incident Command System, who is initially both the Incident Commander and Operations Section Chief until relieved of these responsibilities?
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In order for an incident to run smoothly, how many positions in the Incident Command System organization structure need to be filled?
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What is meant by the term, 'modular organization'?
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What type of command structure should be employed to more effectively coordinate multi-jurisdictional or multi-agency needs?
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What jurisdictions contribute to the consolidated action plan?
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Technical specialists are provided for under the responsibility of which Section Chief?
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According to the Incident Command System, what are the four Command Staff positions?
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According to the Incident Command System, what are the four General Staff positions?
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According to the Incident Command System, what is the definition of a 'division'?
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What are three examples of primary resources?
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What are three examples of support resources?
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According to the Incident Command System, what is the definition of 'resources'?
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According to the Incident Command System, what is the definition of 'available'?
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According to the Incident Command System, what is the definition of 'out of service'?
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What is the function of the Liaison Officer?
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Study Notes
Incident Command System (ICS)
- Unified management system for coordinating resources, setting objectives, determining accountability, and enhancing job effectiveness.
- Utilized in various incidents for effective response and resource management.
Basic Functions of Command
- Five basic functions are: Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning.
Incident Command Functional Areas
- Command: Overall responsibility for the incident.
- Operations: Executes tactical operations to achieve incident objectives.
- Planning: Gathers and analyzes incident information to create an action plan.
- Logistics: Provides essential support to meet incident demands.
- Finance: Tracks and manages costs associated with the incident.
Command Performance
- Effective command performance relies on understanding role duties and executing them effectively.
Incident Commander and Operations Section Chief
- Initially held by the highest-ranking officer of the first arriving team until relieved.
Staffing in ICS
- At least one position in the Incident Command organization must be filled for operations to proceed smoothly.
Modular Organization
- Structure that can expand and contract based on incident requirements, allowing quick resource integration.
Command Structure for Multi-Jurisdictional Needs
- A unified command structure is recommended for better coordination across multiple agencies.
Contribution to Action Plan
- The jurisdiction most involved in the incident takes the lead in developing the consolidated action plan.
Technical Specialists
- Assigned under the Planning Section Chief to support operational needs.
Command Staff Positions
- Four key positions: Incident Commander, Liaison Officer, Public Information Officer, and Safety Officer.
General Staff Positions
- Comprises: Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief.
Definition of Division
- A geographical designation responsible for all operations within a specific area.
Primary Resources Examples
- Engine company, truck company, Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC).
Support Resources Examples
- Mobile kitchens, ground support transport vehicles, mobile communication units.
Definition of Resources
- Encompasses all personnel and major equipment present at the scene or en route for assistance.
Definition of Available
- Resources that can respond within three minutes.
Definition of Out of Service
- Refers to resources that are not ready for immediate deployment.
Function of the Liaison Officer
- Acts as the main contact for agency representatives involved in the incident (not media related).
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Explore the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS) and its vital functions including Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Planning. This quiz will test your knowledge on how these components work together to enhance incident response and resource management.
