COPY: ICS 2-0 Incident Command

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What is a responsibility that cannot be delegated by the Incident Commander?

Coordinating overall emergency activities

Responsibility (correct)

Developing an incident action plan

Assessing the situation

What is the first priority of the Incident Commander when assessing the situation?

Environmental protection

Life safety (correct)

Minimizing costs

Property conservation

What is a task that the Incident Commander may delegate to others?

Coordinating overall emergency activities

Assessing the situation

Developing an incident action plan (correct)

Authorizing the release of information to the news media

What is the Incident Commander responsible for managing?

Both personnel and resources allocated to the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Incident Commander's responsibility to assess the situation?

Continuously evaluating the situation as it develops Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Investigating the cause of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the top priority in an incident according to the IC?

Life safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of incident stabilization?

To minimize the impact of the incident on the surrounding area Signup and view all the answers

Which level of command is responsible for allocating resources?

Strategic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of tactical officers?

To coordinate and direct single resources Signup and view all the answers

What should determine the resource needs of an incident?

The incident objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to maintain adequate reserves?

To meet anticipated demands Signup and view all the answers

What should the IC consider when determining incident objectives?

The incident priorities Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

To outline a course of events for incident control Signup and view all the answers

Why should complex incidents be divided up early?

To ensure adequate span of control Signup and view all the answers

What is the tactical level of command responsible for?

Coordinating and directing single resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) regarding personnel?

Evaluating the risk to personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criterion for assessing the risk of an activity to personnel?

Potential to save endangered lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of status reports in incident command?

To maintain awareness and coordination of overall incident activities Signup and view all the answers

What type of command is established when an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction and there is no jurisdictional or functional agency overlap?

Single Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Incident Command Post (ICP)?

To assist the IC in incident command and control Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for requesting status reports from subordinate personnel?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of risk benefit decisions in incident command?

To maximize the potential to save lives and property Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Unified Command (UC)?

To jointly provide management direction through a common set of objectives and strategies Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for authorizing the release of official information regarding the incident?

The IC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the IC in incident management?

To provide overall incident management direction Signup and view all the answers

Where should the Incident Command Post (ICP) be located?

In a non-hazard area, isolated from noise and confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?

To advise the IC on operational safety and health matters Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for releasing incident-related information to the public and media?

The Incident Commander (IC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Accountability Person(s) assigned to the Incident Command Post (ICP)?

To monitor the accountability system and document information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the General Staff in incident command structure?

To oversee the functional aspects of the incident command structure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Operations Section?

To provide tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Planning Section in incident management?

To collect, evaluate, and disseminate incident situation information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Logistics Section?

To manage the service support requirements of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Liaison Officer in the Command Staff?

To coordinate with external agencies and organizations Signup and view all the answers

What is the Incident Management Team (IMT) comprised of?

The IC, Command Staff, and General Staff Signup and view all the answers