36 Questions
What is a responsibility that cannot be delegated by the Incident Commander?
Responsibility
What is the first priority of the Incident Commander when assessing the situation?
Life safety
What is a task that the Incident Commander may delegate to others?
Developing an incident action plan
What is the Incident Commander responsible for managing?
Both personnel and resources allocated to the incident
What is a key aspect of the Incident Commander's responsibility to assess the situation?
Continuously evaluating the situation as it develops
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander?
Investigating the cause of the incident
What is the top priority in an incident according to the IC?
Life safety
What is the main goal of incident stabilization?
To minimize the impact of the incident on the surrounding area
Which level of command is responsible for allocating resources?
Strategic
What is the primary function of tactical officers?
To coordinate and direct single resources
What should determine the resource needs of an incident?
The incident objectives
Why is it important to maintain adequate reserves?
To meet anticipated demands
What should the IC consider when determining incident objectives?
The incident priorities
What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
To outline a course of events for incident control
Why should complex incidents be divided up early?
To ensure adequate span of control
What is the tactical level of command responsible for?
Coordinating and directing single resources
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) regarding personnel?
Evaluating the risk to personnel
What is the main criterion for assessing the risk of an activity to personnel?
Potential to save endangered lives
What is the purpose of status reports in incident command?
To maintain awareness and coordination of overall incident activities
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
What is the purpose of an Incident Command Post (ICP)?
To assist the IC in incident command and control
Who is responsible for requesting status reports from subordinate personnel?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of risk benefit decisions in incident command?
To maximize the potential to save lives and property
What is the purpose of a Unified Command (UC)?
To jointly provide management direction through a common set of objectives and strategies
Who is responsible for authorizing the release of official information regarding the incident?
The IC
What is the primary role of the IC in incident management?
To provide overall incident management direction
Where should the Incident Command Post (ICP) be located?
In a non-hazard area, isolated from noise and confusion
What is the primary role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO)?
To advise the IC on operational safety and health matters
Who is responsible for releasing incident-related information to the public and media?
The Incident Commander (IC)
What is the role of the Accountability Person(s) assigned to the Incident Command Post (ICP)?
To monitor the accountability system and document information
What is the primary responsibility of the General Staff in incident command structure?
To oversee the functional aspects of the incident command structure
What is the primary focus of the Operations Section?
To provide tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard
What is the role of the Planning Section in incident management?
To collect, evaluate, and disseminate incident situation information
What is the primary responsibility of the Logistics Section?
To manage the service support requirements of the incident
What is the role of the Liaison Officer in the Command Staff?
To coordinate with external agencies and organizations
What is the Incident Management Team (IMT) comprised of?
The IC, Command Staff, and General Staff
Understand the responsibilities of the Incident Commander in incident management, including delegation of authority and overall management. Learn about the key functions of the IC and how they manage incidents.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
