Initial Response Phase in Incident Management Quiz

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During the Planning Meeting, what is the purpose of the ICS Form 215?

To provide an overview of the incident objectives

To identify resource needs for the next operational period (correct)

To define work assignments and responsibilities

To discuss the incident strategies and tactics

What is the purpose of the Operations Briefing meeting?

To provide directions for demobilization procedures

To discuss potential hazards and mitigation procedures

To review the ICS 204 Division/Group Assignment List

To convey the Incident Action Plan (IAP) to the oncoming shift (correct)

Who typically attends the Operations Briefing meeting?

Field supervisors going off duty, reliefs, Operations Section Chief

Unified Command members, Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief

IC/U/C, Operations, Planning and Logistics Section Chiefs, Restat and SitStat Unit Leaders

Branch Directors, Division/Group Supervisors, Task Force/Strike Team Leader, Unit Leaders (correct)

What is the purpose of the Tactics Meeting?

To create the blueprint for tactical deployment during the next Operational Period Signup and view all the answers

Who reviews the current Incident Action Plan (IAP) and situation status information before the Tactics Meeting?

IC/U/C, Operations, Planning Section Chiefs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Initial Unified Command Meeting?

To determine membership of Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Command and General Staff Meeting?

To brief staff on Management and Control Objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for the Planning Meeting?

No longer than 45 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Who prepares the off-incident tactical and logistical resource orders after the Planning Meeting?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the displays that should be included in the Planning Meeting room?

Objectives (ICS Form 202), large sketch maps or charts, a poster size Operational Planning Worksheet (ICS Form 215), current resource inventory, current situation status displays Signup and view all the answers

Which meeting is held before the Tactics Meeting and attended by Command Staff?

Command Staff Meeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Unified Command Meeting?

To discuss and concur on important issues prior to joint incident action planning Signup and view all the answers

When should the Unified Command Meeting be held?

Before the first operational prior-planning meeting Signup and view all the answers

Who should attend the Unified Command Meeting?

Only IC's that will comprise U/C Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Business Management Meeting?

To develop and update the operating plan for finance and logistics support Signup and view all the answers

Who should attend the Business Management Meeting?

Finance & Administration Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Agency Representative Meeting?

To update agency representatives and ensure their support for the IAP Signup and view all the answers

Who conducts the Press Conference?

Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which meeting is held to Coordinate Command Staff functions, responsibilities, and objectives?

Command Staff Meeting Signup and view all the answers

When is the Press Conference usually conducted?

After the Tactics Meeting Signup and view all the answers

Which section is responsible for coordinating the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

Planning Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?

To provide basic information about the incident situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander/Unified Command (IC/U/C) in specifying operational periods?

To specify the duration of operational periods Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Planning 'P' in the U.S. Coast Guard?

To guide the development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) Signup and view all the answers

When is an ICS 201 formatted briefing required?

When briefing individuals newly assigned to Command and General Staff Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?

Operations Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

What remains in force and continues to develop until the response ends or the Planning Section generates the incident's first IAP?

Incident Action Plan (IAP) Signup and view all the answers

Who should attend the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?

Prospective IC/U/C and Command and General Staff Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the agenda of the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?

Situation, Objectives and priorities, and Strategy(s) and tactics Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Supervisor’s Field Operations Guide?

To provide guidance for field operations during an emergency Signup and view all the answers