30 Questions
During the Planning Meeting, what is the purpose of the ICS Form 215?
To identify resource needs for the next operational period
What is the purpose of the Operations Briefing meeting?
To convey the Incident Action Plan (IAP) to the oncoming shift
Who typically attends the Operations Briefing meeting?
Branch Directors, Division/Group Supervisors, Task Force/Strike Team Leader, Unit Leaders
What is the purpose of the Tactics Meeting?
To create the blueprint for tactical deployment during the next Operational Period
Who reviews the current Incident Action Plan (IAP) and situation status information before the Tactics Meeting?
IC/U/C, Operations, Planning Section Chiefs
What is the purpose of the Initial Unified Command Meeting?
To determine membership of Unified Command
What is the purpose of the Command and General Staff Meeting?
To brief staff on Management and Control Objectives
What is the recommended duration for the Planning Meeting?
No longer than 45 minutes
Who prepares the off-incident tactical and logistical resource orders after the Planning Meeting?
Logistics Section Chief
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
Which meeting is held before the Tactics Meeting and attended by Command Staff?
Command Staff Meeting
What is the purpose of the Unified Command Meeting?
To discuss and concur on important issues prior to joint incident action planning
When should the Unified Command Meeting be held?
Before the first operational prior-planning meeting
Who should attend the Unified Command Meeting?
Only IC's that will comprise U/C
What is the purpose of the Business Management Meeting?
To develop and update the operating plan for finance and logistics support
Who should attend the Business Management Meeting?
Finance & Administration Section Chief
What is the purpose of the Agency Representative Meeting?
To update agency representatives and ensure their support for the IAP
Who conducts the Press Conference?
Information Officer
Which meeting is held to Coordinate Command Staff functions, responsibilities, and objectives?
Command Staff Meeting
When is the Press Conference usually conducted?
After the Tactics Meeting
Which section is responsible for coordinating the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
Planning Section
What is the purpose of the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?
To provide basic information about the incident situation
What is the role of the Incident Commander/Unified Command (IC/U/C) in specifying operational periods?
To specify the duration of operational periods
What is the purpose of the Planning 'P' in the U.S. Coast Guard?
To guide the development of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
When is an ICS 201 formatted briefing required?
When briefing individuals newly assigned to Command and General Staff
Who is responsible for providing the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?
Operations Section Chief
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)
Who should attend the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?
Prospective IC/U/C and Command and General Staff
What is included in the agenda of the ICS 201 Incident Briefing?
Situation, Objectives and priorities, and Strategy(s) and tactics
What is the purpose of the Supervisor’s Field Operations Guide?
To provide guidance for field operations during an emergency
Test your knowledge of the Initial Response phase in incident management with this quiz. Assess your understanding of the coordination of short-term and long-term responses, the role of the Planning Section Chief, and the use of the ICS 201 Incident Briefing.
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