Mastering Incident Response and Management
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Which one of the following is the purpose of an Area Command in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

  • To make decisions about an agency's participation in an incident
  • To coordinate and administer primary logistics functions for an incident
  • To contribute tactical or other direct resources to an incident
  • To oversee the management of multiple incidents each being handled by a separate ICS organization (correct)

    • Who reports to the Liaison Officer in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

  • The Branch
  • The Assisting Agency
  • The Agency Representative (correct)
  • The Base

    • When does an Area Command become a Unified Area Command in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

  • When there are a number of incidents in the same area and of the same type that may compete for the same resources
  • When an agency has the authority to make decisions about its participation in an incident
  • When the incident management span-of-control considerations dictate
  • When incidents are multi-jurisdictional (correct)

    • Which one of these is responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies?

    <p>Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ICS title for individuals responsible for command of the five basic ICS functional sections?

    <p>Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process through which resources first report to an incident?

    <p>Check-In</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the field location at which the primary tactical-level, on-scene command functions are executed?

    <p>Incident Command Post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is responsible for providing resources and other services to support incident management?

    <p>Logistics Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Planning Section participate in the development of?

    <p>Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Transportation in the Logistics Section?

    <p>Addressing transportation needs as necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should Department personnel use radio codes and/or signals?

    <p>When communicating in plain English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is responsible for establishing perimeters at an incident scene?

    <p>Operations Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for maintaining the Command Post and scene security during an incident?

    <p>Operations Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is responsible for conducting evacuations during a critical incident?

    <p>Operations Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident scene?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct definition of Unified Command?

    <p>A command system that allows agencies with different authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended span of control ratio under NIMS?

    <p>1:3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Strike Team?

    <p>A group of resources of the same kind and type operating under a designated leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Task Forces?

    <p>To manage multiple resource elements under one individual's supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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