Media Relations in Incident Management
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Who is responsible for overall management of the organization/incident?

  • Incident Commander (correct)
  • Public Information Officer
  • Operations Section Chief
  • Resource Unit Leader

    • Who is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media and other appropriate agencies?

  • Incident Commander
  • Public Information Officer (correct)
  • Resource Unit Leader
  • Operations Section Chief

    • What are the common responsibilities that must be accomplished by all Unit Leaders?

  • Participate in incident planning meetings
  • Determine current status of unit activities
  • Confirm dispatch and estimated time of arrival of staff and supplies
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Who determines the incident objectives and strategies if there is no Operations Section Chief?

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

    Who is responsible for coordinating activity for all Command and General Staff?

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

    Who approves the use of volunteers and auxiliary personnel?

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

    According to the text, who should agency representatives from Assisting or Cooperating agencies report to after checking in?

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

    What should all radio communications to the Incident Communications Center be addressed as?

    <p>(Incident Name) Communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should ICS personnel check-in upon arrival at the incident?

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

    What type of terminology should be used in all radio transmissions according to the text?

    <p>Clear text and ICS terminology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ICS personnel receive from their immediate supervisor according to the text?

    <p>Briefing from immediate supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should ICS personnel receive assignment, notification, reporting location, reporting time, and travel instructions from according to the text?

    <p>Home agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the Division and/or Group Supervisor report to when activated?

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

    Which activity is the Division/Group Supervisor responsible for?

    <p>Implementing Incident Action Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Strike Team/Task Force Leader?

    <p>Completing assigned missions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a Single Resource?

    <p>Completing and turning in time and use records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the Operations Section Chief be reported to?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the Division/Group Supervisor submit to the Branch Director or Operations Section Chief?

    <p>Work progress and resource status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for managing all activities within the designated staging areas?

    <p>Staging Area Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Tactics Meeting?

    <p>To develop strategies and tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section is responsible for the management of all tactical operations directly applicable to the primary mission?

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

    Who is responsible for implementing the portion of the Incident Action Plan appropriate to the Branches?

    <p>Branch Director</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Operations Section Chief?

    <p>To develop strategies and tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for tracking the resources in the incident as they arrive and are assigned to Operations?

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

    Which of the following is a responsibility of the Safety Officer (SAO)?

    <p>Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Liaison Officer (LAO)?

    <p>Maintain a list of assisting and cooperating agencies and Agency Representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an Agency Representative?

    <p>Ensure the well-being of agency personnel assigned to the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Safety Officer (SAO) do in case of immediate action required to prevent unsafe acts?

    <p>Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of the Liaison Officer (LAO) in relation to incident operations?

    <p>Monitor incident operations to identify current or potential inter-organizational issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an Agency Representative do upon arriving at the incident?

    <p>Ensure that all agency resources are properly checked-in at the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

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