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The major activities of the Planning Section include:
You are working in a complex incident. What type of ICS structure is being used?
To ensure efficient, clear communication, ICS requires the use of:
After being deployed and arriving on scene at an incident, the first task for response personnel is to:
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The difference between a Strike Team and a Task Force is:
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The Liaison Officer:
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A Deputy is the support position for all of the following positions, EXCEPT:
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Span of control refers to:
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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Which Section Chief is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communication, medical support, and transportation as needed?
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Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
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If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:
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The Operations Section Chief:
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Check-in, initial briefing, recordkeeping, and demobilization procedures are all necessary to ensure:
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
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You are a Group Supervisor working in a Branch within the Operations Section. Who is your immediate supervisor?
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Interoperability means:
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Command is:
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Before leaving an incident assignment, you should do all of the following EXCEPT FOR:
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Someone who serves as a Director every day might not hold that title when deployed under an ICS structure.
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Which incident facility is the location where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments?
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Which of the following organizational entities within the Operations Section may be used to divide an incident geographically?
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Which ICS function records time accounting and procures needed items?
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You are implementing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives. What is the correct title of the ICS organizational element to which you are assigned?
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In ICS, the members of the Command Staff assume the title of:
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Study Notes
Planning Section Activities
- Key activity involves preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
- Other activities include setting up incident facilities and providing efficient communication technology.
Unified Command Structure
- Employed when multiple Incident Commanders coordinate across jurisdictions to establish incident objectives.
Communication in ICS
- Utilizes common terminology to ensure clear and efficient communication among all personnel.
Initial Tasks for Response Personnel
- Upon arrival at an incident scene, the first task is to check in and receive an assignment.
Strike Teams vs. Task Forces
- Strike Teams consist of similar resources, whereas Task Forces are made up of mixed resources.
Role of the Liaison Officer
- Acts as the primary contact for other response organizations.
Deputy Roles
- Deputies support positions for most roles except for the Public Information Officer.
Span of Control
- Defined as the number of individuals or resources one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.
Media Inquiries
- Managed by the Public Information Officer at the incident scene.
Logistics Section Chief Responsibilities
- Ensures personnel have food, medical support, transportation, and communications to meet operational goals.
Incident Commander
- Holds overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident.
Command Staff Designation
- Personnel designated for public information, safety, and liaison services are collectively known as the Command Staff.
Operations Section Chief
- Responsible for directing tactical actions to achieve incident objectives.
Importance of Accountability
- Check-in, initial briefings, recordkeeping, and demobilization procedures ensure accountability.
Incident Command System (ICS)
- A standardized approach for incident management applicable across all hazards.
Group Supervisor Immediate Supervisor
- Reports directly to the Branch Director within the Operations Section.
Interoperability
- Refers to systems, equipment, and procedures that can work together during an incident response.
Command Definition
- The authority to control information exchange within and across organizations involved in an incident.
Incident Assignment Departure Protocol
- Personnel must return equipment and complete tasks before leaving; self-dispatch is prohibited.
Incident Facility Types
- Staging Area houses personnel and equipment awaiting tactical assignments.
Operations Section Structure
- Divisions are utilized for geographic division of incidents within the Operations Section.
Finance/Administration Functions
- Handles time accounting and procurement of necessary items during an incident.
Tactical Activity Implementation
- Assigned to the Operations Section when implementing actions to achieve incident objectives.
Command Staff Titles
- Members hold the title of Officer within the ICS framework.
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Test your knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) with these flashcards focusing on ICS-100B concepts. This quiz covers key activities, roles, and responsibilities within the Planning Section of incident management. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of incident command principles.
