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Which selection organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Incident Commander
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
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Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to achieve the incident objectives?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
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The Operations Section Chief:
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Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
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One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic _____ process.
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
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Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:
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The Liaison Officer:
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To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person reports to only one ICS supervisor.
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of information and intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
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Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
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Chain of Command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
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Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
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Which of the NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
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The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:
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When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used?
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Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
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Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
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Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective?
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Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
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Study Notes
ICS Structure and Functions
- Operations: Organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources.
- Command: Sets incident objectives, strategies, and priorities; carries overall responsibility for the incident.
- Incident Commander: Holds overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident.
- Operations Division Director: Directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve incident objectives.
- Finance/Administration Section Chief: Handles contract negotiation, reimbursement documentation, and timekeeping for incident personnel.
- Operations Section Chief: Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve incident objectives.
Incident Command System Overview
- ICS Definition: A standardized approach for incident management applicable to all hazards.
- Whole Community Approach: Does not refer solely to federal organizations; it includes a broader spectrum of community involvement.
- Unified Command: Facilitates multiple jurisdictions/agencies working collaboratively to establish incident objectives.
NIMS Management Characteristics
- Planning Process: ICS establishes an orderly, systematic planning process.
- Accountability: Essential components include check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking.
- Chain of Command: Ensures every person reports to only one ICS supervisor, maintaining clear lines of authority.
- Information and Intelligence Management: May include disease outbreak surveillance and data analysis.
- Dispatch/Deployment: Involves resource requests through appropriate authorities and established systems.
Command Staff and Sections
- Public Information Center: Interfaces with other agencies for meeting incident-related information requirements.
- Liaison Officer: Arranges resources and services needed to support incident objectives.
- Logistics Section Chief: Ensures incident personnel are fed, have medical support, communications, and transportation.
NIMS Accountability and Resource Management
- Accountability: Incorporates check-in and check-out processes for incident personnel.
- Comprehensive Resource Management: Includes qualification, certification, and credentialing of personnel.
- Incident Facilities and Locations: May involve gathering and analyzing data like weather information from specialists.
Incident Command Establishments
- Establishment of ICS: The Incident Commander is responsible for creating the modular organization of the ICS.
- Support Facilities: Established by Incident Command based on the incident's size and complexity.
- Selection of Incident Commanders: Determined by the jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident.
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