Questions and Answers
Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel?
Type 5
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan.
False
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period?
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Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief?
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Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel have the information needed to make decisions?
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What do Mutual Aid Agreements do?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command?
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Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities?
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Staff-level briefings are conducted by the supervisor to introduce co-workers and clarify tasks.
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
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ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP).
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Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the Command and General Staff are activated and a written IAP is required?
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The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called?
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Which statement describes managing span of control using the modular concept?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols?
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When a more qualified person arrives on scene, what happens?
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Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period and does not require a written Incident Action Plan?
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When an incident expands, what should occur?
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The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident.
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An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool.
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Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan?
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Which of these is NOT a tool needed at the incident?
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An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or?
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Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level?
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Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing?
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When command is transferred, what should all personnel involved in the incident be told?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing?
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Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests?
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When an incident expands, what must be filled?
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Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?
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Which statement best describes ICS Form 201?
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The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called?
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives?
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To ensure a smooth transfer, what should the outgoing Incident Commander provide?
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Study Notes
Incident Types
- Type 5: Requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel.
- Type 4: Limited to one operational period, does not require a written Incident Action Plan, involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources.
- Type 3: Involves some or all of the Command and General Staff, extends into multiple operational periods, and requires a written IAP.
- Type 2: Requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period.
- Type 1: Involves regional or national resources with over 500 personnel, activation of all Command and General Staff positions, and may require a disaster declaration.
Incident Command System (ICS)
- The ICS is a standardized management tool effective for both small and large incidents.
- Leadership in ICS has a primary duty of ensuring personnel safety.
- Specific position titles in ICS clarify responsibilities within the command structure.
- ICS Form 201 serves as a status update for incoming Commanders, appropriate for initial IAP use.
Command and Control
- The delegation of authority process allows specific functional responsibilities to be assigned.
- Transfer of Command Briefing must communicate the effective time and date of a command change.
- Span of control is managed through organization into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections to alleviate confusion.
- Chain of command and unity of command help eliminate conflicting directives during an incident.
Planning and Briefings
- Operational Period Briefing informs public and media about incident status and operational accomplishments.
- Field-level briefings target individual resources or crews assigned to tactical operations on-site.
- Staff-level briefings clarify tasks and introduce coworkers in a team setting.
- The Planning Section Chief typically facilitates the Operational Period Brief.
Management Characteristics
- Communications and Information Management ensures all personnel have necessary means and information for decision-making.
- Management by Objectives entails developing and issuing assignments and protocols for task accomplishment.
NIMS Management Characteristics
- The NIMS framework assists in ensuring smooth incident management and coordination among agencies.
- Mutual Aid Agreements enable cooperation among jurisdictions when local resources are insufficient.
- Effective Incident Commanders must derive their authority from laws, agency policies, and delegation of authority.
Incident Complexity
- Factors affecting incident complexity include the number of resources required, the incident's duration, and interaction with external entities.
- Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations do not impact the complexity of an incident.
General Staff Responsibilities
- The Operations Section Chief directs all incident-related operational activities to achieve objectives.
- The Incident Commander approves the Incident Action Plan and manages resource requests.
Validations and Misconceptions
- True or False assertions about command authority and ICS structure clarify common misunderstandings, such as the scope of authority not exclusively deriving from the Incident Action Plan.
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