Test Your Emergency Communication and Transportation Protocol Knowledge

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Which one of the following is responsible for all tactical incident operations in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Incident Commander (IC)

General Staff

Operations Section (correct)

Section Chiefs

How many major management functions are there in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Five (5) (correct)

Four (4)

Six (6)

Three (3)

Which section is responsible for addressing transportation needs during an incident?

Command Post

Staging Area

Logistics Section (correct)

CGPD

Who will coordinate medical support during an incident?

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Signup and view all the answers

Which section is responsible for providing supplies and other services during an incident?

Logistics Section Signup and view all the answers

Which section is responsible for tracking all incident related financial data?

Finance/Administration Section Signup and view all the answers

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

Operations Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Logistics Section?

Providing resources and services to support incident management Signup and view all the answers

What may be necessary in criminal and non-criminal cases after the initial response phase of an event has ended?

Post-incident investigation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Planning Section prepare during an incident?

Incident Action Plan Signup and view all the answers

Which position on the Command Staff is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies and organizations?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which position on the Command Staff is responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations and developing measures for ensuring personnel safety?

Safety Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which position on the Command Staff is responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies?

Liaison Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which group of incident management personnel is organized according to function and reports to the Incident Commander?

General Staff Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the responsibility of the Safety Officer in ensuring the safety of all assigned personnel?

To monitor safety conditions and develop measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where should the staging area be located for larger events?

Far enough away from the threat, but where resources are readily accessible for a timely response Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the role of the Incident Commander in ensuring the safety of first responders and the community?

To seek to maximize the safety to first responders as well as the community Signup and view all the answers

Test Your Emergency Communication and Transportation Protocol Knowledge

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers