20 Questions
What is the purpose of the Command and Management component within NIMS?
To enable effective and efficient incident management
What is the role of the Operations Section Chief in the ICS command structure?
To direct tactical operations
How should the Incident Commander appoint the Operations Section Chief?
Based on operational knowledge
What should the Incident Commander do when taking over as the Incident Commander?
Give a transfer of command briefing
What is the purpose of the ICS Form 201 (Incident Briefing Form)?
To provide overall situational awareness of the incident
What are some immediate management objectives in the event of a spontaneous First Amendment protest?
Protect the Constitutional rights of all participants
What are some immediate control objectives in the event of a spontaneous First Amendment protest?
Respond to, disperse and/or arrest unlawful assembly participants
What should the initial organizational chart look like for a spontaneous First Amendment protest?
Branches and/or Groups and Divisions to handle traffic control, crowd control, arrest teams, and air support
What is the role of the Operations Section in the ICS command structure for a spontaneous First Amendment protest?
To direct tactical operations
What is the purpose of establishing open communications with the Media in the event of a spontaneous First Amendment protest?
To maintain transparency and open dialogue
Which statement accurately describes the Unity of Command principle in the Incident Command System?
Each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor.
What is the purpose of Resource Tracking in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that supervisors have control over all resources under their supervision.
When should personnel and equipment respond in the Incident Command System?
Only when requested or dispatched by an appropriate authority.
What is the purpose of the Incident Action Plan in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that response operations are directed and coordinated as outlined in the IAP.
What is the value of the Incident Command System?
The ICS provides a template that can be applied consistently for a broad range of incidents and events.
What is the role of the Incident Commander in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that response operations are directed and coordinated as outlined in the IAP.
What is the importance of Personal Responsibility in the Incident Command System?
Responders are expected to use good judgment and be accountable for their actions.
What is the purpose of the Information and Intelligence Management process in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that the incident management organization establishes a process for gathering, analyzing, sharing, and managing incident-related information and intelligence.
What is the purpose of Check-In in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that responders report in to receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures established by the Incident Commander.
What is the purpose of Span of Control in the Incident Command System?
To ensure that supervisors are able to adequately supervise and control their subordinates, as well as communicate with and manage all resources under their supervision.
Test your knowledge of incident response procedures and principles with this quiz. Learn about check-in procedures, the incident action plan, unity of command, and personal responsibilities during response operations.
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