2025 Update) Introduction to the
Incident Command System | Questions
and Verified Answers| Grade A | 100%
Modular Organization - ✔✔✔-»»The Incident Command System (ICS)
organizational structure develops in a modular fashion based on the
incident's size and complexity.
The responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the ICS
modular organization rests with the Incident Commander.
As the incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand
as functional responsibilities are delegated.
Management by Objectives - ✔✔✔-»»The IC sets incident objectives
that drive incident operations
, Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that
record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments
for operations and support? - ✔✔✔-»»Incident Action Planning
What does an IAP need to be effective? - ✔✔✔-»»Cover a specified
timeframe, Be proactive, Specify the incident objectives, State the
activities to be completed, Assign responsibilities, Identify needed
resources, Specify communication protocols
When can't the IAP be written? - ✔✔✔-»»Hazmat
Common Terminology - ✔✔✔-»»Component of ICS, use standard
terminology so every agency understands what's going on
Span of control - ✔✔✔-»»the number of individuals or resources that
one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident
What is the optimal span of control - ✔✔✔-»»one supervisor to five
subordinates
What must IC establish for Information and intelligence management? -
✔✔✔-»»a process for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and
managing incident-related information and intelligence
What does incident command do? - ✔✔✔-»»Sets the incident
objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for
the incident.