Question 1
Ch. 22
The Incident Command System (ICS) identifies a single _______ who is responsible for all
aspects of the operation.
A. Battalion Chief
B. Incident Commander
C. Operations Sector
D. Firefighter
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Incident Commander
Question 2
Ch. 22
What term is used to identify the upward and downward flow of information and
assignments needed to effectively manage both routine and the most critical emergency
incidents.
A. Span of Control
B. Unity of Command
C. Chain of Command
D. Incident Command
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Chain of Command
Question 3
Ch. 22
Which of the following tasks is at the level of responsibility for a Fire Fighter II but not a Fire
Fighter I?
A. Forcing entry to a structure
B. Overhauling a fire scene
C. Conduct search and rescue
D. Coordinate an interior attack line team
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Coordinate an interior attack line team
Question 4
Ch. 22
______ is the only position in the ICS that must always be filled for every incident.
A. Command
B. Logistics
C. Operations
D. Public Information Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Command
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,Question 5
Ch. 22
Who generally establishes command, develops the incident action plan, requests resources,
and oversees all operational aspects of the incident?
A. The first-arriving company officer
B. The battalion chief
C. The department chief
D. The staging officer
CORRECT ANSWER
B. The battalion chief
Question 6
Ch. 22
Who is responsible for ensuring that safety issues are managed effectively at the incident
scene?
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Divisions
C. Liaison Officer
D. Incident Safety Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Incident Safety Officer
Question 7
Ch. 22
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, Who is Command's point of contact for representatives from assisting and cooperating
agencies?
A. Public Information Officer
B. Operations Officer
C. Liaison Officer
D. Incident Safety Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Liaison Officer
Question 8
Ch. 22
Which section chief would be responsible for ensuring that supplies such as fuel for
apparatus, food and drinks for fire fighters, foam concentrate, etc. are provided on scenes
that require extended amounts of time?
A. Operations
B. Planning
C. Logistics
D. Finance/Administration
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Logistics
Question 9
Ch. 22
A _______ refers to companies or crews working in the same geographic area.
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Ch. 22
The Incident Command System (ICS) identifies a single _______ who is responsible for all
aspects of the operation.
A. Battalion Chief
B. Incident Commander
C. Operations Sector
D. Firefighter
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Incident Commander
Question 2
Ch. 22
What term is used to identify the upward and downward flow of information and
assignments needed to effectively manage both routine and the most critical emergency
incidents.
A. Span of Control
B. Unity of Command
C. Chain of Command
D. Incident Command
CORRECT ANSWER
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, C. Chain of Command
Question 3
Ch. 22
Which of the following tasks is at the level of responsibility for a Fire Fighter II but not a Fire
Fighter I?
A. Forcing entry to a structure
B. Overhauling a fire scene
C. Conduct search and rescue
D. Coordinate an interior attack line team
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Coordinate an interior attack line team
Question 4
Ch. 22
______ is the only position in the ICS that must always be filled for every incident.
A. Command
B. Logistics
C. Operations
D. Public Information Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Command
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,Question 5
Ch. 22
Who generally establishes command, develops the incident action plan, requests resources,
and oversees all operational aspects of the incident?
A. The first-arriving company officer
B. The battalion chief
C. The department chief
D. The staging officer
CORRECT ANSWER
B. The battalion chief
Question 6
Ch. 22
Who is responsible for ensuring that safety issues are managed effectively at the incident
scene?
A. Incident Commander
B. Operations Divisions
C. Liaison Officer
D. Incident Safety Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Incident Safety Officer
Question 7
Ch. 22
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, Who is Command's point of contact for representatives from assisting and cooperating
agencies?
A. Public Information Officer
B. Operations Officer
C. Liaison Officer
D. Incident Safety Officer
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Liaison Officer
Question 8
Ch. 22
Which section chief would be responsible for ensuring that supplies such as fuel for
apparatus, food and drinks for fire fighters, foam concentrate, etc. are provided on scenes
that require extended amounts of time?
A. Operations
B. Planning
C. Logistics
D. Finance/Administration
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Logistics
Question 9
Ch. 22
A _______ refers to companies or crews working in the same geographic area.
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