FEMA IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command Latest Update 2023

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? - ANSWER planning section cheif If the Incident Commanderdesignates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the: - ANSWER command staff Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? - ANSWER Public Information Officer The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents - ANSWER FALSE Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? - ANSWER Operations Section Chief Which of the following are typical incident facilities? - ANSWER all of the above Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? - ANSWER Finance/Administration Section Chief The Liaison Officer: - ANSWER Is the point of contact for other response organizations Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: - ANSWER Incident Commander When command is transferred, the process should include a(n): - ANSWER Briefing The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. - ANSWER FALSE Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command? - ANSWER The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements? - ANSWER Finance/Administration The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. - ANSWER true To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). - ANSWER true Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? - ANSWER Information and Intelligence Management Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? - ANSWER Incident Commander Manageable Span of Control refers to: - ANSWER The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? - ANSWER Comprehensive Resource Management Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? - ANSWER Integrated Communications Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? - ANSWER planning To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of: - ANSWER Common terminology In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish: - ANSWER Incident Objectives At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? - ANSWER