FEMA IS 200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Questions and Answers Graded A+

FEMA IS 200.C Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response Questions and Answers Graded A+ An Incident Commander's scope of authority comes from the Incident Action Plan -Answer False Which Incident Type requires one or two single resources with up to Six personnel? -Answer Type 5 Which Incident Type is limited to one operational period, does not require a written incident Action Plan, Involves Command and General Staff only if needed, and requires several single resources? -Answer Type 4 Which Incident Type do these characteristics describe: Some or All of the command and General staff are activated as well as Division or Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is required? -Answer Type 3 Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources with up to 200 personnel per operational period? -Answer Type 2 Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period, and a disaster declaration may occur? -Answer Type 1 Which General Staff member directs management of all incident-related operational activities to achieve the incident objects? -Answer Operations Section Chief When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what happens? -Answer The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines; these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a more qualified Incident Commander Which statement blew correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept? -Answer Span of Control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? -Answer When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities. Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position. -Answer TRUE Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (A) -Answer Complexity Analysis