FEMA
You have been asked to serve as a crisis counselor at an incident scene. You must check in upon arrival
at the scene. What Unit within the ICS organization is responsible for establishing check-in procedures
and completing ICS Form 211? - Answer-The Resources Unit (Planning Section)
Command and coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on_______ , Emergency Operations
Center, Multi agency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information System. - Answer--Incident Command
System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to only one
supervisor ? - Answer--unity of command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - Answer--Incident commander /Unified command
Designating subordinate command and general staff supervisors allows the incident commander to -
Answer--maintain a manageable span of control.
Unified command organization: - Answer--determines the incident objectives and tactics.
, What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident crosses
political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - Answer--Unified command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? - Answer--Logistical
requirements, such as communications, food and medical.
When planning a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be considered that differs when
planning for an event such as championship basketball game? - Answer--Immediately organize
management control and actions.
What is a cascading incident? - Answer--occurs as a direct or indirect result of an initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's policy that influences the way the
incidents are managed? - Answer--Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - Answer--Incident objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming incident commander should do ?
- Answer--assess situation with current incident commander.
Why must personnel and logistical support factors be considered in determining tactical operations? -
Answer-The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and failure, knowing
resource and logistical support prior to investing time on tactical strategies that may not even be
achievable, Lack of resources could require a reassessment of tactics and strategy.
In what meeting are the incident strategies and tactics reviewed? - Answer--Tactics Meeting
What ICS form is a planning tool to assist in establishing resource needs for an operational period? -
Answer--ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
You have been asked to serve as a crisis counselor at an incident scene. You must check in upon arrival
at the scene. What Unit within the ICS organization is responsible for establishing check-in procedures
and completing ICS Form 211? - Answer-The Resources Unit (Planning Section)
Command and coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on_______ , Emergency Operations
Center, Multi agency Coordination Groups, and Joint Information System. - Answer--Incident Command
System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who are assigned to only one
supervisor ? - Answer--unity of command
Who is the primary person in charge at the incident? - Answer--Incident commander /Unified command
Designating subordinate command and general staff supervisors allows the incident commander to -
Answer--maintain a manageable span of control.
Unified command organization: - Answer--determines the incident objectives and tactics.
, What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident crosses
political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - Answer--Unified command
When planning for events, what is an important preparation consideration? - Answer--Logistical
requirements, such as communications, food and medical.
When planning a complex incident, such as terrorist attack, what should be considered that differs when
planning for an event such as championship basketball game? - Answer--Immediately organize
management control and actions.
What is a cascading incident? - Answer--occurs as a direct or indirect result of an initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's policy that influences the way the
incidents are managed? - Answer--Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be written? - Answer--Incident objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming incident commander should do ?
- Answer--assess situation with current incident commander.
Why must personnel and logistical support factors be considered in determining tactical operations? -
Answer-The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and failure, knowing
resource and logistical support prior to investing time on tactical strategies that may not even be
achievable, Lack of resources could require a reassessment of tactics and strategy.
In what meeting are the incident strategies and tactics reviewed? - Answer--Tactics Meeting
What ICS form is a planning tool to assist in establishing resource needs for an operational period? -
Answer--ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
