ICS Questions and Solutions

ICS Questions and Solutions ICS facilitates the ability to communicate by using? Common terminology _______ Command Enables agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan, and interact effectively. Unified What section is responsible for providing communication, planning and (food/lodge) resources? Logistics You are working to track the status of all resources assigned at an incident. What section are you in? Planning One Benefit of _____ is standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and disciplines NIMS Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide: Mechanisms to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated services Interoperability the ______ of emergency management / response personnel to interact and work well together? Ability When do Incident managers begin planning the demobilization process? As soon as possible to facilitate accountability of resources The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level is called? Command finance, logistics, operations, planning section chiefs The "General" staff Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident related tactical activities? Operation section chief Incident Action Plan (IAP) establishes ______ incident objectives, strategies, and tactics Overall A combination of MIXED resources with common communications Task force A set number of resources of the SAME kind and type with common communications Strike team A basic ICS principle is that the Incident Commander is responsible until the: Five management functions are activated Next operational period has begun Event or incident has demobilized Authority is delegated to another person Authority is delegated to another person Expansion of incidents may require the delegation of authority for the performance of Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance / Administration functions. The people that perform these functions are designated as? Deputy staff Director staff Command staff General staff General staff At which incident facility are primary logistics and administrative functions coordinated and administered? Base Camp Incident Command Post Staging Area Base Which position is the only one that is always staffed in ICS applications? Operations Section Chief Incident Commander Public Information Officer (PIO) Safety Officer Incident Commander ICS has been used to manage incidents such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Which of the following situations represents another viable application for the use of ICS? -The planning and operation of the Central City annual labor day celebration, including a parade and a fair -The oversight of safety issues associated with Mrs. Butlers 10th grade chemistry class throughout the year -The management of nursing staff at the City General Hospital during weekend shifts -The oversight of the annual fiscal budget for the Brownville Library, including the procurement of new books -The planning and operation of the Central City annual labor day celebration, including a parade and a fair Depending on the size of the incident or event, it may be necessary for the Incident Commander to designate personnel to provide public information, safety and liaison services for the entire organization. In ICS, these personnel make up the: Deputy Staff Director Staff Command Staff General Staff Command Staff Every incident must have a verbal or written Incident Action Plan. The purpose of this plan is to provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for? -Taking actions based on the objective identified in the plan during the operational period -Maintaining documentation and tracking resources assigned to the incident -Monitoring the number of resources that report to any one supervisor -Obtaining and maintaining essential personnel, equipment and supplies -Taking actions based on the objective identified in the plan during the operational period The ability to communicate with ICS is absolutely critical. To ensure efficient, clear communication, ICS requires use of Agency specific codes Common terminology Radio codes Technical Language Common terminology There is no correlation between the ICS organization and the administrative structure of any single agency or jurisdiction. This is deliberate because? -Every incident of event requires that different management functions be performed -On small incidents and events, one person, the Incident Commander, may accomplish all 5 management functions -In ICS, the person on the top of the organization can act with less political pressure -Confusion over different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling block to effective incident management in the past. -Confusion over different position titles and organizational structures has been a significant stumbling block to effective incident management in the past. Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources Finance / Administration Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Operations Section Chief Which Command Staff position serves as the conduit between internal and external stakeholders, including the media, or other organizations seeking information directly from the incident or event? Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Resource Officer Safety Officer Public Information Officer At each level of the ICS organization, individuals in positions of primary responsibility have distinct title. Using specific ICS position titles serves three Important purposes. Which apply? -The use of distinct titles allows for filling ICS positions with the most qualified individuals rather then rank -Standard position titles are useful when requesting qualified personnel -Titles provide common standard for all users All of the above Which General Staff position prepares and documents in the Incident Action Plan, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, and maintains documentation for incident records. Finance / Administration Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Planning Section Chief One ICS principle relates to the supervisory structure of the organization and pertains to the number of individuals or resources one incident supervisor can manage effectively. This operating guideline is referred to as... Delegation of authority Span of control Form follows function Unity of command Span of control Which General Staff position is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as need to meet the operational objectives? Finance / Administration Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Which command staff position monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all assigned personnel? Public Information Officer Liaison Officer Resource Officer Safety Officer Safety Officer Which of the following would you expect to see in an IAP? -Detailed cost estimates for implementing the proposed activities -Listing of all staff members currently deployed to an incident -Measurable strategic operations to be achieved within the specific period -A schematic showing all communication equipment in use at the incident Measurable strategic operations to be achieved within the specific period Which incident facility is the location where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments? Base Camp Incident Command Post Staging Area Staging Area Which General Staff position manages costs related to the incident, and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses Finance / Administration Section Chief Logistics Section Chief Operations Section Chief Planning Section Chief Finance / Administration Section Chief Which incident facility is positioned outside of the present and potential hazard area, but close enough to maintain command Base Camp Incident Command Post Staging Area Incident Command Post Which of the following (Check in Logs) helps the check in process? -Ensure personnel accountability -Track resources -Prepare personnel for assignments and re-assignments -Organize the demobilization process -Locate personnel in case of an emergency -All of there above All of the above