ICS - ANSWERSincident command system
command - ANSWERSthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority
chain of command - ANSWERSorderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization
transfer of command - ANSWERSthe process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another
unity of command - ANSWERSevery individual is accountable to only one designated supervisor, to whom they report at the scene of an incident
incident objectives - ANSWERSgoals that are used to ensure that everyone within the ICS understands what needs to be accomplished
incident objective priorities - ANSWERS1. life safety
2. incident stabilization
3. property preservation
Incident Action Plan (IAP) - ANSWERSplan for incident that includes the incident objectives, the activities that need to be completed, a specified timeframe, assigned responsibilities, and identified needed resources
operational period - ANSWERSspecified timeframe within an incident action plan
resources - ANSWERSpersonell, supplies, and equipment
incident command post - ANSWERSthe location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations
staging area - ANSWERSa temporary location where personnel and equipment are gathered while waiting to be assigned
incident base - ANSWERSthe location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered