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Branches within the ics organization can be established: - ans geographically or functionally
the operational period briefing: - ans presents the incident action plan (iap) for the upcoming
period to supervisory personnel
who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident> - ans the
operations section
when command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: -
ans the effective time and date of the transfer
__________ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only
one supervisor. - ans unity of commad
ics form 201: - ans contains status information for briefing the incoming incident commander
or team, or other resources
resources within the staging areas: - ans are awaiting operational assignment
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, the medical unit is responsible for the development of the medical plan, obtaining medical aid,
and: - ans transportation for injured and ill incident personnel
an individual assuming the role of the deputy incident commander must: - ans be equally
capable of assuming the incident commander role
which general staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and
organization, and directs all tactical resources? - ans operations section chief
which section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or
fatalities at the incident? - ans finance/administration section
which is the top priority within the ics common leadership responsibilities? - ans ensuring
safe work practices
chris smith is the situation unit leader. no planning section chief is assigned. who does chris
smith report to? - ans incident commander
a delegation of authority: - ans may be needed when the incident scope is complex or
beyond existing authorities
who generally facilitates the operational period briefing? - ans planning section chief
select the true statement: - ans formal communication is used in reporting progress of
assigned tasks
typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: -
ans describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications o a specific resource
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