Incident Command System (ICS) Functional Areas and Command Staff Roles

Which ICS Functional Area supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation?

Which ICS Functional Area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Which ICS Functional Area conducts operations to reach the incident objectives, establishes tactics, and directs all operational resources?

Which ICS Functional Area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses?

Which ICS Functional Area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?

Why is it critical to establish command from the beginning of an incident?

What would you include in a transfer of command briefing?

Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency. What is the correct action for the Incident Commander?

Which member of the Command Staff is described below? "I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options."

Which member of the Command Staff is described below? "I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies."