ICS Organizational Structure and Elements Quiz

Who is responsible for managing all tactical operations at an incident?

• Operations Section Chief

• Safety Officer

• Liaison Officer

• Public Information Officer

Which section is responsible for providing planning services for the incident?

• Logistics Section

• Planning Section

• Finance/Administration Section

• Operations Section

What is the primary responsibility of the Finance/Administration Section Chief?

• Develop the operations portion of the IAP

• Assure safety of tactical operations

• Provide logistical input to the IAP

• Manage all financial aspects of an incident

Span of Control refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident.

• True

• False

Who is responsible for developing accurate, accessible, and timely information for use in press/media briefings?

• Public Information Officer

• Operations Section Chief

• Safety Officer

• Liaison Officer

The term "unity of command" refers to

• Jurisdictions and/or agencies are blended together into a single, integrated incident organization”

• Being aware and attentive to what is happening in a given environment at a particular time, with emphasis on the effect of changes in the environmen

• Each individual participating in the operation reports to only one supervisor

• The ideal number of responsibility/ resources being managed under an individual

What is the primary responsibility of the Command Staff?

• Provide planning services for both current and future activities

• Manage all financial aspects of an incident

• Provide logistical support to the incident organization

• Carry out staff functions needed to support the Incident Commander

Who is responsible for ensuring incident safety and exercising emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts?

• Liaison Officer

• Safety Officer

• Operations Section Chief

• Public Information Officer

The three elements of situational awareness is as follows EXCEPT

• Perception: collecting of information

• Communication: Sharing of information

• Projection: Anticipating future status

• Comprehension: Interpreting information

Who is responsible for providing all incident support needs with the exception of logistics support to air operations?

• Planning Section Chief

• Operations Section Chief

• Logistics Section Chief

• Finance/Administration Section Chief