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WorksheetsIncident Command System
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 26mins
If an incident increases in scope and complexity, the incident commander should consider:
ceasing all operations until a revised plan is established.
maintaining responsibility for all of the command functions.
relinquishing command to someone with more experience.
requesting a second incident commander to assist him or her.
At a very large incident, the __________ section is responsible for managing the tactical operations usually handled by the incident commander on routine EMS calls
logistics
operations
planning
finance
A critical function of the safety officer is to:
determine the most efficient approach to extricate a victim.
stop an emergency operation whenever a rescuer is in danger.
monitor emergency responders for signs of stress and anxiety.
brief responders during the demobilization phase of an incident.
What is a Common Operating Picture?
The Map of the Geographical Area
Single set of critical incident information shared by all responders and organizations
The boundaries of the incident
The photographs that were took during and incident that must be preserved for historical purposes.
Central point of contact for all news media at the scene of the incident
Joint Task Force
Joint Information Center
Briefing Room
Staging Area
This structure is the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place.
Strategic Operations Center
Incident Command Post
Emergency Operations Center
Joint Command Post
Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources?
Agency Executive or Senior Official
Incident Commander
Operations Section Chief
Emergency Operations Center Manager
In an Incident Command System organization, the term 'General Staff' refers to:
Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to the Incident Commander.
Generalists who are assigned to support Section Chiefs with functions such as administrative matters and documentation of incident events.
A person assigned by a cooperating agency or nongovernmental/private organization who has been delegated authority to make decisions affecting that agency's or organization's participation in incident management activities.
Any combination of personnel resources assembled to support a specific mission or operational need with common communications and a designated leader.
Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical activities?
Planning Section Chief
Finance/Administration Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief
Operations Section Chief
ICS encourages jurisdictions to use common terminology. Common terminology:
Uses plain English to allow personnel from different agencies to work together.
Is unique terminology that responders use when managing incidents
Encourages the use of radio codes to communicate efficiently at incident site.
Applies exclusively to the naming of facilities used by the Command Staff.
Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan.
Presents detailed cost accounting for all incident resources.
Covers the entire incident from start to finish.
Must be a written document that is distributed to all responders
Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.
The Joint Information System is:
A set of guidelines and protocols for sharing sensitive and classified information during an incident response.
The framework for organizing, integrating, and coordinating the delivery of public information.
A 24/7 multiagency watch center that provides Federal prevention, protection, and preparedness coordination.
The automated system used by the Situation Unit within the Planning Section to synthesize information and produce reports.
The Public Information Officer:
Controls messaging and limits the independence of other organizations participating in the incident.
Directs the Joint Information Center operation with the Emergency Operations Center.
Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident.
The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level is referred to as:
Leadership
Coordination
Command
Direction
Which Section is responsible for ensuring that incident personnel have needed transportation, supplies, and equipment?
Logistics
Finance
Operations
Planning
Which of the following Sections is responsible for providing medical services to incident personnel?
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance
Which of the following Sections is responsible for providing communication planning and resources?
Planning
Operations
Logistics
Finance
Which individual or entity is responsible for conducting long-range and/or contingency planning?
Agency Executive
Incident Commander
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Which Section is responsible for providing communication planning and resources?
Planning
Operations
Logistics
Finance
What is the correct name of the ICS application used when there are multiple Incident Commanders, each representing a jurisdiction, agency, or department that has responsibility for some aspect of the incident?
Area Command
Mutual Command
Multiple Command
Unified Command
You are working on editing and assembling the Incident Action Plan for the next operational period. Where are you working?
Planning
Logistics
Operations
Finance
The Incident Commander depends on the Logistics Section Chief to:
•Provide facilities, services, and material support for the incident.
•Direct tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives.
•Interface with representatives from assisting and coordinating agencies.
•Develop the Incident Action Plan.
The major activities of the Logistics Section include:
•Compensating for injury or damage to property.
•Setting up and maintaining incident facilities.
•Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
•Developing plans for demobilization of resources.
You are a Group Supervisor working in a Branch within the Operations Section. Who is your immediate supervisor?
•Branch Director
•Branch Executive Officer
•Branch Chief
•Branch Leader
Which Section Chief is responsible for recording personnel time, maintaining vendor contracts, administering compensation and claims, and conducting an overall cost analysis for the incident?
Logistics
Finance
Operations
Planning
The major activities of the Finance/Administration Section include:
•Maintaining documentation for reimbursements.
•Collecting and evaluating incident intelligence.
•Setting up food services for responders.
•Developing plans for demobilization of resources.
The Incident Command depends on me to make sure that all incident personnel have the supplies, equipment, and support they need. Who am I?
Operations
Logistics
Planning
Finance
You are working at establishing a computer network and communications support for incident personnel. Where are you working?
Logistics
Planning
Operations
Finance
My Section supports the incident response by overseeing contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available. Who am I?
Logistics
Planning
Operations
Finance
Which General Staff position manages costs related to the incident, and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses?
Planning
Operations
Logistics
Finance
The Finance/Administration Section may staff four Units:
•Procurement Unit
•Cost Unit
•Compensation/Claims Unit
And...
Time
Documentation
Medical
Administrative
Which Section Chief is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objectives?
Planning
Operations
Logisitcs
Finance
This is the first person who arrives on the scene and establishes command of the incident.
The Witness
The Incident Commander
Responding Officer
The Command Staff
These 4 (sometimes 5) Sections comprise the ICS General Staff
Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning and Imagination / Innovation
Finance, Logistics, Operations, Plotting and Intelligence / Information
Finance, Logistics, Operations, Planning and Intelligence / Information
Freelance, Logistics, Operations, Planning and Intelligence / Information
TRUE OR FALSE: Under a Unified Command, there are multiple Incident Commanders who work together to establish the incident objectives.
True
False
