Organization
TRUE or FALSE
Elements (such as a Unit) can be activated without activating the Section Chief.
TRUE
This ICS form is the first form filled out in an incident and can be used as the initial IAP. This form provides important incident information to incoming responders and new ICs. What is this form called?
ICS Form 201 - Incident Briefing
Term for the time required to achieve the stated Objectives
Operational Period
A resources is available and ready to be tasked but has not yet received an assignment. Where should the resource be placed?
Staging Area
TRUE OR FALSE
If one person fulfils two roles, we can combine their titles to make a new title
FALSE - hybrid titles are not allowed as they break the ICS principal of standardization
The Safety Officer reports to...
The Incident Commander
This role is responsible for all communication to media, external partners, as well as information shared internally.
Information Officer
When setting Objectives we use the acronym SMART which stands for...
Specific
Measurable
Action Oriented
Realistic
Time Bound/Specific
A collection of different resources kinds/types assembled together with common communications operating under a Leader
Task Force
Once the Incident Commander sets the objectives for the Operational Period, who determines the Strategies and Tactics?
Operations Section Chief
Span of control limits the number of subordinates that can report to a single supervisor to between...
3 and 7
Formal communication, which can be verbal but is often written, must follow these solid lines.
Chain of Command
What are the 3 universal ICS Priorities?
1 - Life Safety
2 - Incident Stabilization
3 - Property & Environmental Protection
What is the difference between a Division and a Group?
Divisions are used for resources that are geographically organized
Groups are used for resources that are functionally organized
What Unit is responsible for attending to an injured responder?
Medical Unit
Which organizational levels have a Leader?
Units, Strike Teams and Task Forces
Formal Communication is used for what three things?
- Receiving and issuing work assignments
- Requesting support or additional resources
- Reporting progress of assigned tasks
PPOST stands for:
Priorities
Problems
Objectives
Strategies
Tactics
The person in charge of the Staging Area is called ______ and reports to the ________.
Staging Area Manager
Operations Section Chief
When a higher ranking person arrives on scene, what three options do they have regarding who is the Incident Commander?
- Assume Command
- Maintain Command
- Assign Command
A nearby RM Fire Dept that sends personnel and equipment to support a wildland fire response is what kind of Agency?
Assisting Agency
When a Transfer of Command occurs, what four things should always be done?
- Should be done face-to-face
- Briefing of incoming IC
- Formal communication to all responders
- Documentation
An Incident Action Plan must consist of at least these four items:
1 - What do we want to do?
2 - Who is going to do it?
3 - How do we communicate?
4 - What do we do if a responder gets hurt?
What is the difference between a Resource Kind and a Resource Type?
Resource Kind describes what the resource is used for.
Resource Types describes the size, capability, and staffing requirements.
What Type of incident is described below:
-The IAP is verbal
-The incident is limited to a single Operational Period in the control phase
-Command and General Staff functions are only activated if needed
Type 4