ICS
Explain the principle "Chain of Command"
A series of management position in order of authority
True/False: The MAC Group provides operational tactics to teams in the field.
False. The Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief provide operational tactics.
False
What is the first position activated and last position deactivated at an Incident Command Post?
Incident Commander
What 3 main components make up the National Incident Management System NIMS?
MAC, ICS, EOC
What is the name of the ICS facility/location where the Incident Commander works?
Incident Command Post
1. Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
2. Resource Centers
3. Dispatch Centers
4. Multiagency Coordination Entities
5. On-Scene Command Structures
What is the difference between Hot and Cold EOC facility?
Cold: Facility not equipped or set up for an EOC, requiring time/resources to make functional.
Hot: Fully equipped, staffed, and standing by facility always ready to activate for use.
What 3 positions make up the "Command Staff" in ICS?
PIO, Liaison Officer, Safety Officer
Who is responsible for setting response priorities, allocating scare resources, and providing policy/guidance to the response?
MAC Group
What is the purpose and components of the ICS201 Incident Briefing form?
To give a clear update report on the incident to external partners/support systems.
Includes Objectives, Map, Situation Status, and Resource Summary
What is the difference between Testing, Training, and Exercise?
Test: an evaluation of a capability against an established and measurable standard.
Training: instruction in core competencies or skills
Exercise: allow participants to put learned skills to use
When determining EOC location, explain the concept Accessibility?
Can key personnel get to the EOC within the required time frame?
Can suppliers and support personnel get to the EOC without delay, when needed?
What section in the EOC is responsible for information management, displays, and resource tracking?
Planning Section
Define: Operational Period
The period of time scheduled to execute a set of operational actions to achieve objectives as specified in the Incident Action Plan.
How often should you complete the Planning P process?
Every operational period.
Define: Common Operating Picture
Big Picture.
What is a Joint Information Center?
A place to coordinated all incident-related public information activities.
To ensure Span of Control in ICS, what is the range and optimal number for any person to supervise?
3-7; 5
List 4 of 5 initial response priorities as outlined in NIMS?
Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Preservation
Environment
Economy
List 4 of the 5 primary ICS forms included in the Incident Action Plan IAP?
1. 202 - Incident Objectives
2. 203 - Organization Assignment
3. 204 - Assignment List
4. 205 - Communications Plan
5. 206 - Medical Plan
What is an AAR and why is it important?
After-Action Review is a structured review or de-brief (debriefing) process for analyzing what happened, why it happened, and how it can be done better
When should planning for deactivation start?
As soon as the EOC is activated.
What is the lead sector for the following hazards?
Flood
Health
Conflict
Wild Fire
Locusts
Earthquake
Rail or Airplane crash
Flood - Ministry of Water Irrigation and Energy
Health - Ministry of Health
Conflict - Ministry of Peace
Wild Fire - Environment Forest & Climate Change Commission
Locusts - Ministry of Agriculture
Earthquake - Ministry of Mines and Petroleum
Rail or Airplane crash - Ministry of Transportation
What is a Staging Area and what might you put there?
Location established where resources can be placed while awaiting tactical assignment.