Command Structures
What type of command can be used to manage any type of incident, including a planned event?
Incident Command System (ICS)
Provides the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staffs) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident. In addition to a briefing document, this form also serves as an initial action worksheet and a permanent record of the initial response to the incident.
Incident Briefing ICS Form 201
Position that identifies potential hazards, safety issues, and provides mitigating strategies.
Safety Officer
Provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the incident objectives.
Logitics Section Chief
Written plan that contains objectives and information that is used in the management of an event or incident.
Incident Action Plan
(Daily Double) The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one person to another is called
Transfer of Command
Describes the basic incident strategy, incident objectives, command emphasis/priorities, and safety considerations for use during the next operational period.
Incident Objectives ICS Form 202
Which General Staff section directs all responses/tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
Operations Section Chief
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
Finance Section Chief
In a span of control, what is the range and rule of thumb number?
Should range from 3 and 7 subordinates.
Optimally does not exceed 5 subordinates.
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as?
Command Staff
Provides information on all radio frequency or trunked radio system talkgroup assignments for each operational period?
Incident Radio Communications Plan ICS Form 205
Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and proactively disseminating information to insure accurate, timely updates on the incident of event.
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Team trained in decontamination techniques or methods for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agents
What is Decon or Haz Mat
Command, Logistics, Operations, Finance / Administration, and Planning make up the 5 components of this.
Incident Command System
In incidents involving multiple jurisdictions, a single jurisdiction with multiagency involvement, or multiple jurisdictions with multiagency involvement, _________ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively.
Unified Command
Informs Division and Group supervisors of incident assignments. Once the Command and General Staffs agree to the assignments, the assignment information is given to the appropriate Divisions and Groups.
Assignment List ICS Form 204
This general staff position serves as a primary contact for supporting agencies assigned to an incident
Liaison Officer
_______ are assigned functional authority for Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.
General Staff
Guides all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Which of the following is an ICS concept states that personnel report to only one supervisor, and maintain formal communication relationships only with that supervisor.
Unity of Command
(Daily Double) Records details of notable activities at any ICS level, including single resources, equipment, Task Forces, etc. These logs provide basic incident activity documentation, and a reference for any After Action Report.
Activity Log ICS Form 214
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Planning Section Chief
This directive is aimed at strengthening the security and resilience of the United States through systematic preparation for the threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the Nation, including acts of terrorism, cyber attacks, pandemics, and catastrophic natural disasters. Our national preparedness is the shared responsibility of all levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individual citizens.
Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8
State governments also maintain mutual aid contracts with other states, called
Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs)