II. The Incident Command System (ICS) Practice Exam Questions And Correct Detailed Answers.
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Module
IC.
Institution
IC.
Incident Command System - correct answer *Should be used at some level on every call, not solely for large scale incidents*
ICS Command - correct answer *Includes the Incident Commander (IC) and the Command Staff*
Incid...
Incident Command System - correct answer *Should be used at some level on every
call, not solely for large scale incidents*
ICS Command - correct answer *Includes the Incident Commander (IC) and the
Command Staff*
Incident Commander - correct answer The person ultimately responsible for all
incident activities. Responsible for overall strategy and decides number of units needed on scene to
mitigate incident.
Command Staff - correct answer Reports directly to the IC
Command staff: safety officer - correct answer monitors incident operations and
advises the IC on all matters related to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency
responder personnel (OSHA mandated)
Command Staff: Liaison Officer - correct answer provides a point of contact for
other governmental and nongovernmental agencies and private-sector organizations involved in the
incident.
Command Staff: Public Information Officer (PIO) - correct answer Responsible for
interfacing with the public and media and/or other agencies.
General Staff - correct answer *Responsible for the functional aspects of the
incident, divided into Sections. (These are assignments or roles)
General Staff: Operations Section Chief - correct answer Responsible for directing
the tactical operatoins to meet the strategic goals and tactical objectives listed in the IAP; reports
directly to the IC
, General Staff: Planning Section Chief - correct answer Responsible for the collection,
documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of incident situation information and intelligence to the
IC
General Staff: Logistics Section Chief - correct answer Responsible for all support
requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management.
a. support branch - includes supplies, facilites, and gorund support vehicle services
b. service branch - includes medical, communications, and food services
General Staff: Finance/Administration Section Chief - correct answer (when
established) - established when the agencies involved requre finance and other administrative support
services.
General Staff: Information/Intelligence Section Chief - correct answer When
required, this Section is responsible for analyzing and sharing incident information and intelligence.
ICS Terms: Assigned - correct answer resources currently committed to an
assignemnt
ICS Terms: available - correct answer resources that have checked in at the incident
and are not currently assigned.
ICS Terms: Branch - correct answer the organizational level between
division/groups and the IC and Operations
ICS Terms: Command - correct answer the function of directing, ordering, and
controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority.
ICS Terms: Command Post - correct answer location from which all incident
operations are directed
ICS Terms: Division - correct answer a geopraphic designation assigning
responsiblity for all operations within a defined area.
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