Intro to ICS

Question 1

NIMS

Answer 1

National Incident Management System - Defines core ICS concepts

Question 2

All comms between org response during a response should be?

Answer 2

Plain language (Clear and understood by all intended recipients)

Question 3

ICS includes a Incident commander or Unified command other positions include:

Answer 3

Ops, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Admin

Question 4

Single vs Multi Cmd Structure

Answer 4

Single - Designates Single commander

Multi - Cmd includes members of numerous orgss from separate locations/jurisdictions

Question 5

Ops Section Chief

Answer 5

IC’s direct management of all incident related “TACTICAL” activities

OPS = Tactical

Question 6

The ideal span of control is

Answer 6

3 to 5 direct reports

Question 7

Span of control should not exceed

Answer 7

7 direct reports

Question 8

Major incidents are classified by type 1-5. Type one is the

Answer 8

most complex and required national resources

All cmd and ics positions are staffed

Question 9

ICS 201

Answer 9

Incident Briefing form - provides IC commander with basic info

Question 10

ICS 202

Answer 10

Incident Objectives form - provides priorities and safety considerations

Question 11

ICS 203

Answer 11

Organizational Assignment List - info where personnel will go

Question 12

ICS 204

Answer 12

Assignment List - Details division and group sup of incident assignments

Question 13

ICS 205

Answer 13

Communication Plan - radio freq of talk groups

Question 14

ICS 206

Answer 14

Medical Plan - medical aid status, transport services, local resources

Question 15

Type 1

Answer 15

Most complex and require all positions to be staffed require national resources - i.e. pandemic

Question 16

Type 2

Answer 16

Beyond local control

Question 17

Type 3

Answer 17

Some command positions filled

Question 18

Type 4

Answer 18

Cmd staff activated only if needed

Question 19

Type 5

Answer 19

incident can be handled with 1 or 2 resources