Emergency Medical Responders /Introduction to the Incident Command System
Introduction to the Incident Command System
This deck covers key concepts and roles within the Incident Command System (ICS), including functional areas, management characteristics, and command structures.
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
Planning
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
Planning
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
False
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
True
Major activities of the Planning Section include:
Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
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Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
Operations
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
False
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation? | Planning |
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. | False |
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. | True |
Major activities of the Planning Section include: | Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. |
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources? | Operations |
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information. | False |
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). | True |
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis? | Finance/Administration |
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries? | Public Information Officer |
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability? | Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel |
Check-In/Check-Out of incident personnel | Command and Coordination |
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure: | Accountability |
The Liaison Officer: | Is the point of contact for other response organizations. |
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by: | Incident Command |
Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives? | Logistics |
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by the: | Incident Commander or Unified Commander |
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the: | Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident |
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? | Comprehensive Resource Management |
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the: | Incident Commander |
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n): | Briefing |
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command? | The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident |
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? | Planning Section Chief |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? | Integrated Communications |
Command is: | Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. |
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications? | Incident Commander |