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under wgat circumstaces is the first arriving officer ata scene in charge, accordingto to the ICS paradigm
under all circumstances
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what ICS section is responsible for providing supplies, services, facilities, and amterials during the incident
logistics
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in the ICS structure, who is the one person ultimately responsible for managing the incident
The incident commander (IC)
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what is the term for an assemble of two to five single resoources, such as different types of units, assembles to accomplish a specific task
task force
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what type of command structure brings represenatives of different agencies together to work on one plan and ensure all actions are fully coordinated
unified command
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which ICS section is respnsible for the accounting and financial aspects of an incident, as well as any legal issues that may arise
finance/administration
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what is the term usually used for a group of companies or crews working in the same geographical area
division
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can command ever be transferred down to a lower ramking individual
yes, when the situation is under control
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in most siutations, people can only supervise up to a certain number of people. what number
7
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ICS has pften been characterized as an organizational toolbox. what is thepoint of making this comparison
that only tools needed for the specific incident are used
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who is the IC's point of contact for represenatives from outside agencies
the liason officer
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to whom do individuals on the command staff directly report
the IC
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can and should ICS be used for everday situation
it can and should
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when is command terminated
when the last company leaves the scene
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what is the term for the headquarters location for an incident
the command post
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what method of communication of the necessary transfer of command information is most effective
face to face
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does ICS allow for lower ranking people to be assigned to higher-level tasks
yes, the best qualified person for a given task should be assigned to that role regardelss of rank
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what does the A stand for in IAP
action
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withing a FD, what is the primary means of communicating at the incident scene
radio
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when are first arriving company officers allowed to pass command
only when their direct involvement in operations will have a signfifigant impact on the outcome of the incident
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by what title is the individual in chrage of a company known
company officer
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what is it called when represenatives drom severl different agencies work together to command a multi-jurisdictional incident in a coordinarted manner
unified command
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what is the term for a group of FF who are working without apparatus and have an assigned leader
crew
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inc ICS terminoligy, what is a single resource
an individuual vehichle and its assigned personnel
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which ICS secion is responsible for keeping vehicles fueld and providing food for the FF
logistics
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what ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information relevant to the incident
planning
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if there is no officer on the first arriving unit, who assumes command
the FF with the greatest seniority
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which ICS section is responsible for the management of all actions that are directly related to controlling the incident
operations
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in an ICS situation, what is the maximum number of people that one person should normally supervise
5
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how would an exposure on the left side of the building be designated
Exposure B
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when did efforts begn to establish an incident command systen
the 1970s
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what is the branch level supervisior called
a branch director
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among the entites division and group, which supervisor outranks which
they are all equal rank
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key components of an incident command system (ICS) include planning, supervision, and:
communications
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how is the supervisor of a task force designated
task force leader
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what ICS section is responsible for developing the IAP
planning
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by what title of rank are the heads of the four major functional componants of the ICS known
Chief
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what NFPA standard is titled Emergency Services Incident Command System
1561
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for what types and sizes of incident is the ICS designed
all types and all sizes
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who in the incident command structure is responsible for determining the strategic incident objectives
incident commander
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what is the term for an assembly of five units of the same type with an assigned leader
strike team
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what level of supervision can an IC establish in charge of a number if divsions or groups
branch director
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what organization developed the first incident command system
FIRESCOPE
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if an IC requested three EMS strike teams, what would be dispatched
15 ambulances and 3 strike team leaders
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as more companies arrive at an incident, what is one reason the command structure must expand
to maintain span of control
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where should the command post be located
in a nearby protected location
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what principle requires each person to have only one direct supervisor
unity of command
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what term usually refers to companies or crews working on the same task or objective, although not necessarily in the same location
group
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where does the safety officer position occur in the ICS
as part of command staff
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if someone is designated as a director, what type of ICS grouping is that person supervising
Branch
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what is the term for areas adjacent to a building
exposures
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how are the chiefs of the four major functional componants known, collectively
as the ICS general staff
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whatis the one of the three basic ICS componets that always apply to every incident
you always report to ine supervisor
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when a higher ramking officer arrives on scene, is that higher ranking officer obligated to assume command from an existing IC who is of lower rank
some departments require this, while others leave it to the higher ramking offices discretions
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what type of fire service personnel would normally be assigned the role of operation section chief
a chief officer with a strong background in operations
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what would be the designation for the 7th floor on a high rise?
Division 7
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which ICS position(s) must be filled at every incident
Command only
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