ICS 200
When is ICS used? - correct answer-Natural hazards
Technological hazards
Human Caused hazards
Planned events
When ICS was developed - correct answer-1970s following a series of catastrophic fires in
California.
Why do we use ICS? - correct answer-It works and is mandated by Homeland Security
Presidential Directive 5 and Presidental Policy Directive 8 and NIMS
National Preparedness System - correct answer-How we get there
National planning system - correct answer-What we deliver
Annual National Preparedness - correct answer-How well we are doing
Whole Community initiative - correct answer-Who we engage
What does NIMS provide? - correct answer-a consistent nationwide template
Common Terminology - correct answer-Helps to define organizational functions, incident
facilities, resource descriptions, and position titles.
Unified Command - correct answer-When there are incidents involving multiple agencies it
allows them to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability.
Unity of command - correct answer-Every individual has a designated supervisor to whom
he or she reports at the scene of the incident.
Check in - correct answer-All responders regardless of agency affiliation must report in to
receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures set fourth by the IC
Span of control - correct answer-Supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and
control their subordinates as well as communicate with and manage all resources under their
supervision 3-7 ideal=5
Resource tracking - correct answer-Supervisors must record and report resource status
changes as they occur
Who is at the top of the Chain of Command - correct answer-Incident Commander
Name the three command staff - correct answer-Public information officer
, Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Name the 4 General staff - correct answer-Operations section
Planning section
Logistics section
Finance/admin
Formal Communication - correct answer-Follows the lines of authority
When are the three times you use formal communication? - correct answer-Receiving and
giving work assignments
Requesting support or additional resources
Reporting progress of assigned task
When is informal communication used? - correct answer-To exchange incident or event
information only. Example: the cost unit leader may directly discuss and share information
and share information on alternative strategies with the planning section chief.
Most effective form of communication - correct answer-Face to face
The 5 communication responsibilities - correct answer-Brief others as needed
Debrief their actions
Communicate hazards to others
Acknowledge messages
Ask if you don't know
The 3 briefing elements - correct answer-Task
Purpose
End state
Task - correct answer-What is to be done
Purpose - correct answer-Why it is to be done
End state - correct answer-How it should look when it's done
Single Resource - correct answer-An individual piece of equipment and it's personal
compliment or an established crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor
that can be used on an incident
Incident Commander support position - correct answer-Deputy
Command staff title/support position - correct answer-Officer/Assistant
General staff title/support position - correct answer-Chief/Deputy
Branch title/support position - correct answer-Director/Deputy
When is ICS used? - correct answer-Natural hazards
Technological hazards
Human Caused hazards
Planned events
When ICS was developed - correct answer-1970s following a series of catastrophic fires in
California.
Why do we use ICS? - correct answer-It works and is mandated by Homeland Security
Presidential Directive 5 and Presidental Policy Directive 8 and NIMS
National Preparedness System - correct answer-How we get there
National planning system - correct answer-What we deliver
Annual National Preparedness - correct answer-How well we are doing
Whole Community initiative - correct answer-Who we engage
What does NIMS provide? - correct answer-a consistent nationwide template
Common Terminology - correct answer-Helps to define organizational functions, incident
facilities, resource descriptions, and position titles.
Unified Command - correct answer-When there are incidents involving multiple agencies it
allows them to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability.
Unity of command - correct answer-Every individual has a designated supervisor to whom
he or she reports at the scene of the incident.
Check in - correct answer-All responders regardless of agency affiliation must report in to
receive an assignment in accordance with the procedures set fourth by the IC
Span of control - correct answer-Supervisors must be able to adequately supervise and
control their subordinates as well as communicate with and manage all resources under their
supervision 3-7 ideal=5
Resource tracking - correct answer-Supervisors must record and report resource status
changes as they occur
Who is at the top of the Chain of Command - correct answer-Incident Commander
Name the three command staff - correct answer-Public information officer
, Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Name the 4 General staff - correct answer-Operations section
Planning section
Logistics section
Finance/admin
Formal Communication - correct answer-Follows the lines of authority
When are the three times you use formal communication? - correct answer-Receiving and
giving work assignments
Requesting support or additional resources
Reporting progress of assigned task
When is informal communication used? - correct answer-To exchange incident or event
information only. Example: the cost unit leader may directly discuss and share information
and share information on alternative strategies with the planning section chief.
Most effective form of communication - correct answer-Face to face
The 5 communication responsibilities - correct answer-Brief others as needed
Debrief their actions
Communicate hazards to others
Acknowledge messages
Ask if you don't know
The 3 briefing elements - correct answer-Task
Purpose
End state
Task - correct answer-What is to be done
Purpose - correct answer-Why it is to be done
End state - correct answer-How it should look when it's done
Single Resource - correct answer-An individual piece of equipment and it's personal
compliment or an established crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor
that can be used on an incident
Incident Commander support position - correct answer-Deputy
Command staff title/support position - correct answer-Officer/Assistant
General staff title/support position - correct answer-Chief/Deputy
Branch title/support position - correct answer-Director/Deputy
