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Describe at least 8 features and principles of an incident command system: -
ANSWER -Standardization: common terminology, use of clear text
Command: establishment, transfer and termination of command (first responder
incident commander to the IC), chain of command and unity of command (orderly
line authority flows down through the ranks, every individual reports to one ICS
supervisor), unified command (allows agencies with different legal, geographic,
and functional authorities to work together)
Planning and Organizational Structure: management by objectives (incident
objectives), modular organization (expand and contract to meet the needs of the
incident), incident action planning (procedures and responsibility), manageable
span of control (the amount of individuals or resources that one supervisor that can
manage)
Facilities and Resources: incident locations and facilities (near an incident to
accomplish a variety of purposes), comprehensive resource management
(maintaining an accurate and up to date picture or resource utilization)
Communications/Information Management: integrated communications (allow
communication to other personnel and speak through useable and reliable media),
information and intelligence management (info is raw or unprocessed date, info
that has been collected and verified, ICS must have a plan to share info and
intelligence)
Professionalism: accountability, check in, incident action plan, unity of command,
personal responsibility, span of control, resource tracking, dispatch of personnel
and equipment
Incident Commander - ANSWER -overall responsibility for the incident and
establishes incident priorities, objectives, and strategies. They ensure the safety of
the responders and public, provide information, and establish liaison with outside
agency reps.
, Command Staff (Officer) - ANSWER -ANSWER to the IC, public information
officer (conduit for info to media and public), safety officer (monitors conditions
and develops measures for assuring the safety of all personnel), and a liaison
officer (the point of contact for agency representatives
General Staff (Chief) - ANSWER -operations section (all incident tactical
operations and strategies), planning section (collection, evaluation, and
dissemination of operational info), logistics section (providing facilities, services,
and material support), finance/admin (responsible for all financial related aspects)
Incident Command Post - ANSWER -the field location at which the primary
tactical level, on scene incident command function are performed. The ICP may be
co-located with the incident base or other incident facilities and is normally
identified by a green rotating or flashlight
Staging Area - ANSWER -temporary locations for available resources, a staging
area can be any location in which personnel, supplies, and equipment can be
temporarily housed or parked while awaiting operational assignment. The
operations section manages staging areas
Incident Base - ANSWER -location at the incident where the primary logistics
functions are coordinated and administered. The incident command post may be
co-located with the base. There is only one base per incident
Camp - ANSWER -geographical sites, within the general incident area, separate
from the incident base, equipped and staffed to provide sleeping, food, water, and
sanitary services to incident personnel
Helibase - ANSWER -the main location for parking, fueling, maintenance, and
loading of helicopters operating in support of an incident. It is usually located at or
near the incident base
Helispot - ANSWER -any designated locations where a helicopter can safely take
off and land. Some helispots may be used for loading of supplies, equipment or
personnel
Chain of Command - ANSWER -the orderly line of authorization within the ranks
of the incident management organization
, Unity of Command - ANSWER -an incident command system principle stating
that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one
supervisor
Unified Command - ANSWER -an incident command system application used
when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross
political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of
the UC, often the senior persons from the agencies and/or disciplines participating
in the UC, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single
incident action plan
Transfer of Command - ANSWER -transfer of power from one IC to another IC
Describe at least 4 resource management processes that are included in the ICS -
ANSWER -operations, planning, logistics, finance
List and describe at least 6 elements that are included in a written incident action
plan - ANSWER -cover sheet (incident name, date, operational period), ICS 202:
Incident Objectives (simple, measurable, attainable, action oriented, reasonable,
time oriented?), ICS 203: Organization Assignment List (Does 203 match 204),
ICS 204: division Assignment List, ICS 205: Incident Communications Plan, ICS
206: Medical Plan
Explain the difference between information and intelligence - ANSWER -
information is unprocessed and intelligence is processed
Scope of Practice - ANSWER -In health care, the procedures, actions, and
processes that a healthcare practitioner is permitted to undertake in keeping with
the terms of his or her professional license. In the context of SAR, the services a
SAR organization is able to provide
Standard of Care - ANSWER -how a reasonably prudent person with similar
training and experience would act under similar circumstances, with similar
equipment, and in the same place
Duty to Act - ANSWER -an individuals responsibility to provide care or services,
this responsibility may come from law or secondary to the function being
performed