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The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably. - Correct Answer False ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. - Correct Answer True ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management. - Correct Answer True This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2." Ils this common terminology - Correct Answer No Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? - Correct Answer It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned. Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources. - Correct Answer False In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources - Correct Answer True Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness. - Correct Answer True Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation. - Correct Answer Planning Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident. - Correct Answer Incident Command Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly managed, coordinated, and directed. - Correct Answer Intelligence/Investigations Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources. - Correct Answer Operations Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses. - Correct Answer Finance/Administration Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives. - Correct Answer Logistics The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency. The current Incident Commander should: - Correct Answer Provide a transfer-of- command briefing to the new Commander | work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options. - Correct Answer Safety Officer | provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. | remain visible on the Establishing priorities among incidents - Correct Answer Coordination In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. - Correct Answer Logistics As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the response. - Correct Answer Planning My section conducts response activities such as search and rescue, and coordinates medical services being provided to disaster survivors. - Correct Answer Operations | support the incident response activities by overseeing contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available. - Correct Answer Logistics Throughout the incident and during the after-action review process, the reports that we develop will be very useful. - Correct Answer Planning You are an American Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist in charge of teams trained to help in sheltering displaced persons. You have been notified by your office to be prepared to deploy to conduct shelter operations. Your supervisor has asked you to come to the office to begin organizing volunteers and get prepared to set up shelters, if tasked. You check in before you begin. - Correct Answer Accountability You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the Public Works Planning office. Due to the complexity of the incident, the Incident Commander has expanded the Operations Section to include an Evacuation Group. - Correct Answer Modular Organization You are the City Fire Chief and are evaluating the supervisory structure needed to manage the Incident Command Post staff. You are also identifying senior representatives from the Health Care community and from Public Works to help develop objectives to protect the residents of the nursing home and the critical water resources of the community. - Correct Answer Incident Facilities and Locations Establishment and Transfer of Command Unified Command Evaluating staffing and supervisory needs in the Incident Command Post. Identifying resource shortfalls. Updating planning documents. - Correct Answer Management by Objectives Incident Action Planning Manageable Span of Control You are the Operations Section Chief at the Incident Command Post and request that all response communications be conducted using a pre-determined set of frequencies. You also remind everyone in the field to use plain language. - Correct Answer Common Terminology Integrated Communications The Operations Section has determined that the Emergency Medical Services, the Fire Department, and the School Bus Company will be assigned to the evacuation of the Nursing Home. They will all converge at City Hall and will be dispatched, as appropriate, to begin the rapid and safe movement of the The Operations Section Chief is requesting additional assistance from the Emergency Operations Center for a specialized monitoring team to be deployed to the shelter to survey for a possible outbreak. Survey results will be shared with Health and Public Works departments. - Correct Answer Modular Organization Information and Intelligence Management As phasedown of shelter operations has begun, the American Red Cross Disaster Operations Supervisor has directed you to begin re-assigning shelter staff personnel and release those that are no longer required. As a supervisor, you direct released staff to checkout. - Correct Answer Accountability Chain of Command and Unity of Command You are the Middle School Principal. As shelter operations are beginning to phase down, you continue to be concerned about the illness suffered by the residents of your facility, which was confirmed to be a food borne illness from donated food. Since school will resume soon, you want to reassure school staff and parents that there are no residual risks. You request the newly formed Unified Command for a public information broadcast and a representative from the Health Department to share information regarding the illness and be available to answer questions. - Correct Answer Information and Intelligence Management 
