IS 200 Mid term review

What is ICS?

Standardized system for managing incidents.

What is NIMS?

National framework for managing incidents.

How are ICS and NIMS related?

ICS is part of NIMS.

What types of events can ICS manage?

Emergencies, disasters, and planned events.

What is the goal of ICS?

Coordinate people and resources effectively.

What is Common Terminology?

Using standard names and terms.

What is Modular Organization?

Building the structure based on incident needs.

What is Management by Objectives?

Managing toward clear incident objectives.

What is Incident Action Planning?

Developing plans to meet incident objectives.

What is Manageable Span of Control?

Keeping the number of people supervised manageable.

What are Incident Facilities and Locations?

Designated places for incident operations and support.

What is Comprehensive Resource Management?

Tracking and managing incident resources.

What is Integrated Communications?

Coordinated communication between incident personnel.

What is Establishment and Transfer of Command?

Formally establishing or transferring incident leadership.

What is Chain of Command?

The formal line of authority.

What is Unity of Command?

Each person reports to one designated supervisor.

What is Unified Command?

Agencies work together toward shared objectives.

What is Accountability?

Tracking personnel and ensuring responsibility.

What is Dispatch/Deployment?

Resources deploy when requested and assigned.

What is Information and Intelligence Management?

Collecting, analyzing, and sharing relevant information.

What is delegation of authority?

Granting authority for a specific responsibility or function.

When might delegation of authority be needed?

When an incident exceeds normal authority or jurisdiction.

What does AHJ stand for?

Authority Having Jurisdiction.

What is scope of authority?

The limits of a person's authorization.

What does SOP stand for?

Standard Operating Procedure.

What are left and right limits?

Boundaries defining the scope of authority.

Name four delegation elements.

Legal authority, financial limits, reporting requirements, and communications.

Does delegation remove the delegating authority's accountability?

No. Delegation does not automatically remove accountability.

What is an incident objective?

What the incident aims to achieve.

What is a strategy?

The general approach for achieving an objective.

What is a tactic?

A specific action used to carry out a strategy.

What is the first step in Management by Objectives?

Understand agency policy and direction.

What is the second step in Management by Objectives?

Assess the incident situation.

What is the third step in Management by Objectives?

Establish incident objectives.

What is the fourth step in Management by Objectives?

Select strategies.

What is the fifth step in Management by Objectives?

Perform tactical direction.

What is the sixth step in Management by Objectives?

Follow up and evaluate progress.

Who leads the incident?

The Incident Commander (IC).

Who are the Command Staff?

Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer.

What are the four General Staff Sections?

Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.

What does the Operations Section do?

Directs tactical operations.

What does the Planning Section do?

Collects information and supports incident planning.

What does the Logistics Section do?

Provides supplies, services, and support.

What does Finance/Administration do?

Tracks costs, time, and financial or administrative matters.

What is a staff briefing?

A briefing for support and nonoperational personnel.

What is a field briefing?

A briefing for personnel performing operational work.

What is a section briefing?

A briefing for an entire section.

When does the Operational Period Briefing occur?

At the beginning of an operational period.

Who typically facilitates the Operational Period Briefing?

The Planning Section Chief.

What determines an ICS organization's structure?

Incident size, complexity, hazards, and objectives.

Must every ICS position be activated?

No. Activate only positions needed for the incident.

What happens when an ICS organizational element is activated?

It has a designated person in charge.

What is resource typing?

Classifying resources by capability.

What is a single resource?

An individual resource with personnel and a supervisor.

What is a Task Force?

Different kinds of resources working under one leader.

What is a Strike Team?

A set number of similar resources under one leader.

Which incident type is least complex?

Type 5.

Which incident type is most complex?

Type 1.

What is transfer of command?

The process of moving incident command responsibility to another person.

Why might command be transferred?

Jurisdictional requirements, changing incident complexity, or relief.

Does a more qualified person arriving automatically transfer command?

No. Transfer must be formally established.

How should transfer of command occur when possible?

Face-to-face, with a complete briefing.

What should a transfer-of-command briefing cover?

Situation, objectives, organization, resources, facilities, communications, and concerns.

What is an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

A plan communicating incident objectives, strategies, and assignments for an operational period.

What should happen when incident conditions change?

Reassess the situation and update plans as needed.

What is ICS Form 201 used for?

Recording initial incident information and supporting briefings or transfer of command.

What is the basic purpose of the operational period planning cycle?

Review incident needs, develop objectives and plans, brief personnel, and carry out operations.