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2) The official responsible for administering policy for an agency or jurisdiction. An Agency Administrator/Executive (or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident) usually makes the decision to establish an Area Command.   show
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3) An org established 2 oversee the mngmnt of multiple incidents that r ea. being handled by a separate IC System organization or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple incident management teams engaged.   show
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4)An agency administrator/executive or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident usually makes the decision to establish an ___   show
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5)an ______ is activated only if necessary, depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control considerations.   show
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8)The org lvl hvng funct or geogrphcl responsibility 4 mjor aspects of incident operations. is organizationally situated btwn Sctn Chief & the Div or Grp n Operations Section, & between Sctn & Units in the Logs Sction. id by Roman numerals or fnctnl area.   show
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10) ____ The Incident Command System title for individuals responsible for management of functional Sections: Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Intelligence/Investigations (if established as a separate Section).   show
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14) A fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, could be delegated the authority to manage a functional operation or perform a specific task.   show
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20)One of the five major activities in the Incident Command System: Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration. A sixth function, Intelligence/Investigations, may be established, if required, to meet incident management needs.   show
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25) The location at which primary Logistics functions for an incident are coordinated and administered. There is only one per incident. (Incident name or other designator will be added to the term.) The Incident Command Post may be co-located with it.   show
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27)must be achievable and measurable, yet flexible enough to allow strategic and tactical alternatives.   show
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28)facility established to coordinate all incident-related public information activities. It is the central point of contact for all news media at the scene of the incident. Public information officials from all participating agencies should co-located.   show
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29)A structure that integrates incident information and public affairs into a cohesive organization designed to provide consistent, coordinated, accurate, accessible, timely, and complete information during crisis or incident operations.   show
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40)mechanism used to support Federal operations in a Stafford Act major disaster or emergency declaration.   show
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It orders immediate, short-term emergency response assistance when an applicable State or local government is overwhelmed by the event & lacks the capability to perform, or contract for, necessary work.   show
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43)A guide to how the Nation conducts all-hazards response.   show
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46) The Incident Command System Section responsible for all tactical incident operations and implementation of the Incident Action Plan. In ICS, the Operations Section normally includes subordinate Branches, Divisions, and/or Groups.   show
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52) A member of the Command Staff responsible for monitoring incident operations and advising the Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel.   show
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53) The Incident Command System organizational level having responsibility for a major functional area of incident management (e.g., Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration, and Intelligence/Investigations (if established)).   show
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54)The Section is organizationally situated between the Branch and the Incident Command.   show
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55) Confirmed or verified information regarding the specific details relating to an incident.   show
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56) A set of instructions having the force of a directive, covering those features of operations which lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness.   show
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58) The general plan or direction selected to accomplish incident objectives.   show
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59) A set number of resources of the same kind and type that have an established minimum number of personnel, common communications, and a leader.   show
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61) Defines specific capabilities that all levels of government should possess in order to respond effectively to incidents.   show
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62) Any combination of resources assembled to support a specific mission or operational need. All resource elements within a Task Force must have common communications and a designated leader.   show
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63) Support provided to State, tribal, and local jurisdictions when they have the resources but lack the complete knowledge and skills needed to perform a required activity (such as mobile-home park design or hazardous material assessments).   show
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65) Version of command established when incidents under an Area Command are multijurisdictional.   show
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67)Agencies work together through the designated members of the UC, often the senior persons from agencies and/or disciplines participating in the UC, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.   show
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68) The organizational element with functional responsibility for a specific incident Planning, Logistics, or Finance/Administration activity.   show
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1) The ____, helps ensure integration of our response efforts. ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards approach to incident management.   show
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2)___ allows all responders to adopt an integrated organizational structure that matches the complexities and demands of the incident while respecting agency and jurisdictional authorities.   show
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4) • Establishes common processes for planning and managing resources. • Allows for the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications operating within a common organizational structure.   show
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6) The use of ICS is mandated by the _____. provides a systematic, proactive approach guiding departments and agencies at all levels of government, the private sector   show
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11) Actions to institutionalize the use of ICS take place at two levels   show
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12)At ___, institutionalizing ICS means government officials must: –Adopt ICS thrgh executive order, proclamation, or legislation as the jurisdiction's official incident rspnse system; –Direct incident mngrs & rsponse orgs n their jurisdictions train i   show
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16) The ____ provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident.   show
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19)Emergency management and incident response activities rely upon ___ systems that provide a common operating picture to all command and coordination sites.   show
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20) __ is based upon the concepts of interoperability, reliability, scalability, portability, and the resiliency and redundancy of communications and information systems.   show
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22) Within the auspices of Ongoing Management and Maintenance, there are two components:   show
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23) By using management best practices,___ helps to ensure: • The safety of responders, faculty, workers, and others. • The achievement of response objectives. • The efficient use of resources.   show
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24)__ standardized mngmnt tool 4 meeting demands of small or large emergency & nonemergency. • Represents best practices, the stndrd 4 emergency mngmnt. •used 4 planned events, natural disasters, & acts of terrorism. •key feature of NIMS.   show
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2) ICS incorporates a wide range of management features and principles, beginning with the use of ___ and clear text.   show
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4) ICS emphasizes effective planning, including management by objectives and reliance on an ____.   show
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6) ICS supports responders and decisionmakers through effective ___ and intelligence management and helps establish a common operating picture.   show
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7) ICS counts on each of us taking personal _____ for our own actions. And finally, the mobilization process helps ensure that incident objectives can be achieved while responders remain safe.   show
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8) Using____ helps to define organizational functions, incident facilities, resource descriptions, and position titles.   show
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9) The ___ must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.   show
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10)____means that every individual has a designated supervisor to whom he or she reports at the scene of the incident. These principles clarify reporting relationships and eliminate the confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives.   show
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14)__ includes processes for categorizing, ordering, dispatching, tracking, and recovering resources. It also includes processes for reimbursement for resources, as appropriate.   show
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15)NIMS defines ___ as the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.   show
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16) The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another is called ____.   show
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17) The ___process always includes a transfer of command briefing, which may be oral, written, or a combination of both.   show
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22) There are ___ important steps in effectively assuming command of an incident in progress.   show
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23)There are ___ important steps in effectively assuming command of an incident Step 1: The incoming Incident Commander should, if at all possible, personally perform an assessment of the incident situation with the existing ___.   show
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24)Step 2: The incoming Incident Commander must be adequately briefed. This briefing must be by the current Incident Commander, and take place ____if possible.   show
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25)The ___ must cover the flwng: Incident history •Priorities/objectives •Current plan •assignments •Incdnt organization •Resources ordered/needed •Facilities estblshd •Satus of comms •constraints/limitations •Incident potential •Delegation of   show
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31) Incident objectives are used to ensure that everyone within the ICS organization has a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished. Priorities for incident objectives are:   show
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32)The ICS organizational structure develops in a top-down, modular fashion that is based on the _____ of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident   show
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36) t/F In large, complex incidents, there may be more than one Staging Area at an incident. Staging Areas can be co-located with other ICS facilities.   show
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38) A ___ is the location from which helicopter-centered air operations are conducted. Helibases are generally used on a more long-term basis and include such services as fueling and maintenance.   show
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47)After check-in, you will locate your incident supervisor & obtain your ____. it should include: •Current assessment •ID your specific job responsibilities •ID coworkers •Location of work area •ID of break areas   show
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2)Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.   show
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3)Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes the tactics and directs all operational resources.   show
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6)Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.   show
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8)The Incident Commander may appoint one or more ____. which must be as qualified as the Incident Commander.   show
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9)A ______ may be designated to: • Perform specific tasks as requested by the Incident Commander. • Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity. • Represent an assisting agency that shares jurisdiction.   show
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10)The ____ Staff consists of the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer, who all report directly to the Incident Commander.   show
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12)the ____ responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies.   show
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14)The ____: • Advises the Incident Commander on issues regarding incident safety. • Works with the Operations Section to ensure safety of field personnel. • Ensures the safety of all incident personnel.   show
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1) In an expanding incident, the Incident Command first establishes the _____.   show
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2) directs all response/tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives   show
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3)____ The organizational levels with responsibility for a major functional area of the incident (e.g., Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration). The person in charge of each Section is designated as a Chief.   show
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4)____ Used to divide an incident geographically. The person in charge of each Division is designated as a Supervisor.   show
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5)_____ Used to describe functional areas of operation. The person in charge of each Group is designated as a Supervisor.   show
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6) Used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control. Can be either geographical or functional. The person in charge of each is designated as a Director.   show
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7)______ A combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader.   show
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8)____ A set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader.   show
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12) at the organizational level it is considered a branch, the supervisors title is director nad the support postion is ___   show
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13) the person in charge of each _____ is designated as a Chief.   show
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14) Each of the Section Chiefs may have a _____, or more than one, if necessary   show
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16) Section Chiefs are referred to as the ____   show
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17) The ____ Chief is responsible for developing and implementing strategy and tactics to accomplish the incident objectives.   show
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18)the Operations Section Chief organizes, assigns, and supervises all the ____ or response resources assigned to the incident. Additionally, if a Staging Area is established, the Operations Section Chief would manage it.   show
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20) The ____ helps ensure responders have accurate information and provides resources such as maps and floor plans.   show
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22)During an incident, ___ is responsible 4 ensuring the well-being of responders by providing food, water, & medical services. as well as arranging communication equipment, computers, transportation, & anything else needed 2 support the incident   show
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25)The ____ is responsible 4 directing & coordinating all incident tactical operations. •Is typically 1 of the 1st organizations to be assigned. •Develops from the bottom up. •Has the most incident resources. •May have Staging Areas & special orgs.   show
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27)strike teams which include all ____ resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a leader   show
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28) _____ are used to perform functional areas of operation.   show
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29)___ are used to divide an incident geographically.   show
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34) Provides duplication services, including the written Incident Action Plan. Maintains and archives all incident-related documentation.   show
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37)what 3 units fall under the service branch   show
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38) Prepares and implements the Incident Communications Plan (ICS-205), distributes and maintains communications equipment, supervises the Incident Communications Center, and establishes adequate communications over the incident.   show
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39) Develops the Medical Plan (ICS-206), provides first aid and light medical treatment for personnel assigned to the incident, and prepares procedures for a major medical emergency.   show
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40)Supplies the food and potable water for all incident facilities and personnel, and obtains the necessary equipment and supplies to operate food service facilities at Bases and Camps.   show
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41) what 3 units are assisnged to the support branch   show
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42) is set up for any incident that requires incident-specific financial management •Contract negotiation & monitoring •Timekeeping •Cost analysis •Compensation 4 injury/damage •Documentation 4 reimbursement (e.g., under (MOUs)   show
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47) Responsible for the overall management and direction of all administrative matters pertaining to compensation for injury-related and claims-related activities kept for the incident   show
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48)In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. My Section is responsible for making sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas   show
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50) My Section conducts response activities such as search and rescue, and first aid services being provided to disaster survivors.   show
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51)I support the incident response activities by overseeing contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available.   show
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