FEMA IS ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 INCIDENT

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FEMA IS / ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (INCIDENT

COMMAND SYSTEM)

EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.

Incident objectives are based on what three overall incident priorities? - correct answer- 1. Life safety

• Incident stabilization
• Property/environment protection

What is Unified Command? - correct answer- When responding agencies and/or jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident share incident management.

What are the 6 steps to the ICS incident action planning process? - correct answer- 1. Understanding agency policy and direction

• Assess incident situation
• Establish incident objectives (what to do)
• Select appropriate strategy/strategies (how you are going to

do it)

• Perform tactical direction
• Provide necessary follow up

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The purpose of ICS is to provide what three things through best practices? - correct answer- 1. Safety of responders and others

• Efficient use of resources
• Achievement of tactical objectives

S.E.A.

What are the five primary management functions of ICS? - correct answer- 1. Command

• Operations
• Planning
• Logistics
• Finance/administration

What is the incident commander responsible for? - correct answer- For all incident/event activity. Although other functions may be left unfilled, there will always be an incident commander.

The operation section is responsible for what? - correct answer- For directing the tactical actions to meet incident objectives.

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The planning section is responsible for what? - correct answer- For the collection, evaluation, and display of incident information, maintaining status of resources, and preparing the I.A.P. and incident related documentation.

The logistics section is responsible for what? - correct answer- For providing adequate services and support to meet all incident or event needs.

The finance/administration section is responsible for what? - correct answer- Keeping track of incident related costs, personnel and equipment records, and administering procurement contracts associated with the incident or event.

What does unity of command mean? - correct answer- That every individual is accountable to only 1 designated supervisor to whom they report at the scene of an accident.

What does chain of command mean? - correct answer- That there is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the organization, with the lower levels subordinate to, and connected to, higher levels.

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What are the 6 basic features that ICS provides? - correct answer- 1. Standardization

• Command
• Planning/organization
• Facilities and resources
• Communications/information management
• Professionalism

What are the 14 principles that ICS provides? - correct answer-

• Common terminology
• Establishment and transfer of command
• Chain and unity of command
• Unified command
• Management by objectives
• Incident action plan
• Modular organization
• Manageable span of control
• Comprehensive resource management
• Incident locations and facilities
• Integrated communications
• Information and intelligence management
• Accountability
• Dispatch and deployment
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