ICS3_2004

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Under OSHA regulations, all organizations that handle _____________ incidents are required to use ICS.

Elements of an effective incident management system include:

	Suitable for use regardless of jurisdiction involved.
	Organizational structure can be adapted to any incident.
	Readily adaptable to new technology.
	Communicating effectively within the organization.
	All of the above.

The Incident Commander is responsible for:

	Gathering and assigning resources.
	Evaluatiing the overall effectiveness of the plan.
	Coordinating the overall operation.
	Communicating effectively within the organization.
	All of the above

If the Incident Commander does not delegate a function, it:

	Remains the Incident Commander's responsibility.
	Is handled by the Safety Officer.
	Is disseminated by the Information Officer.
	Is given to the Liaison Officer to handle.

Components of an effective emergency managment system include:

	Common terminogoly.
	Modular organization.
	Separate police and fire command posts.
	Overlap of command between jurisdictions.
	Both a and b

Unified Command involves:

	The contribution of all agencies in the command process.
	The Fire Department always being in charrge.
	The Public Works Department being in charge during recovery.
	The implementation of seperate action plans by each agency.
	None of the above.

The definition of unity of command is:

	Shared responsibility for overall incident management.
	Each individual reports to only one supervisor.
	Each individual reports to the Incident Commander.
	Shared responsibility for the operations portion of the incident.
	Shared responsibility for information dissenination.

The optimun number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is:

Designated incident facilities under ICS do not include:

What should an ICP provide:

	A view of the incident, if practical.
	Isolation from noise and confusion.
	Status Boards.
	Effective communication capability.
	All of the above.

Strategic goals can be defined as the:

	Overall plan that will be used to control the incident.
	Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve tactical objectives.
	Specific tactical plans designated to handle the problem.
	Long range plans included in the action plan by the logistics officer.
	Planning considerations established by the EOC.

Operational objectives can be defined as the:

	Overall plan that will be used to control the incident.
	Overall plan that will be used to demobilize an incident.
	Specific operations that must be accomplished to achieve strategic goals.
	Specific directions given by the Planning Officer.
	Specific directions given by the Operations Officer.

The ICS organizational structure should be based on:

	Needs of the Fire Chief.
	Needs of the EOC.
	Needs of the public at risk.
	Needs of the incident.
	Needs of the Operations Officer.

A Staging Area is a:

	Place where disaster workers go to the rest.
	Location where commanders gather to make decisions.
	Location of the Information Officer.
	Site where volunteers report during a large incident.
	Location where resources report intil given an assignment.

The Liason Officer serves as the:

	Interface between the press and other agencies.
	Overall commander during the incident.
	Planning element for the media.
	Point of contact for assisting or coordinating agencies.
	Planning Officer during lunch breaks.

The Safety Officer has the authority to:

	Provide tours or photo opportunities.
	Interact with outside agency representitives.
	Bypass chain of command when needed.
	Disseminate public information.
	Activate the EOC.

The Information Officer is responsible for:

	Bypassing the chain of command when talking to the press.
	Coordinating all incident decisions.
	Establishing the Staging Area.
	Interacting with the Operations Officer twice a day.
	Interfacing with the media and disseminating public information.

Most incidents will require the Incident Commander (IC) to establish all command and general staff positions:

	True
	False

A Strike Team should include:

	three dump trucks and two backhoes working to clear roads.
	Two phone company employees and two electric company employees working to repair downed lines.
	Five police units in a Staging Area getting ready for traffic control assignments.
	Ten volunteers
	Four engine companies and a ladder truck at a fire.