Ics Orientation (I-100)

Front 1

Deputies are not used at the Division or Group level. True or False?

Back 1

TRUE

Front 2

Air Operations and Staging Areas are under the direction of the _____________ Section.

Back 2

Operations

Front 3

What are the major activities of the Planning Unit?

Back 3

1. Collect, evaluate, & display incident information
2. Develop Incident Action Plans for the operational period, conduct long-range planning, and demobilization planning
3. Maintain resource status information on all equipment and personnel
4. Maintain incident documentation.

Front 4

What are the four units within the Planning Section?

Back 4

1. Resources Unit
2. Situation Unit
3. Documentation Unit
4. Demobilization Unit

Front 5

Expansion or consolidation of the organization may be necessary if the number of reporting elements falls outside the recommended range of span of control. True or False?

Back 5

TRUE

Front 6

The 5 major management activities around which the Incident Command System is built are . . .

Back 6

1. Command
2. Operations
3. Planning
4. Logistics
5. Finance/Administration

Front 7

List 6 possible applications for ICS.

Back 7

1.Fires, Hazmat, & multicasualty incidents
2.Multijurisdictional/multiagency disasters
3.SAR missions
4.Pest eradication programs
5.Oilspill response & recovery
6.Major law enforcement incidetns
7.Air/Rail/Water/Ground transport accidents
8.Planned events:parades,concerts, etc
9.Private sector emergency management programs
10.State or local major natural hazards management

Front 8

Each Branch that is activated is under the supervision of a ____________________________.
This individual may have one or more deputies.

Back 8

Branch Director

Front 9

Define ICS and list some of its features.

Back 9

It is a system used to manage an incident.
-It can be used on large or small incidents
-It has considerable flexibility, contracting and expanding with the incident
-It is cost effective and efficient.
-Can be applied to a wide array of situations

Front 10

What does the term, "Span of Control" refer to?

Back 10

Span of control refers to how many organization elements (units, divisions, single resources, etc.) may be directly managed by another person.

Front 11

Define "Division" and give an example.

Back 11

A Division is established to divide an incident geographically. On a wildland fire, for example, a Division is responsible for a particular geographical area. These areas are usually labeled by letters of the alphabet. Divisions in buildings are designated by floor numbers.

Front 12

Within the Operations Section, two levels of organization can be estabished as needed. They are __________ and/or _________, and _____________

Back 12

Divisions and/or Groups, and Branches

Front 13

When are Branches established?

Back 13

Branches are commonly established when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the recommended span of control.

Front 14

Effective span of control may vary from _____ to _____. The ratio of one to _____ reporting elements is recommended.

Back 14

3 to 7; 5

Front 15

Define Group and give an example.

Back 15

A Group is established to describe functional areas of operations. Groups work whereever needed and are not assigned to any single Division. An example would be a Rescue Group consisting of a team performing SAR after an earthquake.

Front 16

What are the primary functions of the Operations Section?

Back 16

1. Conducts tactical operations to accomplish incident plan
2. Develops tactical objectives
3. Directs all resources

Front 17

There are 10 common responsiblities or instructions associated with an incident assignment that everyone receiving an assignment must follow. What are they?

Back 17

1.Receive your assignment
2.Bring any specialized supplies and personal supplies needed.
3.Upon arrival, follow proper check-in procedure.
4.Use plain text radio talk and proper ICS terminology.
5.Obtain a briefing from your Supervisor.
6.Get necessary materials and set up your workstation.
7.Brief any subordinates.
8.Brief your relief.
9.Complete all forms & reports and send to Documentation unit before leaving.
10.Demobilize according to plan.

Front 18

What is the primary function of the Logistics Unit?

Back 18

The Logisitics Unit is responsible for all of the services and support needs of the incident. This includes obtaining and maintaining essential personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies.

Front 19

What are the 4 essential elements in an Incident Action Plan?

Back 19

1. Statement of incident objectives.
2. ICS organization for the operartional period.
3. Assignments to accomplish the incident objectives.
4. Supporting plans: Communications plan, Medical plan, Traffic plan, etc.

Front 20

What is the primary function of the Liaison Officer?

Back 20

On larger events, when representatives from other agencies are assigned to an incident to coordinate their agency's response, The LO serves as their primary contact.

Front 21

Define General Staff.

Back 21

General staff are the people who perform the four major activities of Operations, Planning, Logistics, & Finance/Administration. Each of the general staff is designated as a Section Chief, e.g., Planning Section Chief. Each of the General Staff may have deputies.

Front 22

What is the primary duty of the Safety Officer?

Back 22

The SO monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all personnel.

Front 23

The Planning Section is also the primary check-in point for _____________________ assigned to the incident

Back 23

"Technical Specialists"

Front 24

Under what conditions is a written Incident Action Plan a must?

Back 24

A written plan is needed for large incidents which involve partial or full activation of the ICS organization, or for incidents that extend through an operational period.

Front 25

What is the primary function of the Information Officer?

Back 25

The IO is the point of contact for the media and others needing information directly from the scene.

Front 26

Define Helibase.

Back 26

A location where helicopters may be parked, maintained, fueled, and equipped for operations. Very large incidents may have more than one.

Front 27

The Service Branch of the Logistics Section consists of what 3 Units?

Back 27

1. Communications Unit
2. Medical Unit
3. Food Unit

Front 28

Every incident must have an oral or ________ action plan.

Back 28

written

Front 29

Operational periods vary in length, depending upon the needs of the incident, but should be no longer than _____ hours.

Back 29

24 hours.

Front 30

Define Helispot.

Back 30

Temporary locations where helicopters can load and off-load supplies, personnel, and equipment. Large incidents may have several.

Front 31

Define Command Staff.

Back 31

The Command staff provides information, oversees safety, and provides liaison services for the entire incident. It consists of:
1.Information Officer
2.Safety Officer
3.Liaison Officer

There is only one of each and they do not have deputies.

Front 32

The Command Staff consists of what 3 positions?

Back 32

1.Information Officer
2.Safety Officer
3.Liaison Officer

There is only one of each and they do not have deputies.

Front 33

What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?

Back 33

To provide all incident supervisory personnel with direction for future actions.

Front 34

The Support Branch of the Logistics Section consists of what 3 Units?

Back 34

1. Supply Unit
2. Facilities Unit
3. Ground Support Unit

Front 35

Define Staging area.

Back 35

Locations where resources are kept while awaiting incident assignment. There may be more than one staging area on an incident.

Front 36

What is an Incident Commander?

Back 36

An Incident Commander is the person in charge at an incident. They may have deputies and may assign personnel for both Command staff and General Staff positions.

Front 37

Define Base.

Back 37

Base is the location where primary service and support activities are performed. There is only one on an incident.

Front 38

If no Finance/Administration Section is established, the __________________ will perform all finance functions.

Back 38

Incident Commander

Front 39

There is _________ Operations Section Chief for each operational period. The Operations Section Chief may be deputies.

Back 39

One

Front 40

Define Incident Command Post.

Back 40

The location from which the Incident Commander oversees all incident operations.All incidents must have an ICP. There is only one ICP for each incident.

Front 41

On small incidents, all of the major management activities are handled by the _____________ until delegated to another person.

Back 41

Incident Commander

Front 42

What are the primary functions of the Finance/Administration Unit?

Back 42

1. Monitors incident-related costs
2. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis

Front 43

List the four units within the Finance/Administration Section.

Back 43

1. Time Unit
2. Procurement Unit
3. Compensation/Claims Unit
4. Cost Unit