ICS CH 1, CH 2 ADD 4 and 6

Question 1

ICS

What is the span of control that an individual with mgmt responsibility should have ?

Answer 1

3 to 7 with 5 being ideal

Question 2

ICS T or F. Under Unified Command, each dept/agency will maintain control over its own personnel?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

ICS What does a “sector” define?

Answer 3

It defines activities and operations within an assigned geographical area.

Question 4

ICS What does a “group”define?

Answer 4

It consists of resources formed to address a specific functional task.

Question 5

ICS What does the Lobby Control Unit fall under?

Answer 5

The Logistics section

Question 6

ICS Who does the LCU Leader report into at an incident?

Answer 6

Logistics Section Chief or if no Logistics section Chief, the IC

Question 7

ICS What are the purposes of the LCU?

Answer 7

1. Assume control of elevators
2. Ensurer elevators recalled to lobby and searched
3. Account for all personnel exiting and entering elevs
4. Provide resources to transport personnel to upper floors
5. LCU should take on duties of Systems Control Unit when directed by IC ***** ( This one we have to know!)

Question 8

ICSNote - LCU is assigned on transmission of 10 - 76. The LCU Leader is a company officer.

Answer 8

Note

Question 9

ICS What are specific duties of LCU while responding?

Answer 9

Ascertain identity of units that are responding to scene from MDT printout

Question 10

ICS What 4 locations should LCU verify when reporting in?

Answer 10

Fire Floor
Forward Staging Area 
SAE Post
Forward Triage Area
ACRO - FFFS

Question 11

ICS Where shall the LCUL be stationed ?

Answer 11

The lobby

Question 12

ICS What are operational duties of LCU?

Answer 12

Ensure elev recalled and searched, report to IC
Determine correct bank and ensure staffed as needed
Relieve OV from first alarm units
Ensure comm and ensure elev operators know where exit stairs are in relation to cars
*** If possible maintain one elev at Forward Staging Area and one at lobby

Question 13

ICS What equip should LCU have in every elevator?

Answer 13

HT
Set of Irons
Spare Cylinder
Elev Keys
Search Rope
Elev Control sheet
Clipboard

Question 14

ICS Who does the Systems Control Unit fall under?

Answer 14

The Logistics Section. If no Logistics Section Chief at incident, report into IC

Question 15

ICS What is the purpose of the SCU?

Answer 15

Monitor and control:
HVAC
Fire Suppression Systems
Other Bldg systems 
Maintain contact with:
Essential bldg personnel
ACRO : HOES
HVAC
Other Bldg Systems
Essential Bldg Personnel
Suppression Systems (Fire)

Question 16

ICS Note - The LCU shall also take on duties of SCU until relieved by another designated unit. Company Officer will be designated Systems Control Unit Leader

Answer 16

Note

Question 17

ICS What are the SCU specific duties while responding?

Answer 17

Review any CIDS info. ( Cross Ref this with what LCU does while responding which is to ascertain identity of units via MDT)
SCU = CIDS
LCU = MDT

Question 18

ICS Who should the SCU make contact with?

Answer 18

Fire Safety Director, Bldg Engineer, Util Company Rep, Elev Service Personnel, and others as appropriate.

Question 19

ICS Note - Operation of Bldg Systems MUST be done with assistance of bldg personnel

Answer 19

Note ( What about fire pumps?)

Question 20

ICS Note - The operation, shutdown or change of any bldg system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Operations Section Chief

Answer 20

Note