ICS

Question 1

1. What is the primary objective of the first arriving command officer at an incident?

Answer 1

B) Assume command and fulfill command responsibilities

Question 2

2. In which mode does the officer quickly decide how to commit his company to stabilize the situation?

Answer 2

B) Fast Attack Mode

Question 3

3. What action ends the Fast Attack Mode during an incident?

Answer 3

A) Situation is stabilized

Question 4

4. When is the Command Mode activated in the described scenarios?

Answer 4

D) In situations requiring strong, direct, overall command from the outset

Question 5

5. What is the purpose of setting up a command post at an incident?

Answer 5

B) Coordinate operations and simplify communication

Question 6

6. Where should the command post usually be set up for visibility?

Answer 6

C) In front of the incident area

Question 7

7. What does a rotating green light signify when setting up the command post?

Answer 7

C) A highly visible location for the command post

Question 8

8. How are the sides of the emergency incident area designated in the standard description?

Answer 8

B) By letters (A, B, C, D)

Question 9

9. What does SIDE B refer to in the standard description of the emergency incident area?

Answer 9

B) The left side of the incident

Question 10

10. What is the discretionary nature of the assumption of command by a higher-ranking MFR Chief Fire Officer?

Answer 10

D) It depends on the complexity or potential of the incident

Question 11

What is the role of the Operations Section Chief in the ICS organization?
a. Overall control and accomplishment of the strategic objective
b. Supervise up to 5 single resources, Strike Teams, or Task Forces
c. Plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups
d. Direct resources in the field on tactical assignments

Answer 11

c. Plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups

Question 12

As soon as the site for the command post is determined you should do what next?

Answer 12

 Give that information to Fcio 

Question 13

The Incident Command System consists of (5) five functional responsibilities and the command staff. What are they? 

Answer 13

1.Incident Command - overall system command and management.
2. Operations - management and supervision of Tactics.
3. Planning - operational planning, including management of incident information
4. Logistics -logistical support of incident operations.
5. Finance - tracking time and cost, when needed. 6. Command Staff - Safety, PIO, and Liaison Officers, in support of the IC (not part of the line organization.)

Question 14

The first arriving command officer should direct his efforts towards assuming Command and fulfilling the command responsibilities. He may assign an aide to assist with his various tasks. The first arriving MFR officer must decide on an appropriate commitment for his company. This will usually fall into one of three general modes which are? 

Answer 14

1. Nothing showing mode.
2. Fast attack mode.
3. Command mode. 

Question 15

Fast Attack Mode: Situations which require immediate action to stabilize the situation, such as interior fires which require that the officer quickly decide how to commit his company. Where a fast interior attack is critical, he can take advantage of his portable radio to allow participation in the attack without neglecting command responsibilities. This mode should not last more than a few moments and will end with one of the following:

Answer 15

a. Situation is stabilized (i.e., fire brought under control). b. Higher ranking officer arrives and command is transferred. C. Situation is not stabilized, (i.e., fire not brought under control)

Question 16

A command post must be set up at every incident; this can be as basic as the cab of Incident Commander’s vehicle or more elaborate, depending on his evaluation of the incident. The purpose of a command post is to

Answer 16

coordinate operations, simplify communications procedures, provide logistical support and assist the Incident Commander. The commander should reside at the command post.

Question 17

A command post must be set up at every incident; this can be as basic as the cab of Incident Commander’s vehicle or more elaborate, depending on his evaluation of the incident. The purpose of a command post is to

Answer 17

coordinate operations, simplify communications procedures, provide logistical support and assist the Incident Commander. The commander should reside at the command post.

Question 18

As soon as the site for the command post (CP) is determined, this information will be given to FCIO. FCIO will broadcast on the appropriate tactical channel(s) that command post has been set up, and identify the location. The incident may also require a fire/police cordon in the immediate vicinity of the incident and no one except authorized personnel will be permitted to enter the cordon limit. A minimum area of traffic control will be established how?

Answer 18

in all directions from the disaster limits for approximately two (2) blocks. Traffic corridors should be established for emergency vehicles to allow access to and from the disaster area

Question 19

How is command transferred? 

Answer 19

1. The first MFR officer to arrive will assume command until relieved by higher ranking MFR officer. 2. The first arriving MFR District Chief will assume command after transfer of command procedures has been completed. 3. Assumption of command by a higher ranking MFR Chief Fire Officer is discretionary. Notification of change of command shall be given over appropriate radio frequencies.

Question 20

The Staging Officer should maintain a current inventory of all resources available in the staging area. He/she shall report to the__________ in the event there is no Operations Section Chief established.

Answer 20

Incident Commander

Question 21

The Staging Manager shall establish and identify a location in or near the incident area. This location should be________________, large in size and easily identifiable, readily accessible for large equipment and large number of personnel, arranged so that resources can be easily dispersed, tightly controlled, and capable of being relocated.

Answer 21

away from the danger zone

Question 22

What is the title for the officer in charge of staging?

Answer 22

Staging manager 

Question 23

How are branches identified within the incident command system?

Answer 23

By the use of Roman numerals or by functional name.

Question 24

Who does the technical specialist report to initially? 

Answer 24

Planning section chief, but may be reassigned to any part of the incident based on need 

Question 25

Divisions or Groups are normally commanded by Chief Fire Officers or Captains who concentrate on the more specific areas and tasks to meet the operational objectives. Generally, several MFR companies will be assigned to each ICS Division or Group, with the Division Supervisor reporting to an Operations Section Chief, or if the Operations level has not been established, reporting directly to the_______

Answer 25

Incident Commander.

Question 26

The command structure of a complex incident might include all the following five (5) levels:

Answer 26

• Incident Commander * Section Chief * Branch Director * Geographic Division or functional Group Supervisor * Single Resource or Strike Team or Task Force

Question 27

Command procedures are designed to accomplish the following:

Answer 27

1. Fix the responsibility for Command through a standard identification system.
2. Insure that strong, direct and visible command will be established as early as possible on all incidents.
3. Outlines the activities and responsibilities of Command.
4. Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command.

Question 28

What section chief is responsible for tactical operations at the staging areas? 

Answer 28

Operations section chief .  p14

Question 29

Who shall establish and identify a location in or near the incident area for staging 

Answer 29

The Staging Manager