Incident Command System

Question 1

What are the roles defined in the ICS?

Answer 1

Command, finance/administration, logistics, operations, and planning

These roles are part of the General Staff in the Incident Command System (ICS).

Question 2

What is the importance of understanding the specific duties within the ICS?

Answer 2

To coordinate the response effectively

Each role has distinct responsibilities that contribute to the overall response effort.

Question 3

Who are the command staff in the ICS?

Answer 3

Public information officer (PIO), safety officer, and liaison officer

Command staff provides support and advice to the Incident Commander.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The general staff in ICS includes command, finance/administration, logistics, ________, and planning.

Answer 4

operations

Question 5

True or False: The command staff includes roles such as the PIO and safety officer.

Answer 5

True