Incident Command System Flashcards
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What ICS facility serves as the location from which the Incident Commander oversees incident management?
Answer: Incident Command Post
The Incident Command Post (ICP) is where the IC and command functions operate.
Where are resources kept while awaiting tactical assignment?
Answer: Staging Area
Staging Areas hold available resources ready for assignment, usually within minutes.
How many Bases are normally established per incident in ICS?
Answer: Only one
There is only one Base per incident, where primary logistics functions are coordinated.
What is an ICS Strike Team?
Answer: A set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications and a leader
A Strike Team is composed of same kind and type resources with a leader and common communications.
Which ICS term describes a combination of different kinds of resources assembled for a specific mission?
Answer: Task Force
A Task Force combines mixed resources with common communications and a leader.
Which set lists the three ICS resource status categories?
Answer: Assigned, Available, Out of Service
ICS tracks resources as Assigned, Available, or Out of Service.
Why is check-in required for personnel arriving at an incident?
Answer: To ensure accountability and track resources
Check-in establishes personnel accountability and lets the incident track resource availability.
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