CERT CERT Team Organization & ICS

Question 1

What does ICS stand for in emergency management?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System

Answer

ICS stands for Incident Command System, the standardized on-scene emergency management system used during disasters.

Question 2

Who is at the top of the ICS command structure?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander is at the top of the ICS command structure and is responsible for overall management of the incident.

Question 3

What is the recommended span of control in ICS?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 people

Answer

The recommended ICS span of control is 3 to 7 people, with 5 being optimal for effective management.

Question 4

Which ICS section is responsible for tactical operations?

Accepted Answer

Operations Section

Answer

The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical operations at the incident site.

Question 5

What is a CERT team's primary role in the ICS structure?

Accepted Answer

Support professional first responders

Answer

CERT teams support professional first responders by providing immediate assistance until professionals arrive or take over.

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