FEMA Incident Command System Flashcards
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What is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: 3 to 7 subordinates
ICS recommends a span of control between 3 and 7 subordinates, with 5 being the optimal number to maintain effective supervision.
In ICS, which Section is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating operational information?
Answer: Planning Section
The Planning Section is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating tactical information about the incident.
Under ICS, what document outlines the incident objectives, tactics, and support needed for an operational period?
Answer: Incident Action Plan
The Incident Action Plan (IAP) specifies objectives, strategies, tactics, and resource assignments for each operational period.
Which ICS principle ensures that every individual reports to only one supervisor?
Answer: Unity of Command
Unity of Command means each person reports to only one designated supervisor, eliminating conflicting orders.
In a Unified Command structure, who is responsible for determining overall incident objectives?
Answer: All agencies with jurisdiction, acting together
In Unified Command, all agencies with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibility collaborate to establish shared incident objectives.
What ICS form is used as the primary resource-tracking document listing resources checked in at an incident?
Answer: ICS 211 - Check-In/Check-Out List
ICS Form 211, the Check-In/Check-Out List, tracks all resources arriving at and departing from an incident.