IFSTA Incident Command Systems

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor within the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 subordinates

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5 to 10 subordinates

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2 to 4 subordinates

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8 to 12 subordinates

Question 2

Which ICS function is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating information about the incident?

Accepted Answer

Planning Section

Answer

Operations Section

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Logistics Section

Answer

Finance/Administration Section

Question 3

In ICS, who has overall authority and responsibility for managing an incident?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

Operations Section Chief

Answer

Safety Officer

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Unified Command representative

Question 4

What ICS tool is used to document the objectives, tactics, and assignments for each operational period?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Answer

Incident Status Summary (ICS-209)

Answer

Resource Status Unit Log

Answer

Check-In List (ICS-211)

Question 5

Which ICS principle ensures that every individual has only one designated supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Unity of command

Answer

Modular organization

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Incident facilities management

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Comprehensive resource management

Question 6

What is the term for combining resources for the same tactical purpose into a single organizational unit?

Accepted Answer

Strike Team

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Division

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Branch

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Group

Question 7

Which Command Staff position monitors safety conditions and develops measures for assuring personnel safety?

Accepted Answer

Safety Officer

Answer

Public Information Officer

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Liaison Officer

Answer

Operations Section Chief