IFSTA Incident Command Systems 3

Question 1

The area where resources are kept while awaiting a tactical assignment is called a:

Accepted Answer

Staging Area

Answer

A Staging Area is a location where resources are held in an available status while waiting for tactical assignment during an incident.

Question 2

Which form is used in ICS to record all resources that have checked in at the incident?

Accepted Answer

ICS-211

Answer

The ICS-211 Check-In List is used to record resources, including personnel and equipment, that have checked in at the incident.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an operational period in ICS?

Accepted Answer

To define the time span during which assigned resources execute a set of tactical actions

Answer

An operational period is the period of time set to complete a set of objectives, typically 8, 12, or 24 hours, after which the IAP is reassessed.

Question 4

Which ICS Command Staff position serves as the point of contact for other agency representatives?

Accepted Answer

Liaison Officer

Answer

The Liaison Officer serves as the primary point of contact for representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies at an incident.

Question 5

Under ICS, 'management by objectives' means that:

Accepted Answer

Incident objectives drive all planning, resource ordering, and tactical assignments

Answer

Management by objectives means that incident objectives established by the Incident Commander drive all planning and tactical actions throughout the entire incident.

(IFSTA) International Fire Service Training Association Practice Test

(IFSTA) International Fire Service Training Association Practice Test

IFSTA Incident Command Systems 3