Incident Command System Principles Flashcards
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In ICS, what is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor?
Answer: 3 to 7 subordinates
ICS recommends a span of control between 3 and 7, with 5 considered optimal to maintain effective supervision.
Which ICS principle ensures that every individual reports to only one supervisor?
Answer: Unity of Command
Unity of Command means each person within the ICS organization reports to only one designated supervisor.
Under ICS, who is responsible for overall management of an incident?
Answer: Incident Commander
The Incident Commander (IC) holds overall responsibility for managing the incident and all ICS functions.
What does the term 'Transfer of Command' refer to in ICS?
Answer: The process of moving incident command responsibility from one IC to another
Transfer of Command is the formal process by which one Incident Commander passes responsibility to a successor.
In ICS, the Operations Section is responsible for:
Answer: Directing all tactical field operations
The Operations Section Chief directs all tactical actions taken to achieve the incident objectives.
What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
Answer: To communicate incident objectives, strategies, and tactics for an operational period
The IAP provides all supervisory personnel with direction for actions to be taken during a specific operational period.
Which ICS position is responsible for scene safety and has the authority to stop unsafe operations?
Answer: Safety Officer
The Safety Officer monitors incident operations for hazards and has emergency authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts.
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