JIBC Incident Command System Principles 5

Question 1

Under ICS, what is the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO)?

Accepted Answer

To coordinate and release accurate information to the public and media

Answer

The PIO serves as the conduit for information about the incident to the media, public, and other agencies.

Question 2

What resource status means a resource is available and ready for assignment?

Accepted Answer

Available

Answer

In ICS, 'Available' indicates a resource is ready for deployment and waiting at a staging area or base.

Question 3

The Finance/Administration Section in ICS is activated primarily when:

Accepted Answer

The incident requires financial tracking, cost documentation, or procurement

Answer

The Finance/Administration Section handles time recording, procurement, cost analysis, and claims for incidents requiring financial management.

Question 4

In ICS, what is a 'Branch'?

Accepted Answer

An organizational level between the Section and Division/Group

Answer

A Branch is established when the span of control within a Section becomes too large, sitting between the Section Chief and Division/Group supervisors.

Question 5

Why is 'Establishment and Transfer of Command' considered a critical ICS principle?

Accepted Answer

It ensures there is always a clearly identified person in charge of the incident

Answer

A clearly identified IC prevents confusion and ensures accountability for all incident decisions and resource use.

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC Incident Command System Principles 5