Command & Management Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of the Planning Section during an incident?

Answer: Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident information to support the IAP

The Planning Section collects and analyzes incident data, maintains resource status, and prepares the IAP and other planning products.

The Finance/Administration Section is activated when:

Answer: There is a specific need to monitor incident costs or administer contracts

Finance/Administration is established when there are significant financial, reimbursement, or administrative requirements beyond normal agency capacity.

Under ICS, 'branches' are used primarily to:

Answer: Reduce span of control when the number of divisions or groups exceeds manageable limits

Branches are established when the number of divisions or groups exceeds the Operations Section Chief's span of control.

Which concept requires that all incident facilities, resources, and communications use common terminology and identifiers?

Answer: Common Terminology

Common Terminology ensures that all personnel use the same names for facilities, resources, and positions to prevent confusion.

A 'strike team' in ICS is defined as:

Answer: A set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications and a leader

A Strike Team consists of a specified number of same-type resources with common communications and a designated leader.

In ICS, 'demobilization' planning should begin:

Answer: As early as possible in the incident, often during the first operational period

Early demobilization planning ensures that resources are released in an orderly and cost-effective manner as soon as they are no longer needed.

The Safety Officer's primary responsibility is to:

Answer: Develop and recommend measures to ensure personnel safety and stop unsafe acts

The Safety Officer monitors conditions and develops safety measures, with authority to stop any unsafe operation immediately.