Red Card Communication & Incident Command System (ICS) 5

Question 1

Which ICS Section is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident information?

Accepted Answer

Planning Section

Answer

The Planning Section gathers and analyzes situation information and produces the IAP and situation reports.

Question 2

When a wildland fire expands and additional resources are ordered, who authorizes those orders?

Accepted Answer

The Incident Commander or their designee

Answer

Resource ordering authority rests with the Incident Commander or whoever they formally delegate that responsibility to.

Question 3

What is the purpose of an 'operational period briefing' on a wildland fire?

Accepted Answer

To communicate the IAP and tactical assignments to all operational personnel

Answer

The operational period briefing ensures all personnel understand objectives, tactics, safety messages, and assignments for the upcoming shift.

Question 4

In ICS, 'Branches' are used when:

Accepted Answer

Span of control under the Operations Section Chief exceeds manageable limits

Answer

Branches are activated to keep the Operations Section Chief's span of control within manageable limits by grouping divisions or groups.

Question 5

Which of the following is a function of the Safety Officer on a wildland fire?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring hazardous conditions and recommending corrective actions to the IC

Answer

The Safety Officer identifies and mitigates hazards, advising the IC, but has authority to stop operations for imminent danger.

Red Card - Wildland Firefighter Red Card Certification Practice Test