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FEMA IS 200.b: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When command is transferred, then all personnel with a need to know should be told: | The effective time and date of the transfer |
| Branches within the ICS organization can be established: | Geographically or functionally |
| Which is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities? | Ensuring safe work practices |
| Which Section is responsible for handling claims related to property damage, injuries, or fatalities at the incident? | Finance/Administration Section |
| These levels of the ICS organization may have Deputy positions: Branch Incident Commander __ | Section |
| Select the TRUE statement: | Formal communication is used in reporting progress of assigned tasks |
| Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Briefing? | Planning Section Chief |
| Chris Smith is the Situation Unit Leader. No Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who does Chris Smith report to? | Incident Commander |
| Typing resources allows managers to make better resource ordering decisions by: | Describing the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific resource |
| ICS Form 201: | Contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident Commander or team, or other resources |
| Who is responsible for determining the appropriate tactics for an incident? | The Operations Section |
| Representatives from Assisting or Cooperating Agencies and Organizations coordinate through: | Liaison Officer |
| A delegation of authority: | May be needed when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities |
| Which General Staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? | Operations Section Chief |
| Resources within the Staging Areas: | Are awaiting operational assignment |
| Select the TRUE statement: | Upon arriving at an incident the higher ranking person will either assume command, maintain command as is, or reassign command to a third party |
| The Operational Period Briefing: | Presents the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel |
| An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must: | Be equally capable of assuming the Incident Commander role |
| The Medical Unit is responsible for the development of the Medical Plan, obtaining medical aid, and: | Transportation for injured and ill incident personnel |
| _____ means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor. | Unity of Command |
| Select the TRUE statement: | ICS organizational structure should include only the functions and positions needed to achieve the incident objectives |
| Select the TRUE statement: | Span of control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections |
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