FEMA Incident Command System Flashcards
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According to ICS, what is an 'incident type' used to determine?
Answer: The complexity and resource requirements of the incident
ICS incident typing (Types 1–5) describes the complexity of the incident and guides the level of resource and management required.
What ICS principle requires that terminology be standardized to ensure clear communication among all responders?
Answer: Common Terminology
ICS requires the use of common terminology to eliminate confusion caused by different agencies using different words for the same function.
In ICS, who is responsible for ensuring the safety of all incident personnel and operations?
Answer: Safety Officer
The Safety Officer, part of the Command Staff, monitors hazardous and unsafe situations and has authority to halt unsafe operations.
What is the purpose of an Incident Commander's 'transfer of command' briefing?
Answer: To ensure the incoming commander has full situational awareness before assuming command
Transfer of command briefings ensure the incoming Incident Commander understands current situation, objectives, and resources before assuming responsibility.
Which ICS position serves as the point of contact for representatives from assisting and cooperating agencies?
Answer: Liaison Officer
The Liaison Officer is the primary contact for agency representatives from cooperating and assisting organizations.
In ICS, what document formally transfers incident command from one Incident Commander to another?
Answer: There is no formal document; a face-to-face briefing is the transfer mechanism
ICS does not use a formal transfer document; instead, a face-to-face briefing between outgoing and incoming commanders completes the transfer.