FEMA FEMA Incident Command System

Question 1

What is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Accepted Answer

3 to 7 subordinates

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5 to 10 subordinates

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10 to 15 subordinates

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2 to 4 subordinates

Question 2

In ICS, which Section is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating operational information?

Accepted Answer

Planning Section

Answer

Operations Section

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Logistics Section

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Finance/Administration Section

Question 3

Under ICS, what document outlines the incident objectives, tactics, and support needed for an operational period?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan

Answer

National Response Framework

Answer

Emergency Operations Plan

Answer

Incident Briefing Form

Question 4

Which ICS principle ensures that every individual reports to only one supervisor?

Accepted Answer

Unity of Command

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Chain of Command

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Unified Command

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Modular Organization

Question 5

In a Unified Command structure, who is responsible for determining overall incident objectives?

Accepted Answer

All agencies with jurisdiction, acting together

Answer

The lead federal agency representative

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FEMA Regional Administrator

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The Operations Section Chief

Question 6

What ICS form is used as the primary resource-tracking document listing resources checked in at an incident?

Accepted Answer

ICS 211 - Check-In/Check-Out List

Answer

ICS 201 - Incident Briefing

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ICS 204 - Assignment List

Answer

ICS 209 - Incident Status Summary