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1. Divisions

TRUEUsed to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

2. Command and Management Elements

TRUEContract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

3. Finance/Administration Section: Major Activities

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.TRUEfacilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

4. T/F One of the advantages of having a Unified Command is that there will be one set of incident objectives.

5. Safety Officer

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.who monitors conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all personnel - responsible for advising the Incident Commander on issues regarding incident safety, conducting risk analyses, and implementing safety measuresContract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

6. NIMS (National Incident Management System)

a systematic, proactive approach to guide departments and agencies at all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life and property and harm to the environment.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

7. The incident has isolated part of the county. Given this isolation, the Operations Section Chief has decided to divide resources into geographical areas.

facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.The correct addition to the organization chart is:Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

8. Food Unit

Determines food and water requirements, plans menus, orders food, provides cooking facilities, cooks, serves, maintains food service areas, and manages food security and safety concerns.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

9. T/F If three agencies are responding to an incident and operating under a Unified Command, three Operations Section Chiefs will be assigned representing each of the agencies.

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.FALSE; In a Unified Command there is only one Operations Section Chief. The Operations Section Chief should be the most qualified and experienced person available.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

10. T/F Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | FALSE;Chain of command does NOT prevent personnel from directly communicating with each other to ask for or share information.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

11. Resource management includes processes for:

Identifying resource requirements. | | Ordering and acquiring resources. | | Mobilizing and dispatching resources. | | Tracking and reporting on resource status. | | Recovering and demobilizing resources. | | * It also includes processes for reimbursing for resources and maintaining a resource inventory. | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

12. Unified Command Benefits

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.A shared understanding of priorities and restrictions. | | A single set of incident objectives. | | Collaborative strategies. | | Improved internal and external information flow. | | Less duplication of efforts. | | Better resource utilization. |

13. Incident Commanders Work Together

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | make joint decisions and speak as one voice. Any differences are worked out within the Unified Command. | Unity of command is maintained within the Operations Section. Each responder reports to a single supervisor within his or her area of expertise.

14. Integrated Communications

A common communications plan is essential for ensuring that personnel can communicate with one another during an incident.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

15. A Deputy Incident Commander may be designated to:

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Perform specific tasks as requested by the Incident Commander. | Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity. | Represent an assisting agency that shares jurisdiction. | | *Note that if a Deputy is assigned, he or she must be fully qualified to assume the Incident Commander's position. | Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

16. Commander

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Responsible for the overall management of the incident.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

17. Which incident facility is being used for holding personnel and equipment waiting for tactical assignments?

facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.A Staging Area is a temporary location at an incident where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments.

18. helps make sure that there are adequate resources (personnel, supplies, and equipment) for meeting the incident objectives.

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.maintains his or her span of control by adding Branch Directors and Unit Leaders.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

19. Command

facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

20. Using management best practices, ICS helps to ensure:

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.The safety of responders, community members, and others. | The achievement of response objectives. | The efficient use of resources. | | ICS has been tested in more than 30 years of emergency and nonemergency applications, by all levels of government and in nongovernmental and private-sector organizations. |

21. ICS Organization

Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Develops in a top-down, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident. | | Is determined based on the incident objectives and resource requirements. Only those functions or positions necessary for a particular incident are filled. | | Expands and contracts in a flexible manner. When needed, separate functional elements may be established. | | Requires that each element have a person in charge. | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) |

22. Logistics Section Units

facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.Supply Unit | | Ground Support Unit | | Facilities Unit | | Food Unit | | Communications Unit | | Medical Unit |

23. Logistics

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

24. Permanent Unit

Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.Responsible for financial matters concerning vendor contracts.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

25. Base

is the location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered.Contract negotiation and monitoring. | Timekeeping. | Cost analysis. | Compensation for injury or damage to property. | Documentation for reimbursement (e.g., under mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements) | Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.facilitates incident management - This component includes the following elements: Incident Command System, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information.

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