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1. Evaluating staffing and supervisory needs in the Incident Command Post.

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentConsistent nationwide approach for federal , state, local and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together to plan and respond to crisis

2. 3 pieces of incident response

Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlConsistent nationwide approach for federal , state, local and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together to plan and respond to crisis

3. delegation fo authroity

Consistent nationwide approach for federal , state, local and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together to plan and respond to crisisIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

4. NIMS (National Incident Management System)

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedConsistent nationwide approach for federal , state, local and tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together to plan and respond to crisisIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

5. informal comms

Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIs used to exchange incident or event information only | Is NOT used for: | Formal requests for additional resources | Tasking work assignments | Within the ICS organization, critical information must flow freely! examples: The Communications Unit Leader may directly contact the Resources Unit Leader to determine the number of persons requiring communications devices. The Cost Unit Leader may directly discuss and share information on alternative strategies with the Planning Section Chief.Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

6. planning workload

7. In an initial incident, a size-up is done to set the immediate incident objectives. The first responder to arrive must assume command and size-up the situation by determining:

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedNature and magnitude of the incident | Hazards and safety concerns | Hazards facing response personnel and the public | Evacuation and warnings | Injuries and casualties | Need to secure and isolate the area | Initial priorities and immediate resource requirements | Location of Incident Command Post and Staging Area | Entrance and exit routes for respondersIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

8. strike team/ resource team

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Controla set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. A Strike Team may also be referred to as a Resource Team by law enforcement. | example: Five Type I ambulances and crew complements with a leader.

9. Scenario: You are the President of Lawrence College. You and the American Red Cross Shelter Manager have contacted the Incident Command Post concerning the ability to meet the nutritional and long term pharmaceutical needs of the elderly residents. The Liaison Officer requests assistance from the Emergency Operations Center.

10. common ICS forms

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedICS Form 202, Incident Objectives | ICS Form 203, Organization Assignment List | ICS Form 204, Assignment List | ICS Form 205, Incident Radio Communications Plan | ICS Form 206, Medical Plan | ICS Form 207, Organizational Chart | ICS Form 208, Safety Message | ICS Form 209, Incident Status Summary | ICS Form 210, Status Change Card | ICS Form 211, Check-In List | ICS Form 213, General Message | ICS Form 214, Unit Log | ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet | ICS Form 215a, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis | ICS Form 216, Radio Requirements Worksheet | ICS Form 217, Radio Frequency Assignment Worksheet | ICS Form 218, Support Vehicle Inventory | ICS Form 220, Air Operations Summary | ICS Form 221, Demobilization Plan | ICS Form 308, Resource Order Form

11. Before establishing the Planning Section, the Incident Commander did not have sufficient resources to develop a written Incident Action Plan. What should the Incident Commander do?

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedUse the Incident Briefing, ICS Form 201, as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) until a Planning Section has been established.Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

12. establishing incident objectives

Step 1: Understand agency policy and direction. | Step 2: Assess incident situation. | Step 3: Establish incident objectives. | Step 4: Select appropriate strategy or strategies to achieve objectives. | Step 5: Perform tactical direction. | Step 6: Provide necessary follow-up.Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

13. coomunication

Formal communications follow the lines of authority. However, information concerning incident or event can be passed horizontally or vertically within the organization without restrictionIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

14. 3 NIMS components

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlResource Management | Command and Coordination - including the Incident Command System | Communications and Information ManagementIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

15. Briefing Elements

Task: What is to be done. | Purpose: Why it is to be done. | End State: How it should look when done.Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

16. SITREP

Situation ReportIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

17. planning section

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Controlcollects, evaluates, and disseminates incident situation information and intelligenceIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executed

18. pros of unified command

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentA single set of objectives guides incident response. | A collective approach is used to develop strategies to achieve incident objectives. | Information flow and coordination are improved between all involved in the incident. | All agencies have an understanding of joint priorities and restrictions. | No agency's legal authorities will be compromised or neglected. | Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a single Incident Action PlanIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executed

19. cooperating agency

Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentDon't get confused between an assisting agency and a cooperating agency! An assisting agency has direct responsibility for incident response, whereas a cooperating agency is simply offering assistance.Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

20. mutual aid agrrements

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentestablish the legal basis for two or more entities to share resources. Mutual aid agreements may authorize mutual aid between two or more neighboring communities, among all jurisdictions within a state, between states, between Federal agencies, and/or internationally. | Jurisdictions should be party to agreements with the appropriate jurisdictions and/or organizations from which they expect to receive, or to which they expect to provide, assistance

21. staging areas

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedStaging Areas are set up at the incident where resources can wait for a tactical assignment.Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident

22. logistics support branch

The Supply Unit is responsible for ordering personnel, equipment, and supplies; receiving and storing all supplies for the incident; maintaining an inventory of supplies; and servicing nonexpendable supplies and equipment. | The Facilities Unit is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and demobilizing all facilities used in support of incident operations. Facilities Unit staff set up the Incident Command Post (ICP), Incident Base, and camps (including trailers or other forms of shelter in and around the incident area), ensure the maintenance of those facilities, and provide law enforcement/security services needed for incident support. | The Ground Support Unit is responsible for supporting out-of-service resources; transporting personnel, supplies, food, and equipment; fueling, service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment; and implementing the Traffic Plan for the incident. | Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

23. Scenario: You are an American Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist in charge of teams trained to help in sheltering displaced persons. You have been notified by your office to be prepared to deploy to conduct shelter operations. Your supervisor has asked you to come to the office to begin organizing volunteers and get prepared to set up shelters, if tasked. You check in before you begin. What NIMS Management Characteristic are you supporting?

Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlAccountability

24. 3 priorities of terminology

Organizational Functions: Major functions and functional units with incident management responsibilities are named and defined. They remain standard and consistent. | | Resource Descriptions: Major resources - including personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities - are given common names and are typed" with respect to their capabilities. | | Incident Facilities: Common terminology is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area | "Is issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentIncident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executedIdentifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of Control

25. planning units

Identifying resource shortfalls. | Updating planning documents. | Management by Objectives | correct check mark | Incident Action Planning | correct check mark | Manageable Span of ControlIs issued by the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator in writing or verbally | Allows the Incident Commander to assume command | Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incidentResources Unit: Responsible for all check-in activity and for maintaining the status on all personnel and equipment resources assigned to the incident. | Situation Unit: Collects and processes information on the current situation, prepares situation displays and situation summaries, and develops maps and projections. | Demobilization Unit: On large, complex incidents, assists in ensuring that an orderly, safe, and cost-effective movement of personnel is made when they are no longer required at the incident. | Documentation Unit: Prepares the Incident Action Plan, maintains all incident-related documentation, and provides duplication services. | Incident objectives state what will be accomplished. | Strategies establish the general plan or direction for accomplishing the incident objectives. | Tactics specify how the strategies will be executed

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