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1. Command

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesUsed to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.

2. Predesignated Incident Locations and Facilities

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

3. Liaison Officer

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesUsed to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

4. Divisions

he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.Used to divide an incident geographically. An incident objectives and resources expand, the Operations Section Chief begins organizing resources into functional areas.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

5. Medical Unit

who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesResponsible for the effective and efficient provision of medical services to incident personnelhe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

6. T/F Command is assumed by the individual who is the highest ranking person on the scene regardless of experience or training level.

he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.FALSE; The Incident Commander should have the level of training, experience, and expertise to serve in this capacity. It is quite possible that the Incident Commander may not be the highest ranking or graded individual.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

7. PPD-8

who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.describes the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial).he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

8. Commander

Responsible for the overall management of the incident.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.

9. HSPD-5

he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesidentified steps for improved coordination in response to incidents - requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident Management System (NIMS)

10. T/F Analysis of previous incident responses found that failures were most likely due to a lack of resources.

he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.FALSE

11. Inconsistent

EOC staff members are directing field operational activities by establishing incident objectives and specifying how field activities should be conducted.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

12. Facilities Unit

who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.Sets up, maintains, and demobilizes all facilities used in support of incident operations. The Unit also provides facility maintenance and security services required to support incident operations.

13. Deployment of scarce resources to meet high-priority objectives.

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.Potential cost savings through agreements on cost sharing for essential services.

14. Incident Commanders Work Together

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.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

15. The shopping center was selected by the Incident Commander to serve as which incident facility?

he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.ICPthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

16. Delegating Incident Management Functions

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.During a larger incident, the Incident Commander may create Sections and delegate the Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration functions.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

17. Allows an Incident Commander to direct and control the actions of all personnel under his or her supervision.

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.Avoids confusion by requiring that orders flow from supervisors.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

18. Chain of Command DOESNT

Chain of command does NOT prevent personnel from directly communicating with each other to ask for or share information.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

19. Unified Command Benefits

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. | who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agenciesthe act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.he Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

20. Homeland Security Presidential Directives

HSPD-5 - PPD-8the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

21. Span of control

the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.may vary from three to seven, and a ratio of one supervisor to five subordinates is recommended. | | type of incident, nature of the task, hazards and safety factors, and distances between personnel and resources all influence span of control considerations. |

22. Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident intelligence and information. | | Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. | | Tracking resources assigned to the incident. | | Maintaining incident documentation. | | Developing plans for demobilization.

23. Responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of incident status information, and for analysis of the situation as it progresses.

Documentation Unithe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencies

24. Intelligence includes operational information that may come from a variety of different sources, such as:

Risk assessments. | | Threats involving potential for violence. | | Surveillance of disease outbreak. | | Weather forecasts. | | Structural plans and vulnerabilities. | | Continuing severe weather is causing widespread damage. 9-1-1 operators are receiving conflicting reports about life-safety needs, including a possible structural collapse of an assisted living facility.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.

25. Coordinated Process for Resource Ordering

who serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident - responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any current or potential problems between response agencieshe Incident Commander identifies and establishes needed facilities depending on incident needs. Standardized names are used to identify types of facilities.the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority.The Incident Commanders within the Unified Command work together to establish resource ordering procedures that allow for:

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