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1. Additional Resource Terminology

Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid through agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. | | States can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). | | Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to States, tribes, and territories under the National Response Framework (NRF). |

2. Is conducted at the beginning of each operational period. | | Presents the Incident Action Plan for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel within the Operations Section. | | Should be concise.

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid through agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. | | States can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). | | Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to States, tribes, and territories under the National Response Framework (NRF). |

3. Transfer of Command Briefing Elements

Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid through agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. | | States can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). | | Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to States, tribes, and territories under the National Response Framework (NRF). | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)

4. Mutual Aid and Assistance: All Levels

Local jurisdictions participate in mutual aid through agreements with neighboring jurisdictions. | | States can participate in mutual aid through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). | | Federal agencies offer mutual aid to each other and to States, tribes, and territories under the National Response Framework (NRF). | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)

5. set up at the incident where resources can wait for a tactical assignment. All resources in the Staging Area are assigned and ready for deployment. Out-of-service resources are NOT located at the Staging Area.

Staging Area ManagerOperational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

6. In order to maintain leadership and respect

Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Know your subordinates and look out for their well-being. The workers who follow you are your greatest resource. Not all of your workers will succeed equally, but they all deserve respect. | | Keep your subordinates and supervisor informed. Provide accurate and timely briefings, and give the reason (intent) for assignments and tasks. | | Build the team. Conduct frequent briefings and debriefings with the team to monitor progress and identify lessons learned. Consider team experience, fatigue, and physical limitations when accepting assignments. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)

7. Modular Organization

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Incident command organizational structure | Size and complexity of the incident. | Specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident. | Incident planning process and incident objectives

8. Assisting Agency

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)an agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management.A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

9. On smaller incidents, aviation resources will be limited in number and will report directly to the Incident Commander or to the Operations Section Chief. | | On larger incidents, it may be desirable to activate a separate Air Operations organization to coordinate the use of aviation resources. | | The Air Tactical Group coordinates all airborne activity. The Air Support Group provides all incident ground-based support to aviation resources. |

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Planning Section has responsibility forSituation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

10. Unified Command

allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

11. Some qualities of an effective leader

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Take command. | | Balance response initiatives with safety concerns. | | Motivate responders. | | Communicate clear directions. | | Size up the situation and make rapid decisions. | | Assess the effectiveness of tactics/strategies. | Be flexible and modify plans as necessary. | | Commitment to Duty | Take charge within your scope of authority. | Be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a | leadership role. | Be. proficient in your job. | | Make sound and timely decisions. | | Ensure tasks are understood. | | Develop your subordinates for the future.

12. Transfer of Command Procedures

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Take place face-to-face. | | Include a complete briefing. | | The effective time and date of the transfer should be communicated to personnel.

13. Span-of-control ratios can be driven by a number of factors such as:

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Safety issues. | Stability of the situation. | Complexity of the incident and objectives. | Training and experience of responders. | Communication limitations/constraints. | Distance between resources. | Environmental and weather conditions. | | *Planning is critical in order to avoid runaway ordering of resources and the loss of an effective span of control.A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

14. T/F The operational period is a fixed 12-hour period within which tactics must be completed.

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.FalseSituation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)

15. The command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident. When command is transferred, the process must include:

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.A briefing that captures all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

16. The ICS organization may be expanded easily from a very small size for routine operations to a larger organization capable of handling catastrophic events.

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Flexibility does NOT mean that the ICS feature of common terminology is superseded. Flexibility is allowed only within the standard ICS organizational structure and position titles.

17. Scope of Authority

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived: | From existing laws, agency policies, and procedures, and/or | Through a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

18. (T/F) In a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being requested.

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | FalseOperational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)

19. Institutionalizing ICS

A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.means that government officials, incident managers, and emergency response organizations at all jurisdictional levels adopt the Incident Command System. Actions to institutionalize the use of ICS take place at two levels â€” policy and organizational/operational.Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

20. Are advisors with special skills required at the incident. | | Will initially report to the Planning Section, work within that Section, or be reassigned to another part of the organization. | | Can be in any discipline required (e.g., epidemiology, infection control, chemical-biological-nuclear agents, etc.). |

21. An ___________ is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency.

22. Logistics Section

Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)responsible for all support requirements needed to facilitate effective and efficient incident management, including ordering resources from off-incident locations.A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

23. Implementing Authorities

Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)Incident Commander Incident Objectives - Strategies, Resources, ICS StructureA Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.Situation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. |

24. T/F The arrival of a more qualified person means that a change in incident command must occur.

25. Briefing Elements

Task- what is to be done | Purpose- why is it to be done | End State- How it should look when doneSituation status. | Incident objectives and priorities. | Current organization. | Resource assignments. | Resources ordered and en route. | Incident facilities. | Incident communications plan. | Incident prognosis, concerns, and other issues. | Introduction of Command and General Staff members. | Operational Period Briefing: Agenda (1 of 3)A Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Task Force Leader. | | A Strike Team is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader. | | A Single Resource is an individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with an identified work supervisor that can be used on an incident.

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