ICS 200 Answers (FEMA IS-200.c)
ICS 200 answers for independent study: review 76 Basic ICS for Initial Response questions, each quoted from the FEMA EMI IS-200.c course files. Not copies of the FEMA final exam.
Study questions for FEMA IS-200.c, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS 200), as offered in 2026: course dated 3/11/2019 with the September 2020 Student Manual. Covers leadership and authority, delegation of authority, management by objectives, functional areas and positions, briefings, organizational flexibility, resource and incident typing, and transfer of command. Original questions grounded in FEMA EMI course materials; not copies of final-exam items.
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01In ICS, which way does the chain of command's line of authority flow, and what travels along it?
Down through the organizational structure, carrying task assignments and resource requests. The IS-200.c manual describes an orderly line of authority used for the flow of task assignments and resource requests.
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“This line of authority flows down through the organizational structure.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 34 ↗02True or false: Under unity of command, a responder on a large incident may report to two supervisors as long as both are from the responder's own agency.
False. Unity of command means each individual is assigned to, and reports to, only one supervisor.
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“Unity of command means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned – and will report – to only one supervisor.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 35 ↗03Why does unity of command clear up many communication problems on an incident?
Because each individual keeps a formal communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor. That removes conflicting directives from multiple bosses.
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“Unity of command clears up many of the potential communication problems encountered in managing incidents or events because each individual maintains a formal communication relationship only with his or her immediate supervisor.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 35 ↗04Which statement about Unified Command is correct? A) The agency with the most resources becomes the single Commander B) The Unified Command can allocate resources regardless of ownership or location C) Each agency keeps its own Incident Command Post D) Unified Command suspends unity of command
B) The Unified Command can allocate resources regardless of ownership or location. Unified Command also sets up a single command structure at one Incident Command Post and still maintains unity of command.
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“Allows Incident Commanders to make joint decisions by establishing a single command structure at one Incident Command Post (ICP)”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 37 ↗05Name three advantages of using Unified Command listed in IS-200.c.
Any three of: a single set of objectives guides the response; a collective approach to strategies; improved information flow; shared understanding of joint priorities; no agency's legal authorities are compromised; efforts are optimized under a single Incident Action Plan.
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“Agencies' efforts are optimized as they perform their respective assignments under a single Incident Action Plan.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 38 ↗06Formal communication along the chain of command must be used for which of these? A) Sharing weather observations with another unit B) Requesting support or additional resources C) Asking another unit leader how many radios are needed D) Discussing alternative strategies with another section
B) Requesting support or additional resources. Formal communication is required for giving and receiving work assignments, requesting support or resources, and reporting progress on assigned tasks.
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“formal communication must be used when: • Receiving and giving work assignments • Requesting support or additional resources • Reporting progress of assigned tasks”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 42 ↗07A Cost Unit Leader calls the Planning Section Chief directly to share ideas about alternative strategies. Is this an acceptable use of informal communication?
Yes. Informal communication may be used to exchange incident information across the organization, and the manual gives this exact example.
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“Is used to exchange incident or event information only”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 43 ↗08True or false: Informal communication may be used to task a work assignment if the situation is urgent.
False. Informal communication is not used for formal resource requests or for tasking work assignments; those go through the chain of command.
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“Is NOT used for: • Formal requests for additional resources • Tasking work assignments”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 43 ↗09According to IS-200.c, what is the first duty of ICS leadership?
The safety of all personnel involved in the incident or planned event. Ensuring safe work practices is the top priority among the common leadership responsibilities.
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“Ensuring safe work practices is the top priority within the ICS common leadership responsibilities.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 48 ↗10Which three values does IS-200.c say a leader must demonstrate to be effective?
Commitment to duty, respect, and integrity.
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“Commitment to duty, respect, and integrity are essential values that must be demonstrated in order for a leader to be effective.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 49 ↗11An effective leader shows commitment to duty in all of these ways EXCEPT: A) Being prepared to step out of a tactical role to lead B) Making sound and timely decisions C) Keeping subordinates in the same tasks so they never need development D) Ensuring tasks are understood
C). The manual says a leader should develop subordinates for future events, and should be ready to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role.
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“Be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 50 ↗12In the IS-200.c discussion of leadership and respect, what is described as a leader's greatest resource?
The leader's workforce.
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“A leader's workforce is his or her greatest resource.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 52 ↗13List the communication responsibilities IS-200.c assigns to all responders, and the most effective form of communication.
Brief others as needed, debrief their actions, communicate hazards, acknowledge messages, and ask if they do not know. While not always possible, face-to-face communication is the most effective.
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“While not always possible, the most effective form of communication is face-to-face.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 55 ↗14True or false: Because the ICS organization is flexible and scalable, an incident may rename its sections and positions to fit local usage.
False. ICS flexibility does not allow modifying the standard, common language used for organizational components or positions.
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“However, this flexibility does NOT allow for the modification of the standard, common language used to refer to organizational components or positions.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 60 ↗15Why does IS-200.c say maintaining an effective span of control is important, and how should the 1:5 ratio be used?
Because safety and accountability are a priority. The 1:5 ratio is a guideline; personnel use their best judgment to set the actual distribution of subordinates to supervisors.
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“The 1:5 ratio is a guideline, and incident personnel use their best judgment to determine the actual distribution of subordinates to supervisors for a given incident or EOC activation.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 65 ↗16A supervisor on an incident is managing too few subordinates. What does the modular organization allow?
Sections, Branches, Divisions, Groups, or Teams can be reorganized or demobilized to reach a more effective span of control.
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“When a supervisor is managing too few subordinates, Sections, Branches, Divisions, Groups, or Teams can be reorganized or demobilized to reach a more effective span of control.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 67 ↗17Give three purposes served by using specific ICS position titles.
Any three of: provides a common standard; ensures qualified individuals fill positions; ensures requested personnel are qualified; standardizes communication; describes the responsibilities of the position.
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“Using specific ICS position titles serves these important purposes: • Provides a common standard • Ensures qualified individuals fill positions • Ensures that requested personnel are qualified • Standardizes communication • Describes the responsibilities of the position”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 70 ↗18Match each organizational level to its support position title: Command Staff, Section, Branch, Unit.
Command Staff: Assistant. Section: Deputy. Branch: Deputy. Unit: Manager. (Division/Group has no support position title.)
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“Organizational Level Title Support Position Incident Command Incident Commander Deputy Command Staff Officer Assistant General Staff (Section) Chief Deputy Branch Director Deputy Division/Group Supervisor N/A Unit Unit Leader Manager”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 71 ↗19In most jurisdictions, who holds the responsibility for protecting citizens, and who holds it in private industry?
The chief elected official in most jurisdictions; the chief executive officer in private industry.
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“In private industry, this same responsibility and authority rests with the chief executive officer.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 76 ↗20What is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in ICS qualification?
The entity that creates and administers processes to qualify, certify, and credential personnel for incident-related positions.
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“The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is the entity that creates and administers processes to qualify, certify, and credential personnel for incident-related positions.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 76 ↗21What are the two sources of an Incident Commander's scope of authority?
Existing laws, agency policies, and procedures; and/or a delegation of authority from the agency administrator or elected official.
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“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.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 78 ↗22True or false: Once an agency administrator delegates authority to an Incident Commander, the administrator is no longer responsible for the incident.
False. A delegation of authority does not relieve the granting authority of ultimate responsibility for the incident.
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“Does NOT relieve the granting authority of the ultimate responsibility for the incident”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 79 ↗23How long do the authorities granted in a delegation remain with the Incident Commander?
Until the incident is terminated, a relief-shift Incident Commander is appointed, or the IC is relieved of duties for just cause.
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“the authorities granted remain with the Incident Commander until such time as the incident is terminated, or a relief shift Incident Commander is appointed, or the Incident Commander is relieved of his or her duties for just cause.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 79 ↗24A local fire chief takes command of a house fire in the chief's own jurisdiction. Is a written delegation of authority normally required?
Usually not. A delegation may not be required when the IC acts within existing authorities, and a fire chief likely has authority to serve as IC at a structure fire as part of the job.
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“A fire chief probably has the authority (as part of the job description) to serve as an Incident Commander at a structure fire.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 80 ↗25Name the three situations IS-200.c gives for when a delegation of authority is needed.
When the incident is outside the IC's jurisdiction; when the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities; and when required by law or procedures.
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“If the incident is outside the Incident Commander's jurisdiction • When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities • If required by law or procedures”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 81 ↗26Which item belongs in a delegation of authority? A) The IC's personal performance rating B) Legal and financial authorities and restrictions, and reporting requirements C) The media release schedule D) The incident radio frequencies
B). A delegation should state legal and financial authorities and restrictions and reporting requirements, and should specify which incident conditions must be achieved before transfer of command or release.
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“The delegation should also specify which incident conditions will be achieved prior to a transfer of command or release.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 83 ↗27Put the six steps of management by objectives in order, starting with agency policy.
1) Understand agency policy and direction; 2) Assess the incident situation; 3) Establish incident objectives; 4) Select strategies; 5) Perform tactical direction; 6) Provide necessary follow-up.
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“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.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 90 ↗28What must the first responder to arrive at an incident do, and name two things the size-up determines.
Assume command and size up the situation. The size-up determines things such as the nature and magnitude of the incident and the location of the Incident Command Post and Staging Area.
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“Location of Incident Command Post and Staging Area”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 91 ↗29True or false: Responders must finish all life safety actions before starting any effort to stabilize the incident.
False. The priorities are not a set of sequential steps; they are often performed simultaneously.
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“Often these priorities will be performed simultaneously.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 92 ↗30After life safety, what are the second and third incident priorities?
Second: incident stabilization. Third: property preservation.
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“Second Priority: Incident Stabilization • Third Priority: Property Preservation”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 92 ↗31Which is the best-written incident objective? A) Do our best to contain the spill B) Establish a controlled perimeter around the incident within 45 minutes (by 6 p.m.) C) Send all available engines D) Keep the public informed
B). Objectives should be measurable and include a standard and a timeframe, as in the manual's perimeter example.
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“EXAMPLE: Establish a controlled perimeter around the incident within 45 minutes (by 6 p.m.)”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 93 ↗32Distinguish incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.
Objectives state what will be accomplished; strategies set the general plan or direction for accomplishing them; tactics specify how the strategies will be executed.
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“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.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 96 ↗33"Use absorbent damming materials to build a barrier between the accident scene and the creek" is an example of which level of planning, and who determines it when established?
A tactic. The Operations Section, if established, is responsible for determining appropriate tactics.
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“The Operations Section, if it is established, is responsible for determining appropriate tactics for an incident.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 97 ↗34What is the Planning P?
A graphical representation of the sequence and relationship of the meetings, work periods, and briefings that make up the Operational Period Planning Cycle.
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“The Planning P is a graphical representation of the sequence and relationship of the meetings, work periods, and briefings that comprise the Operational Period Planning Cycle.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 99 ↗35What is the difference between a standard operating guideline (SOG) and a standard operating procedure (SOP)?
An SOG is a standard indication or outline of policy; an SOP is a set of step-by-step instructions to help workers carry out complex operations.
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“Standard operating procedures (SOPs) - a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out complex operations”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 101 ↗36How does IS-200.c define mutual aid?
The voluntary provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate.
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“Mutual aid is the voluntary provision of resources by agencies or organizations to assist each other when existing resources are inadequate.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 104 ↗37What is EMAC, and who are its signatories?
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact: a congressionally ratified, non-Federal, state-to-state system for sharing resources across state lines. Signatories include all 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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“Signatories include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 105 ↗38Give the three reasons IS-200.c lists for assigning a Deputy Incident Commander.
To perform specific tasks the IC requests; to perform the command function in a relief capacity (such as the next operational period); and to represent an Assisting Agency that shares or may later have jurisdiction.
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“Represent an Assisting Agency that may share jurisdiction or have jurisdiction in the future.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 113 ↗39An incident involves only the IC's own agency, with no outside organizations. Must a Liaison Officer still be assigned?
No. Command Staff positions are activated only in response to incident needs; an incident may not need a Liaison Officer if there are no outside agencies to coordinate with.
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“an incident may not require a Liaison Officer if there are not outside agencies or organizations to coordinate with.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 114 ↗40Several agencies send their own PIOs to an incident. Who designates the lead PIO, and who approves releasing incident information?
The Incident Commander or Unified Command does both.
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“The Incident Commander or Unified Command approves the release of incident-related information.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 118 ↗41How do Assistants differ from Deputies in qualifications?
Assistants are subordinates of principal Command Staff positions and may have lower technical capability and qualifications than the primary position. A Deputy must be fully qualified and equally capable to assume the position.
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“the Deputy must be fully qualified and equally capable to assume the position.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 113 ↗42What is the difference between an assisting agency and a cooperating agency?
An assisting agency provides personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management. A cooperating agency supplies assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources.
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“A cooperating agency is an agency supplying assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to the incident management effort.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 123 ↗43What decision-making authority does an Agency Representative hold?
Delegated authority to make decisions on matters affecting that agency's participation at the incident.
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“The Agency Representative is delegated authority to make decisions on matters affecting that agency's participation at the incident.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 124 ↗44An engine breaks down while waiting at the Staging Area. Should it stay there, and which unit supports it?
No. Resources in Staging are assigned and ready for deployment, so out-of-service resources are not located there. The Ground Support Unit supports out-of-service resources.
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“The Ground Support Unit is responsible for supporting out-of-service resources”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 141 ↗45Which section is responsible for looking beyond the current and next operational period to anticipate potential problems?
The Planning Section.
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“One of the most important functions of the Planning Section is to look beyond the current and next operational period and anticipate potential problems or events.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 135 ↗46Where do Technical Specialists initially report?
To the Planning Section. They may work within it or be reassigned to another part of the organization.
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“Will initially report to the Planning Section, work within that Section, or be reassigned to another part of the organization”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 136 ↗47Whom does the Logistics Section's Medical Unit serve, and which Logistics unit is the exception to supporting only incident personnel?
The Medical Unit supports incident response personnel; medical care for the affected population is managed under Operations. The Supply Unit is the exception to supporting only assigned personnel and resources.
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“Logistics Section functions, except for the Supply Unit, are geared to supporting personnel and resources directly assigned to the incident.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 139 ↗48Which Logistics branch contains the Communications, Medical, and Food Units, and which contains the Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units?
The Service Branch has Communications, Medical, and Food. The Support Branch has Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support.
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“the Service Branch with Communications, Medical, and Food Units, and the Support Branch with Supply, Facilities, and Ground Support Units.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 61 ↗49An incident needs only cost analysis, not a full Finance/Administration Section. How can that be handled?
A Technical Specialist assigned to the Planning Section could provide the service.
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“When only one specific function is needed (e.g., cost analysis), a Technical Specialist assigned to the Planning Section could provide these services.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 142 ↗50What three things should you know about any ICS form?
Its purpose (what function it performs), its preparation (who prepares it), and its distribution (who needs to receive it).
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“Purpose — What function does the form perform? • Preparation — Who is responsible for preparing the form? • Distribution — Who needs to receive this information?”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 147 ↗51Which ICS form is an eight-part Incident Briefing form that can serve as the initial IAP until a Planning Section is established?
ICS Form 201, the Incident Briefing.
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“Occasionally, the ICS Form 201 serves as the initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) until a Planning Section has been established”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 149 ↗52Match the ICS forms to their titles: 202, 205, 206, 214.
202: Incident Objectives. 205: Incident Radio Communications Plan. 206: Medical Plan. 214: Unit Log.
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“ICS Form 213, General Message • ICS Form 214, Unit Log”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 153 ↗53Which event marks the transition from reactive to proactive incident management?
The incident briefing.
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“The incident briefing marks the transition from reactive to proactive incident management.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 158 ↗54Name the three types of ICS briefings, and say who receives a field-level briefing.
Staff level, field level, and section level. Field-level briefings go to individual resources or crews assigned to operational tasks at or near the incident site.
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“Field-level briefings are delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 162 ↗55Who facilitates the Operational Period Briefing, and who covers work assignments and staffing of Divisions and Groups?
The Planning Section Chief facilitates it; the on-coming Operations Section Chief covers the assignments and staffing.
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“The on-coming Operations Section Chief covers the work assignments and staffing of Divisions and Groups for the upcoming operational period.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 170 ↗56True or false: ICS standardization limits its flexibility, so it suits only large incidents.
False. Standardization does not limit flexibility, and ICS works for small routine operations as well as catastrophic events.
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“ICS works for small, routine operations as well as catastrophic events.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 177 ↗57State the three rules for expanding an ICS organization.
Fill only the functions and positions needed to achieve objectives; each activated element must have a person in charge; and an effective span of control must be maintained.
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“Only functions and positions that are necessary to achieve incident objectives are filled. • Each activated element must have a person in charge. • An effective span of control must be maintained.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 180 ↗58The Situation Unit is activated but no Planning Section Chief is assigned. Who supervises the Situation Unit?
The Incident Commander.
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“For example, the Situation Unit can be activated without a Planning Section Chief assigned. In this case, the supervision of the Situation Unit will rest with the Incident Commander.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 182 ↗59Instead of combining two units into one new position with a new title, what does IS-200.c recommend, and why?
Assign the same individual to supervise multiple units. New titles may be unrecognizable to assisting or cooperating personnel and cause confusion.
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“Creating new titles may be unrecognizable to assisting or cooperating personnel and may cause confusion.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 184 ↗60In the resource management process, which step comes right after ordering and acquiring?
Mobilizing. The full sequence is identifying requirements, ordering and acquiring, mobilizing, tracking and reporting, demobilizing, and reimbursing and restocking.
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“Identifying Requirements • Ordering and Acquiring • Mobilizing • Tracking and Reporting • Demobilizing • Reimbursing and Restocking”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 185 ↗61Which Planning Section units are busiest early in an incident, and which become busier in later stages?
The Resources and Situation Units early; the Documentation and Demobilization Units later.
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“The Resources and Situation Units will be very busy in the initial phases of the incident. In the later stages, the workload of the Documentation and Demobilization Units will increase.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 187 ↗62What risk does IS-200.c associate with ordering too many resources?
Unqualified personnel may be deployed without proper supervision. Too few resources can lead to loss of life and property.
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“Having too few resources can lead to loss of life and property, while having too many resources can result in unqualified personnel deployed without proper supervision.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 188 ↗63Name three factors that affect incident complexity.
Examples include community and responder safety; impacts to life, property, and the economy; and potential hazardous materials.
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“Community and responder safety • Impacts to life, property, and the economy • Potential hazardous materials”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 189 ↗64Into which four attributes are ICS resources categorized when typed?
Capability, Category, Kind, and Type.
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“ICS resources are categorized by Capability, Category, Kind, and Type.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 194 ↗65What is FEMA's Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT)?
An online catalogue of national resource typing definitions, position qualifications, and Position Task Books provided by FEMA.
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“The Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT) is an online catalogue of national resource typing definitions, position qualifications and Position Task Books (PTBs) provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 198 ↗66What do law enforcement agencies often call a Strike Team, and what defines it?
A Resource Team. It is a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications, under the direct supervision of a Strike Team Leader.
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“A Strike Team / Resource 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.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 199 ↗67Incidents are typed by complexity into how many types, which is the most complex, and where do most incidents fall?
Five types. Type 1 is the most complex and Type 5 the least; the vast majority fall in the Type 3-5 range.
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“The vast majority of incidents are in the Type 3-5 range.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 202 ↗68A vehicle fire is handled by one engine and its crew, with no written IAP. What incident type is this?
Type 5: one or two single resources with up to six personnel and no written IAP; examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, or a police traffic stop.
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“No written Incident Action Plan is required. Examples include a vehicle fire, an injured person, or a police traffic stop.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 203 ↗69Which incident type is limited to one operational period in the control phase, needs no written IAP for non-HazMat incidents, but requires a documented operational briefing?
Type 4.
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“Limited to one operational period in the control phase. No written Incident Action Plan is required for non-HazMat incidents. A documented operational briefing is completed.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 204 ↗70In a Type 2 incident, what are the typical limits on Operations personnel per operational period and on total personnel?
Operations personnel typically do not exceed 200 per operational period, and the total does not exceed 500.
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“Operations personnel typically do not exceed 200 per operational period and the total does not exceed 500.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 206 ↗71Describe the staffing of a Type 1 incident.
All Command and General Staff positions are activated and Branches are needed. Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel usually exceed 1,000.
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“All Command and General Staff positions are activated, and Branches need to be established. Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel will usually exceed 1,000.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 207 ↗72At what level does a Type 3 Incident Management Team operate?
State, Territory, Tribal, or Metropolitan Area level.
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“Type 3: State, Territory, Tribal, or Metropolitan Area Level”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 208 ↗73Which of these is NOT an element of a transfer-of-command briefing? A) Situation status B) Resources ordered and en route C) A performance review of the outgoing Incident Commander D) Incident communications plan
C). The briefing covers situation status, objectives and priorities, current organization, resource assignments, resources ordered and en route, facilities, and the communications plan.
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“Situation status • Incident objectives and priorities • Current organization • Resource assignments • Resources ordered and en route • Incident facilities • Incident communications plan”
— FEMA EMI, IS-0200.c Student Manual (September 2020), p. 225 ↗74What is the prerequisite for IS-200.c, and how long is the course?
IS-100.c, An Introduction to the Incident Command System. The course is 4 hours and carries 0.4 CEUs.
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“Prerequisites IS-100.c An Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100). CEUs: 0.4 Course Length: 4 hours”
— FEMA EMI, IS-200.C Course Overview (training.fema.gov) ↗75A responder completed IS-200.b before IS-200.c replaced it. Must the responder retake the course for credentialing?
No. FEMA states that for credentialing purposes the courses are equivalent.
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“For credentialing purposes, the courses are equivalent.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-200.C Course Overview (training.fema.gov) ↗76Who is the intended audience for IS-200.c?
Personnel likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS: response personnel at the supervisory level involved in emergency planning, response, or recovery.
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“The intended audience(s) are response personnel at the supervisory level who are involved with emergency planning, response, or recovery efforts.”
— FEMA EMI, IS-200.C Course Overview (training.fema.gov) ↗Know questions we're missing?
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