Fire Officer p198

What is required before taking the IS-200 course?

• Completion of IS-700

• Completion of ICS-400

• Completion of ICS-300

• Completion of IS-100

What is the focus of the ICS-300 course?

• Basic ICS for small incidents

• Intermediate ICS for expanding incidents

• Introduction to NIMS

• Advanced ICS for complex incidents

Who is the ICS-400 course designed for?

• Those in a tactical position during small incidents

• Those in an area command or emergency operations center during large incidents

• Those in a general staff position during minor incidents

• Those in a command position during small incidents

What is the purpose of the IS-700 course?

• To provide advanced ICS training

• To enhance understanding of NIMS

• To introduce the National Response Framework

• To teach basic firefighting skills

What does the IS-800 course describe?

• The principles of the National Response Framework

• The structure of ICS

• The basics of incident command

• The components of NIMS

How often should you review the courses?

• Every year

• Only once

• Never

• Periodically

What are the five components of NIMS?

• Command, control, communications, coordination, cooperation

• Preparedness, communications, resource management, command, ongoing management

• Preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, prevention

• Planning, operations, logistics, finance, administration

At what level does the incident commander function?

• Tactical level

• Operational level

• Strategic level

• Logistical level

What is a strategic goal in a defensive situation?

• To evacuate the area

• To stop the extension of a fire to any adjacent structure

• To deploy additional resources

• To establish a command post

What defines the actions necessary to achieve strategic goals?

• Operational plans

• Logistical arrangements

• Tactical objectives

• Strategic initiatives