Understanding Incident Command System (ICS) Facilities
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21. Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?
A. Incident Base
B. Incident Command Post
C. Camp
D. Staging Area
22. ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of
A. EOC
B. non-activated
C. Off-site
D. On-scene
23. Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
24. Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?
A. Capability
B. Location
C. Color
D. Number available
Final answer:
The staging area is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment. ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of on-scene operations. Resource typing categorizes resources based on capability, location, and number available.
Explanation:
The type of ICS facility that is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment is the Staging Area. It is a designated location where resources are gathered and organized before being deployed to the incident site.
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of On-scene operations. It is used in emergency management to effectively manage incidents and ensure effective communication and coordination.
Regarding resource typing, the characteristics typically used to categorize resources are Capability, Location, and Number available.