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When every individual has a designated supervisor It is known as?
Unity of command means that every individual has only one designated supervisor. Chain of command means that there is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the organization, with lower levels subordinate to, and connected to, higher levels.
Is an individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency?
Agency Representative
Agency Representative: An individual assigned to an incident from an assisting or cooperating agency who has been delegated authority to make decisions on matters affecting that agency’s participation at the incident. Agency Representatives report to the Incident Liaison Officer.
Which staff position should be the next one assigned after the Incident Commander?
Safety Officer
If the incident is complex, or the Incident Commander is not a tactical expert in all the hazards present, a Safety Officer should be assigned. The next responsibility is to Schedule Planning Meetings as Required.
Which position is the only one that is always staffed in ICS applications?
Incident Commander
Organizational Structure – Incident Commander In fact, the Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.
What is incident operational period?
The period of time scheduled for execution of a given set of tactical actions as specified in the Incident Action Plan. Operational Periods can be of various lengths, although usually not over 24 hours.
Which staff position is responsible for creating the incident action plan?
The Incident Commander has overall responsibility for managing the incident by establishing objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics. The Incident Commander is the only position that is always staffed in ICS applications.
Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident?
Logistics Section Chief is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objectives.