Which incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel

Possible Answers:

  1. Type 2
  2. Type 3
  3. Type 4
  4. Type 5

The Correct Answer:

D. Type 5 incident type requires one or two single resources with up to six personnel.

Explanation:

The incidents are generally divided into several types so that an appropriate decision can be made about the requirement of resources. The types of incidents are listed down below:

  • Type 1 (in case of most complex incidents)
  • Type 2
  • Type 3
  • Type 4
  • Type 5 (in case of least complex incidents)

Type 5 incidents can be easily handled with very few resources (1-2) or personnel (0-6). The general staff and command positions are not activated because it’s not many severe incidents. A  written incident action plan is also not required. The resources can be easily facilitated in the incident area within a brief period. An example of type 5 is a police traffic stop, an injured person, or a vehicle fire. The factors responsible for determining the type of an incident mainly include the ICS structure size, number of resources that have been employed, and period.

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