Which ICS function is responsible for collecting and evaluating information about the incident?

Which ICS function is responsible for collecting and evaluating information about the incident?

• A. Finance/Administration
• B. Logistics
• C. Planning
• D. Incident Command

Answer: (C)

The Planning Section is responsible for collecting and evaluating information about the incident to support decision-making and the development of the Incident Action Plan. This function gathers data from the field, resources, weather, and other sources, analyzes it to determine the current situation, and updates situation status and documentation. It then uses that information to help shape objectives, strategies, and the next steps in the IAP. Command oversees overall incident management, Logistics handles services and resources, and Finance/Administration manages costs and procurement, so they don’t focus on analyzing and synthesizing incident information in the way Planning does.

The Planning Section is responsible for collecting and evaluating information about the incident to support decision-making and the development of the Incident Action Plan. This function gathers data from the field, resources, weather, and other sources, analyzes it to determine the current situation, and updates situation status and documentation. It then uses that information to help shape objectives, strategies, and the next steps in the IAP. Command oversees overall incident management, Logistics handles services and resources, and Finance/Administration manages costs and procurement, so they don’t focus on analyzing and synthesizing incident information in the way Planning does.