Question

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
A. Command
B. Operations
C. Logistics
D. Finance/Administration

Answer 1

Answer:

D) Finance/Administration

Explanation:

The major functions of the finance/administration section of the ICS are:

1. Monitors costs related to the incident.
2. Provides accounting,  procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.

For example, paying for any expenses including food, gasoline, materials, etc.

The other sections are:

• Incident Command  (incident commander)
• Operations  section
• Planning  section
• Logistics section

The head of an ICS section is called a chief, and each section is divided into divisions which are lead by a supervisor. Depending on the size of the incident, the section can be divided into groups, branches, task forces, strike teams and may even include single resources.