What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) in disaster response, and which are its core organizational components?

What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS) in disaster response, and which are its core organizational components?

• A. To provide a standardized, scalable structure for command, control, and coordination; core components include the Incident Commander, Command Staff (Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison), and General Staff (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration).
• B. A rigid, single-branch hierarchy with limited flexibility.
• C. A system used exclusively for wildfire incidents.
• D. A framework to assign blame during disasters.

Answer: (A)