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Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by?
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by?
The Whole Community ensures solutions that serve the entire community are implemented, while ensuring resources are used efficiently. What does this mean?
The Whole Community ensures solutions that serve the entire community are implemented, while ensuring resources are used efficiently. What does this mean?
It means that the solutions are inclusive and utilize the diverse resources available within the community.
What is Incident Command System?
What is Incident Command System?
It is a standardized approach to incident management.
What is Incident Command System used for?
What is Incident Command System used for?
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What are other ways Incident Command System is explained?
What are other ways Incident Command System is explained?
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What does NIMS stand for?
What does NIMS stand for?
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What is NIMS?
What is NIMS?
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NIMS provides a consistent foundation for what?
NIMS provides a consistent foundation for what?
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What are the three major components of NIMS?
What are the three major components of NIMS?
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What does ICS stand for?
What does ICS stand for?
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How has ICS impacted incident management efforts?
How has ICS impacted incident management efforts?
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ICS helps to ensure?
ICS helps to ensure?
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Is NIMS the same as ICS?
Is NIMS the same as ICS?
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?
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The incident command system can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
The incident command system can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources?
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources?
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Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the?
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the?
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Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System?
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System?
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The NIMS management characteristic of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
The NIMS management characteristic of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
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Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology includes all of the following EXCEPT?
Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology includes all of the following EXCEPT?
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Which NIMS management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities who establish resource management systems?
Which NIMS management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities who establish resource management systems?
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Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering and analyzing weather information?
Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering and analyzing weather information?
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To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System characteristics include the use of?
To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System characteristics include the use of?
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The Incident Command System is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
The Incident Command System is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of solutions are used as needed.
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of solutions are used as needed.
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To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch.
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch.
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Integrated communication includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.
Integrated communication includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.
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Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitates information sharing?
Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitates information sharing?
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An incident action plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities.
An incident action plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities.
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Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
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To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.
To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
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Major activities of the planning section include?
Major activities of the planning section include?
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When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together, what type of command is being used?
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together, what type of command is being used?
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The liaison officer?
The liaison officer?
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the federal government.
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Major activities of the logistics section include?
Major activities of the logistics section include?
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Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have support?
Which general staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have support?
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Which general staff member negotiates contracts and maintains documentation for reimbursement?
Which general staff member negotiates contracts and maintains documentation for reimbursement?
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Which general staff member prepares incident action plans and maintains situational awareness?
Which general staff member prepares incident action plans and maintains situational awareness?
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Which general staff member directs all responses and tactical actions?
Which general staff member directs all responses and tactical actions?
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Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
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Check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking are all components of:
Check-in, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking are all components of:
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When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
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Which ICS functional area tracks, collects, and analyzes information?
Which ICS functional area tracks, collects, and analyzes information?
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Which of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
Which of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?
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To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.
To be effective, the incident action plan should cover a specified timeframe.
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Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by?
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by?
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident?
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Selection of incident commanders is done by the?
Selection of incident commanders is done by the?
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The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as?
The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as?
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Manageable span of control refers to:
Manageable span of control refers to:
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Command is:
Command is:
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Study Notes
Incident Command System (ICS) Overview
- ICS is a standardized approach to incident management applicable to all types of incidents across various organizations and government levels.
- Utilizes a modular organization permitting adaptability in response to incidents of differing complexity.
- Is suitable for both emergencies and planned events, facilitating coordinated responses among jurisdictions and agencies.
Components of ICS
- Incident Command: Responsible for establishing command, managing on-scene activities, and ensuring operational objectives are met.
- Operations Section: Directs all incident tactical operations to achieve objectives and deploys resources effectively.
- Planning Section: Develops and documents the Incident Action Plan, tracks resources, and evaluates incident progress.
- Logistics Section: Provides essential personnel, equipment, and supplies while maintaining facilities for response efforts.
- Finance/Administration Section: Monitors costs, manages contracts, and conducts financial analysis related to the incident.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- NIMS is a comprehensive framework for guiding all stakeholders to work collaboratively during incidents.
- It includes key components: resource management, command and coordination (ICS), and communications/information management.
- NIMS utilizes common terminology for clear communication and establishes systems for personnel requests and resource management.
Whole Community Approach
- Ensures that solutions implemented serve the entire community and effectively use resources provided by various community members.
- Engages both governmental and non-governmental organizations for comprehensive incident management.
Key Definitions
- Chain of Command: Establishes clear leadership and supervision structures to enhance accountability.
- Command: Authority directing incident management, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.
- Unified Command: Allows coordination among multiple agencies or jurisdictions to achieve common incident objectives.
Management Characteristics
- Accountability: Essential for effective incident response, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clear, complete, and tracked.
- Integrated Communications: Includes interoperable communication systems for sharing voice and data amongst agencies to improve situational awareness.
- Information and Intelligence Management: Involves collecting, analyzing, and sharing critical information during incidents.
Success Factors
- Incident Action Plans should specify time frames and encompass overall operational and support activities.
- Leadership roles, such as Public Information Officers and Incident Commanders, are crucial for media relations and overall incident management.
Functional Areas and Responsibilities
- Planning: Prepares Incident Action Plans and manages situational awareness.
- Logistics: Orders, maintains, and tracks resources necessary for incident responses.
- Finance/Administration: Negotiates contracts, oversees timekeeping, and handles reimbursement processes.
Additional Important Points
- Use of common terminology enhances communication clarity; technical specifications outside of common language may hinder understanding.
- Command transfer during incidents requires effective briefings to maintain situational awareness.
- Incident coordination involves various activities but does not include directing or controlling resources, which falls under operations.
True/False Statements
- The whole community approach refers to federal organizations only: FALSE.
- ICS is only for large incidents: FALSE.
- Integrated communications includes interoperable systems for effective information sharing: TRUE.
- Incident Action Plans should cover specified time frames: TRUE.
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