FEMA 1 Flashcards

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Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?

Planning Section Chief

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, what are the personnel collectively referred to as?

Command Staff

Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

Public Information Officer

The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?

Operations Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)

Point-of-distribution sites Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Finance/Administration Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

The Liaison Officer is the point of contact for which category?

Other response organizations Signup and view all the answers

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

When command is transferred, what should the process include?

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

True Signup and view all the answers

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).

True Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?

Information and Intelligence Management Signup and view all the answers

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Manageable Span of Control refers to what?

The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident. Signup and view all the answers

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?

Integrated Communications Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

To ensure efficient, clear communication, what does the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of?

Common terminology Signup and view all the answers

In a Unified Command, what do members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish?

Incident Objectives Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?

Logistics Signup and view all the answers

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure what?

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) is what?

A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards. Signup and view all the answers

An Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Selection of Incident Commanders is done by whom?

Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?

Dispatch/Deployment Signup and view all the answers

One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

Command is defined as:

Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:

Technical Specifications Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:

Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives. Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

The Liaison Officer is defined as:

Is the point of contact for other response organizations. Signup and view all the answers

You are working in a complex incident. There are multiple Incident Commanders representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives. What type of ICS structure is being used?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

After being deployed and arriving on scene at an incident, what is the first task for response personnel?

Check in and receive an assignment. Signup and view all the answers

You are implementing tactical activities to achieve the incident objectives. What is the correct title of the ICS organizational element to which you are assigned?

Planning Section Signup and view all the answers

You are a Group Supervisor working in a Branch within the Operations Section. Who is your immediate supervisor?

Branch Director Signup and view all the answers

The difference between a Strike Team and a Task Force is:

Strike Teams have similar resources while Task Forces are comprised of mixed resources. Signup and view all the answers

The major activities of the Planning Section include:

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans. Signup and view all the answers

Command is defined again as:

Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organizational entities within the Operations Section may be used to divide an incident geographically?

Divisions Signup and view all the answers

A Deputy is the support position for all of the following positions, EXCEPT:

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, those personnel are collectively referred to as the?

Command Staff Signup and view all the answers

Which Section Chief is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objectives?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Interoperability means:

Communication equipment, procedures, and systems can operate together during a response. Signup and view all the answers

TRUE OR FALSE: Someone who serves as a Director every day might not hold that title when deployed under an ICS structure.

True Signup and view all the answers

Before leaving an incident assignment, you should do all of the following EXCEPT FOR:

Self-dispatch to another incident. Signup and view all the answers

In ICS, the members of the Command Staff assume the title of:

Officer Signup and view all the answers

Span of control refers to:

The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident. Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS function records time accounting and procures needed items?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

Check-in, initial briefing, recordkeeping, and demobilization procedures are necessary to ensure:

accountability Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) is described as:

A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards. Signup and view all the answers

Which incident facility is the location where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignments?

Staging Area Signup and view all the answers

The ability to communicate within ICS is absolutely critical. To ensure efficient, clear communication, ICS requires the use of:

False Signup and view all the answers

The Operations Section Chief is responsible for what?

Directs tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Command System (ICS) Overview

ICS is a standardized method for managing incidents, applicable in various scenarios including planned events.
Command is the authority to direct and control operations during an incident.

Key Roles within ICS

Incident Commander: Overall responsibility for incident management and establishing objectives.
Planning Section Chief: Prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information flow, and maintains situational awareness.
Operations Section Chief: Directs tactical responses to achieve incident objectives.
Logistics Section Chief: Ensures personnel are supported with food, communication, and medical care.
Finance/Administration Section Chief: Manages contracts, reimbursement documentation, timekeeping, and financial tracking.
Public Information Officer: Manages media inquiries and ensures public information flow.
Liaison Officer: Acts as the contact point for other response organizations.

Command Staff Overview

Command Staff includes personnel designated for public information, safety, and liaison duties.
Personnel in Command Staff roles are referred to as Officers.

Incident Facilities and Operations

Typical incident facilities encompass Command Posts, staging areas, and distribution points.
Unified Command involves multiple jurisdictions collaborating to establish incident objectives efficiently.

Key Concepts in ICS

Span of Control: The number of individuals or resources effectively managed by one supervisor, essential for efficient operations.
Interoperability: Different communication systems and procedures must function together during incidents.
Accountability: Achieved through processes like check-ins and resource tracking.

Application of NIMS Management Characteristics

Information and Intelligence Management includes gathering data from specialists for informed decision-making.
Comprehensive Resource Management focuses on resource acquisition, inventory, and qualification of personnel.
Integrated Communications aid in situational awareness and information sharing.

Incident Management Practices

Incident Action Plans capture and communicate strategies for operational activities.
Resources should not self-dispatch; coordination through established command is crucial for effective management.
Briefings are essential whenever command transfer occurs to maintain continuity and clarity.

Incident Response Procedures

Upon arrival, personnel must check in and receive assignments before engaging in operations.
Maintaining documentation for mutual aid agreements falls under the Finance/Administration function.

False Statements

ICS is not restricted to large incidents; it is adaptable for all incidents, small or large.
Whole Community approach includes a broader scope beyond just federal entities.

Essential ICS Knowledge

Command can include various supervisors, but the title may differ based on deployment situations.
Staff organization can include Divisions for geographical division and Group Supervisors reporting to Branch Directors.

Summary of Process Breakdowns

Effective communication relies on common terminology to prevent misunderstandings.
Roles within the organization are delineated to define responsibilities clearly and establish accountability.

Conclusion

ICS employs a modular organization to adapt to diverse incident types and sizes, promoting effective and organized management across various agencies and jurisdictions.

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