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EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
True (A)
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
True (A)
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key principle?
- Reliability, Scalability, and Portability (correct)
- Resilience and Redundancy
- Security
- Interoperability
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?
Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels?
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
The 'capacity for emergency management and response personnel to interact and work well together' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?
Which organizations should be involved in communications planning?
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information' describes which key communications and information systems principle?
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?
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Study Notes
Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)
- EOCs can be fixed, temporary, or virtual locations with staff participating remotely.
- Full activation of an EOC may include personnel from assisting agencies.
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- NIMS components apply to planned events such as sporting events.
- Major components include Command and Coordination, Response and Recovery, Communications and Information Management, and Resource Management.
- Three guiding principles of NIMS are flexibility, standardization, and unity of effort.
Resource Management
- Establishing common definitions for capabilities is known as Identifying and Typing Resources.
- Credentialing verifies personnel qualifications for specific positions.
- Resource inventorying in NIMS refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.
- Tasks include activation of local resource requirements (Order and Acquire) and deploying personnel and resources (Mobilize).
Communication Principles
- Reliability, Scalability, and Portability emphasize using familiar communications systems.
- Interoperability refers to emergency management personnel's ability to interact effectively.
- Resilience and Redundancy ensure uninterrupted information flow.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
- The JIC is a central location for Joint Information System operations and public affairs functions.
Incident Command System (ICS)
- ICS provides a structured approach to the command and coordination of on-scene emergency personnel.
- Each ICS General Staff is led by a Section Chief who reports directly to the Incident Commander.
Information Sharing and Situational Awareness
- Incident Reports enhance situational awareness by providing essential information.
- Confidentiality can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
Communication Planning
- All stakeholders should be involved in communications planning.
MAC Group
- The MAC Group's function does not replace the primary roles of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
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