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Which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

  • Management by Objective (correct)
  • Mutual Aid Agreements
  • Manageable Span of Control
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives?

  • Specific and measurable
  • Achievable
  • Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility (correct)
  • Time-bound
  • Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident?

  • Number of people involved
  • Cost considerations of responding agencies (correct)
  • Weather conditions
  • Duration of the incident
  • An incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or?

    <p>Delegation of Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

    <p>Manageable Span of Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which command staff member approves the incident action plan (IAP) and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following demonstrates a leader's commitment to duty?

    <p>Developing subordinates for the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ICS supervisory position title is used at the division/group organizational level?

    <p>Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are mutual aid agreements?

    <p>Assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The incident command system stands for?

    <p>A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or non-emergency situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    NIMS Management Characteristics

    • Management by Objective: Involves developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to effectively accomplish tasks.
    • Incident Objectives: Should be specific and actionable; broad terms allow for flexibility which is not recommended.

    Incident Complexity Factors

    • Cost considerations of responding agencies do not affect the complexity of an incident.

    Authority of Incident Commanders

    • An incident commander's authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and delegation of authority.

    Span of Control

    • Manageable span of control refers to the optimal number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor, ensuring effective management.

    Command Staff Responsibilities

    • The Incident Commander is responsible for approving the Incident Action Plan (IAP) and managing resource requests.

    Leadership Commitment

    • Demonstrating a leader's commitment to duty includes developing subordinates for future roles and responsibilities.

    ICS Supervisory Titles

    • The title used for supervisors at the division or group organizational level in the Incident Command System (ICS) is "Supervisor."

    Mutual Aid Agreements

    • These agreements allow agencies and jurisdictions to assist one another when their existing resources are inadequate, enhancing collaborative response efforts.

    Incident Command System (ICS)

    • ICS is a standardized management tool designed to handle the demands of both emergency and non-emergency situations, scalable to various incident sizes.

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