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What is the main purpose of NIMS?
What is the main purpose of NIMS?
- To provide a template for incident management in support of all five National Planning Frameworks (correct)
- To regulate emergency response agencies
- To create a competitive environment among responders
- To privatize disaster management services
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of NIMS?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of NIMS?
- Resource management
- Unified approach – all responders on the same page
- Emphasis on competition among responders (correct)
- Standardized command structure
What is the purpose of ICS?
What is the purpose of ICS?
- To limit communication between different agencies
- To make agencies work independently during an incident
- To create chaos and confusion during incidents
- To integrate facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications within a common structure for effective incident management (correct)
Which component is included in NIMS?
Which component is included in NIMS?
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What does NIMS place emphasis on?
What does NIMS place emphasis on?
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Which system is designed to enable effective domestic incident management?
Which system is designed to enable effective domestic incident management?
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What is the role of the NIMS Integration Center (NIC)?
What is the role of the NIMS Integration Center (NIC)?
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Which concept is NOT part of NIMS Communications and Information Management?
Which concept is NOT part of NIMS Communications and Information Management?
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What is a key feature of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
What is a key feature of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
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Why is Mutual Aid considered important in NIMS?
Why is Mutual Aid considered important in NIMS?
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