Hazardous Materials Awareness Lt. Les Ward Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Resource Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NIMS place emphasis on?

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

    Which system is designed to enable effective domestic incident management?

    <p>Incident Command System (ICS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the NIMS Integration Center (NIC)?

    <p>Ensuring ongoing maintenance and management of NIMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept is NOT part of NIMS Communications and Information Management?

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

    What is a key feature of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>Integrating facilities, procedures, and communications within a common organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Mutual Aid considered important in NIMS?

    <p>To ensure agencies can work together efficiently during incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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