27 Questions
Which system provides a consistent, nationwide approach for federal, state, local, and tribal governments to work together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents?
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?
To facilitate communication needs
What is the function of the Liaison Officer in incident management?
Coordinating with assisting agencies
What is the Incident Termination?
The departure of the last unit from the scene
What is the purpose of the Mobilization Center?
To temporarily locate emergency service personnel and equipment
According to NFPA 1561, what does the term 'Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)' refer to?
An organization responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard
What does the term 'Shall' indicate according to NFPA 1561?
A mandatory requirement
What does the term 'Should' indicate according to NFPA 1561?
A recommendation or advice
What is the purpose of a 'Standard' according to NFPA 1561?
To provide mandatory provisions and requirements
What does the term 'Accountability' refer to in NFPA 1561?
A system or process to track resources at an incident scene
What is the role of an 'Agency Representative' in NFPA 1561?
To make decisions on matters affecting agency participation
Which of the following is the purpose of the command staff in the incident management system?
To oversee the management of multiple incidents
What is the purpose of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
To coordinate information and resources for incident management activities
What is the role of a division supervisor in the incident management system?
To manage a specific geographic area of operations
What is the purpose of a dispatch radio channel in the incident management system?
To provide emergency communications services
What is the purpose of a branch director in the incident management system?
To provide a span of control
What is the purpose of a facility fire brigade?
To provide fire suppression and related activities for an employer
What is the purpose of the general staff in the incident management system?
To serve as section chiefs of various sections
Which term refers to a person who has responsibility to respond to emergencies and deliver services such as fire fighting, law enforcement, water rescue, emergency medical, emergency management, public health, public works, and other public services?
Responder
What does the term 'Risk' measure?
Probability and severity of adverse effects
What is the purpose of Risk Management?
To minimize detrimental effects on an organization
What is the role of a Safety Officer (SO) in a fire department or emergency service organization?
Perform health and safety functions
What does the term 'Staging' refer to?
Assembling resources at or near the incident scene
What does the abbreviation 'SOP' stand for?
Standard Operating Procedure
What does the term 'Strategy' refer to in incident management?
The general plan or direction selected to accomplish incident objectives
What is the definition of a 'Strike Team'?
A specified combination of the same kind and type of resources with common communications and a leader
What is the role of a Supervisor in incident management?
Overseeing the performance of other responders
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