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An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.
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Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? (Select all that apply)
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?
Dispatch/Deployment
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.
The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.
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Manageable Span of Control refers to:
Manageable Span of Control refers to:
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To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.
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When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
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Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.
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To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:
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The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:
The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
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Integrated Communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.
Integrated Communications includes interoperable systems that include voice and data links.
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Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?
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If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:
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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?
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Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
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Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
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Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements?
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Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?
Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?
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Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
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Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
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The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government.
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Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:
Within the National Incident Management System Characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:
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Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:
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The Liaison Officer:
The Liaison Officer:
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In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:
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Major activities of the Planning Section include:
Major activities of the Planning Section include:
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Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
Which item is included in the NIMS Management Characteristic of Accountability?
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:
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The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:
The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:
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Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:
Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:
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Study Notes
Incident Action Plan and Command Structure
- An Incident Action Plan communicates operational activities for an incident.
- Typical incident facilities include Point-of-distribution sites, Camps, and Incident Command Posts.
- The Incident Commander holds overall responsibility for managing on-scene incidents.
Management Characteristics and Roles
- Dispatch/Deployment is the NIMS Management Characteristic related to resource request through proper authorities.
- Manageable Span of Control defines the number of individuals a supervisor can effectively manage.
- Command staff includes designated personnel for public information, safety, and liaison services.
Communication and Reporting
- Smooth command transfer requires a briefing from the outgoing Incident Commander to the new Commander.
- Integrated Communications involves interoperable systems that connect voice and data.
- The Public Information Officer handles media inquiries at the incident scene.
General Staff Responsibilities
- The Operations Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources.
- Planning Section Chief prepares Incident Action Plans and maintains situational awareness.
- Finance/Administration Section Chief monitors costs and manages documentation for reimbursement.
Whole Community Approach and Incident Characteristics
- The Whole Community approach does not solely refer to various organizations within the Federal Government.
- The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is applicable to incidents of all sizes, not just complex ones.
- Common terminology in NIMS excludes Technical Specifications, ensuring clarity in communication.
Accountability and Documentation
- Check-In/Check-Out processes for incident personnel are essential for accountability.
- The Planning functional area is responsible for documentation of mutual aid agreements and preparing Incident Action Plans.
- Incident Command establishes various support facilities based on incident size and complexity.
Unified Command and Coordination
- In a Unified Command, representatives from different jurisdictions collaborate to establish Incident Objectives.
- The Liaison Officer acts as the primary contact for other response organizations.
Essential ICS Functions
- The Command functional area sets incident objectives, strategies, and overarching priorities.
- Always having an Incident Commander is critical in ICS applications for effective management.
- Expansion of the ICS modular organization and establishment of responsibility lies with the Incident Commander.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the Incident Command System, focusing on the Incident Action Plan, management characteristics, and communication strategies. Test your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities within the command structure and the importance of effective communication during incidents.
