Strategy and Tactics Chapter 1

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What is the purpose of NIMS in incident management?

To urbanize FIRESCOPE

To provide administrative support for decision making

To analyze all options for decision making

To enable the IC to safely and effectively manage incident resources (correct)

Which decision-making approach is typically less time sensitive?

Intuitive decision making

Recognition primed decision making (RPD)

Instinctive decision making

Rational decision making (RDM) (correct)

What prompted the development of the FIRESCOPE incident command system?

Hurricanes in California in 1970

Forest fires in California in 1970 (correct)

Tornadoes in California in 1970

Earthquakes in California in 1970

What does Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-5 establish?

NIMS as the national system Signup and view all the answers

In a unified command scenario, what do different jurisdictions and/or agencies share responsibility for?

Developing the incident action plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred command option for the first arriving company officer when there are obvious signs of fire or some other condition where direct involvement is beneficial?

Fast attack Signup and view all the answers

When is a single command preferred over a shared/unified command?

Whenever possible Signup and view all the answers

What is a common item included in the initial size up report?

Brief description of building or name of well-known structures Signup and view all the answers

When a later arriving officer finds an unsafe operation in progress, what action must they take?

Immediately take command Signup and view all the answers

What does delegating the operations section allow the Incident Commander (IC) to do?

Retain overall command while providing tactical-level experience to lower ranking officers Signup and view all the answers

Where should a command post ideally be located?

In a known or easily found location Signup and view all the answers

What information should be passed on during a transfer of command?

Progress report, company location and assignments, current NICS organization structure/assignments, known hazards, additional resources requested but not assigned Signup and view all the answers

Where is the Incident Commander (IC) located?

At the command post, even if an EOC is functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range for the span of control for an individual with emergency management responsibility?

Three to seven, with five being the average Signup and view all the answers

When are mutual aid resources dispatched in automatic mutual aid?

At the time the alarm is received from the public Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Level 1 and Level 2 staging in incident management?

Level 1 places unassigned, fully staffed units near the fire scene; Level 2 is implemented during additional alarms and stages apparatus and personnel at a distance from the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the staging manager in an incident management scenario?

Managing all incoming resources Signup and view all the answers

What defines a staged unit in an incident management context?

A fully staffed unit ready to respond Signup and view all the answers

Which position has the most frequent staffing recommendation within the NIMS command staff?

Incident safety officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the tactical reserve in an incident management operation?

Cover unanticipated problems and provide relief to operating crews Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the safety of their crew according to NIMS?

Company Officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Liaison Officer in NIMS?

Point of contact for agencies not assigned to operations functions Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, how does the organizational structure develop based on the incident?

Modularly Signup and view all the answers

What are the three command staff positions identified by NIMS?

Incident safety officer, Liaison officer, Public information officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the public information officer in incident management?

Disseminating critical information to the public and media Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the NIMS organization is responsible for managing financial matters and administrative services?

Finance/administration Signup and view all the answers

At larger, more complex incidents, what might detailed documentation be necessary for in order to secure reimbursement?

Damaged equipment, payroll, compensation for injuries, other incurred expenses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the logistics section in incident management?

Locating and providing materials, equipment, supplies, and facilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the demobilization unit in incident management?

Preparing and implementing a plan to return personnel and resources to service Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important unit within the logistics section?

Communications unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a division and a group in incident management?

A division is responsible for units in a geographic area, while a group is responsible for units assigned to complete a function Signup and view all the answers

What defines a task force in an incident management context?

Any combination of resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a task force and a strike team in an incident management context?

A task force can be any combination of resources, while a strike team must be resources of the same type Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of branches in incident management according to the text?

Branches should be reserved for operations beyond the span of control of a single division or group Signup and view all the answers

What was sector commonly used to identify prior to the implementation of NIMS?

Geographic or functional tactical-level management units at the division/group level Signup and view all the answers