NIMS 100 Study Set Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?

Information and Intelligence Management

Integrated Communications

Comprehensive Resource Management

Dispatch/Deployment (correct)

Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?

Logistics

Integrated Communications (correct)

Accountability

Comprehensive Resource Management

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing personal are part of which NIMS management characteristic?

Integrated Communications

Operations

Comprehensive Resource Management (correct)

Command and Coordination

Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?

Information and Intelligence Management Signup and view all the answers

Which item is included in the NIMS Management characteristic of Accountability?

Check in/Check out of incident personnel Signup and view all the answers

Major activities of the Logistics Section include:

Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies Signup and view all the answers

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

Preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective?

Logistics Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Finance/Administration Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?

Planning Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objective?

Operations Section Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Check-In, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all to ensure:

Accountability Signup and view all the answers

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Briefing Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards. Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:

Equipment requirements Signup and view all the answers

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

Command Staff Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?

Resolving critical resource issues Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

True Signup and view all the answers

The NIMS management characteristics of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

True Signup and view all the answers

To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specific time frame.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Liaison Officer is:

Is the point of contact for other response organizations Signup and view all the answers

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management Systems characteristics recommend the use of:

Common terminology Signup and view all the answers

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) __________ to the new Incident Commander.

briefing Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

The NIMS Management Characteristics of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person reports to only one ICS Supervisor.

True Signup and view all the answers

Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:

Incident Commander or Unified Commander Signup and view all the answers

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:

Jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

The Operations Section Chief:

Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives Signup and view all the answers

An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:

Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities Signup and view all the answers

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

Manageable Span of Control Signup and view all the answers

The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident is referred to as:

Manageable Span of Control Signup and view all the answers

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Incident objectives Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Command and Coordination Signup and view all the answers

Chain of Command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.

False Signup and view all the answers

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:

Incident Command Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

Public Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?

Finance/Administration Signup and view all the answers

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of command is being used?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).

True Signup and view all the answers

One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic __________ process.

planning Signup and view all the answers

Who designates the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.

True Signup and view all the answers

Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources are a part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Comprehensive Resource Management Signup and view all the answers

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

Command is:

Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory regulatory, or delegated authority Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are typical incident facilities?

All of the Above Signup and view all the answers

You are working in a complex incident. There are multiple Incident Commanders representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives. What type of ICS structure is being used?

Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

How many NIMS Management Characteristics are there?

14 Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Command Signup and view all the answers

Who designates the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

NIMS 100 Study Notes

Dispatch/Deployment: Refers to personnel being requested through appropriate authorities and resource management systems.
Integrated Communications: Essential for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing.
Comprehensive Resource Management: Involves qualification, certification, and credentialing of personnel.
Information and Intelligence Management: Includes gathering, analyzing, and assessing data, such as weather service information from specialists.
Accountability: Ensured through check-in/check-out processes for incident personnel.
Logistics Section Activities: Major tasks include ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for essential personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Planning Section Activities: Major tasks consist of preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
Logistics Section Chief: Responsible for ensuring assigned personnel have food, communication, medical support, and transportation.
Finance/Administration Section Chief: Manages contracts, documentation for reimbursement, and timekeeping for incident personnel.
Planning Section Chief: Prepares Incident Action Plans and maintains situational awareness.
Operations Section Chief: Directs all responses and tactical actions to meet incident objectives.
Incident Commander: Holds overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident.
Accountability Measures: Include check-ins, incident action planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking.
Briefing Process: Essential when transferring command to ensure a smooth transition.
Incident Command System (ICS): A standardized approach to incident management applicable for use in all hazards.
ICS Planning Functional Area: Tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation.
Chain of Command and Unity of Command: Ensures each individual reports to only one supervisor, promoting clarity and accountability.
Unified Command: Incident objectives are established collaboratively by multiple agencies or jurisdictions.
Manageable Span of Control: Refers to the number of subordinates that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident.
Command and Coordination: This NIMS component includes the framework of the ICS.
Incident Action Plans: Captures and communicates operational and support activities for an incident.
Public Information Officer: Handles media inquiries at the incident scene and interfaces with other agencies for information needs.
Self-Dispatching: Resources should avoid spontaneous deployment to prevent overwhelming incident command.
Whole Community Approach: Emphasizes that solutions should serve the affected community using a variety of resources.
Typical Incident Facilities: Include various support and operational structures established depending on the incident's size and complexity.
Number of NIMS Management Characteristics: There are 14 recognized characteristics within the NIMS framework.
Command Functional Area: Sets incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, holding overall responsibility for the incident.
Responsibilities of the Jurisdiction: The organization with primary responsibility designates the incident commander and outlines the process for command transfer.

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NIMS 100 Study Set Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Which management characteristic refers to personnel requested through appropriate authorities and established resource management systems?

Which NIMS management characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?

Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing personal are part of which NIMS management characteristic?

Which NIMS management characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?

Which item is included in the NIMS Management characteristic of Accountability?

Major activities of the Logistics Section include:

Major activities of the Planning Section include:

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective?

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?

Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objective?

Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident?

Check-In, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all to ensure:

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

Within the National Incident Management System characteristics, the concept of common terminology covers all of the following EXCEPT:

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?

The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

The NIMS management characteristics of information and intelligence management may include surveillance of disease outbreaks.

To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specific time frame.

The Liaison Officer is:

To ensure efficient, clear communication, the National Incident Management Systems characteristics recommend the use of:

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) __________ to the new Incident Commander.

Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?

The NIMS Management Characteristics of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person reports to only one ICS Supervisor.

Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:

The Operations Section Chief:

An Incident Action Plan captures and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident is referred to as:

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Chain of Command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.

Depending on the incident size and complexity, various types of support facilities may be established by:

Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?

Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?

Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?

When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of command is being used?

To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).

One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic __________ process.

Who designates the process for transferring command?

The Whole Community approach means that solutions serve the affected community and a variety of resources are used as needed.

Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources are a part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Command is:

Which of the following are typical incident facilities?

You are working in a complex incident. There are multiple Incident Commanders representing multiple jurisdictions working together to establish incident objectives. What type of ICS structure is being used?

How many NIMS Management Characteristics are there?

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Who designates the process for transferring command?

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