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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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Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?
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?
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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Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists?
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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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Major activities of the Logistics Section include:
Major activities of the Logistics Section include:
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Major activities of the Planning Section include:
Major activities of the Planning Section include:
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Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed?
Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed?
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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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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 General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
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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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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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When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):
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The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
The Incident Command System (ICS) is:
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Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?
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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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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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Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?
Which one of the following activities is an example of incident coordination?
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The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.
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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 be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
To be effective, the Incident Action Plan should cover a specified timeframe.
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The Liaison Officer:
The Liaison Officer:
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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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At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?
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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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Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
Which ICS functional area establishes tactics and directs all operational resources to reach the incident objectives?
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The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person:
The NIMS Management Characteristic of Chain of Command and Unity of Command means that each person:
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Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:
Incident objectives that drive incident operations are established by:
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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 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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Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
Selection of Incident Commanders is done by the:
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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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The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:
The Incident Commander or Unified Commander establishes incident objectives that include:
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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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Manageable Span of Control refers to:
Manageable Span of Control refers to:
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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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Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?
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Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
Chain of command prevents personnel from directly communicating with each other to share information.
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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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Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
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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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Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements?
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Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
Which position is always staffed in ICS applications?
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When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used?
When partners representing multiple jurisdictions or agencies work together to establish the incident objectives, what type of Command is being used?
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To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy).
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One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
One of the benefits of ICS is that it provides an orderly, systematic ___________ process.
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Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command?
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Command is:
Command is:
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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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Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic?
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Study Notes
NIMS Management Characteristics
- Whole Community approach encompasses various organizations to address community needs effectively.
- Integrated Communications is essential for situational awareness and information sharing.
- Dispatch/Deployment involves requesting personnel through proper authorities and resource management systems.
- Comprehensive Resource Management includes qualification, certification, and credentialing of personnel.
- Information and Intelligence Management may involve analyzing various data, including weather services.
- Accountability within NIMS includes the Check-In/Check-Out process for incident personnel.
ICS Roles and Responsibilities
- The Logistics Section manages essential personnel, equipment, and supplies.
- The Planning Section is responsible for preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans.
- The Logistics Section Chief ensures personnel receive necessary support like food and transportation.
- The Finance/Administration Section Chief handles contracts, reimbursement, and timekeeping.
- The Planning Section Chief maintains situational awareness and prepares Incident Action Plans.
- The Operations Section Chief directs tactical actions to achieve incident objectives.
- The Incident Commander holds overall responsibility for managing on-scene incidents.
Communication and Command Process
- Accountability during incidents is ensured through check-in, planning, personal responsibility, and resource tracking.
- When command is transferred, a briefing is necessary for effective communication.
- An incident action plan covers operational and support activities for a specified time frame.
Incident Control and Coordination
- The Liaison Officer serves as the primary contact for other response organizations.
- Common terminology is recommended for clear communication.
- The Public Information Officer handles media inquiries during incidents.
NIMS Functionality and Structure
- The Operations functional area establishes tactics and directs resources towards achieving incident objectives.
- Chain of Command specifies that each individual reports to one ICS supervisor to maintain order.
- Incident objectives are set by the Incident Commander or Unified Commander, identifying strategies and tasks.
- Manageable Span of Control defines the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage.
Unified Command and Incident Objectives
- In a Unified Command, representatives from various agencies collaborate to establish incident objectives.
- The ICS framework can be applied to manage any incident type, including planned events.
- The Finance/Administration functional area monitors costs related to the incident and manages documentation.
Resource Management and Coordination
- Command is defined as the authority to direct and control resources and personnel during an incident.
- Self-dispatching of resources should be avoided to prevent overwhelming incident command.
- A systematic planning process is a significant benefit of the ICS framework.
Responsibilities and Authority
- The primary responsibility for designating the Incident Commander rests with the jurisdiction in charge.
- Command not only directs operations but is also crucial for maintaining effective communication across teams.
Final Notes
- The Whole Community approach aims for solutions that serve the affected community and utilize diverse resources effectively.
- Comprehensive Resource Management also encompasses resource acquisition, storage, and inventory processes.
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Test your knowledge on the National Incident Management System (NIMS) characteristics and the roles within the Incident Command System (ICS). This quiz covers essential topics such as resource management, logistics, and accountability in emergency management. Be prepared to explore various sections and their responsibilities.
