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Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information describes which key communications and information systems principle?

Resilience and Redundancy

Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment?

Staging Area

Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions?

MAC Groups

Each ICS General Staff is led by a_________________ who reports directly to the incident Commander or Unified Command.

<p>Section Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can _______ resources if they do not meet its needs.

<p>Deline</p> Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, when do managers plan and prepare for the demobilization process?

<p>At the same time they begin mobilizing resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is a state-to-state system for sharing resources during an emergency or disaster.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing, and managing data?

<p>Information and Intelligence Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of____________ emergency personnel.

<p>On-scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted___________(of) incident response.

<p>outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

<p>Emergency Operations Centers (EOC's)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies?

<p>Comprehensive Resource Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?

<p>Identify Requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management activity verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position?

<p>Credentialing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?

<p>Mobilize</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities?

<p>Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task establishes and maintains the readiness of resources and ensures providers are paid in a timely manner?

<p>Reimburse and Restock</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?

<p>Order and Acquire</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?

<p>Track and Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ICS structure enables jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single action plan?

<p>Unified Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically used to categorize resources?

<p>Capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

When an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage using NIMS principles and ICS. If the incident is or becomes large or complex, ________.

<p>local EOCs activate</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________ is the central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.

<p>Joint Information Center (JIC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In NIMS, resource inventory refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

One EOC function is to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an EOC function?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?

<p>Management by Objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization should be involved in communications planning?

<p>All stakeholders</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to estimate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?

<p>Chain of Command and Unity of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which EOC configuration aligns with the on-scene incident organization?

<p>ICS or ISC-like EOC structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?

<p>Planning for Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

The incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?

<p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?

<p>Standardization</p> Signup and view all the answers

EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?

<p>Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles?

<p>Security</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

<p>Incident Action Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communication standard?

<p>Technology Use and Procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units?

<p>Common Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?

<p>Joint Information System (JIS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor?

<p>Manageable Span of Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports, enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information?

<p>Agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

The three NIMS guiding principles are?

<p>Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle?

<p>Reliability, Scalability and Portability</p> Signup and view all the answers

Incident information is used across ICS, EOC, and MAC groups and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational support levels?

<p>Command and Coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation to startup time?

<p>Departmental Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which activation level has been implemented?

<p>Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State</p> Signup and view all the answers

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ________________ are incident management personnel that the incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.

<p>Command staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?

<p>Integrated Communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describe NIMS?

<p>A systematic approach to incident management</p> Signup and view all the answers

The need for____________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.

<p>Confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts of NIMS

  • Resilience and Redundancy: Ensures the uninterrupted flow of information.
  • Staging Area: A designated ICS facility for temporarily positioning and accounting for resources.
  • MAC Groups: Structured to facilitate cooperative multi-agency decision-making.

ICS Structure and Functions

  • Section Chief: Leads each ICS General Staff, reporting to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
  • Unified Command: Enables joint management and direction of incident activities under a single action plan.

Resource Management

  • Delineate Resources: Jurisdictions can decline resources that don't meet their needs during mutual aid.
  • Comprehensive Resource Management: Involves accurate inventory of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies.
  • Credentialing: Verifies personnel qualifications for specific positions.
  • Mobilization: Task of deploying or activating personnel and resources.
  • Reimburse and Restock: Tasks related to resource readiness and timely provider payments.

Planning and Coordination

  • Management by Objective: Characteristic that develops and issues plans and assignments for tasks.
  • Joint Information Center (JIC): Central facility for public information staff and operations.
  • Incident Action Planning: Essential for documenting incident objectives and assignments.

EOC Operations and Functions

  • Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs): Support incident command and facilitate coordinated efforts; can be fixed, temporary, or virtual.
  • Departmental Structure: EOC configuration allowing quick startup with minimal preparation.

Information and Intelligence Management

  • Chain of Command and Unity of Command: Prevents confusion from conflicting instructions.
  • Incident Reports: Enhance situational awareness, making vital information accessible to personnel.
  • Technology Use and Procedures: Involves using social media for activities like mapping and visualizations during incidents.

NIMS Principles and Characteristics

  • Flexibility: Adapts to different emergency situations.
  • Standardization: Supports interoperability between organizations.
  • Unity of Effort: Promotes collaborative incident management.
  • Manageable Span of Control: Ensures supervisors have a limited number of direct reports for effective oversight.

NIMS Applicability

  • Applicable to all stakeholders involved in incident management.
  • Planning for Resources: Involves establishing mutual aid agreements for resource sharing.
  • Overall Approach: Describes NIMS as a systematic method for incident management.

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Test your knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and key concepts through these flashcards. Covering critical terms like Resilience and Redundancy and Staging Area, this quiz is essential for mastering NIMS principles.

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