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Which organization is responsible for adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to manage all emergency incidents?
Which organization is responsible for adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS) to manage all emergency incidents?
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- Emergency services organization (ESO) (correct)
- National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Incident Command System (ICS)
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
- To provide structure and coordination to emergency incident operations (correct)
- To integrate risk management into incident command
- To meet the requirements of Chapter 4 of NFPA 1500
- To restrict jurisdictions from exceeding minimum requirements
When should the incident management system be implemented?
When should the incident management system be implemented?
- During planned events
- In all emergency incidents (correct)
- Based on the needs of the incident
- Only if necessary
What should the risk management plan meet?
What should the risk management plan meet?
Is the incident command system flexible?
Is the incident command system flexible?
Should the incident management system be documented in writing?
Should the incident management system be documented in writing?
What should standard operating procedures (SOPs) include?
What should standard operating procedures (SOPs) include?
Can jurisdictions exceed the minimum requirements of the incident management system?
Can jurisdictions exceed the minimum requirements of the incident management system?
What should the incident management system be designed to meet?
What should the incident management system be designed to meet?
What is the purpose of integrating risk management into incident command?
What is the purpose of integrating risk management into incident command?
Which type of incident management team involves resources from multiple agencies and jurisdictions from the local through federal level for multiple operational periods?
Which type of incident management team involves resources from multiple agencies and jurisdictions from the local through federal level for multiple operational periods?
Which type of incident management team involves utilization of significant numbers of state- and federal-level resources?
Which type of incident management team involves utilization of significant numbers of state- and federal-level resources?
What is the minimum level of qualification required for members of an ESO to function in the incident management system?
What is the minimum level of qualification required for members of an ESO to function in the incident management system?
Which type of incident management team is qualified and certified at the federal level?
Which type of incident management team is qualified and certified at the federal level?
What is the purpose of ESO specific incident management system qualification processes?
What is the purpose of ESO specific incident management system qualification processes?
What is the expected level of training for all responders involved in emergency operations?
What is the expected level of training for all responders involved in emergency operations?
How often should the ESO provide refresher training?
How often should the ESO provide refresher training?
Who should be trained in and familiar with the incident management system and the particular levels at which they are expected to perform?
Who should be trained in and familiar with the incident management system and the particular levels at which they are expected to perform?
Who is responsible for making assignments based on the availability, qualifications, and expertise of individuals?
Who is responsible for making assignments based on the availability, qualifications, and expertise of individuals?
What is the purpose of the ESO defining training and experience requirements?
What is the purpose of the ESO defining training and experience requirements?
What types of incidents should the written plans address?
What types of incidents should the written plans address?
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
When should the incident management system be utilized?
When should the incident management system be utilized?
What is the purpose of the resource accountability system?
What is the purpose of the resource accountability system?
Who is responsible for following the personnel accountability system procedures?
Who is responsible for following the personnel accountability system procedures?
How should responders arriving at an incident in marked apparatus be identified?
How should responders arriving at an incident in marked apparatus be identified?
What should the incident commander consider when it comes to incident scene rehabilitation?
What should the incident commander consider when it comes to incident scene rehabilitation?
What is the purpose of the system qualification process?
What is the purpose of the system qualification process?
What is the typing scheme for Type 5 incidents?
What is the typing scheme for Type 5 incidents?
What is the purpose of the plans described in 4.5.5?
What is the purpose of the plans described in 4.5.5?
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