Emergency Medical Responders /FEMA IS-700: NIMS Fundamentals and Resource Management Flashcards Part 1

FEMA IS-700: NIMS Fundamentals and Resource Management Flashcards Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts and management characteristics of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), including resource management tasks, EOC functions, and guiding principles.

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

A systematic approach to incident management.
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Term
Definition
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
A systematic approach to incident management.
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In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
outside
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Management by Objectives
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
On-scene
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Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Integrated Communications
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The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
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TermDefinition
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
A systematic approach to incident management.
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident response.
outside
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks?
Management by Objectives
ICS provides a standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of _______ emergency personnel.
On-scene
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness?
Integrated Communications
The _________ is a central location that houses Joint Information System (JIS) operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions.
Joint Information Center (JIC)
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
Planning for Resources
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies.
TRUE
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat, which Activation Level has been implemented?
Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources?
Mobilize
Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?
Order and Acquire
Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location, and users of resources?
Identify Requirements
Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.
TRUE
EOCs can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
TRUE
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?
Incident Action Planning
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by conflicting instructions?
Chain of Command and Unity of Command
Which resource management task enables resource coordination throughout the incident?
Track and Report
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.
TRUE
The three NIMS guiding principles are:
Planning, response, recovery.
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
TRUE
The jurisdiction receiving mutual aid can ____________ resources if they do not meet its needs.
Decline
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
Planning
Which of the following is an EOC function?
All of the above
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
MAC Groups
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard?
Technology Use and Procedures
The need for ______________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel.
confidentiality
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or Unified Command.
Section Chief
Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
Standardization
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations.
TRUE