Accounting /ICS and NIMS Fundamentals Part 2
ICS and NIMS Fundamentals Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and questions related to the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS), focusing on management structures, roles, and procedures.
Which statement blew correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
Span of Control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
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Which statement blew correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept?
Span of Control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed?
When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities.
Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position.
TRUE
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (A)
Complexity Analysis
Which type of Briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site?
Field-level briefing
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions?
Communications and Information Management
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which statement blew correctly describes how to manage span of control using the modular concept? | Span of Control is accomplished by organizing resources into Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches, or Sections |
Which statement accurately describes one reason a delegation of authority may be needed? | When the incident scope is complex or beyond existing authorities. |
Using specific position titles in ICS helps to describe the responsibilities of the position. | TRUE |
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the appropriate management structure is referred to as (A) | Complexity Analysis |
Which type of Briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site? | Field-level briefing |
Which major NIMS component describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions? | Communications and Information Management |
An Important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they ___________________? | provide a uniform response to all hazards that a community may face |
ICS Form 201 is not suitable for use as an initial Incident Action Plan (IAP) | FALSE |
Mutual Aide Agreements ________________________________________? | assist agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are inadequate |
The Incident Command System (ICS) is: | A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations |
The first duty of ICS leadership is the safety of all personnel involved in an incident or a planned event. | TRUE |
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from the affected jurisdiction is considered an ICS tool. | TRUE |
Who generally facilitates the Operational Period Brief? | Planning Section Chief |
Which of these is NOT a tool that you would need at the incident? | Exercise Plan |
An Incident Commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency policies, and/or ______________________? | Delegation of Authority |
Which ICS Supervisory Position title is used at the Division/Group organizational level? | Supervisor |
Which of the following best describes the Operational Period Briefing? | Presents the Incident Action Pan (IAP) for the upcoming period to supervisory personnel |
When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told | The effective time and date of the transfer |
The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. | FALSE |
Which of the following would NOT typically be included in the transfer of command briefing? | Special requests from agency representatives |
Which Command Staff member approves the Incident Action Plan and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources? | Incident Commander |
When an incident expands _____________________________________________ | Only the functions and positions necessary are filled |
Which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident? | Political sensitivity, external influences, and media relations |
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management characteristic of Chain of Command? | Restricts personnel from sharing information with each other |
Which statement best describes ICS FORM 201? | It contains status information for briefing the incoming incident Commander or other incoming resources |
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called _____________________. | Delegation of Authority |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic helps to eliminate confusion caused by multiple, conflicting directives? | Chain of Command and Unity of Command |
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a ________________________ to the new incident Commander. | Transfer of Command Briefing |