NIMS Resource Management and EOC Functions
This deck covers key concepts in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) related to resource management and Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
capability
Key Terms
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources?
capability
The incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section
planning
EOCs receive senior level guidance from:
MAC Groups
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Regarding resource typing, which of the following characteristics are typically use to categorize resources? | capability |
What EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation or startup time? | Departmental Structure |
The incident action plan is prepared by general staff from which section | planning |
What is a central location for joint information system operations and where public information staff perform public affairs functions? | Joint Information Center |
Does the MAC group replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations? | False |
EOCs receive senior level guidance from: | MAC Groups |
Do incident reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information? | True |
Which communications management practice includes specifying all of the communications systems and platforms that parties will use to share information? | agreements |
Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together? | Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) |
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communications standard | Technology Use and Procedures |
Which NIMs management characteristic follows established processes for gathering, analyzing, assessing, sharing and managing data | Information and Intelligence Management |
In NIMs, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted outside of incident response | True |
What is the definition of Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)? | A mutual aid agreement that allows states to assist one another in responding to disasters |
Is one EOC function to provide coordinated support to incident command, on-scene personnel, and other EOCs, if needed? | True |
Is incident information used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues? | TRUE |
Which type of ICS facility is used to temporarily position and account for personnel, supplies, and equipment awaiting assignment? | staging area |
What resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular position? | Credentialing |
Which ICS structure enables different jurisdictions to jointly manage and direct incident activities with a single incident action plan? | Unified Command |
In NIMs , resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted ___ incident response | outside |
Which of the following is an EOC function? | all of the above |
Which key communications and information systems principle describes 'Ensuring the uninterrupted flow of information'? | Resilience and Redundancy |
Which resource management task includes activating local resources requirement, if available? | Track and report |
What is NIMS? | A systematic approach to incident management |
Which resource management task determines the type, quantity, receiving location and users of resources? | Identify Requirements |
Which resource management task deploys or activates personnel and resources? | to mobilize |
Which resource management activity establishes common definitions for capabilities of personnel, equipment, teams, supplies and facilities? | Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel |
Which NIMS structure makes cooperative multi-agency decisions? | MAC Groups |
Which NIMs management characteristic includes maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventories of personnel, equipment, teams, and supplies? | Comprehensive Resource Management |