Emergency Medical Responders /NIMS/700 and ICS Principles: Key Concepts, Structures, and Resource Management Part 2
NIMS/700 and ICS Principles: Key Concepts, Structures, and Resource Management Part 2
This deck covers key concepts, structures, and resource management principles from the NIMS/700 and ICS guidelines, including mutual aid agreements, incident action planning, and communication standards.
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
Planning for Resources
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Term
Definition
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?
Planning for Resources
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section?
Planning
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NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events.
True
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Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations?
Standardization
EOC's can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely.
True
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Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?
Liaison Officer
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity? | Planning for Resources |
The Incident Action Plan is prepared by General Staff from which section? | Planning |
NIMS Components are adaptable to planned events such as sporting events. | True |
Which NIMS guiding principle supports interoperability among multiple organizations? | Standardization |
EOC's can be fixed locations, temporary facilities, or virtual structures with staff participating remotely. | True |
Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command? | Liaison Officer |
The MAC Group does not replace the primary functions of EOCs or other dispatch organizations. | True |
'Access to sensitive or restricted information is controlled' describes which of the key communications and information systems principles? | Security |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? | Incident Action Planning |
Using social media to support activities such as producing maps and incident visualizations is an example of which communication standard? | Technology Use and Procedures |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic involves using standardized names and definitions for major organizational functions and units? | Common Terminology |
Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies? | Joint Information System (JIS) |
Full activation of an EOC can include personnel from assisting agencies. | True |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor? | Manageable Span of Control |
Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status 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 |
The three NIMS guiding principles are: | Flexibility, Standardization, Unity of Effort |
Use the communications and information systems that are familiar to users is part of which key principle? | Reliability, Scalability, and Portability |
Incident information is used across ICS, EOC, MAC groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues. | True |
Which major NIMS Component describes recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational support levels? | Command and Coordination |
Which EOC configuration allows personnel to function in the EOC with minimal preparation to startup time? | Departmental Structure |
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 |
NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident-related responsibilities. | True |
The ________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function. | Command Staff |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic allows units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? | Integrated Communications |
Which of the following correctly describes NIMS? | A systematic approach to incident management |
The need for____________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel. | Confidentiality |