Accounting /NIMS/700 and ICS Principles Part 2
NIMS/700 and ICS Principles Part 2
This deck covers key concepts and principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), focusing on resource management, communication, and coordination during incidents.
establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is ab 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 ab 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 structure with staff participating remotely
true
which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organization 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 ab 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 structure with staff participating remotely | true |
which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organization not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command | Liaison Officer |
the MAC Group does no 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 Technology |
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 and 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 minima preparation to startup time | Departmental Structure |
when only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible treat, which activation level have 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 describe NIMS | A systematic approach to incident management |
The need for____________ can complicate information sharing among emergency personnel | Confidentiality |