NIMS Chapter 2 Flashcards
(—–) a system for domestic incident management that is based on an expandable, flexible structure and that uses common terminology, positions, and incident facilities.
Incident Command System. (ICS)
The most familiar component of the (NIMS) to most members of the public safety community is the (—–).
Incident Command System (ICS)
ICS, in order to be effective, depends on a (——-) and common characteristics and definitions.
Common framework
ICS provides a flexible (——) for coordinated and collaborative incident management.
Core methodology
ICS is used to organize (—–) for a broad spectrum of emergencies from small to complex incidents, both natural and man made.
On-scene operations
Resource from the federal, state, tribal, or local levels, when appropriately deployed, become part of the (—–) as prescribed by the local authority.
Field ICS
The (——) is where emergency management/response personnel, under the command of an appropriate authority, carry out tactical decisions and activities in direct response to an incident or threat.
Field response level
As a system, ICS is extremely useful; not only does it provide an organization structure for incident management, but it also guides the process for (—–), (—–), and (—–) that structure.
Planning.
Building.
Adapting.
ICS is normally structured to facilitate activities in five major functional areas:
(-----) (-----) (-----) (-----) (-----)
C. O. P. L. F
Command Operations. Planning. Logistics. Finance/ Administration
(——-) is an optional sixth functional area that is activated on a case by case basis.
Intelligence / Investigations
Incidents that are not site specific, are geographically dispersed, or evolve over long periods of time will require extra ordinary coordination among all participants. The concept of (—–) will help organizations begin thinking about how to organize a response ….
Area Command
(——-) is an organization to oversee the management of multiple incidents handled individually by separate ICS organizations or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident engaging multiple Incident Management Teams (IMTs).
Area Command
An (——-) or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident usually makes the decision to establish an Area Command.
Agency Administrator / Executive
(——) are particularly relevant to incidents that are typically not site specific, are not immediately identifiable, are geographically dispersed, and evolve over longer periods of time.
Area Commands
(—–) is also used when a number of incidents of the same type in the same area are competing for the same resources, such as multiple hazardous material incidents, spills, or fires.
Area Command
When incidents are of different types and / or do not have similar resource demands, they are usually handled as separate incidents or are coordinated through an (—–) or (—–).
Emergency Operations Center (EOCS).
Multiagency Coordination Group (MAC Group).
If the incidents under the authority of the Area Command span multiple jurisdictions, a (—–) should be established.
Unified Area Command
Area Command oversees management and coordination of the the incident(s), while a (—–) element, such as communications / dispatch center, EOCS, or MAC Group, coordinates support.
MAC
ICS bases its well proven structure on a series of (—–).
common management characteristics
Like any system or profession, the effective use of ICS depends on clear communication. This communication is facilitated by (—–) that has long been a key aspect of ICS.
common terminology
(—–) also serves to alleviate the impact of geographical differences as well as language and cultural issues that often adversely impact communication.
Common terminology
The use of clear language during all radio communication is critical. Many organization continue to use various code systems for communication, which can be problematic … Although may of these code systems are well established organizations should adopt a (—–) standard and eliminate the use of code systems …
Clear text
The most current list of federally recognized resource typing definitions is available from (##########)
DHS/FEMA on the National integration Center Web site
(###### ######) is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area that will be used in the course of the incident management activities.
Common terminology
(#####) the location where the Incident Command or Unified Command manages an incident.
incident Command Post
(#####) the location in which resources assigned to an incident but not yet deployed are held ready
Staging Area
(#####) a fixed location arranged for the collection and treatment of patients at a mass casualty incident.
Treatment area
The ICS organizational structure typically develops in a (#######) modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident.
Top-down
