NIMS Book 1 - Section 1 - Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
Q

The majority of positions within ICS will not be activated until the initial response is determined to be?

A

insufficient to handle the situation

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2
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During the initial phases of an incident, the IC is normally responsible for four section roles. These positions are called General Staff positions and include:

  • _____________
  • ___________
  • ____________
  • ___________ / ____________
A
  • Operations
  • Planning
  • Logistics
  • Finance / Administration

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3
Q

During early stages of large-scale or complex incidents, the immediate need of the IC is __________ ________.

A

command support

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4
Q

What section is responsible for the direct management of all tactical activities and the safety and welfare of the personnel working in its Section?

A

Operations Section

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5
Q

The Operations Section is often implemented (staffed) as a ?

A

span of control mechanism

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6
Q

The operations Section Chief is responsible for the direct management of all incident ________ activities and should have direct involvement in the preparation of the ______ for the period of responsibility.

A

tactical / IAP

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7
Q

The Operations Section Chief is typically located at the __________ _______ to ensure coordination and accountability of resources.

A

Command Post

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8
Q

Separation of the ___________ _________ _______ and the ______ may risk significant complications in incident management.

A

Operations Section Chief / IC

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9
Q

A location designated within the incident area that is used to temporarily locate resources that are immediately available for assignment is called?

A

staging area

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10
Q

All resources within the designated Staging Area are under the direct control of the ___________ _________ _______ and should be immediately available.

A

Operations Section Chief

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11
Q

At high-rise incidents where staging is normally located two floors below the incident floor, a responder _____________ ______ should be designated.

A

Rehabilitation Area

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12
Q

As an incident escalates to major operations, it becomes more important that a Command Post at a ________ ___________ be established.

A

fixed location

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13
Q

A Command Post can typically be a ranking officers __________ or a specially designed command __________.

A

vehicle / vehicle

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14
Q

Once the Operations Section is in place and functioning, the ICs focus should be on the ___________ issues, overall __________ planning and other components of the incident.

A

strategic / strategic

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15
Q

After implementation of Operations Section the ICs focus is to look at the _____ _________ and the impact of the incident from a _________ perspective.

A

big picture / broad

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16
Q

Three specific staff positions are identified within ICS:

  • _________ _____________ Officer
  • _________ Officer
  • _________ Officer
A
  • Public Information Officer
  • Safety Officer
  • Liaison Officer

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17
Q

Which officers function is to relay accurate and complete information regarding incident cause, size, current situation, resources committed and other matters of general interest?

A

Public Information Officer

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18
Q

In either a Single or Unified Command structure how many Public Information Officers should be designated?

A

One

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19
Q

Which officers function at the incident is to assess hazardous and unsafe situations and develop measures for assuring personal safety?

A

Safety Officer

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20
Q

The Safety Officer has emergency authority to do what?

A

alter, suspend, or terminate unsafe acts

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21
Q

Which officers function is to be a point of contact for representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies ?

A

Liaison Officer

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22
Q

The Liaison Officer is not directly involved in the _________ ___________.

A

incident operations

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23
Q

Who is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information needed for effective decision making?

A

The Planning Section

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24
Q

The Planning Section serves as the ICs “_______________” for information.

A

“clearinghouse”

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25
Q

The Planning Sections Chiefs goal is to plan ahead of _________ ________ and try to identify the need for ___________ before they are needed.

A

current events / resources

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26
Q

What Section is the support mechanism for the organization?

A

Logistics Section

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27
Q

The __________________ Section is established when agencies involved at an incident have a specific need for financial services.

A

Finance / Administration

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