NIMS CH 1-4

Question 1

The NIMS represents a fundamental shift in philosophy in the incident management from a discipline specific incident response framework to

Answer 1

And all hazards, integrated multi agency approach to incident management

Question 2

The authorization for the establishment of NIMS

Answer 2

Homeland, security presidential directive HSPD-5 in 2003

Question 3

HSPD-7 is a comprehensive document that requires

Answer 3

Prioritization of critical infrastructure and key resources
communications and information technology are critical infrastructure
EOC’s, dispatch centers, and response stations must be identified and protected

Question 4

HSPD-8 establishes preparedness policies for prevention in response to terrorist attacks in major disasters, and specifies…

Answer 4

The need for an all hazard preparedness

Question 5

A key to the standardization of NIMS is the provision of

Answer 5

Common terminology fostering effective communication among agents and organizations

Question 6

Five major components that make up the all hazards systems approach

Answer 6

Preparedness
Communication and information management
Resource management
Command and management
Ongoing management and maintenance

Question 7

Within NIMS, preparedness involves an integrated combination of the following

Answer 7

Assessment
Planning
Procedures and protocols
Training and exercises
Personnel qualifications
Licensure and certification
Equipment certification
Evaluation and revision

Question 8

Command and management of NIMS is based on three key organizational constructs

Answer 8

Incident command system
Multiagency coordination systems
Public information

Question 9

The NIC National integration center provides these values of ongoing management and maintenance

Answer 9

The NIC provides strategic direction, oversight,and coordination of NIMS
it oversees the program and coordinate with partners at all levels
it oversees and coordinates the publication of NIMS and it’s related products

Question 10

What are some key components of? NIMS ICS

Answer 10

Expandable, flexible, structure
Uses common terminology, positions, and incident facilities
Depends on a common framework and common characteristics and definition definitions
Most incidents are managed locally within single jurisdiction

Question 11

What are the five major functional areas of ICS, including a sixth optional

Answer 11

Command
Operation
Planning
Logistics
Finance/administration
Intelligence/investigations

Question 12

Area command is needed when

Answer 12

Management of multiple incidents by separate organizations
Management of a very large or evolving incident engaging IMT’s
Activated only when necessary, depending on the complexity of the management and span of control considerations

Question 13

When a number of incidents of the same type in the same area are competing for the same resources, this is used

Answer 13

Area command

Question 15

If incident under an area command spans multiple jurisdiction, what should be established?

Answer 15

Unified area command

Question 16

The difference between area command and a multi agency coordination system MACS

Answer 16

Area command oversees the management coordination of the incident
A MACS coordinates the support of the incident such as Communication Center,EOC, MAC group

Question 17

The ICS organizational structure is a modular organization developed as

Answer 17

Developed in a top down, modular fashion based on the size and complexity of the incident. Responsibility for establishment and expansion of the ICS rests with the incident commander.

Question 18

Organization expanding from the top down means that

Answer 18

Functional responsibilities are delegated, and that ICS can expand both horizontally and vertically during the incident

Question 19

The group that has the task of translating strategic objectives into specific, measurable tactical objectives

Answer 19

Operations

Question 20

Incident action plans can be oral or written, drafted by

Answer 20

The incident, Commander, or the planning section chief if activated

Question 21

Manageable Span of control is a key concept of ICS which means

Answer 21

In general, business can be 5 to 7 direct reports
a span of control of 3 to 4 is appropriate for emergency operations.
In ICS, this should range from 3 to 7 with 5 being optimal

Question 22

Typical predesignated facilities include

Answer 22

The incident command post
Staging areas
Mass casualty triage areas

Question 23

Resources available for assignment or allocation to support incident management include

Answer 23

Personnel, teams, equipment, supplies, and facilities

Question 24

Resource management includes processes specific to how resources are

Answer 24

How resources are staged, deployed, demobilized, and accounted for regarding reimbursement and recordkeeping 

Question 25

Chain of command and unity of command in regards to ICS

Answer 25

Chain of command means there’s a clear line of authority within the structure of the ICS organization Unity of command means that every individual has one supervisor on the scene of the incident

Question 26

Unified command is used when incidents

Answer 26

Incident involving multiple jurisdictions or a single jurisdiction with multiple agencies, or multi agency within multiple jurisdictions

Question 27

This is a new tool added to the ICS general staff, typically used for incident, potentially linked to terrorism

Answer 27

The intelligence/investigations management function.

Question 28

The most important section of the IAP is

Answer 28

The incident objectives

Question 29

The new culture of domestic incident management is characterized by the use of unified command, which means

Answer 29

The incident includes either multiple jurisdiction or multiple disciplines or both. Management by multiple agencies.

Question 30

General staff function responsible for developing IAPs, maintaining situation status, ordinators resources, and technical support activities

Answer 30

Planning

Question 31

The general staff function, responsible for food, water, supplies, lodging, and equipment

Answer 31

Logistics, often the most underappreciated function

Question 32

The general staff function that manages the business aspects critical when organizations attempt to get reimbursement from state or federal disaster funds

Answer 32

Finance/administration

Question 33

Incident command staff is responsible for the overall management of the incident, but it is important to remember that

Answer 33

Incidents are managed, personnel are commanded.

Question 34

The incident Commander is responsible for developing and approving the IAP, which defines

Answer 34

The strategic incident objectives in all request pertaining to the ordering and release of incident resources

Question 35

What type of approach does unified command use for management?

Answer 35

Unified command uses a consensus based approach 

Question 36

UC functions as a single integrated management organization involving

Answer 36

Co-located command at the IC post One operation section chief Coordinated process for resource ordering Shared planning, logistics, and finance when possible Coordinated approval of information releases

Question 37

The three positions of the command staff are

Answer 37

Public information officer Safety officer Liaison officer

Question 38

In both single and unified command, there should be only one

Answer 38

Public information officer

Question 39

The joint information center JIC is much like a UC, a unified public information.

Answer 39

Crafting consistent, joint messages, and operating in a cooperative environment. Also responsible for screening any inappropriate facts that may damage an investigation

Question 40

This person is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, NGOs, or private entities

Answer 40

The liaison officer LNO

Question 41

Additional nontraditional command staff positions may include

Answer 41

Legal council medical advisor

Question 42

The section responsible for reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, establishing situational control, and restoring normal conditions Usually the largest number of the signed personnel

Answer 42

The operation section

Question 43

Agencies represented in the operation section typically include

Answer 43

Fire EMS Hospitals Public health Law-enforcement Public works May include some NGO’s

Question 44

The primary organizational structure of the operation section

Answer 44

Operation section – chief Branches , (5) - director Division or groups (25) - supervisor Resources (125) (strike team, task force, single resource) - leader

Question 45

The difference between divisions and groups

Answer 45

Divisions divide the incident into geographic areas of operation Groups are used to describe functional areas of operation

Question 46

Differences between a task force and a strike team

Answer 46

A task force is a combination of resources assemble to accomplish a specific mission. A strike team is a certain number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications

Question 47

Branches are established to serve several purposes, including

Answer 47

Span of control when the number of divisions and groups are too large. Recommended is 1:5 The nature of the incident calls for a functional branch structure

Question 48

Whenever both helicopters and fixed wing aircraft must operate simultaneously within the incident airspace, what should be designated

Answer 48

An air tactical group supervisor should be designated to coordinate all airborne activity