The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.
False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
True
ICS
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The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.
False
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
True
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management.
True
Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."
Does this statement comply with the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology?
No
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources.
False
In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources.
True
Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness.
True
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed.
False
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor.
True
Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.
False
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations?
Incident Action Plan
Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.
Planning
Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident.
Incident Command
Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly managed, coordinated, and directed.
Intelligence/Investigations
Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.
Operations
Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.
Finance/Administration
Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.
Logistics
Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency.
The current Incident Commander should:
Provide a transfer-of-command briefing to the new Commander
I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options.
Safety Officer
I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies.
Liaison Officer
I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience including incident staff and agency personnel.
Public Information Officer
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