FEMA IS-200
Incident Command System (ICS) - correct answer--is a standardized management tool for
meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
-represents "best practices" and has become the standard for emergency management
across the country
-may be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism
-is a part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer-identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS)
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer-directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System--a common, unified, approach to "strengthen the
preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies"
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness - correct answer-describes
the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - correct answer-provides a consistent
framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size,
or complexity of the incident
Major Components of NIMS - correct answer--resource management
-command and coordination
-communications and information management
Unity of Command - correct answer-each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor
Unified Command - correct answer-there is no one "commander", the unified command can
allocate resources regardless of ownership or location
Formal Communication - correct answer-must be used when receiving and giving work
assignments, requesting support or additional resources, and reporting progress of assigned
tasks
informal communication - correct answer-other information concerning the incident or event
can be passed horizontally or vertically within in the organization without restriction
, common leadership responsiblities - correct answer--communicates
-supervises
-evaluates
-understands and accepts
-ensures
-takes command
-motivates
-demonstrates
first duty of ICS leadership - correct answer-the safety of all personnel involved in an incident
or a planned event
leadership values - correct answer-commitment to duty, respect, and integrity
commitment to duty - correct answer--take charge within your scope of authority
-be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role
-be proficient in your job
-make sound and timely decisions
-ensure tasks are understood
-develop your subordinates for the future
communication responsibilities - correct answer--brief others as needed
-debrief their actions
-communicate hazards to others
-acknowledge messages
-ask if they do not know
Incident Management Assessment Methods - correct answer--corrective action
report/After-Action Review (AAR)
-debriefing
-post-incident critique
-mitigation plans
use of position titles - correct answer--provides a common standard
-ensures qualified individuals fill positions
-ensures that requested personnel are qualified
-standardizes communication
-describes the responsibilities of the position
Authority - correct answer-a right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or
jurisdiction
Elected Officials - correct answer-have the authority to make decisions, commit resources,
obligate funds, and command the resources necessary to protect the population, stop the
spread of damage, and protect the environment
Incident Command System (ICS) - correct answer--is a standardized management tool for
meeting the demands of small or large emergency or nonemergency situations
-represents "best practices" and has become the standard for emergency management
across the country
-may be used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism
-is a part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - correct answer-identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and tribal
governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National Incident
Management System (NIMS)
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - correct answer-directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System--a common, unified, approach to "strengthen the
preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual domestic
terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies"
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness - correct answer-describes
the Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and all
levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal, and territorial)
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - correct answer-provides a consistent
framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of the cause, size,
or complexity of the incident
Major Components of NIMS - correct answer--resource management
-command and coordination
-communications and information management
Unity of Command - correct answer-each individual involved in incident operations will be
assigned - and will report - to only one supervisor
Unified Command - correct answer-there is no one "commander", the unified command can
allocate resources regardless of ownership or location
Formal Communication - correct answer-must be used when receiving and giving work
assignments, requesting support or additional resources, and reporting progress of assigned
tasks
informal communication - correct answer-other information concerning the incident or event
can be passed horizontally or vertically within in the organization without restriction
, common leadership responsiblities - correct answer--communicates
-supervises
-evaluates
-understands and accepts
-ensures
-takes command
-motivates
-demonstrates
first duty of ICS leadership - correct answer-the safety of all personnel involved in an incident
or a planned event
leadership values - correct answer-commitment to duty, respect, and integrity
commitment to duty - correct answer--take charge within your scope of authority
-be prepared to step out of a tactical role to assume a leadership role
-be proficient in your job
-make sound and timely decisions
-ensure tasks are understood
-develop your subordinates for the future
communication responsibilities - correct answer--brief others as needed
-debrief their actions
-communicate hazards to others
-acknowledge messages
-ask if they do not know
Incident Management Assessment Methods - correct answer--corrective action
report/After-Action Review (AAR)
-debriefing
-post-incident critique
-mitigation plans
use of position titles - correct answer--provides a common standard
-ensures qualified individuals fill positions
-ensures that requested personnel are qualified
-standardizes communication
-describes the responsibilities of the position
Authority - correct answer-a right or obligation to act on behalf of a department, agency, or
jurisdiction
Elected Officials - correct answer-have the authority to make decisions, commit resources,
obligate funds, and command the resources necessary to protect the population, stop the
spread of damage, and protect the environment
