IS-0100.c Lesson 2 (NIMS management characteristics)

IS-0100.c Lesson 2 (NIMS management characteristics) NIMS characteristic 1-Common terminology - ANS-Common terminologyOrganizational Functions: major functions and functional units with incident management responsibilities are named in the find they remain standard and consistent. Resource description:. Major resources - including personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities - are given common names and are "typed" with respect to their capabilities. Incident facilities: common terminology is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area. NIMS characteristic 2-Modular organization - ANS-Modular organizationThe responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the ICS module organization rest with the incident commander. As the incident grows more complex, the ICS organization may expand as functional responsibilities are delegated. NIMS characteristic 3-Management by objectives - ANS-Management by objectives- -Establishing specific, measurable incident objectives -Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks and activities to achieve the objectives. -Developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish identified tasks. -Document results for the incident objectives. NIMS characteristic 4-Incident action planning - ANS-Incident Action PlanAn IAP should - Cover a specified time frame - Be proactive - Specify the incident objectives - State the activities to be completed - Assign responsibilities - Identify needed resources - Specify communication protocols An IAP should answer What, Who, What & How - ANS-What do we need to do? Who is responsible for doing it? What resources are needed? How do we communicate? NIMS characteristic 5-Manageable Span of Control - ANS-Manageable Span of control Refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident NIMS characteristic 6-Incident Facilities and Locations - ANS-Incident Facilities and Locations Designated facilities typically include: incident command post (ICP) incident base, staging areas and camps. Mass casualty triage areas, point of distribution, emergency shelters NIMS characteristic 7-Comprehensive Resource Management - ANS-Comprehensive resource management -Key resource management activities include: -Resource identification typing -Qualifications, certifications and credentialing personnel -Planning for resources -Acquiring, storing and inventorying resources NIMS characteristic 8-Integrated communications - ANS-Integrated communications are facilitated through the development and use of a common communication plan and inter-operable communication processes and systems that include voice and data links.. integrated communications are necessary to: -Maintain connectivity -Achieve situational awareness -Facilitate Information sharing NIMS characteristic 9-Establishment and transfer of command - ANS-Establishment and transfer of command The command function should be clearly established at the beginning of an incident. The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident designates the incident commander and the process for transferring command. CONTINUES...