A major NIMS component describes - answer Communication and information
What exceeds span of control - answer Modular Organization
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols. - answer Management by objectives
Which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives? -
answer Stated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n)
___________ to the new Incident Commander. - answer Transfer of Command Briefing
When command is transferred, then all personnel involved in the incident should be told
- answer The effective time and date of the transfer
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement best describes what
happens? - answer The more qualified person has options based on agency guidelines;
these can include assuming command, maintaining command as is, or requesting a
more qualified Incident Commander
Mutual Aid Agreeements - answerAssist agencies and jurisdictions when existing
resources are inadequate
The incident command system is - answerstandardized management tool for meeting
the demands of small or large emergency or non-emergency situations
delegation of authority - answerMay be needed when the incident scope is complex or
beyond existing authorities
Which general staff position conducts tactical operations, develops the tactical
objectives and organization, and directs all tactical resources? - answerOperations
Section Chief
The process of granting authority to carry out specific functions is called -
answerdelegation of authority
Which of the following would not be included in the transfer of command briefing? -
answerSpecial request from agency representatives
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