NIMS 100-Questions and Correct Answers/ Verified/ Grade A+
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Course
NIMS 100
Institution
NIMS 100
Command -️️Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall
responsibility for the incident
Operations -️️Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and
directs all operational resources
Planning -️️Supports the incident action ...
NIMS 100-Questions and Correct Answers/ Verified/ Grade A+
Command - ✔️✔️Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall
responsibility for the incident
Operations - ✔️✔️Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and
directs all operational resources
Planning - ✔️✔️Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources,
collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation
Logistics - ✔️✔️Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident
objectives
Finance and Administration - ✔️✔️monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting,
procurement, time recording, and cost analysis
Incident Commander - ✔️✔️1. has overall responsibility for managing the incident by establishing
objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics
2. only position that is always staffed in ICS applications
3. may accomplish all management functions on small incidents and events
4. is responsible for all ICS management functions until he or she delegates a function
5. Ensures overall incident safety
6. provides information services to internal and external stakeholders, such as disaster survivors,
agency executives, and senior officials
7. Establishes and maintains liaison with other agencies participating in the incident
Changing Incident Commanders - ✔️✔️The Incident Commander is always a highly qualified
individual trained to lead the incident response. Therefore, as an incident becomes more or less
complex, command may change to meet the needs of the incident.
A formal transfer of command at an incident always requires a transfer of command briefing for the
incoming Incident Commander.
Deputy Incident Commander - ✔️✔️A Deputy Incident Commander may be designated to:
, *Perform specific tasks as requested by the Incident Commander.
*Perform the incident command function in a relief capacity.
*Represent an assisting agency that shares jurisdiction.
Note that if a Deputy is assigned, he or she must be fully qualified to assume the Incident
Commander's position.
Command Staff - ✔️✔️The Command Staff consists of the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer,
and Liaison Officer, who all report directly to the Incident Commander.
Public Information Officer - ✔️✔️The Public Information Officer serves as the conduit for
information to internal and external stakeholders, including the media and the public.The Public
Information Officer serves as the primary contact for anyone who wants information about the
incident and the response to it.
Safety Officer - ✔️✔️monitors conditions and develops measures for assuring the safety of all
personnel. The Safety Officer is responsible for advising the Incident Commander on issues regarding
incident safety, conducting risk analyses, and implementing safety measures.
Liaison Officer - ✔️✔️serves as the primary contact for supporting agencies assisting at an incident.
Additionally, the Liaison Officer responds to requests from incident personnel for contacts among
the assisting and cooperating agencies, and monitors incident operations in order to identify any
current or potential problems between response agencies.
ICS Positions - ✔️✔️INCIDENT COMMAND:
*Incident Commander supported by Deputy
COMMAND STAFF:
*Officer supported by Assistant
GENERAL STAFF {SECTION}:
*Chief supported by Deputy
BRANCH:
*Director supported by Deputy
DIVISION/GROUP:
*Supervisor supported by N/A
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