NIMS 100-200-Questions and Correct Answers/ Verified/ Grade A+
3 major components of NIMS - ✔️✔️resource management; command and coordination (incl.
incident command); communications and information management
14 proven NIMS management characteristics: - ✔️✔️common terminology;modular organization;
management by objectives; incident action planning; manageable span of control; incident facilities
and locations; comprehensive resource management; integrated communications; establishment
and transfer of command; unified command; chain of command; accountability;
dispatch/deployement; information/intelligence management
common terminology - ✔️✔️organizational functions; resource descriptions; incident facilities
modular organization - ✔️✔️based on incidents size and complexity
effective incident action planning: - ✔️✔️cover a specified time frame; be proactive; specify the
objectives; assign responsibilities;identify needed resources; specify communication protocols
Manageable Span of Control - ✔️✔️generally 1:5
incident facilities - ✔️✔️incident command; incident base; mass casualty triage areas; point of
distribution; emergency shelters
comprehensive resource management - ✔️✔️resource identification; order and acquire; mobilize;
track and report; demobilize; reimburse and restock
unified command - ✔️✔️command organization in which several agencies work independently but
cooperatively (no one single commander)
unity of command / accountability - ✔️✔️receive and report to one ICS
info and intelligence management comes from: - ✔️✔️911 calls; Radio, video and data
communication; Situation Reports (SITREPS);Technical specialists; Geospatial products;Print, online,
broadcast, and social media
Risk assessments;
, Terroristic or violent threats;
Surveillance of disease outbreaks;
Structural plans and vulnerabilities
to promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response
operations - ✔️✔️incident action plan
5 major ICS functional areas - ✔️✔️command, operations, planning, logistics, finance and admin
Incident 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; organize/supervise tactical response resources
Planning - ✔️✔️prepares and documents the IAP; 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 (resources can include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities).
Finance/admin - ✔️✔️Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement,
time recording, and cost analyses.
Public Information Officer - ✔️✔️Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies
regarding incident-related information requirements.
safety officer - ✔️✔️In incident command, the person who gives the "go ahead" to a plan or who
may stop an operation when rescuer safety is an issue.
liaison officer - ✔️✔️In incident command, the person who relays information, concerns, and
requests among responding agencies.
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