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ICS and NIMS: Key Concepts and Responsibilities Part 1
This deck covers key concepts and roles within the Incident Command System (ICS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS), focusing on responsibilities and management characteristics.
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?
Planning Section Chief
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the
Command Staff
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?
Public Information Officer
True or False- The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents.
FALSE
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives?
Operations Section Chief
Which of the following are typical incident facilities?
Point-of-distribution sites, Camps, Incident Command Post
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which General Staff member prepares Incident Action Plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident? | Planning Section Chief |
If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the | Command Staff |
Which member of the Command and Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements? | Public Information Officer |
True or False- The Incident Command System (ICS) is only applicable to large, complex incidents. | FALSE |
Which General Staff member directs all responses and tactical actions to achieve the incident objectives? | Operations Section Chief |
Which of the following are typical incident facilities? | Point-of-distribution sites, Camps, Incident Command Post |
Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel? | Finance/Administration Section Chief |
The Liaison Officer | Is the point of contact for other response organizations. |
Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the | Incident Commander |
When command is transferred, the process should include a(n) | Briefing |
True or False- The Whole Community approach refers to different organizations within the Federal Government. | FALSE |
Who designates the Incident Commander and the process for transferring command? | The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident |
Which ICS function is responsible for documentation for mutual aid agreements? | Finance/Administration |
The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events. | TRUE |
True or False- To avoid overburdening the incident command, resources should not self-dispatch (spontaneously deploy). | TRUE |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic may include gathering, analyzing, and assessing weather service data from technical specialists? | Information and Intelligence Management |
Who has overall responsibility for managing the on-scene incident? | Incident Commander |
Manageable Span of Control refers to | The number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can effectively manage during an incident. |
Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing Personnel are part of which NIMS Management Characteristic? | Comprehensive Resource Management |
Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing? | Integrated Communications |