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Overview of NRF and NIMS ICS Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts and principles of the National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS). It includes definitions, roles, and structures involved in managing incidents at various levels.

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A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:

Most incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level.

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Definition

A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:

Most incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level.

A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that response structures be able to expand rapidly to meet needs associated with a given incident.

TRUE

A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that:

Effective partnership relies on engaging all elements of the whole community.

A MAC Group is:

Composed of senior officials, such as agency administrators, executives, or the designees, who are authorized to represent or commit agency resources ...

All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:

Unified Command

All elements of the community must be activated, engaged, and integrated .... catastrophic incident.

TRUE

As the principal Federal official for domestic incident management, the Secretary of Homeland. Security coordinates the Federal resources utilized in the prevention of, preparation for, response to, or recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, or other emergencies.

TRUE

Communities apply NIMS principles to integrate response plans and resources across jurisdictions and departments, as well as with the private sector and NGOs.

TRUE

Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of:

Local coordinating structures

Coordination leadership at the Joint Field Office is provided by:

Unified Coordination Group

Cross-cutting capabilities include:

Planning; public information and warning; and operational coordination

Emergency Support Functions (ESFs):

May be selectively activated to support response activities

Federal Coordinating Structures include:

Emergency Support Functions

How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:

The Response federal Interagency Operational Plan

In an ESF, who oversees the preparedness activities for the ESF and coordinates with its primary and support agencies?

ESF coordinator

In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional ... Incident Commander relays requirements to:

Local emergency operations center

Select the FALSE statement from below:

The National Response Framework explains how, at all levels, the nation effectively manages all-hazards response

Select the FALSE statement from below. The National Response Framework:

Identifies capabilities that are essential for response.

Select the TRUE statement:

In an ICS organization, the Command Staff typically includes the chiefs of the Planning, Operations, ... Administration sections.

Situational assessment, operational communications, and cybersecurity are core capa .... for all five mission areas.

TRUE

Some nongovernmental organizations are officially designated as support elements to response capabilities. Examples include all of the following EXCEPT:

National Response Coordination Center

States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as

Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs)

The National Response Framework:

Is intended to provide guidance for the whole community.

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Overview of NRF and NIMS ICS Part 1

Term	Definition
A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:	Most incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level.
A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that response structures be able to expand rapidly to meet needs associated with a given incident.	TRUE
A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that:	Effective partnership relies on engaging all elements of the whole community.
A MAC Group is:	Composed of senior officials, such as agency administrators, executives, or the designees, who are authorized to represent or commit agency resources and funds in support of incident activities.
All agencies with jurisdictional authority and/or functional responsibility for the incident provide joint support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies. This is an example of:	Unified Command
All elements of the community must be activated, engaged, and integrated .... catastrophic incident.	TRUE
As the principal Federal official for domestic incident management, the Secretary of Homeland. Security coordinates the Federal resources utilized in the prevention of, preparation for, response to, or recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, or other emergencies.	TRUE
Communities apply NIMS principles to integrate response plans and resources across jurisdictions and departments, as well as with the private sector and NGOs.	TRUE
Community Emergency Response Teams are an example of:	Local coordinating structures
Coordination leadership at the Joint Field Office is provided by:	Unified Coordination Group
Cross-cutting capabilities include:	Planning; public information and warning; and operational coordination
Emergency Support Functions (ESFs):	May be selectively activated to support response activities
Federal Coordinating Structures include:	Emergency Support Functions
How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:	The Response federal Interagency Operational Plan
In an ESF, who oversees the preparedness activities for the ESF and coordinates with its primary and support agencies?	ESF coordinator
In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional ... Incident Commander relays requirements to:	Local emergency operations center
Select the FALSE statement from below:	The National Response Framework explains how, at all levels, the nation effectively manages all-hazards response
Select the FALSE statement from below. The National Response Framework:	Identifies capabilities that are essential for response.
Select the TRUE statement:	In an ICS organization, the Command Staff typically includes the chiefs of the Planning, Operations, ... Administration sections.
Situational assessment, operational communications, and cybersecurity are core capa .... for all five mission areas.	TRUE
Some nongovernmental organizations are officially designated as support elements to response capabilities. Examples include all of the following EXCEPT:	National Response Coordination Center
States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as	Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs)
The National Response Framework:	Is intended to provide guidance for the whole community.