NIMS IS 700 EXAM REVIEW Q&A
Incident commander - ANSWER -The individual responsible for on scene incident
activities, including developing incident objectives and ordering and releasing
resources. Has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations.
Multiagency coordination group - ANSWER -MAC groups, sometimes called policy
groups, typically consist of agency administrators or executives from organizations or
their designees. Provide policy guidance to incident personnel, support resource
prioritization and allocation, and enable decision making among elected and appointed
officials and senior executives in other organizations as well as those directly
responsible for incident management.
Non-governmental organization - ANSWER -NGO's, provide services outside of the
government. Some examples of these are the national Red Cross
Unified command - ANSWER -When more than one agency has incident jurisdiction, or
when incidents cross political jurisdictions, use of the unified command enables multiple
organizations to National Incident Management System perform the functions of the
incident commander jointly. Each participating partner maintains authority,
responsibility, ad accountability for its personnel and other resources while jointly
managing and directing incident activities through the establishment of a common set of
incident objectives, strategies, and a single Incident Action Plan (IAP)
NIMS is - ANSWER -A comprehensive, nationwide, systemic approach to incident
management, including the command and coordination of incidents, resource
management, and information management. A set of concepts and principles for all
threats, hazards, and events across all mission areas. Scalable, flexible, and adaptable;
used for all incidents, from day to day to large scale. Standard resource management
procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or organizations.
Essential principles for communications and information management.
NIMS is not - ANSWER -Only the ICS. Only applicable to certain emergency/incident
response personnel. A static system. A response plan. Used only during large scale
incidents. A resource ordering system. A communications plan.
NIMS guiding principles - ANSWER -Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort
Flexibility - ANSWER -Adaptable to any situation, from planned special events to routine
local incidents to incidents involving interstate mutual aid or Federal assistance. Some
incidents need multiagency, multi-jurisdictional,or multidisciplinary coordination. Allows
NIMS to be scalable and therefore applicable for incidents that vary widely in terms of
hazard, geography, demographics, climate, cultural, and organizational authorities.
,Standardization - ANSWER -Essential to interoperability among multiple organizations
in incident response. Defines standard organizational structures that improve integration
and connectivity among jurisdictions and organizations. Defines standard practices that
allow incident personnel to work together effectively and foster cohesion among the
various organizations involved. Also includes common terminology, which enables
effective communication
Area command - ANSWER -Established to oversee the management and prioritize
scarce resouces among the incidents. Created when very complex incidents, or mulitple
concurrent smaller incidents, require the establishment of mutiple ICS organizations.
Frequently established as unified area commands, working under the same priciples as
a unified command.
Authority having jurisdiction - ANSWER -AHJ; an entity that can create and administer
processes to qualify, certify and credential personnel for incident related positions.
Include state, tribal, or federal government departments and agencies, training
commissions, NGO's, or companies, as well as local organizations such as police, fire,
public health, or public work departments.
Emergency management assistance compact - ANSWER -EMAC; a congressionally
ratified mutual aid compact that defines a non-federal, state-to-state system for sharing
resources across state lines during an emergency or disaster. Signatories include all 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Unique
relationship with states, regions, territories, and federal organizations, such as FEMA
and the National Guard Bureau, enable it to move a wide variety of resources to meet
the jurisdictions needs.
Emergency operations center - ANSWER -EOC; a facility from which staff provide
information management, resource allocation and tracking, and/or advanced planning
support to personnel on scene or at other EOCs
Unity of effort - ANSWER -Means coordinating activities among various organizations to
achieve common objectives. Enables organizations with specific jurisdictional
responsibilities to support each other while maintaining their own authority.
FIRESCOPE - ANSWER -Fire Resources of California Organized for Potential
Emergencies. The start of NIMS which began in 1970s with local, state, and federal
agencies collaborating to create this system. It included ICS and the multiagency
coordination system (MACS)
NIMS in 1982 - ANSWER -The agencies that developed FIRESCOPE and the National
Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) created tNIMS. In part to make ICS and MACS
guidance applicable to all types of incidents and all hazards.
National Response Plan - ANSWER -(NRP) created after the 2001 terrorist attacks due
to the need for an integrated nationwide incident management system with structures,
, terminology, processes, and resources. Implemented by Homeland Security
Presedential Directive-5 (HSPD-5), which directed the Secretary of Homeland Security
to develop and implement NIMS to enhance the ability of the US to manage domestic
incidents, regardless of the cause, size, location, or complexity. Issued by President
George W Bush on February 28, 200 and was issued in December 2004. Later replaced
by National Response Framework in January 2008.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 - ANSWER -Directed the secretary of
homeland security to develop and administer a NIMS and develop the NRP which
became the NRF in January 2008
NIMS mandate - ANSWER -HSPD-5 requires all federal departments and agencies to
adopt and use NIMS in incident management programs and activities. Make the
adoption of NIMS a condition for federal preparedness assistance (through grants,
contracts and other agencies).
Changes to NIMS - ANSWER -Federal emergency management agency (FEMA)
published the first NIMS document in 2004 and revisited it in 2008. The 2017 version
reflects progress since 2008, based on lessons learned, best practices, and changes in
national policy, including updates to the National Preparedness System.
2017 version of NIMS - ANSWER -Reiterates concepts and principles of earlier versions
of NIMS; provides additional guidance for EOCs; and describes how NIMS command
and coordination mechanisms fit together
The National Response Framework - ANSWER -First issued by the Department of
Homeland Security in January 2008. A guide that provides the structure and principles
for national response to all types of disasters and emergencies, including those that are
natural, accidental, or terrorist related. NRF replaces the previous plan, the National
Response plan which was issued in December 2004.
Incident management priorities - ANSWER -Saving lives, stabilizing the incident, and
protecting property and the environment.
NIMS resource management - ANSWER -Describes standard mechanisms to
systematically manage resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and
facilities, both before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more
effectively share resources when needed.
Effective resource management includes - ANSWER -Leveraging each jurisdictions
resources, engaging private sector resources, involving volunteer organizations, and
encouraging further development of mutual aid agreements.
Resource management preparedness - ANSWER -Involves identifying and typing
resources; qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel; planning for resources;
and acquiring, storing, and inventory resources.
Incident commander - ANSWER -The individual responsible for on scene incident
activities, including developing incident objectives and ordering and releasing
resources. Has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations.
Multiagency coordination group - ANSWER -MAC groups, sometimes called policy
groups, typically consist of agency administrators or executives from organizations or
their designees. Provide policy guidance to incident personnel, support resource
prioritization and allocation, and enable decision making among elected and appointed
officials and senior executives in other organizations as well as those directly
responsible for incident management.
Non-governmental organization - ANSWER -NGO's, provide services outside of the
government. Some examples of these are the national Red Cross
Unified command - ANSWER -When more than one agency has incident jurisdiction, or
when incidents cross political jurisdictions, use of the unified command enables multiple
organizations to National Incident Management System perform the functions of the
incident commander jointly. Each participating partner maintains authority,
responsibility, ad accountability for its personnel and other resources while jointly
managing and directing incident activities through the establishment of a common set of
incident objectives, strategies, and a single Incident Action Plan (IAP)
NIMS is - ANSWER -A comprehensive, nationwide, systemic approach to incident
management, including the command and coordination of incidents, resource
management, and information management. A set of concepts and principles for all
threats, hazards, and events across all mission areas. Scalable, flexible, and adaptable;
used for all incidents, from day to day to large scale. Standard resource management
procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or organizations.
Essential principles for communications and information management.
NIMS is not - ANSWER -Only the ICS. Only applicable to certain emergency/incident
response personnel. A static system. A response plan. Used only during large scale
incidents. A resource ordering system. A communications plan.
NIMS guiding principles - ANSWER -Flexibility, standardization, unity of effort
Flexibility - ANSWER -Adaptable to any situation, from planned special events to routine
local incidents to incidents involving interstate mutual aid or Federal assistance. Some
incidents need multiagency, multi-jurisdictional,or multidisciplinary coordination. Allows
NIMS to be scalable and therefore applicable for incidents that vary widely in terms of
hazard, geography, demographics, climate, cultural, and organizational authorities.
,Standardization - ANSWER -Essential to interoperability among multiple organizations
in incident response. Defines standard organizational structures that improve integration
and connectivity among jurisdictions and organizations. Defines standard practices that
allow incident personnel to work together effectively and foster cohesion among the
various organizations involved. Also includes common terminology, which enables
effective communication
Area command - ANSWER -Established to oversee the management and prioritize
scarce resouces among the incidents. Created when very complex incidents, or mulitple
concurrent smaller incidents, require the establishment of mutiple ICS organizations.
Frequently established as unified area commands, working under the same priciples as
a unified command.
Authority having jurisdiction - ANSWER -AHJ; an entity that can create and administer
processes to qualify, certify and credential personnel for incident related positions.
Include state, tribal, or federal government departments and agencies, training
commissions, NGO's, or companies, as well as local organizations such as police, fire,
public health, or public work departments.
Emergency management assistance compact - ANSWER -EMAC; a congressionally
ratified mutual aid compact that defines a non-federal, state-to-state system for sharing
resources across state lines during an emergency or disaster. Signatories include all 50
states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Unique
relationship with states, regions, territories, and federal organizations, such as FEMA
and the National Guard Bureau, enable it to move a wide variety of resources to meet
the jurisdictions needs.
Emergency operations center - ANSWER -EOC; a facility from which staff provide
information management, resource allocation and tracking, and/or advanced planning
support to personnel on scene or at other EOCs
Unity of effort - ANSWER -Means coordinating activities among various organizations to
achieve common objectives. Enables organizations with specific jurisdictional
responsibilities to support each other while maintaining their own authority.
FIRESCOPE - ANSWER -Fire Resources of California Organized for Potential
Emergencies. The start of NIMS which began in 1970s with local, state, and federal
agencies collaborating to create this system. It included ICS and the multiagency
coordination system (MACS)
NIMS in 1982 - ANSWER -The agencies that developed FIRESCOPE and the National
Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) created tNIMS. In part to make ICS and MACS
guidance applicable to all types of incidents and all hazards.
National Response Plan - ANSWER -(NRP) created after the 2001 terrorist attacks due
to the need for an integrated nationwide incident management system with structures,
, terminology, processes, and resources. Implemented by Homeland Security
Presedential Directive-5 (HSPD-5), which directed the Secretary of Homeland Security
to develop and implement NIMS to enhance the ability of the US to manage domestic
incidents, regardless of the cause, size, location, or complexity. Issued by President
George W Bush on February 28, 200 and was issued in December 2004. Later replaced
by National Response Framework in January 2008.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 - ANSWER -Directed the secretary of
homeland security to develop and administer a NIMS and develop the NRP which
became the NRF in January 2008
NIMS mandate - ANSWER -HSPD-5 requires all federal departments and agencies to
adopt and use NIMS in incident management programs and activities. Make the
adoption of NIMS a condition for federal preparedness assistance (through grants,
contracts and other agencies).
Changes to NIMS - ANSWER -Federal emergency management agency (FEMA)
published the first NIMS document in 2004 and revisited it in 2008. The 2017 version
reflects progress since 2008, based on lessons learned, best practices, and changes in
national policy, including updates to the National Preparedness System.
2017 version of NIMS - ANSWER -Reiterates concepts and principles of earlier versions
of NIMS; provides additional guidance for EOCs; and describes how NIMS command
and coordination mechanisms fit together
The National Response Framework - ANSWER -First issued by the Department of
Homeland Security in January 2008. A guide that provides the structure and principles
for national response to all types of disasters and emergencies, including those that are
natural, accidental, or terrorist related. NRF replaces the previous plan, the National
Response plan which was issued in December 2004.
Incident management priorities - ANSWER -Saving lives, stabilizing the incident, and
protecting property and the environment.
NIMS resource management - ANSWER -Describes standard mechanisms to
systematically manage resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and
facilities, both before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more
effectively share resources when needed.
Effective resource management includes - ANSWER -Leveraging each jurisdictions
resources, engaging private sector resources, involving volunteer organizations, and
encouraging further development of mutual aid agreements.
Resource management preparedness - ANSWER -Involves identifying and typing
resources; qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel; planning for resources;
and acquiring, storing, and inventory resources.
