Command and Coordination is the NIMS component that focuses on__________, Emergency
Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups,and Joint Information System. -
ANSWER Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who report to only one
supervisor? - ANSWER Unity of Command
Who is the primary person/persons in charge at the incident?* - ANSWER Maintain a
manageable span of control.
Unified Command organization: - ANSWER shares facilities and coordinates a process for
resource
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident
crosses political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - ANSWER
Unified Command
When planning for events, what is a personnel preparation consideration? - ANSWER
Logistical requirements, such as communications, food, and medical
What is a cascading event or incident? - ANSWER Occurs as a direct or indirect result if an
initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's guideline that
influences the way incidents are managed? - ANSWER Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be developed? - ANSWER
incident Objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming Incident Commander
should do prior to receiving the briefing? - ANSWER Assess situation with current
Incident Commander.
13. When determining tactical operations, what is a personnel and logistical support factor?
- ANSWER The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and
failure
In what meeting are the proposed incident strategies and tactics developed by the
Operations Section? - ANSWER Tactics Meeting
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, What ICS form is a planning tool used to assist in establishing resource needs for an
Operational Period? - ANSWER ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
For what does the Safety Officer use ICS Form 215A, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis? -
ANSWER Aid the Safety Officer in completing an operational risk assessment to prioritize
hazards, safety, and health issues.
During what meeting is the final opportunity to validate the Operational Plan and resources
as proposed by the Operations Section Chief? - ANSWER Planning Meeting
What document is a series of standard forms and supporting documents that convey the
Incident Commander's and the Operations Section's directions for the accomplishment of
the plan for that Operational Period? - ANSWER Incident Action Plan
What is used to document incident information, a listing of the incident objectives,and a
brief summary of the command emphasis/priorities? - ANSWER ICS Form 202 - Incident
Objectives
What is the purpose of the Operations Briefing?* - ANSWER To present the Incident
Action Plan to supervisors of tactical resources.
What provides standardized procedures, practices, and functions for incident resource
management? - ANSWER Incident Resource Management Process
From the list below, who typically has authority to order incident resources? - ANSWER
Logistics Section Chief
When ordering resources, what type of ordering places a heavier load on incident personnel
by requiring them to place orders through two or more ordering points?*
1/1 - ANSWER Multi-point ordering
What type of resource may be dispatched for a large-scale, complex incident such as a train
derailment or civil unrest? - ANSWER Incident Management Team
Oftentimes, management actions may contribute to poor performance. What is an example
of a management action that may cause personnel to perform poorly? - ANSWER
Resource is not properly trained or equipped.
Demobilization planning helps to ensure a controlled, safe, efficient, and cost-effective
release. What else does planning for demobilization help to eliminate? - ANSWER
Potential fiscal and legal impacts
With whom or what should the Incident Commander consult when demobilizing resources
to ensure proper release?*
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Operations Center, Multiagency Coordination Groups,and Joint Information System. -
ANSWER Incident Command System
What term defines the concept of incident operations personnel who report to only one
supervisor? - ANSWER Unity of Command
Who is the primary person/persons in charge at the incident?* - ANSWER Maintain a
manageable span of control.
Unified Command organization: - ANSWER shares facilities and coordinates a process for
resource
What type of command structure may be used for managing an incident with the incident
crosses political boundaries and involves multiple functional authorities? - ANSWER
Unified Command
When planning for events, what is a personnel preparation consideration? - ANSWER
Logistical requirements, such as communications, food, and medical
What is a cascading event or incident? - ANSWER Occurs as a direct or indirect result if an
initial incident.
Of the documents listed, what is an example of an individual agency's guideline that
influences the way incidents are managed? - ANSWER Standard Operating Procedures
Before establishing strategies or executing tactics, what must be developed? - ANSWER
incident Objectives
When assuming incident command, what is the first step the incoming Incident Commander
should do prior to receiving the briefing? - ANSWER Assess situation with current
Incident Commander.
13. When determining tactical operations, what is a personnel and logistical support factor?
- ANSWER The lack of logistical support can mean the difference between success and
failure
In what meeting are the proposed incident strategies and tactics developed by the
Operations Section? - ANSWER Tactics Meeting
1
, What ICS form is a planning tool used to assist in establishing resource needs for an
Operational Period? - ANSWER ICS Form 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
For what does the Safety Officer use ICS Form 215A, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis? -
ANSWER Aid the Safety Officer in completing an operational risk assessment to prioritize
hazards, safety, and health issues.
During what meeting is the final opportunity to validate the Operational Plan and resources
as proposed by the Operations Section Chief? - ANSWER Planning Meeting
What document is a series of standard forms and supporting documents that convey the
Incident Commander's and the Operations Section's directions for the accomplishment of
the plan for that Operational Period? - ANSWER Incident Action Plan
What is used to document incident information, a listing of the incident objectives,and a
brief summary of the command emphasis/priorities? - ANSWER ICS Form 202 - Incident
Objectives
What is the purpose of the Operations Briefing?* - ANSWER To present the Incident
Action Plan to supervisors of tactical resources.
What provides standardized procedures, practices, and functions for incident resource
management? - ANSWER Incident Resource Management Process
From the list below, who typically has authority to order incident resources? - ANSWER
Logistics Section Chief
When ordering resources, what type of ordering places a heavier load on incident personnel
by requiring them to place orders through two or more ordering points?*
1/1 - ANSWER Multi-point ordering
What type of resource may be dispatched for a large-scale, complex incident such as a train
derailment or civil unrest? - ANSWER Incident Management Team
Oftentimes, management actions may contribute to poor performance. What is an example
of a management action that may cause personnel to perform poorly? - ANSWER
Resource is not properly trained or equipped.
Demobilization planning helps to ensure a controlled, safe, efficient, and cost-effective
release. What else does planning for demobilization help to eliminate? - ANSWER
Potential fiscal and legal impacts
With whom or what should the Incident Commander consult when demobilizing resources
to ensure proper release?*
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