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Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents being
handled by separate Incident Command organizations?☑️Correct Ans-Area command
In an Incident Command System organization, the term 'General Staff' refers to:☑️Correct Ans-
Incident management, personnel, organized according to function (i.e Operations Section Chief,
Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and
who report directly to the incident Commander.
The Joint Information System is:☑️Correct Ans-The framework for organizing, integrating, and
coordinating the delivery of public information.
Unified Command☑️Correct Ans-Enables all agencies with responsibility to manage an
incident together by establishing common set of incident objectives and strategies.
The act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or
delegated authority at the field level is referred to as:☑️Correct Ans-Command
This structure is the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to
support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place.☑️Correct
Ans-Emergency Operation Center
, Exercises should: Include multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional incidents. Include participation of
private-sector and nongovernmental organizations. Cover aspects of preparedness plans,
including activating mutual aid and assistance agreements and☑️Correct Ans-Contain a
mechanism for incorporating corrective actions.
The Public Information Officer:☑️Correct Ans-Interfaces with the public and media and/or
with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) requires all Federal departments and
agencies to:☑️Correct Ans-Make adoption of NIMS by State, tribal and local organizations a
condition for Federal preparedness assistance ( through grants, contracts, and other activities).
NIMS☑️Correct Ans-Establishment of standardized organizational structures that improve
integration among jurisdictions and disciplines.
A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework (NRF) is that☑️Correct Ans-
Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible.
The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that:☑️Correct Ans-
Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal, and
local related activities.
HSPD-5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the
ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established the National
Integration Center (NIC) to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT☑️Correct Ans-