NIMS ICS 400 Exam Review

NIMS ICS 400 Exam Review How do incidents fit into the program structure? - ansIncidents become branches in the ops section under the same incident commander -Using Branches allows for more flexibility to establish Divisions or Groups if required later. What is Area Command? - ansAn Area Command is activated to address competition for resources among multiple ICPs based on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control considerations. 2 or more incidents Area command primary functions - ans-Develop broad objectives for the affected area. -Coordinate development of incident objectives and strategies for each incident. Advantages of Area Command - ans4.8 -This allows the Incident Commanders to focus their attention on their incident objectives, strategies, and tactics. - The Area Command develops broad objectives for the impacted area(s) -Area Command deconflicts resource requirements. - Area Command also reduces the workload of the EOCs and MAC Group officials, When should Area Command be established? - ans4.12 -Several active incidents are in close proximity. -Critical life saving or property values are at risk due to incidents. • Incidents will continue into the next operational period. • Incidents are using similar and limited critical resources. • Difficulties are encountered with inter-incident resource allocation and coordination. What are area command responsibilities? - ans4.16 • Overall direction of assigned incidents • Ensuring that conflicts are resolved, incident objectives are established, and strategies are selected for the use of scarce resources • Coordinating with local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal departments and agencies, as well as NGOs and other private sector elements • An Area Command does not have operational responsibilities, but prioritizes the use of scarce resources among the incidents NIMS Command & Coordination components - ans5.5 The Command and Coordination component of NIMS includes four NIMS Functional Groups: Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups) and Joint Information Systems (JIS). NIMS Coordination definition - ans5.8 as the exchange of information systematically among principals who have or may have a need to know certain information to carry out specific incident management responsibilities. NIMS Command definition - ans5.9 Command is delegated authority for using agency resources 'Command' is defined in NIMS as "the act of directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority." Unity of Command vs Unity of Effort - ans5.10 Unified Command is an ICS application used