NIMS and ICS Exam Questions and
Answers7
What is a group and how is it different from a division? - ANSWERS -A group is a term given for a
specific function. For example, firefighters assigned to fire attack would become a fire attack
group. A division is a geographical area, and could be the first floor of a building, second floor,
specific side of the building, etc. When a division is assigned to a group, they automatically
become responsible for all functions and assignments necessary in the area they were assigned.
A progress report will be requested by command periodically, the format is a CAN report, which
means - ANSWERS -Conditions
Actions
Needs
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs - ANSWERS -NFPA 1500
Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System - ANSWERS -NFPA 1561
What required the development of the National Incident Management System? - ANSWERS -
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5)
What established regulations for handling hazardous material incidents? - ANSWERS -SARA Act
of 1986
When did the USFA (United States Fire Administration) formally adopt NIMS? - ANSWERS -2004
What does IMT stand for? - ANSWERS -Incident Management Team
, Describe the IC's command structure during a SIMPLE incident - ANSWERS -IC supervises Fire
Attack, Search and Rescue, and Ventilation
Describe the IC's command structure during a COMPLEX incident - ANSWERS -IC supervises
Operations, Planning, and Logistics. Operations then supervises other groups needed to
complete the tasks needed at an incident.
What is the definition of Unified Command? - ANSWERS -The shared responsibility for overall
incident management (can be multiagency and multi-jurisdictional)
What is the definition of Unity OF Command? - ANSWERS -Each individual reports to only one
supervisor
What is the Span of Control, and what does it mean? - ANSWERS -The number of subordinates
that one supervisor can manage effectively. Range is 3 to 7, 5 is optimal. Anticipate span of
control problems and adjust accordingly.
What does "staging" mean in relation to an incident? - ANSWERS -Staging is where resources
are kept until they are needed at an incident. Resources are staged so that the operating area at
an incident isn't crowded or overwhelming.
What is the Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications? - ANSWERS -NFPA 1001
What is the Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications? - ANSWERS -NFPA
1041
What are the Four Functions of Management? - ANSWERS -Planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling
Answers7
What is a group and how is it different from a division? - ANSWERS -A group is a term given for a
specific function. For example, firefighters assigned to fire attack would become a fire attack
group. A division is a geographical area, and could be the first floor of a building, second floor,
specific side of the building, etc. When a division is assigned to a group, they automatically
become responsible for all functions and assignments necessary in the area they were assigned.
A progress report will be requested by command periodically, the format is a CAN report, which
means - ANSWERS -Conditions
Actions
Needs
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Programs - ANSWERS -NFPA 1500
Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System - ANSWERS -NFPA 1561
What required the development of the National Incident Management System? - ANSWERS -
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-5)
What established regulations for handling hazardous material incidents? - ANSWERS -SARA Act
of 1986
When did the USFA (United States Fire Administration) formally adopt NIMS? - ANSWERS -2004
What does IMT stand for? - ANSWERS -Incident Management Team
, Describe the IC's command structure during a SIMPLE incident - ANSWERS -IC supervises Fire
Attack, Search and Rescue, and Ventilation
Describe the IC's command structure during a COMPLEX incident - ANSWERS -IC supervises
Operations, Planning, and Logistics. Operations then supervises other groups needed to
complete the tasks needed at an incident.
What is the definition of Unified Command? - ANSWERS -The shared responsibility for overall
incident management (can be multiagency and multi-jurisdictional)
What is the definition of Unity OF Command? - ANSWERS -Each individual reports to only one
supervisor
What is the Span of Control, and what does it mean? - ANSWERS -The number of subordinates
that one supervisor can manage effectively. Range is 3 to 7, 5 is optimal. Anticipate span of
control problems and adjust accordingly.
What does "staging" mean in relation to an incident? - ANSWERS -Staging is where resources
are kept until they are needed at an incident. Resources are staged so that the operating area at
an incident isn't crowded or overwhelming.
What is the Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications? - ANSWERS -NFPA 1001
What is the Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications? - ANSWERS -NFPA
1041
What are the Four Functions of Management? - ANSWERS -Planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling
