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1. Emergency man- EMAC; a congressionally ratified mutual aid compact that defines a non-federal,
agement assis- state-to-state system for sharing resources across state lines during an emergency
tance compact 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.
2. Emergency oper- EOC; a facility from which statt provide information management, resource allo-
ations center cation and tracking, and/or advanced planning support to personnel on scene or
at other EOCs
3. Incident com- The individual responsible for on scene incident activities, including developing
mander incident objectives and ordering and releasing resources. Has overall authority
and responsibility for conducting incident operations.
4. Multiagency co- MAC groups, sometimes called policy groups, typically consist of agency ad-
ordination group ministrators 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 oflcials and senior
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executives in other organizations as well as those directly responsible for incident
management.
5. Non-governmen- NGO's, provide services outside of the government. Some examples of these are
tal organization the national Red Cross
6. Unified com- When more than one agency has incident jurisdiction, or when incidents cross
mand 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)
7. NIMS is A comprehensive, nationwide, systemic approach to incident management, in-
cluding 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 pro-
cedures that enable coordination among ditterent jurisdictions or organizations.
Essential principles for communications and information management.
8. NIMS is not 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.
9. NIMS guiding Flexibility, standardization, unity of ettort
principles
10. Flexibility 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
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terms of hazard, geography, demographics, climate, cultural, and organizational
authorities.
11. Standardization Essential to interoperability among multiple organizations in incident response.
Defines standard organizational structures that improve integration and connec-
tivity among jurisdictions and organizations. Defines standard practices that allow
incident personnel to work together ettectively and foster cohesion among the
various organizations involved. Also includes common terminology, which enables
ettective communication
12. Unity of effort 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.
13. FIRESCOPE 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)
14. NIMS in 1982 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.
15. National Re- (NRP) created after the 2001 terrorist attacks due to the need for an integrated
sponse Plan nationwide incident management system with structures, terminology, process-
es, 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.
16.
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1. Emergency man- EMAC; a congressionally ratified mutual aid compact that defines a non-federal,
agement assis- state-to-state system for sharing resources across state lines during an emergency
tance compact 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.
2. Emergency oper- EOC; a facility from which statt provide information management, resource allo-
ations center cation and tracking, and/or advanced planning support to personnel on scene or
at other EOCs
3. Incident com- The individual responsible for on scene incident activities, including developing
mander incident objectives and ordering and releasing resources. Has overall authority
and responsibility for conducting incident operations.
4. Multiagency co- MAC groups, sometimes called policy groups, typically consist of agency ad-
ordination group ministrators 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 oflcials and senior
, NIMS IS 700 LATEST VERSION 167 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY
GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS, LATEST UPDATE { FEEL
FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH QUESTIONS }
executives in other organizations as well as those directly responsible for incident
management.
5. Non-governmen- NGO's, provide services outside of the government. Some examples of these are
tal organization the national Red Cross
6. Unified com- When more than one agency has incident jurisdiction, or when incidents cross
mand 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)
7. NIMS is A comprehensive, nationwide, systemic approach to incident management, in-
cluding 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 pro-
cedures that enable coordination among ditterent jurisdictions or organizations.
Essential principles for communications and information management.
8. NIMS is not 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.
9. NIMS guiding Flexibility, standardization, unity of ettort
principles
10. Flexibility 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
, NIMS IS 700 LATEST VERSION 167 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH STUDY
GUIDE DETAILED AND VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS, LATEST UPDATE { FEEL
FREE TO MESSAGE ME WITH QUESTIONS }
terms of hazard, geography, demographics, climate, cultural, and organizational
authorities.
11. Standardization Essential to interoperability among multiple organizations in incident response.
Defines standard organizational structures that improve integration and connec-
tivity among jurisdictions and organizations. Defines standard practices that allow
incident personnel to work together ettectively and foster cohesion among the
various organizations involved. Also includes common terminology, which enables
ettective communication
12. Unity of effort 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.
13. FIRESCOPE 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)
14. NIMS in 1982 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.
15. National Re- (NRP) created after the 2001 terrorist attacks due to the need for an integrated
sponse Plan nationwide incident management system with structures, terminology, process-
es, 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.
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