FEMA - Module 5 & 6

B. Demobilize

"The orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location and status" is the goal of which of the following? A. Order and Acquire B. Demobilize C. Track and Report D. Mobilize

Incident facilities

Common terminology is used to designate the facilities in the vicinity of the incident area

Communications and information management

Systems to ensure that decision makers, incident managers, and incident personnel have the information needed to make and implement decisions.

Flexibility Standardization Unity of Effort

The three NIMS guiding principles are:

Cover a specified timeframe Be proactive Specify the incident objectives State the activities to be completed Assign responsibilities Identify needed resources Specify communication protocols

To be effective, an incident action plan should:

True

True or false: ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.

Identifying requirements

Type and quantity of resources needed Location where resources should be sent Who will receive and use the resources

C. Incident Facilities and Locations

Typical designated ____________ include Incident Command Post (ICP), incident base, staging areas, camps, mass casualty triage areas, points-of-distribution, and emergency shelters. A. Management by Objectives B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Incident Facilities and Locations D. Incident Action Planning

flexibility

allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance.

Common terminology

allows different organizations to work together in a wide variety of emergency functions and hazard scenarios, helps by reducing confusion and enhancing interoperability

Modular organization

building blocks that are put in place as needed based on an incident's size, complexity and hazards, The ICS Commander and EOC Director are responsible for the establishment and expansion

Comprehensive resource management

describes standard mechanisms to identify requirements, order and acquire, mobilize, track and report, demobilize, and reimburse and restock resources such as personnel, teams, facilities, equipment and supplies

Credentialing

documentation - typically an identification card or badge - that identifies personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position.

Mutual aid

is the sharing of resources and services between jurisdictions or organizations

demobilization

orderly, safe, and efficient return of a resource to its original location and status.

Manageable span of control

refers to the number of subordinates that directly report to a supervisor.

Chain of command and unity of command

refers to the orderly command hierarchy within an incident management organization, means that each individual reports to only one designated supervisor.

Category

the function for which a resource would be most useful (e.g., firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical).

Incident command system

A standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of on-scene emergency management A common structure within which personnel from different organizations can work together A structure for incident management that integrates and coordinates procedures, personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications

Operations

Conducts operations to reach the incident objectives. Establishes tactics and directs all operational resources.

Public information officer

Instructions: Read the statement and decide which member of the Command Staff is being described. Scroll to see all of the choices. Click the circle to the left of the Command Staff member to select your answer, then click Check. Statement: I am the primary contact for anyone who wants details about the incident and our response to it. I serve an external audience through the media and an internal audience including incident staff and agency personnel

Liaison officer

Instructions: Read the statement and decide which member of the Command Staff is being described. Scroll to see all of the choices. Click the circle to the left of the Command Staff member to select your answer, then click Check. Statement: I provide briefings to supporting Agency Representatives and work with them to address their questions and concerns about the operation. I remain visible on the incident scene to all incoming cooperating and assisting agencies.

Safety officer

Instructions: Read the statement and decide which member of the Command Staff is being described. Scroll to see all of the choices. Click the circle to the left of the Command Staff member to select your answer, then click Check. Statement: I work very closely with Operations to make sure that our people in the field are wearing appropriate protective equipment and implementing safe tactical options.

C. Declining resources that do not meet needs.

The role of the receiving jurisdiction for mutual aid includes which of the following? A. Arranging for deployment of resources. B. Determining whether exchange is within the mutual aid agreement. C. Declining resources that do not meet needs. D. Evaluating the mutual aid request against capacity.

B. Incident Action Plan

To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations? A. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Doctrine B. Incident Action Plan C. Resource Tracking System D. Responder Personnel Roster

Track and report

Tracks the location of resources Helps staff prepare to receive and use resources Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities Enables resource coordination and movement

False

True or false: Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed.

False

True or false: Chain of command restricts personnel from communicating or sharing information outside their organizational units.

True

True or false: ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management.

True

True or false: In part, comprehensive resource management describes standard mechanisms used to identify requirements and acquire, mobilize, track, and demobilize resources.

True

True or false: Integrated communications are necessary to achieve situational awareness.

False

True or false: Span of control refers to the fact that a supervisor can effectively manage an unlimited amount of resources.

False

True or false: The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.

True

True or false: Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor.

Mobilize

Upon notification, deploying personnel receive information to include: Date, time, and place of departure Mode of transportation to the incident Estimated date and time of arrival Reporting location and assigned supervisor Anticipated incident assignment Anticipated duration of deployment Resource order number Incident number Applicable cost and funding codes

Capability Category Kind Type

What are the definitions writing typing resources?

-Resource Management -Command and Coordination - including the Incident Command System -Communications and Information Management

What are the three major components of NIMS?

one supervisor and 5 subordinated

What is the optimal span of control?

Standard organizational structures Standard practices Common terminology

What standardizes NIMS?

NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, from planned events to traffic accidents and to major disasters

When is NIMS used?

A. Integrated Communications

Which of the following NIMS Management Characteristics allow units from diverse agencies to connect, share information, and achieve situational awareness? A. Integrated Communications B. Common Terminology C. Unified Command D. Incident Facilities and Locations

D. Identifying and Typing Resources

Which of the following resource management key activities defines and categorizes incident resources by capability? A. Qualifying, Certifying, and Credentialing Personnel B. Planning for Resources C. Acquiring, Storing, and Inventorying Resources D. Identifying and Typing Resources

A. NIMS is scalable, flexible, and adaptable for all incidents. C. NIMS is a set of concepts and principles for all threats.

Which of the following statements about NIMS are correct? Select all that apply. A. NIMS is scalable, flexible, and adaptable for all incidents. B. NIMS is a resource ordering system and communications plan. C. NIMS is a set of concepts and principles for all threats. D. NIMS is used only during large-scale incidents.

unity of effort

enables organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibilities to support each other while allowing each participating agency to maintain its own authority and accountability

Information and intelligence managment

ensures incident personnel gather the most accurate and appropriate data, translate it into useful information, and communicate it with appropriate personnel.

incident commander

has the authority to establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources.

When is ICS used?

manage any type of incident, including a planned event (e.g., the Olympics, the Governor's inauguration, state fairs, a local parade, etc.). The use of ICS is applicable to all types of incidents, regardless of their size or cause

Certification

recognition from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or a third party that an individual has completed qualification for a position (one example of a third party is an accredited body such as a state licensure board for medical professionals).

Span of control

refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident

Establishment and transfer of command

should always include a briefing for the incoming IC/UC on all essential information for continuing safe and effective operations. The transfer of command should also be communicated to all incident personnel.

National Management System (NIMS)

systematic, proactive approach to guide all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents

Kind

the function for which a resource would be most useful (e.g., firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical).

Capability

the resource's capability to perform its function in one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.

Public information officer

who interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements.

Public information officer

who interfaces with the public, media, and others needing incident information

Safety officer

who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to safety, including the health and safety of incident management personnel.

Liaison officer

who serves as the Incident Commander's point of contact for representatives of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private-sector organizations.

No

Statement: "This is Unit 1, we have a 10-37, Code 2."Does this statement comply with the NIMS Management Characteristic of common terminology?

B. Planning Section Chief

Statement: As the response is underway, my section tracks all personnel participating in the response. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

Statement: I support the incident response activities by overseeing contracting for needed supplies and services that are not already available. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

C. Logistics Section Chief

Statement: In advance of severe flooding, there is a need to get generators and communications equipment to the Staging Areas to equip advance response teams. It's my responsibility to make sure the needed equipment arrives at the Staging Areas. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

A. Operations Section Chief

Statement: My section conducts response activities such as search and rescue, and coordinates medical services being provided to disaster survivors. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

B. Planning Section Chief

Statement: Throughout the incident and during the after-action review process, the reports that we develop will be very useful. A. Operations Section Chief B. Planning Section Chief C. Logistics Section Chief D. Finance/Administration Section Chief

Planning

Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.

Command

Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident.

Incident Command System (ICS)

A system implemented to manage disasters and mass-casualty incidents in which section chiefs, including finance, logistics, operations, and planning, report to the incident commander.

Logistics

Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.

Management by objectives

Establishing specific, measurable objectives Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives Developing and issuing assignments, plans, procedures and protocols to accomplish tasks Documenting results against objectives to measure performance, facilitate corrective actions, and inform development of objectives for the next operational period

Accountability

Check-in/checkout Incident action planning Unity of command Personal responsibility Span of control Resource tracking

Finance and administration

Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.

Intelligence/investigations

Ensures that all intelligence/investigations operations and activities are properly managed, coordinated, and directed.

B. Management by Objectives C. Incident Action Planning D. Manageable Span of Control

General Staff immediately come together and begin developing strategies. General Staff Chiefs are: Evaluating staffing and supervisory needs in the Incident Command Post. Identifying resource shortfalls. Updating planning documents. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select all that apply. A. Common Terminology B. Management by Objectives C. Incident Action Planning D. Manageable Span of Control E. Unified Command F. Accountability

Incident facilities and locations

Incident Command Post (ICP) Incident Base Staging areas Camps Mass casualty triage areas Points-of-distribution Emergency shelters

Command and coordintion

Leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels and how these structures interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently.

Comprehensive resource management

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date resource inventories and resource tracking are essential components of incident management. Resources include personnel, equipment, teams, supplies, and facilities available or potentially available for assignment or allocation.

Organizational functions

Major functions and functional units with incident management responsibilities are named and defined. They remain standard and consistent.

Resource descriptions

Major resources - including personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities - are given common names and are "typed" with respect to their capabilities.

Qualifying

Personnel meet the minimum established standards (including training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions.

Incident action planning

Record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support Are recommended for all incidents Are not always written, but a written IAP is increasingly important when an incident or activation

Dispatch/deployment

Resources should deploy only when requested and dispatched through established procedures by appropriate authorities.

A. Modular Organization

Scenario: Due to the complexity of the incident, the Incident Commander has expanded the Operations Section to include an Evacuation Group.What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment

standardization

The NIMS guiding principle of ______________ facilitates interoperability among organizations in incident response.

A. Area Commands are frequently established as Unified Area Commands and use the same principles as a Unified Command. C. An Area Command organization oversees the management of multiple incidents or a very large or evolving situation. D. Area Command is particularly relevant to situations with several Incident Command Posts (ICPs) requesting similar, scarce resources.

Which of the following statements are accurate about an Area Command? Select all that apply. A. Area Commands are frequently established as Unified Area Commands and use the same principles as a Unified Command. B. An Area Command is generally activated during all incidents and is solely based on the complexity of the incident. C. An Area Command organization oversees the management of multiple incidents or a very large or evolving situation. D. Area Command is particularly relevant to situations with several Incident Command Posts (ICPs) requesting similar, scarce resources.

A. Protects the safety and security of personnel and resources B. Enables resource coordination and movement D. Helps staff prepare to receive and use resources

Which of the following take place within the Track and Report stage of the resource management process? Select all that apply. A. Protects the safety and security of personnel and resources B. Enables resource coordination and movement C. Estimates date and time of arrival D. Helps staff prepare to receive and use resources

D. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned. The IAP is proactive and should focus on addressing the needs of future operational periods.

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? A. It specifies incident objectives. B. It states the activities to be completed. C. It identifies needed resources. D. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.

Qualification, certification, and credentialing

_______________ are the essential steps to help ensure that personnel deploying under mutual aid agreements can perform their assigned roles.

Reimbursement and restock

Establish and maintain the readiness of resources Collect bills and validate costs Ensure that resource providers are paid in a timely manner Restock through replacement or repair of damaged equipment

Command

Incident command or coordination: Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources

Coordination

Incident command or coordination: Establish objectives, make assignments, and order resources

Coordination

Incident command or coordination: Establishing priorities among incidents

Coordination

Incident command or coordination: Synchronize public information messages

Unified command

Multiple jurisdictions A single jurisdiction with multiagency involvement Multiple jurisdictions with multiagency involvement allows agencies with different authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority, responsibility, or accountability

Resource Management

Standard mechanisms to identify resource requirements and to order, acquire, mobilize, activate, track and report, demobilize, reimburse for, and inventory resources such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.

A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Establishment and Transfer of Command C. Unified Command

Scenario: You are the City Fire Chief and are evaluating the supervisory structure needed to manage the Incident Command Post staff. You are also identifying senior representatives from the Health Care community and from Public Works to help develop objectives to protect the residents of the nursing home and the critical water resources of the community. Select the three NIMS Management Characteristics you are supporting. A. Incident Facilities and Locations B. Establishment and Transfer of Command C. Unified Command D. Accountability E. Dispatch/Deployment F. Information and Intelligence Management

C. Provide a transfer-of-command briefing to the new Commander

Scenario: The Deputy Incident Commander will be replacing the current Incident Commander, who needs to attend to a family emergency. The current Incident Commander should: A. Leave the scene to allow the new Commander to take over B. Write an Incident Action Plan for the new Commander C. Provide a transfer-of-command briefing to the new Commander D. Continue to provide direction to the Deputy Incident Commander while on leave, using teleconferences

D. Accountability

Scenario: You are an American Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist in charge of teams trained to help in sheltering displaced persons. You have been notified by your office to be prepared to deploy to conduct shelter operations. Your supervisor has asked you to come to the office to begin organizing volunteers and get prepared to set up shelters, if tasked. You check in before you begin.What NIMS Management Characteristic are you supporting? A. Modular Organization B. Incident Action Planning C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Accountability

B. Comprehensive Resource Management

Scenario: You are the American Red Cross liaison in the Emergency Operation Center and you print up a list of the location of materials necessary to outfit the shelters. Materials stored in both facilities are adequate to meet the initial needs. Both the College and the Middle School are implementing their respective plans and are establishing necessary staffing to support the shelter requirements.What NIMS Management Characteristic is being demonstrated? A. Modular Organization B. Comprehensive Resource Management C. Establishment and Transfer of Command D. Dispatch/Deployment

C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command F. Information and Intelligence Management

You are a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist who normally works at the Public Works Planning office. You are directed to report to the Incident Command Post (ICP) and have been assigned to the Planning Section Chief and will report to the Chief. You will be producing maps to display potential flooding impacts in the city and county. What NIMS Management Characteristics are you supporting? Select the two characteristics that apply. A. Integrated Communications B. Establishment and Transfer of Command C. Chain of Command and Unity of Command D. Accountability E. Dispatch/Deployment F. Information and Intelligence Management

Type

a resource's level of capability to perform its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4

Integrated communications

allow units from diverse agencies to connect, share information and achieve situational awareness