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How many NIMS Management Characteristics are there?

14

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards.

To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing Incident Commander should provide a(n) ___________ to the new Incident Commander.

Briefing

When command is transferred, the process should include a(n):

Briefing

Which ICS functional area sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities, and has overall responsibility for the incident?

Command

Which NIMS component includes the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Command and Coordination

The Operations Section Chief:

Develops and implements strategies and tactics to achieve the incident objectives.

Command is:

Directing, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory regulatory, or delegated authority.

Which one of the following activities is not an example of incident coordination?

Directing, ordering, or controlling.

If the Incident Commander designates personnel to provide public information, safety, and liaison services, the personnel are collectively referred to as the:

Director Staff

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Finance/Administration

The Incident Commander or Unified Command establishes incident objectives that include:

Identifying strategies, tactics, tasks, and activities to achieve the objectives.

Establishment of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander

Expansion of the ICS modular organization is the responsibility of the:

Incident Commander

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

Incident Objectives

Which NIMS Management Characteristic is necessary for achieving situational awareness and facilitating information sharing?

Integrated Communications

Which General Staff member negotiates and monitors contracts, maintains documentation for reimbursement, and oversees timekeeping for incident personnel?

Logistics Officer

Which General Staff member is responsible for ensuring that assigned incident personnel are fed and have communications, medical support, and transportation as needed to meet the operational objective?

Logistics Section Chief

The number of subordinates that one supervisor can manage effectively during an incident is referred to as:

Manageable Span of Control

Major activities of the Logistics Section include:

Ordering, obtaining, maintaining, and accounting for esssential personnel, equipment, and supplies

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

Planning

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

Public information officer.

Who designates the process for transferring command?

The jurisdiction or organization with primary responsibility for the incident