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FEMA IS-200. c. Basic incident command system for initial response, ICS-200 Questions and Answers
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FEMA IS-200. c. Basic incident commandsystem for initial response, ICS-200
HSPD-5, Management of Domestic Incidents - answer identified steps for improved
coordination in response to incidents. It required the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) to coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies and State, local, and
tribal governments to establish a National Response Framework (NRF) and a National
Incident Management System (NIMS).
HSPD-8, National Preparedness - answer directed DHS to lead a national initiative to
develop a National Preparedness System—a common, unified approach to "strengthen
the preparedness of the United States to prevent and respond to threatened or actual
domestic terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies."
Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), National Preparedness, - answer describes the
Nation's approach to preparedness-one that involves the whole community, including
individuals, businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, schools, tribes, and
all levels of government (Federal, State, local, tribal and territorial)
which NIMS management characteristic includes developing and issuing assignments,
plans, procedures, and protocols to accomplish tasks? - answer management by
objective
which of the following is not a recommended characteristic for incident objectives -
answerstated in broad terms to allow for flexibility
which type of briefing is delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to
operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site - answerfield-level briefing
which incident type do these characteristics describe: some or all of the command and
general staff are activated as well as Division or Group supervisor and/or Unit leader
positions, the incident extends into multiple operational periods, and a written IAP is
required - answertype 3
To ensure a smooth transfer, the outgoing incident commander should provide a ----- to
the new incident commander - answertransfer of command briefing
NIMS provides a consistent framework for incident management at all jurisdictional
levels regardless of the cause, size, or complexity of the incident - answertrue
, which factor does not impact the complexity of an incident - answercost considerations
of responding agencies
an incident commander's scope of authority is derived from existing laws, agency
policies, and/ or ---- - answerdelegation of authority
which NIMS management characteristic refers to the number of subordinates that
directly report to a supervisor - answermanageable span of control
means that each individual has a designated supervisor to whom they report to at the
scene of the incident - answerunity of command
allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and
responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual agency authority,
responsibility, or accountability - answerunified command
refers to the orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management
organization - answerchain of command`
the command function must be clearly established from the beginning of an incident.
When command is transferred the process must include: - answera briefing that
captures all essential information to continuing safe and effective operations
scenario: heavy rains have caused flash flooding throughout the municipality. Response
actions have begun with eight resources reporting to the operations section chief. Is the
situation consistent with the NIMS management characteristic of manageable span of
control - answerno
accountability means that incident personnel adhere to check-in/check-out, incident
action planning, unity of command, resource tracking, and other principle - answertrue
an incident action plan is an oral or written plan containing objectives that address
tactics and support activities for the planned operational period - answertrue
in a major incident, personnel and equipment should be dispatched even without being
requested - answerfalse
read all of the statements below and then select the true statement - answerresources
include personnel, tools, and equipment available, or potentially available, for
assignment to incident
select who would be responsible for the task described below:
who is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies,
nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities - answerliaison officer
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