Exam (elaborations)
Texas STR Certification Exam Updated Guide 100% Correct/ V1/Guaranteed Success
- Course
- Institution
Texas STR Certification Exam Updated Guide 100% Correct/ V1/Guaranteed Success
[Show more]
Content preview
Texas STR Certification ExamUpdated Guide 100% Correct/
V1/Guaranteed Success
Definition of Emergency Management - ANSWER-Emergency
management is the managerial function charged with creating
the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability
to hazards and cope with disasters.
Vision of Emergency Management - ANSWER-Emergency
management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable
communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and
disasters.
Mission of Emergency Management - ANSWER-Emergency
Management protects communities by coordinating and
integrating all activi- ties necessary to build, sustain, and
improve the capability to mitigate against, prepare for, respond
to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts
of terrorism, or other man-made disasters.
,1.Principles Comprehensive - ANSWER-emergency managers
consider and take into account all hazards, all phases, all
stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters.
2. Principles Progressive - ANSWER-emergency managers
anticipate future disasters and take preventive and preparatory
measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient
communities.
3.Principles Risk-Driven - ANSWER-emergency managers use
sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk
analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and
resources.
4. Principles Integrated - ANSWER-emergency managers ensure
unity of effort among all levels of govern- ment and all elements
of a community.
5. Principles Collaborative - ANSWER-emergency managers
create and sustain broad and sincere relationships among
individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a
team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate
communication.
,6. Principles Coordinated - ANSWER-"emergency managers
synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve
a common purpose.
7. Principles Flexible - ANSWER-emergency managers use
creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster
challenges.
8. Principles Professional - ANSWER-emergency managers
value a science and knowledge-based approach based on
education, training, experience, ethical practice, public
stewardship and continuous improvement.
An important feature of Emergency Operation Plans is that they
________________________________. - ANSWER-provide a
uniform response to all hazards that a community may face.
When a more qualified person arrives on scene, which statement
best describes what happens? - ANSWER-The more qualified
person automatically becomes the new Incident Commander and
assumes command. The outgoing Incident Commander
demobilizes to avoid confusion.
Mutual Aid Agreements
________________________________. - ANSWER-assist
, agencies and jurisdictions when existing resources are
inadequate.
Predicting the resource needs of an incident to determine the
appropriate management structure is referred to as (a): -
ANSWER-Logistical Analysis
Which Incident Type requires regional or national resources, all
Command and General Staff positions are activated, branches
are activated, personnel may exceed 500 per operational period,
and a disaster declaration may occur? - ANSWER-Type 1
When the supervisor-to-subordinate ratio exceeds manageable
span of control, additional Teams, Divisions, Groups, Branches,
or Sections can be established. Which NIMS Management
characteristic does this describe? - ANSWER-Modular
Organization
Which of the following is NOT part of the NIMS Management
characteristic of Chain of Command? - ANSWER-Restricts
personnel from sharing information with each other.
Which statement best describes ICS Form 201? - ANSWER-It
contains status information for briefing the incoming Incident
Commander or other incoming resources.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller doctorfirstbest. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82871 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now