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This structure is the physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place.

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Emergency Operations Center

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Which of the following statements is FALSE

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NIMS specifies how resources will be allocated among jurisdictions.

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A basic premise of the NIMS and National Response Framework is that:

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Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible.

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To better serve their constituents, elected and appointed officials should do the following, EXCEPT:

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Assume the role of incident commander for all incidents and direct the on-scene technical operations from the Emergency Operations Center.

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Incident managers begin planning for the demobilization process:

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As soon as possible to facilitate accountability of the resources.

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The credentialing process involves an objective evaluation and documentation of an individual's: -Current certification, license, or degree -Training and experience

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Competence or proficiency.

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Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 requires all Federal departments and agencies to:

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Make adoption of NIMS by State, tribal, and local organizations a condition fro Federal preparedness assistance (through grants, contracts, and other activities).

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ICS encourages jurisdictions to use common terminology. Common terminology:

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Uses plain English to allow personnel from different agencies to work together.

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Which organization has line authority to oversee the management of multiple incidents being handled by separate Incident Command organizations?

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Area Command

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The National Response Framework presents the guiding principles that:

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Provide the structure and mechanisms to ensure effective Federal support of State, tribal, and local related activities.

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Exercises should: -Include multidisciplinary, multijurisdicitional incidents. -Include participation of private-sector and nongovernmental organizations. -Cover aspects of preparedness plans, including activating mutual aid and assistance agreements.

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Contain a mechanism for incorporating corrective actions

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In an Incident Command System organization, the term 'General Staff' refers to:

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Incident management personnel organized according to function (i.e., Operations Section Chief, Planning Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, and Finance/Administration Section Chief) and who report directly to Incident Commander.

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Select the NIMS term that is defined as 'the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination.'

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Multiagency Coordination System

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HSPD-5 required the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS. The Secretary established the National Integration Center to perform all of the following functions EXCEPT:

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Inventorying and tracking all national resources and assets available for deployment in incidents managed using NIMS.

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Select the TRUE statement about the Incident Action Plan:

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Establishes the overall incident objectives, strategies, and tactics.

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Which entity provides a structure for developing and delivering incident-related coordinated messages by developing, recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies?

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Joint Information System.

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Unified Command:

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Enables all agencies with responsibility to manage and incident together by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies.

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Select the statement below that best describes one benefit of NIMS.

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Establishment of standardized organizational structures that improve integration among jurisdictions and disciplines.

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Interoperability

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Is the ability of emergency management/response personnel to interact and work well together.

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Who is the individual responsible for all incident activities, including the development of strategies and tactics and the ordering and release of resources?

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Incident Commander.

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Which position is responsible for the direct management of all incident-related tactical activities?

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Operations Section Chief

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The act of direction, ordering, or controlling by virtue of explicit statutory, regulatory, or delegated authority at the field level is referred to as:

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Command

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Select the True Statement:

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Typically request for resources flow from the on-scene incident command through the local and state Emergency Operations Center to the Federal Government.

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The Joint Information System is:

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The framework for organizing, integrating, and coordinating the delivery of public information.

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Mutual aid agreements and assistance agreements provide:

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mechanisms to quickly obtain emergency assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, materials, and other associated services.

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The Public Information Officer:

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Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.

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