T/F
The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.
FALSE!!!
Explanation: The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a 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. ICS is just one part of NIMS.
To promote accountability, which document outlines the method for coordinating response operations?
1. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Doctrine
2. Incident Action Plan
3. Resource Tracking System
4. Responder Personnel Roster
2. IAP
What does "AFIMS" Stand for?
Air Force Management System
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
1. It specifies incident objectives.
2. It states the activities to be completed.
3. It identifies needed resources.
4. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned.
4. It focuses on previous operational periods in order to provide lessons learned
What does "NFR policies" Stand for?
National Response Framework
ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.
True!!!
Explanation: ICS can be used to manage any type of incident, including a planned event (e.g., the Olympics, Presidential inauguration, etc.). Using ICS for every incident or planned event helps improve and maintain skills needed for the large-scale incidents.
Name at least 2 references used during todays IHT.
10-2503, 10-2501, FEMA, myLearning
Does this statement comply with the NIMS Management Characteristics of common terminology?
"This is unit 1, we have 10-37, Code 2"
NO!!! This is not common terminology
Define IAP.
Incident Action Plan. A concise means of capturing and communicating overall incident priorities, objectives, strategies, tactics, etc.
Who does the EOC communicate with, within the On-Base Area Command? (5 up + Down the Chain)
CAT/CP, BDOC, UCCs, & the incident commander.
ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management.
True!!!
Explanation: ICS helps ensure the integration of our response efforts. ICS allows all responders to adopt an integrated organizational structure that matches the complexities and demands of the incident while respecting agency and jurisdictional authorities.
Define ICS & What is it a component of?
Incident Command System.
A standardize approach to incident management.
It is a component of NIMs.
Is "Established Transfer of Command" a NIMs management Characteristic.
YES
Should an IAP cover a specific timeframe AND ID needed resources??
Yes!!!
Who is the installation commander communicating with during MACs? (2)
Multiagency Coordination System (MACs)
The CAT & CP
Because incident details are often unknown at the start, command should not be established until after the Incident Action Plan has been developed.
False!!!
Explanation: The command function should be clearly established at the beginning of an incident.
Why would a financial section be established? (Thinks FLOPS)
When agencies involved in an incident require financial and other administrative services.
What document should be utilized when doing response actions and utilizing the AFIMS?
10-2
Define "R" in the acronym "Smart"
Realistic. The objective must be possible to achieve in the given time frame with the states resources.
List the difference between first responders and emergency responders. (Include some of the parties that would be involved.)
1st: Fire, Med, SF
Emergency: EM, EOD, Nurses, BEEs, Mortuary affairs, etc.
Unity of command means that every individual is accountable to and reports to only one designated supervisor.
True!!!
Explanation: Under unity of command, personnel report to only one Incident Command System (ICS) supervisor and receive work assignments only from their ICS supervisor.
List all 5 components in the ICS Structure.
IC FLOPS
Command, Finance, Logistics, Operations, and Planning.
What are the 5 NIMS mission areas?
Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery
Give all the words for the acronym "SMART" Objectives
Specific, Measurable, Action oriented, Realistic, & Time Sensitive
What are the 5 NFR principles?
Engage partnership, tiered response, operational capabilities, unity of effort, and readiness to act.