NIMS
What does NIMS stand for?
National Incident Management System
Who has overall responsibility for managing an incident?
Incident Commander
This was the original government agency in charge of what is now called 'Emergency Management'. Many agencies still use its original symbol designed in the 1940s.
What is the U.S. Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA) or Civil Defense
This hurricane resulted in over 1,500 deaths and led to widespread criticism of the government's response.
What is Hurricane Katrina
What federal agency is primarily responsible for coordinating federal disaster response in the United States?
FEMA
What is the main purpose of NIMS?
To provide a consistent nationwide approach for governments, organizations, and agencies to work together during incidents
Which ICS staff position is responsible for interacting with the media and providing public information?
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Eleven days after this event, the first director of the Office of Homeland Security was appointed.
What is the September 11th Terror Attacks.
This is the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history, resulting in over 3,000 deaths.
What is the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
If someone says, “I don't need an emergency kit because nothing ever happens here,” what emergency-management concept are they ignoring?
Preparedness
What NIMS concept ensures that everyone involved in an incident uses common terminology?
Common Terminology
Which command staff position serves as the point of contact for repsentatives from assisting or cooperating agencies?
Liaison Officer
This is the current Secretary of Homeland Security
Who is Secretary Markwayne Mullin
This disaster is often overshadowed by the Great Chicago Fire (which occurred on the same day), even though this is the deadliest fire in US History
What is the Peshtigo Fire
Which animal is notorious for causing power outages by getting into electrical equipment?
Squirrels
What process ensures emergency personnel have the proper qualifications for their assigned positions?
Credentialing
What section is responsible for providing resources, facilities, communications, and supplies?
Logistics Section
This public service announcement featuring a turtle was created during the Cold war and is widely regarded as one of the most successful public safety films of all time.
What is Duck and Cover
This Natural Disaster, while being lesser known, resulted in over 700 deaths and mainly affected residents in upper-floor apartments in this Midwestern metropolitan city
What is the 1995 Chicago Heatwave
Which LEJA Faculty Member is a professional powerlifter?
Who is Professor Perez
Which is NOT one of the three major NIMS components: Resource Management, Command and Coordination, or Emergency Recovery?
Emergency Recovery
A reporter arrives asking for information about the incident. Which ICS position should handle the request?
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Which president created the Federal Emergency Management Agency in April of 1979.
Who is President Jimmy Carter
This 19th-century disaster destroyed a town in central Pennsylvania. A famous picture from this event depicts a man sitting on top of a tree lodged in the side of a house.
What is the Johnstown Flood?
Which one of the LEJA Faculty Members is Color Blind?
Who is Dr. Johnson