NIMS 100 C Part 4

Which ICS functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?

• Finance/Administration

• Planning

• Operations

• Logistics

To ensure efficient, clear, communication, the National Incident Management System Characteristics recommend the use of:

• Common terminology

• Acronyms

• Agency-specific codes

• Technical language

In a Unified Command, members representing multiple jurisdictions and agencies work together to establish:

• Incident Objectives

• Shared Agency Authority

• Resource Allocations

• Situational Awareness

At the incident scene, who handles media inquiries?

• Public Information Officer

• Liaison Officer

• Communications Officer

• Media Relations Specialist

Which ICS functional area arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives?

• Logistics

• Finance/Administration

• Operations

• Planning

Which Section organizes, assigns, and supervises tactical response resources?

• Operations

• Finance/Administration

• Logistics

• Planning

Which ICS functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

• Finance/Administration

• Logistics

• Operations

• Command

Check-in, Incident Action Planning, Personal Responsibility, and Resource Tracking are all necessary to ensure:

• Accountability

• Redundancy

• Sustainability

• Flexibility

The Incident Command System (ICS) is:

• A standardized approach to incident management that is applicable for use in all hazards.

• A relatively new approach created based on the lessons learned from the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

• A military system used in domestic incidents to ensure command and control of Federal resources.

• Most applicable to the management of complex incidents that extend over many hours or days.

An Incident Action Plan is captured and communicates overall operational and support activities for an incident.

• FALSE

• TRUE