2019 NIMS

Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?

• A response plan.

• A static system used during large-scale incidents.

• A systematic approach to incident management

• A communications plan.

The ______________________ are incident management personnel that the Incident Commander or Unified Command assign to directly support the command function.

• Strike Team Leaders

• Command Staff

• Task Force Leaders

• General Staff

Incident information is used across ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS to aid in planning, determine incident costs, and identify safety issues.

• True

• False

Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support?

• Incident Action Planning

• Information and Intelligence Management

• Integrated Communications

• Common Terminology

Incident Reports, such as Situation Reports and Status Reports enhance situational awareness and ensure that personnel can access needed information.

• True

• False

Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions is an example of which resource management activity?

• Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel

• Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources

• Planning for Resources

• Identifying and Typing Resources

Which resource management task includes activating local resource requirements, if available?

• Reimburse and Restock

• Order and Acquire

• Track and Report

• Mobilize

Which NIMS Command and Coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

• Joint Information System (JIS)

• Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

• MAC Group

• Incident Command Structure (ICS)

Which NIMS structure develops, recommends, and executes public information plans and strategies?

• Joint Information System (JIS)

• Incident Command System

• Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

• MAC Groups

NIMS is applicable to all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.

• True

• False