Incident Command System & Emergency Management Flashcards
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What is the recommended span of control for supervisors in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: 3–7 subordinates
ICS recommends a span of control of 3–7 persons per supervisor, with 5 being the ideal ratio to maintain effective management.
What does NIMS stand for?
Answer: National Incident Management System
NIMS stands for National Incident Management System, which provides a consistent nationwide framework for incident management across all levels of government.
In the Incident Command System, who holds overall authority and responsibility for managing an incident?
Answer: Incident Commander
The Incident Commander holds overall authority and responsibility for all aspects of the incident response under ICS.
Which ICS section is responsible for directing and controlling all tactical resources during an incident?
Answer: Operations Section
The Operations Section is responsible for directing all tactical resources and managing the operational aspects of the incident response.
What does EOC stand for in emergency management?
Answer: Emergency Operations Center
EOC stands for Emergency Operations Center, a facility used to coordinate resources and policy for incident management off-scene.
In ICS, what is 'unified command'?
Answer: A structure allowing multiple agencies to jointly manage an incident
Unified command allows multiple agencies with jurisdictional authority to manage an incident together without any single agency losing its authority.
Which NIMS component establishes a consistent framework for planning, organizing, equipping, training, and exercising to ensure readiness?
Answer: Preparedness
The Preparedness component of NIMS establishes a consistent approach to planning, organizing, equipping, training, and exercising before an incident occurs.