EM EM Resource Management and Logistics 3

Question 1

What does 'span of control' mean in resource management, and what is the NIMS recommended ratio?

Accepted Answer

The number of subordinates one supervisor can effectively manage; optimal range is 1:3 to 1:7

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The geographic area one logistics team can cover; 1:10

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The number of resource types one unit can track; 1:5

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The budget one manager controls; varies by agency

Question 2

Which tool does FEMA use to track and manage federally owned and contracted resources across all active disasters?

Accepted Answer

NEMIS (National Emergency Management Information System)

Answer

WebEOC

Answer

ICS 211 Resource Check-In form only

Answer

E-Team platform

Question 3

In supply chain management for emergencies, what is a 'vendor-managed inventory' arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A procurement method where the vendor stores inventory at the government facility and replenishes it automatically based on usage data

Answer

A contract requiring vendors to stockpile supplies at their own warehouses for government purchase

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A system where vendors manage EOC supply rooms

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An arrangement where FEMA controls a vendor's warehouse

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'resource needs assessment' during emergency planning?

Accepted Answer

To identify the types and quantities of resources needed to respond to identified hazards before an incident occurs

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To determine which vendors to exclude from contracts

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To evaluate staff performance during exercises

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To calculate insurance coverage requirements

Question 5

Which ICS form is used to document resource check-in at an incident and is maintained by the Resources Unit?

Accepted Answer

ICS 211

Answer

ICS 201

Answer

ICS 215

Answer

ICS 204

Question 6

A 'tiered mutual aid' system organizes resource requests in which order?

Accepted Answer

Local → County/Regional → State → Interstate (EMAC) → Federal

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Federal → State → Local → Private

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Private sector → Non-profit → Local government → Federal

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Neighboring jurisdiction → State → National Guard → FEMA