13 - Resource Management Flashcards
The coordination and oversight of assets that provide incident managers with timely and appropriate mechanisms to accomplish operational objectives during an incident.
Resource management
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The NIMS resource management process provides a uniform method of __________, ________, __________ and _________ resources.
identifying, accruing, allocating and training
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Resource management within NIMS uses standardized classifications of _____ of resources to support the incident management organization.
types
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Resource management within NIMS uses a credentialing system involving uniform ________ and certification _________ to ensure personnel will integrate with ongoing incident operations.
training / standards
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The component of the Planning Section (in the ICS structure) that serves as the primary manager of all assigned personnel or other resources that have checked in at an incident site.
Resource Unit
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The individual responsible for maintaining the status of all resources at an incident.
Resources Unit Leader
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Resource management is the responsibility of the ________ Unit of the ________ Section, the ___ and _____; it should encompass resources contributed by private sector organizations and NGOs.
Resources / Planning / EOC / MACS
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Resource management centers around six essential concepts: ___________, _______________, ___________, _____, _____________ ____________, and _____________.
consistency, standardization, coordination, use, information management and credentialing
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The use of standardized NIMS _____ is helpful in managing resources at an incident.
forms
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___________ _____________ involves coordinating and overseeing the application of tools, processes, and systems that provide incident managers with timely and appropriate resources during an incident.
Resource management
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Resource management involves five principles: __________, ____ of ___________, ___________ resources, resource ____________ and effective _____________ of resources.
planning / use of agreements / categorizing resources / resource identification / management
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Tools used to collect, update, and process data; track resources; and display readiness status.
Management information systems
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Equipment, supplies, or tools that are normally used up or consumed in service or those that are easier to replace than rescue, salvage or protect.
Expendable resources
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Equipment that is not normally used up or consumed in service or that can be easily recovered and made ready for continued service.
Nonexpendable resources
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