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NIMS Section 1 Flashcards

1
Q

During the early stages of large-scale or complex incidents, the immediate need of the IC is ________.

A

Command Support

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2
Q

What is true regarding Rehab?

A

Crews must report to the incident Rehab intact.

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3
Q

Later-arriving higher-ranking chief officers assuming Command must conduct the transfer (of command) ________ at the Command Post.

A

face-to-face

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4
Q

An IAP must always be written. True or false?

A

False: An IAP must always be developed, but a formal written IAP may not be necessary for short-term, routine operations.

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5
Q

There are 8 functions of Command, which must be addressed immediately?

A

The first five.

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6
Q

What is the total air horn evacuation time including periods of silence?

A

50 seconds

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7
Q

The IC is responsible for developing an organizational structure using _________________.

A

Standard Operating Guidelines

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8
Q

Which of the following is an individual responsible for command of a branch?

A

Director

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9
Q

Branches are normally formed under __________.

A

Operations or Logistics Section

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10
Q

In a multi-branch organization, where should the Division/Group supervisor direct their radio communication?

A

Directly to the Branch Director.

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11
Q

What term refers to an Operational Mode?

A

Offensive

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12
Q

In which situation would a Single-Command Incident Commander be used?

A

Within a jurisdiction where there are no jurisdictional boundaries.

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13
Q

What is the maximum number of PIOs that can be designated under the Unified Command Structure?

A

One

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14
Q

Branches may be established at an incident to serve several purposes, they are NOT always essential to the organization of the Operations Section.

A

Branches may be established at an incident to serve several purposes, they are NOT always essential to the organization of the Operations Section.

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15
Q

The IAP should cover:

A

All strategic responsibilities, tactical objectives, and support activities needed during the entire operational period.

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16
Q

The two basic components of the ICS organizational development are the ______________.

A

Initial response and the reinforced response

17
Q

Separation of the Operations Section Chief and the IC may risk significant complications in incident management.

A

Separation of the Operations Section Chief and the IC may risk significant complications in incident management.

18
Q

Which of the following describes an individual responsible for managing a particular activity in the operations, planning, logistics, or finance/admin. sections?

A

Unit Leader

19
Q

Apparatus locate where should use the air horn evacuation signal?

A

Apparatus away from the Command Post.

20
Q

Action planning starts with ________.

A

a size-up of the situation.

21
Q

The size and complexity of the NIMS Organizational Structure is determined by ____________.

A

the scope of the emergency and availability of resources.

22
Q

The completion of incident priorities intends to:

A

minimize effects by keeping the incident from escalating.

23
Q

________________provides an organized, integrated, and coordinated mechanism to ensure the delivery of understandable, timely, accurate, and consistent information to the public in a crisis

A

Joint information system

24
Q

The incident command system organizational structure developed in a modular form based on the nature, complexity, and size of the incident. The organizations staff builds from the_______________ with all responsibility and performance placed initially with the incident commander

A

Top down

25
Q

An officer is a member of the________ staff

A

Command

26
Q

A section chief is a member of the________ staff

A

General

27
Q

An individual responsible for command of a branch is a:

A

Director

28
Q

An individual responsible for command of a division or group is a:

A

Supervisor

29
Q

An individual responsible for managing a particular activity in the operations, planning, logistics, or finance sections

A

Unit leader

30
Q

An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel, or a crew or team of individuals with and identified supervisor who can be used on an incident

A

Single resource

31
Q

A __________ is initiated when the incident commander determines that the initial response resources are insufficient to deal with the size or complexity of the incident

A

Reinforced response

32
Q

When the span of control is exceeded, the incident commander should establish ___________ or an operational section

A

Branches

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