NIMS IS-700.b Final Exam With Complete Solutions.

NIMS Guiding Principles Flexibility Standardization Unity of Effort Flexibility Allows NIMS to be scalable from routine, local incidents through those requiring interstate mutual aid up to those requiring Federal assistance Standardization Supports interoperability among multiple organizations in incident response Standard Organizational Structures Improve integration and connectivity among organizations Standard Practices Allow incident personnel and organizations to work together effectively Common Terminology Enables effective communication Unity of Effort Enables organizations with jurisdictional authority or functional responsibilities to support each other while allowing each participating agency to maintain its own authority and accountability 3 Major Components of NIMS 1. Resource Management 2. Command and Coordination 3. Communications and Information Management Resource Management Standard mechanisms to systematics manage resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, teams, and facilities, both before and during incidents in order to allow organizations to more effectively share resources when needed Command and Communication Describes leadership roles, processes, and recommended organizational structures for incident management at the operational and incident support levels and explains how these structures interact to manage incidents effectively and efficiently Communications and Information Management Describes systems and methods that help to ensure that incident personnel and other decision makers have the means and information they need to make and communicate decisions 4 Key Activities of Resource Management Preparedness 1. Identifying and typing resources 2. Qualifying, certifying, and credentialing personnel 3. Planning for resources 4. Acquiring, storing, and inventorying resources Typing: Capability The resources capability to perform its function in one or more of the five mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Typing: Category The function for a which a resource would be most useful (firefighting, law enforcement, health and medical) Typing: Kind A broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities Typing: Type A resources level of capability to perform its function based on size, power, capacity (for equipment), or experience and qualifications; Type 1 has greater capacity than Type 2, 3, or 4 Qualifying Personnel meet the minimum established standards (including training, experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions