NIMS IS 700 B eam questions and
answers
what is NIMs - ANSWER-National Incident Management System
Incident management - ANSWER-the application of resources by organizations to plan for, respond to,
and recover from an incident.
Standardization - ANSWER-The NIMS guiding principle of standardization supports interoperability
among multiple organizations in incident response.
NIMS defines standard organizational structures that improve integration and connectivity among
organizations.
NIMS defines standard practices that allow incident personnel and organizations to work together
effectively.
NIMS includes common terminology, which enables effective communication
resource management - ANSWER-Resource Management describes standard mechanisms to
systematically 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 coordination - ANSWER-Command and Coordination 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 - ANSWER-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.
capability - ANSWER-the resource's capability to perform its function in one or more of the five
mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
category - ANSWER-the function for which a resource would be most useful (e.g., firefighting, law
enforcement, health and medical).
kind - ANSWER-a broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.
type - ANSWER-a resource's 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 - ANSWER-Personnel meet the minimum established standards (including training,
experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions.
certification - ANSWER-recognition from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or a third party that an
individual has completed qualification for a position (one example of a third party is an accredited
body such as a state licensure board for medical professionals)
credentialling - ANSWER-documentation - typically an identification card or badge - that identifies
personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position.
, planning process includes - ANSWER-identifying resource requirements to meet anticipated threats
and vulnerabilities.
Resource management strategies for planners to consider include: - ANSWER-stockpiling resources,
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions, Determining
how and where to reassign resources performing non-essential tasks,
Developing contracts to acquire resources from vendors
identify requirements - ANSWER-During an incident, personnel continually identify, validate, and
refine resource needs. The process involves identifying:
Type and quantity of resources needed
Location where resources should be sent
Who will receive and use the resources
order and acquire - ANSWER-Both incident command and emergency operations center staffs make
initial and ongoing assessments of resource requirements based on incident priorities and objectives.
If identified resource requirements are available locally they will be activated or ordered.Resources
that are not available locally can be ordered by executing contracts, implementing mutual aid
agreements, or requesting assistance from another level of government (local government to a State,
State to the Federal Government).
mobilize - ANSWER-Personnel and other resources begin mobilizing when notified through
established channels.
Upon notification, deploying personnel receive information to include:
Date, time, and place of departure
Mode of transportation to the incident
Estimated date and time of arrival
Reporting location and assigned supervisor
Anticipated incident assignment
Anticipated duration of deployment
Resource order number
Incident number
Applicable cost and funding codes
unrequested resources - ANSWER-Unrequested Resources
During incidents responders sometimes arrive at the incident site without being requested.
This can interfere with incident management by:
Creating additional supervisory, logistical and safety needs
Depleting available resources
Complicating resource tracking and accountability
Interfering with access to the site by formally requested resources
track and report - ANSWER-Incident personnel track resources from mobilization through
demobilization using established resource tracking procedures.
This process:
Tracks the location of resources
Helps staff prepare to receive and use resources
Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
Enables resource coordination and movement
demobilize - ANSWER-Managers begin planning and preparation for the demobilization process at the
same time they begin mobilizing resources.
Those responsible for resources in an incident should either reassign or demobilize resources as soon
as they are no longer needed.
answers
what is NIMs - ANSWER-National Incident Management System
Incident management - ANSWER-the application of resources by organizations to plan for, respond to,
and recover from an incident.
Standardization - ANSWER-The NIMS guiding principle of standardization supports interoperability
among multiple organizations in incident response.
NIMS defines standard organizational structures that improve integration and connectivity among
organizations.
NIMS defines standard practices that allow incident personnel and organizations to work together
effectively.
NIMS includes common terminology, which enables effective communication
resource management - ANSWER-Resource Management describes standard mechanisms to
systematically 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 coordination - ANSWER-Command and Coordination 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 - ANSWER-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.
capability - ANSWER-the resource's capability to perform its function in one or more of the five
mission areas: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery.
category - ANSWER-the function for which a resource would be most useful (e.g., firefighting, law
enforcement, health and medical).
kind - ANSWER-a broad characterization, such as personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities.
type - ANSWER-a resource's 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 - ANSWER-Personnel meet the minimum established standards (including training,
experience, physical and medical fitness) to fill specific positions.
certification - ANSWER-recognition from an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or a third party that an
individual has completed qualification for a position (one example of a third party is an accredited
body such as a state licensure board for medical professionals)
credentialling - ANSWER-documentation - typically an identification card or badge - that identifies
personnel and verifies their qualifications for a particular position.
, planning process includes - ANSWER-identifying resource requirements to meet anticipated threats
and vulnerabilities.
Resource management strategies for planners to consider include: - ANSWER-stockpiling resources,
Establishing mutual aid agreements to obtain resources from neighboring jurisdictions, Determining
how and where to reassign resources performing non-essential tasks,
Developing contracts to acquire resources from vendors
identify requirements - ANSWER-During an incident, personnel continually identify, validate, and
refine resource needs. The process involves identifying:
Type and quantity of resources needed
Location where resources should be sent
Who will receive and use the resources
order and acquire - ANSWER-Both incident command and emergency operations center staffs make
initial and ongoing assessments of resource requirements based on incident priorities and objectives.
If identified resource requirements are available locally they will be activated or ordered.Resources
that are not available locally can be ordered by executing contracts, implementing mutual aid
agreements, or requesting assistance from another level of government (local government to a State,
State to the Federal Government).
mobilize - ANSWER-Personnel and other resources begin mobilizing when notified through
established channels.
Upon notification, deploying personnel receive information to include:
Date, time, and place of departure
Mode of transportation to the incident
Estimated date and time of arrival
Reporting location and assigned supervisor
Anticipated incident assignment
Anticipated duration of deployment
Resource order number
Incident number
Applicable cost and funding codes
unrequested resources - ANSWER-Unrequested Resources
During incidents responders sometimes arrive at the incident site without being requested.
This can interfere with incident management by:
Creating additional supervisory, logistical and safety needs
Depleting available resources
Complicating resource tracking and accountability
Interfering with access to the site by formally requested resources
track and report - ANSWER-Incident personnel track resources from mobilization through
demobilization using established resource tracking procedures.
This process:
Tracks the location of resources
Helps staff prepare to receive and use resources
Protects the safety and security of personnel, equipment, teams and facilities
Enables resource coordination and movement
demobilize - ANSWER-Managers begin planning and preparation for the demobilization process at the
same time they begin mobilizing resources.
Those responsible for resources in an incident should either reassign or demobilize resources as soon
as they are no longer needed.
