IS-700.B An Introduction to the National Incident
Management System Latest Update 2024-2025
Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not
included in the Incident Command or Unified Command? - Correct answer-Liaison Officer
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat,
which Activation Level has been implemented? - Correct answer-Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident
response. - Correct answer-Outside
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or
Unified Command. - Correct answer-Section Chief
EOCs receive senior level guidance from: - Correct answer-MAC Groups
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular
position? - Correct answer-Credentialing
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident
objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? - Correct answer-Incident Action
Planning
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key
principle? - Correct answer-Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
, NIMS Overview
WHAT? The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines the comprehensive approach
guiding...
WHO? ...the whole community - solutions that serve the entire community are implemented while
simultaneously making sure that the resources the different members of the community bring to the
table are leveraged across all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and private
sector organizations to work together seamlessly
WHY? ...to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents.
WHEN? NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, from planned
events to traffic accidents and to major disasters.
HOW? NIMS provides the shared vocabulary, systems, and processes to successfully deliver the National
Preparedness System capabilities.
HISTORY: NIMS builds on best practices from more than 40 years of improving interoperability in
incident management. NIMS evolved from the Firefighting Resources of California Organized for
Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE) system that began in the 1970s. In 1982 NIMS was developed
through government collaboration with incident management practitioners, NGOs and the private
sector. The first NIMS document was published by FEMA in 2004 and was revised in 2008 and 2017.
NIMS Applicability and Scope
NIMS is a common framework for emergency management and incident response that is applicable to
all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
The audience for NIMS includes:
- Emergency responders
- Other incident personnel
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as faith-based and community-based groups
- The private sector
- Elected and appointed officials
- People with disabilities or access and functional needs
The scope of NIMS includes:
- All incidents, regardless of size, complexity, or scope
- Planned events such as sporting events
NIMS is:
- A comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management, including the command
and coordination of incidents, resource management, and information management
- A set of concepts and principles for all threats, hazards, and events across all mission areas
(Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery)
- Scalable, flexible, and adaptable; used for all incidents, from day-to-day to large-scale
- Standard resource management procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or
Management System Latest Update 2024-2025
Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not
included in the Incident Command or Unified Command? - Correct answer-Liaison Officer
When only certain EOC team members or organizations are activated to monitor a credible threat,
which Activation Level has been implemented? - Correct answer-Level 2 - Enhanced Steady-State
In NIMS, resource inventorying refers to preparedness activities conducted _________ (of) incident
response. - Correct answer-Outside
Each ICS General Staff is led by a(n) ____________ who reports directly to the Incident Commander or
Unified Command. - Correct answer-Section Chief
EOCs receive senior level guidance from: - Correct answer-MAC Groups
Which resource management activity identifies and verifies that personnel are qualified for a particular
position? - Correct answer-Credentialing
Which NIMS Management Characteristic includes documents that record and communicate incident
objectives, tactics, and assignments for operations and support? - Correct answer-Incident Action
Planning
Use of communications and information systems that are familiar to users is a part of which key
principle? - Correct answer-Reliability, Scalability, and Portability
, NIMS Overview
WHAT? The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines the comprehensive approach
guiding...
WHO? ...the whole community - solutions that serve the entire community are implemented while
simultaneously making sure that the resources the different members of the community bring to the
table are leveraged across all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGO), and private
sector organizations to work together seamlessly
WHY? ...to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents.
WHEN? NIMS applies to all incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, from planned
events to traffic accidents and to major disasters.
HOW? NIMS provides the shared vocabulary, systems, and processes to successfully deliver the National
Preparedness System capabilities.
HISTORY: NIMS builds on best practices from more than 40 years of improving interoperability in
incident management. NIMS evolved from the Firefighting Resources of California Organized for
Potential Emergencies (FIRESCOPE) system that began in the 1970s. In 1982 NIMS was developed
through government collaboration with incident management practitioners, NGOs and the private
sector. The first NIMS document was published by FEMA in 2004 and was revised in 2008 and 2017.
NIMS Applicability and Scope
NIMS is a common framework for emergency management and incident response that is applicable to
all stakeholders with incident related responsibilities.
The audience for NIMS includes:
- Emergency responders
- Other incident personnel
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as faith-based and community-based groups
- The private sector
- Elected and appointed officials
- People with disabilities or access and functional needs
The scope of NIMS includes:
- All incidents, regardless of size, complexity, or scope
- Planned events such as sporting events
NIMS is:
- A comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management, including the command
and coordination of incidents, resource management, and information management
- A set of concepts and principles for all threats, hazards, and events across all mission areas
(Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery)
- Scalable, flexible, and adaptable; used for all incidents, from day-to-day to large-scale
- Standard resource management procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or
