FEMA 700 EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
NIMS Command/Coordination Structures (MACS) - Answer- - incident command
system (ICS)
- emergency operations center (EOCs)
- multi-agency coordination group (MAC Group)
- joint information system (JIS)
MACS - Answer- Multi-agency Coordination System
ICS - Answer- Incident command system
- standardized on-scene all-hazard incident management concept
- command/control/coordinate
- common structure w/ personnel from different orgs working together
- allows it users to adopt an integrated organizational structure
(procedures/personnel/equipment/facilities/communications) to match the complexities
and demands of incidents
**when an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage response
using ICS**
EOCs - Answer- Emergency Operations Centers, supports on-scene incident command
from off-site through multiagency coordination and resources
- address imminent threats/hazards
- provide coordinated support to IC/on scene personnel or other EOCs
- collects/analyzes/shares info
- supports resource needs/requests including allocation/tracking
- coordinates plans and determines current/future needs
- providing coordination/policy direction
- multidisciplinary
- can be fixed, temporary or virtual
**if the incident is large or complex, off-site EOCs activate to support on-scene
operations**
Agreements - Answer- ensures communications elements within plans/procedures are
in effect, specifies communication system/platform, includes connection of
networks/data format standards/cybersecurity agreements
Equipment Standards - Answer- - range of conditions under which system will be used
- range of potential system users
- current nationally recognized communications standards
- need for durable equipment
,MAC Groups - Answer- Multi agency coordination groups, high level multiagency
coordination bodies that support ICS and EOCs through policy and scarce resource
allocation
- off site
- "policy groups"
- agency admins/executives/designess/NGO business or volunteer orgs
- acts as policy level body
- support resource prioritization/allocation
- make cooperative multi agency decisions
- enable decision making among elected/appointed officials and IC responsible for
managing
- does NOT perform incident command functions/replace primary functions of EOCs
**the incident personnel in the field and in EOCs receive policy guidance from MAC
groups**
JIS - Answer- Joint Information System, ensures coordinated and accurate public
messaging among the ICS, EOCs, and Mac Group
- integrates incident info/public affairs to the public and stakeholders
- develop/deliver coordinated interagency messages
- develop/recommend/execute public info plans
- advise on public affair issues that could affect incident management effort
- address/manage rumors
- can have multiple JICs
**joint information center manages the JIS to ensure coordinated/accurate public
messaging among all levels; ICS, EOC, MAC group**
ICS Functional Areas - Answer- Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Incident Command Function - Answer- single commander or unified command
Command Staff - Answer- Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
- assigned to directly support the command function, as needed to support management
of incident
, General Staff - Answer- Operations section chief
planning section chief l
ogistics section chief
finance/admin section chief
command/er actives section as needed, responsible for performing each function until
chief is assigned*
Incident Commander - Answer- - single jurisdiction w/o overlap
- may also be designated in situations w/ multiple jurisdictions/agencies
- establishes incident objectives that guide IAP/operations
- ensures incident activities accomplish objectives
Unified Command - Answer- - improved unity of effort in multi-jurisdictional/multi agency
incident management
- joint management/direction through common set of objectives/strategies/IAP
- each partner maintains authority for its own personnel/resources
- determine objectives/priorities/strategic guidance
- establish a single system for ordering resources
- execute integrated incident operations
- maximize the use of assigned resources
Organizations represented in Unified Command are determined on a and may
include - Answer- case-by-case basis
cops/fire/public health/public works/etc.
Public Information Officer (PIO) - Answer- public/media
- cause/size/current situation/resources committed of incident
- information monitoring
- 1/incident
- can participate/lead the joint information center (JIC)
- advising IC/UC/EOC on public info
- gather/verify/coordinate/disseminate info
- handle media/public/elected official inquiries
- provide emergency public info/warnings
- conducts rumor monitoring/response
Safety Officer - Answer- monitors incident operations, advices command/er on
health/safety of responder personnel
- ongoing assessment of hazardous environments
- coordination of multiagency safety efforts
- implementation of measures to promote emergency responder/general staff safety
- has immediate authority to stop/prevent unsafe acts
Liaison Officer - Answer- command's POC for orgs/agencies not included in command
system
CORRECT ANSWERS
NIMS Command/Coordination Structures (MACS) - Answer- - incident command
system (ICS)
- emergency operations center (EOCs)
- multi-agency coordination group (MAC Group)
- joint information system (JIS)
MACS - Answer- Multi-agency Coordination System
ICS - Answer- Incident command system
- standardized on-scene all-hazard incident management concept
- command/control/coordinate
- common structure w/ personnel from different orgs working together
- allows it users to adopt an integrated organizational structure
(procedures/personnel/equipment/facilities/communications) to match the complexities
and demands of incidents
**when an incident occurs or threatens, local emergency personnel manage response
using ICS**
EOCs - Answer- Emergency Operations Centers, supports on-scene incident command
from off-site through multiagency coordination and resources
- address imminent threats/hazards
- provide coordinated support to IC/on scene personnel or other EOCs
- collects/analyzes/shares info
- supports resource needs/requests including allocation/tracking
- coordinates plans and determines current/future needs
- providing coordination/policy direction
- multidisciplinary
- can be fixed, temporary or virtual
**if the incident is large or complex, off-site EOCs activate to support on-scene
operations**
Agreements - Answer- ensures communications elements within plans/procedures are
in effect, specifies communication system/platform, includes connection of
networks/data format standards/cybersecurity agreements
Equipment Standards - Answer- - range of conditions under which system will be used
- range of potential system users
- current nationally recognized communications standards
- need for durable equipment
,MAC Groups - Answer- Multi agency coordination groups, high level multiagency
coordination bodies that support ICS and EOCs through policy and scarce resource
allocation
- off site
- "policy groups"
- agency admins/executives/designess/NGO business or volunteer orgs
- acts as policy level body
- support resource prioritization/allocation
- make cooperative multi agency decisions
- enable decision making among elected/appointed officials and IC responsible for
managing
- does NOT perform incident command functions/replace primary functions of EOCs
**the incident personnel in the field and in EOCs receive policy guidance from MAC
groups**
JIS - Answer- Joint Information System, ensures coordinated and accurate public
messaging among the ICS, EOCs, and Mac Group
- integrates incident info/public affairs to the public and stakeholders
- develop/deliver coordinated interagency messages
- develop/recommend/execute public info plans
- advise on public affair issues that could affect incident management effort
- address/manage rumors
- can have multiple JICs
**joint information center manages the JIS to ensure coordinated/accurate public
messaging among all levels; ICS, EOC, MAC group**
ICS Functional Areas - Answer- Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Admin
Incident Command Function - Answer- single commander or unified command
Command Staff - Answer- Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
- assigned to directly support the command function, as needed to support management
of incident
, General Staff - Answer- Operations section chief
planning section chief l
ogistics section chief
finance/admin section chief
command/er actives section as needed, responsible for performing each function until
chief is assigned*
Incident Commander - Answer- - single jurisdiction w/o overlap
- may also be designated in situations w/ multiple jurisdictions/agencies
- establishes incident objectives that guide IAP/operations
- ensures incident activities accomplish objectives
Unified Command - Answer- - improved unity of effort in multi-jurisdictional/multi agency
incident management
- joint management/direction through common set of objectives/strategies/IAP
- each partner maintains authority for its own personnel/resources
- determine objectives/priorities/strategic guidance
- establish a single system for ordering resources
- execute integrated incident operations
- maximize the use of assigned resources
Organizations represented in Unified Command are determined on a and may
include - Answer- case-by-case basis
cops/fire/public health/public works/etc.
Public Information Officer (PIO) - Answer- public/media
- cause/size/current situation/resources committed of incident
- information monitoring
- 1/incident
- can participate/lead the joint information center (JIC)
- advising IC/UC/EOC on public info
- gather/verify/coordinate/disseminate info
- handle media/public/elected official inquiries
- provide emergency public info/warnings
- conducts rumor monitoring/response
Safety Officer - Answer- monitors incident operations, advices command/er on
health/safety of responder personnel
- ongoing assessment of hazardous environments
- coordination of multiagency safety efforts
- implementation of measures to promote emergency responder/general staff safety
- has immediate authority to stop/prevent unsafe acts
Liaison Officer - Answer- command's POC for orgs/agencies not included in command
system
