Chapter 3:
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What does the term command mean?
a.
The highest level of responsibility and authority in the IMS at an incident.
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Why must only one person be in command of an incident?
a.
There must be only one person in command so the operation can run effectively and
smoothly.
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What are the three basic levels of the Fireground Command system?
a.
The three basic levels of the Fireground Command system are strategic, tactical, and
task.
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Define span of control and explain how it is applied.
a.
Span of control is the ability of one individual to supervise a number of other
people or units.
b.
The system encourages the predesignation of possible command post locations,
incident bases for the performance of various support activities, possible staging
locations, possible helibases and helispots, task forces, strike teams, and
available single-unit resources.
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Name the five main functional areas of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
a.
The five major functional areas of the NIMS model are command, operations,
planning, logistics, and finance and administration.
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Outline the responsibilities of the planning section.
a.
The responsibilities of the planning section are resources unit, situation unit,
demobilization unit, documentation unit, and technical specialist.
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Define the terms branch, division, group, strike team, and task force.
a.
Branch is an IMS designation used to establish and maintain a manageable span
of control over a number of divisions and groups.
b.
Division is an IMS designation responsible for operations in an assigned
geographic area.
c.
Group is an IMS designation responsible for performing an assigned function.
d.
Strike team is a specified combination, typically five, of the same kind and type of
resources, with common communications and a leader.
e.
Task force is any combination of single resources, typically five, assembled for a
particular tactical need, with common communications and a leader.
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Why are standard operating guidelines such an important component of any incident
management system?
a.
SOGs help ensure an effective and efficient operation.
b.
SOGs are the key to the proper implementation and utilization of an IMS.
