CFPS Emergency Response Organization 2

Question 1

Under NIMS, which Incident Command System section is responsible for managing tactical operations at an incident?

Accepted Answer

Operations Section

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Finance/Administration Section

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Logistics Section

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Planning Section

Question 2

A mutual aid agreement between neighboring jurisdictions for fire emergency response is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A legally binding contract outlining resource-sharing during emergencies

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An informal verbal understanding between fire chiefs

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A federal mandate requiring all jurisdictions to share resources

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A unilateral commitment by one agency to assist another

Question 3

Which NIMS component establishes a standardized approach to incident management, applicable at all jurisdictional levels across all hazards?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System (ICS)

Answer

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

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National Response Framework (NRF)

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Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Question 4

In an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the primary function is to:

Accepted Answer

Coordinate resources and policy decisions in support of incident command

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Direct tactical firefighting operations at the incident scene

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Replace the Incident Commander when incidents become large-scale

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Serve as the central media briefing location for the public

Question 5

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers to have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for facilities with how many or more employees?

Accepted Answer

10

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5

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15

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20

Question 6

Which span of control ratio is considered optimal within the Incident Command System for effective supervision?

Accepted Answer

1:3 to 1:7

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1:2 to 1:4

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1:5 to 1:10

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1:8 to 1:12

Question 7

An accountability system in emergency response is used PRIMARILY to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure all personnel are accounted for at all times on the incident scene

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Track property losses during an incident

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Monitor the chain of custody for evidence collected at fire scenes

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Document overtime hours for personnel cost recovery