FEMA certifications FEMA 2

Question 1

Under the National Incident Management System (NIMS), what is the maximum recommended span of control for a supervisor?

Accepted Answer

7 subordinates

Answer

NIMS recommends a span of control of one supervisor to between three and seven subordinates, with seven as the optimal upper limit.

Question 2

In the Incident Command System (ICS), who is responsible for the overall management of an incident?

Accepted Answer

Incident Commander

Answer

The Incident Commander has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and managing all incident activities.

Question 3

Which ICS section is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for an incident?

Accepted Answer

Logistics Section

Answer

The Logistics Section provides resources and all other services needed to support the incident.

Question 4

What document is used in ICS to communicate the objectives and strategy for an operational period?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Answer

The Incident Action Plan documents the incident objectives, strategies, and tactics for a single operational period.

Question 5

Under NIMS, what principle ensures that responders from different agencies can work together using common terminology?

Accepted Answer

Standardization

Answer

Standardization, including common terminology, allows diverse organizations to work together effectively.

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