FEMA certifications FEMA Emergency Management 4

Question 1

When two or more agencies share command authority on an incident, this is called what?

Accepted Answer

Unified Command

Answer

Unified Command allows agencies with jurisdiction to jointly manage an incident.

Question 2

Which entity is established to manage multiple incidents or a very large incident with several ICS organizations?

Accepted Answer

Area Command

Answer

Area Command oversees the management of multiple incidents or a large incident with several teams.

Question 3

What facility coordinates information and resources to support incident management at the strategic level?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operations Center

Answer

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) coordinates resources and information at a strategic level.

Question 4

Within ICS, which position reports directly to the Incident Commander as part of the Command Staff?

Accepted Answer

Public Information Officer

Answer

The Public Information Officer is part of the Command Staff and reports to the Incident Commander.

Question 5

What ensures all individuals reporting to a supervisor know their specific assignment?

Accepted Answer

Management by Objectives

Answer

Management by Objectives establishes clear, measurable objectives communicated throughout the organization.

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