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An ICS ensures that everyone involved in the incident is following the same overall plan. This plan may be developed by the IC alone on smaller incidents or in collaboration with all agencies involved in larger incidents. This best describes a(n):

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Incident Action Plan

ICS must support communication up and down the chain of command at every level. Messages must move efficiently throughout the system. This consideration is especially important because it ensures that control objectives established by the command staff are effectively implemented by task-level resources. This is also necessary so that outcomes produced by these task-level units are reported back up the chain of command, allowing progress toward incident goals to be measured as the incident unfolds. This best describes:

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Integrated communications

This management plan allows responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines to work together more efficiently during the response to natural disasters and emergencies, including acts of terrorism. Utilization of this plan allows for a standardized approach to incident management; standard command and management structures; and emphasis on preparedness, mutual aid, and resource management.

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National Incident Management System (NIMS)

The safety officer can bypass the chain of command when necessary to correct unsafe acts immediately and has the authority to stop or suspend unsafe operations, as is clearly stated in each of the following national standards except:

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NFPA 1571

Which position is the IC’s point of contact for outside agencies and coordinates information and resources between cooperating and assisting agencies?

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Liaison Officer

Although most emergency situations are handled by local response organizations, during a major incident those organizations may need help from:

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All of the above

The Command Staff consist of all except the:

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Planning Officer

Which management structure is based on business management principles and provides a standard approach and structure to managing operations? Its use ensures that operations are smoothly coordinated, safe, and effective, especially when multiple agencies must work together.

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The Incident Command System (ICS)

Which is established to divide an incident into physical or geographical areas of operation?

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Divisions

A standard system of assigning and tracking the resources involved in the incident is of critical importance to ensuring an efficient and safe operation. At small-scale incidents, units and personnel usually respond directly to the scene and receive their assignments there. At large-scale incidents, units are often dispatched to a staging area, rather than going directly to the incident scene. Some units are assigned upon arrival, whereas others may be held in reserve, ready to be assigned if needed. This is best known as:

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Resource management