NIMS 100 Lesson 4

Planning: Arranges for resources and needed services to support achievement of the incident objectives.

• True 
• False 

Finance & Administration: Monitors costs related to the incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analyses.

• True 
• False 

Incident Command: Sets the incident objectives, strategies, and priorities and has overall responsibility for the incident.

• True 
• False 

Logistics: Supports the incident action planning process by tracking resources, collecting/analyzing information, and maintaining documentation.

• True 
• False 

Operations: Conducts tactical activities to reach the incident objectives. 

• True 
• False 

The Deputy Incident Commander is assuming control for the next operational period. The Incident commander should: 

• Leave the scene to allow the new commander to take over.
• Write an Incident Action Plan for the new commander. 
• Provide a transfer of command briefing to the new commander.
• Continue to direct incident personnel in an independent operation. 

Statement: During a hazardous materials incident, I determine if search and rescue teams may enter the site to begin operations.

• Public Information Officer 
• Safety Officer 
• Liaison Officer 

Statement: During an incident involving a hostile intruder in a government building, I would answer questions and concerns to ensure a smooth interface between the SWAT responders and other stakeholders.

• Public Information Officer 
• Safety Officer 
• Liaison Officer 

Statement: The media and public deserve to have accurate, timely information. I serve as the primary contact to disseminate approved messages. 

• Public Information Officer 
• Safety Officer 
• Liaison Officer 

A Deputy FCO may be someone who is training but not yet qualified to assume the FCO position.

• True 
• False