Q. Which of the following correctly describes NIMS?
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines this comprehensive approach. NIMS guides all levels of government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents.
NIMS defines operational systems including the Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) structures, Multiagency Coordination Groups (MAC Groups), and Joint Information Systems (JIS) guide how personnel works together during incidents. NIMS applies to all incidents, from traffic accidents to major disasters.
The NIMS document was first published in 2004. It has been revised twice, in December 2008 and October 2017, based on lessons learned, best practices, and changes in national policy. The 2017 version of NIMS is the most current version.
- A communications plan.
- A response plan.
- A static system used during large-scale incidents.
- A systematic approach to incident management.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) defines this comprehensive approach. NIMS guides all levels of government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents.
The NIMS document was first published in 2004. It has been revised twice, in December 2008 and October 2017, based on lessons learned, best practices, and changes in national policy. The 2017 version of NIMS is the most current version.
The six components of NIMS are command and management, preparedness, resource management, communications and information management, supporting technologies and ongoing management and maintenance.
