The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably. TrueFalse2. ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary. TrueFalse3. ICS is a standardized, on-scene, widely applicable approach to incident management.
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CorrectFALSE: The Incident Command System (ICS) and NIMS are the same, and these terms can be used interchangeably.Explanation: The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is a systematic, proactive approach to guide all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents. ICS is just one part of NIMS.TRUE: ICS could be used to manage a large sporting event or a visit from a foreign dignitary.Explanation: ICS can be used to manage any type of incident, including a planned event (e.g., the Olympics, Presidential inauguration, etc.). Using ICS for every incident or planned event helps improve and maintain skills needed for the large-scale incidents.TRUE: ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards approach to incident management.Explanation: ICS helps ensure the integration of our response efforts. ICS allows all responders to adopt an integrated organizational structure that matches the complexities and demands of the incident while respecting agency and jurisdictional authorities.
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