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1
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What is the system structure practices for both NIMS and ICS?

A

Use the mnemonic C-FLOP

C - Comman
F - Finance/administration
L - Logistics
O - Operations
P - Planning
2
Q

Command or incident commander

A

The individual who essentially runs the entire incident

3
Q

Safety officer

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A person or team of people that monitors all on scene actions and ensures that they do not create any potentially harmful conditions. The safety officer may at any time terminate any operation on their authority alone at the scene that they feel is not safe.

4
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Liaison officer

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Coordinates all incident operations that involve outside agencies.

5
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Information officer

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Collects data about the incident and releases it to the press, as well as to other agencies, on an as needed and appropriate basis.