Command and Coordination Structures in NIMS

Which NIMS command and coordination structures are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together?

a) Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) b) Incident Command Posts (ICPs) c) Incident Management Teams (IMTs) d) Federal Coordinating Centers (FCCs)

Final answer:

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) are the NIMS command and coordination structures which are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together to handle emergencies, rather than Incident Command Posts (ICPs), Incident Management Teams (IMTs), or Federal Coordinating Centers (FCCs).

Explanation:

The NIMS command and coordination structures that are offsite locations where staff from multiple agencies come together are known as Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). An EOC facilitates effective, coordinated response by serving as the designated location where representatives from multiple sectors can coordinate response activities. These can include first responders, emergency management officials, community leaders, and specialists in fields relevant to the incident (like health, environmental response, etc.). Unlike Incident Command Posts (ICPs) that primarily focus on tactics of the immediate response, EOCs are concerned with the overall strategy and resources support. They do not typically manage on-scene operations.