Emergency management agencies (EMAs) are typically response agencies. a. true b. false A basic premise of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is that all incidents begin and end locally, so: a. state and local authorities should maintain command of the incidents. b. federal authorities should take over command of major incidents as soon as possible. c. emergency telecommunicators should be the main incident commanders. d. the federal government should not become involved in any way. . During a disaster, the Incident Command System (ICS) provides an important framework for: a. communication center management and preparedness. b. determining firefighting strategies and scene safety. c. maintaining command , managing resources, and coordinating efforts. d. creative problem solving and out-of-the box thinking. The Academy recognizes the emergency telecommunicator as the first Incident Commander (IC) in disaster situations. a. true b. false Under the Incident Command System's (ICS)organizational structure individuals from different agencies, departments, or services may assume different roles at various incidents or at various times as a single incident progresses. a. true b. false