Which of the following is NOT included as a participant category in NIMS as listed?

Which of the following is NOT included as a participant category in NIMS as listed?

• A. Universities
• B. Federal
• C. Local
• D. Tribal

Answer: (D)

NIMS identifies participant categories by sector that directly participate in incident management: Federal, state, and local governments, tribal governments, the private sector, and non-governmental/volunteer organizations. While universities and other academic institutions may engage in planning, training, or information sharing, they are not listed as a formal participant category in the NIMS roster. Since tribal governments are included as a standard participant category, the correct “not included” option would be universities, not tribal.

NIMS identifies participant categories by sector that directly participate in incident management: Federal, state, and local governments, tribal governments, the private sector, and non-governmental/volunteer organizations. While universities and other academic institutions may engage in planning, training, or information sharing, they are not listed as a formal participant category in the NIMS roster. Since tribal governments are included as a standard participant category, the correct “not included” option would be universities, not tribal.