4 Incident command

Question 1

What should be included in the initial report, when arriving at the scene?

Answer 1

1. Unit identification
2. Size up
3. summary of fire
4. initial pan of attack
5. indentify who is assuming command and location

Question 2

10 command functions?

Answer 2

1. Assume an effective command position and confirm operations
2. Rapidly size up the situation
3. initiate, maintain and control the communication process
4. Identify the overall strategy, develop an attack plan and assign crews
5. Develop an effective fire ground organization.
6. provide continuing command within the parameters of SOPs and SOGs
7. coordinate the transfer of command as required
8. Review, Evaluate and revise attack plan, as required
9. request and assign additional crews as required
10. Terminate operations/command and return crews to service.

Question 3

What are the 4 benchmarks that must be met for an emergency to be completed?

Answer 3

1. Primary search complete
2. Fire under control
3. Secondary search complete
4. Fire out

Question 4

Advantages of the ICS system?

Answer 4

1. Flexible for any size emergency
2. Systematic approach lessens confusion
3. Allows for informed decision
4. Deployment of resources are easier
5. Provide accountability for all resources

Question 5

Definition of the incident commander?

Answer 5

The person with the overall responsibility and authority for the management of a second or multiple alarm incidents. The I.C. is responsible for supplying resources to assist the Fire Commander.

Question 6

Definition of the Fire Commander?

Answer 6

The person with the overall responsibility to manage dispatched resources at an emergency event. This person is also responsible for developing the initial strategy, determining tactical priorities and assigning personnel to sectors for the successful mitigation of the emergency.

Question 7

The 4 major responsibilities of Fire Command at an emergency event are?

Answer 7

1. Safety
2. Rescue
3. Fire Control
4. Salvage

Question 8

The initial report must include the following points?

Answer 8

1. Unit Identification
2. Size up - description of the building, occupancy, and emergency scene
3. Summary of fire/emergency conditions
4. Initial plan of action
5. Identification of officer in command and their location (A,B,C,D)

Question 9

What are the two command modes?

Answer 9

1. Command Mode
2. Mobile Command Mode
   * Nothing showing
   * Fast Attack

Question 10

Command uses 3 methods to gain information on the fir ground?

Answer 10

1. Visual Factors
2. Reconnaissance Factors
3. Pre Fire Assessment Factors

Question 11

What 7 steps are included in the Incident Command Accountability Worksheet?

Answer 11

1. Accountability
2. Outline Emergency Site Plan
3. Plan of Attack
4. Progress
5. Available resources
6. Transfer of Command
7. Final Report

Question 12

List 3 strategic choices command may use on the fire ground?

Answer 12

1. Offensive interior attack
2. Defensive exterior attack
3. Shelter in Place strategy (Hold in Place)

Question 13

List the 3 organizational levels of an effective fire ground organization?

Answer 13

1. Strategic Level - command functions
2. Tactical levels - these are sector functions (sector Captains)
3. Task levels - these are the tasks of the fire fighters within the sector

Question 14

What are the 4 benchmarks Command must achieve and document on the fire ground?

Answer 14

1. Primary search complete
2. Fire under control
3. Secondary search complete
4. Fire out

Question 15

What are the 4 main sectors in a typical first alarm? REVAS

Answer 15

R/E Rescue and evacuation
V Ventilation
A Fire Attack
S Salvage