*Bk 30- Command Procedures

Question 1

Bk 30: command

Incident Command terminology is required anytime a category ____ assignment is held to work at an incident.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Bk 30: command

The Size-Up shall include?

Answer 2

A. Unit designation of the resource arriving on the scene.
B. The address or location of the incident.
C. A brief description of the incident situation, (i.e. building size, occupancy, Hazmat release,multi-vehicle accident, etc.)
D. Obvious conditions (working fire, Hazmat spill, multiple patients, etc.).
E. Brief description of action taken or to be taken.
F. Any obvious safety concerns.
G. Any additional resource requests and a staging location.
H. Declare offensive or defensive strategy, if appropriate.

Question 3

Bk 30: command

There are 4 different Incident Command options/modes that define the company officer’s role in tactical activities and the modes of Incident Command that may be utilized, what are these 4 options/modes?

Answer 3

1. Investigation mode “nothing showing”
2. Offensive mode
3. Defensive mode
4. Command mode (stationary incident command post)

Question 4

Bk 30: command

During investigation mode, the investigation is made by the initial arriving company while other resources remain _____

Answer 4

Staged

Question 5

Bk 30: command

Which incident command option/mode has the company officer stay on the rig and assign an acting company officer to take his place?

Answer 5

Command mode (stationary incident command post)

Question 6

Bk 30: command

If a company officer assumes the Incident Command mode, what 3 options are available regarding the assignment of their remaining crew members?

Answer 6

1. Assign an acting captain to lead remaining members
2. Assign crew members to work under the supervision of another company officer
3. Assign the crew members to perform staff functions to assist Incident Command

Question 7

Bk 30: command

Assumption of Incident Command is discretionary for all ranks above ______

Answer 7

Battalion chief

Question 8

Bk 30: Command

True or False? Incident command can be passed/transferred to an officer who is not yet on scene.

Answer 8

False

“Passing Incident Command” to a resource that is not on the scene may create a gap in critical command processes (i.e., situational awareness, resource status) and could compromise overall incident management.

Question 9

Bk 30: transfer of command

What two ways can the officer assuming Incident Command communicate with the person being relieved? Which is preferred?

Answer 9

1. Face to face (preferred)

2. By radio

Question 10

Bk 30: transfer of command

The person being relieved will brief the officer assuming Incident Command indicating at least what three general things?

Answer 10

1. Conditions - General situation status
2. Actions- Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel
3. Needs - Appraisals of need for additional resources

Question 11

Bk 30: transfer of command

Transfer of Incident Command is complete when what criteria is met?

Answer 11

1. The officer assuming Incident Command communicates with the person being relieved by radio or face-to-face
2. The person being relieved briefs the officer assuming Incident Command indicating Conditions, Actions, Needs.

Question 12

Bk 30: command

The basic configuration of Incident Command addresses what three operational levels?

Answer 12

1. Strategic Level - Overall direction of the incident.
2. Tactical Level - Objectives assigned to Divisions, Groups, etc.
3. Task Level - Work assigned to individual companies/members.

Question 13

Bk 30: command procedures

A company officer that is assigned to manage a Divison or Group beyond one or two companies should do one of two things regarding his own company, what are these options?

Answer 13

1. Designate an acting Captain for his own company
   Or
2. Assign the members to another Officer

(Can also consider using one of his members as his “staff assistant”)

Question 14

Bk 30: IC span of control

• In fast moving complex operations, a span of control of no more than ____ Division/Groups is preferred.
• In incidents with slow moving, less complex operations, the Incident Commander may effectively manage ____ or more Division/Groups.

Answer 14

• 5

* 6

Question 15

Bk 30: Span of control

FIRESCOPE, NWCG, and MIMS provide for a span of control from ___ to ___ with how many being optimal?

Answer 15

3 to 7

5 optimal

Question 16

Bk 30: command

Where the number of Divisions/Groups exceed the span of control that the Incident Commander can effectively manage, the incident organization should be divided into ____

Answer 16

Branches

Question 17

Bk 30: command

Most routine communications within a Division/Group should be conducted _____ (face-to-face or on the radio?) between company officers and their Division/Group Supervisor?

Answer 17

Face to face

Question 18

Bk 30: command

Division “A” or “Alpha” will be the address side of the building and the other Divisions follow in a _____ (clockwise or counter-clockwise?) rotation around the building in alphabetical order.

Answer 18

Clockwise

Question 19

Bk 30: command

Division/Group Supervisors can be members of what rank?

Answer 19

The IC can designate ANY department member as division/group supervisor. (Will normally be chief officer and captains)

Question 20

Bk 30: command
•In a single story building, upon completion of rehab, the IC may permit companies to report back to their Division/Group Supervisor.
•In multi-story buildings, upon completion of rehab, companies shall normally report back to ____ for reassignment

Answer 20

Staging

Question 21

Bk 30: command

Normally, the Fire Department’s involvement and needs at an incident can be managed implementing four of the five ICS sections. What are the 4 sections?

Answer 21

1. Incident command
2. Operations section
3. Planning section
4. Logistics section

Question 22

Command Procedures:

What are the tactical priorities (in order) of an incident?

Answer 22

1. RESCUE - Remove endangered occupants/persons and treat the injured.
2. HAZARD CONTROL - Stabilize the incident, neutralize all hazards and provide for life safety.
3. LOSS LIMITING - Conserve property and limit further impact.
4. VICTIM/OCCUPANT STABILITIZATION - Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of non-responders affected by the incident.
5. SAFETY - Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of all responders at the incident.