When should Command consider assigning a command officer to a sector?
When there are three or more operating companies in a sector, and as incidents expand (the SOP also notes considering a command officer for any sector with 3+ companies).
When should Command assign Sectors (decision points)?
When companies/assignments threaten to overload IC; when IC forecasts major operation soon exceeding span; complex operations; companies out of sight; special hazards requiring close control.
When establishing a Sector, what must the IC assign to the Sector Officer?
Tactical objectives; a radio designation; identity of resources assigned to the sector.
Sector guideline: What is a reasonable maximum span of control for a Sector Officer during offensive fires?
Five (5) companies.
Sector guideline: What is a reasonable maximum span of control for a Sector Officer during defensive fires?
Seven (7) companies.
How can Sectors be designated when directional naming is confusing?
Use Sector A/B/C/D (Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta). Sector A is the front (address side), then clockwise.
How are Sectors typically identified in multi-story occupancies?
By floor number (e.g., Sector 15), possibly subdivided (Sector 15 East/West).
Sector Officer positioning requirement?
Must be in position to directly supervise and monitor operations; if in hazard zone, must be accompanied by a partner (normally a FIT) and remain identifiable/visible.
List 6 key Sector Officer responsibilities (SOP 201.01).
Directly supervise work; monitor safety/accountability/welfare; develop sector IAP; monitor progress/redirect/coordinate; request resources; advise IC of status/changes/progress; manage Maydays; reallocate/decommit as needed (any 6).
What is the primary function of a Company Officer working within a Sector?
Direct their individual crew performing assigned tasks.
How should Company Officers communicate progress to the Sector Officer (preferred)?
Face-to-face.
Within a Sector, where must requests for additional resources/assistance be directed?
To the Sector Officer.
When should Branch Officers be utilized?
When sector span of control is maximized OR incidents have two or more distinctly different major management components (e.g., large fire + major evacuation; large fire + many patients).
What happens to radio channels when Branches are implemented?
IC assigns a separate radio channel for communications within the Branch; sectors are told their Branch assignment and channel.
When Sector Officers contact their Branch Officer, what radio designation do they still use?
They still use the radio designation of ‘Command’.
When providing branch/channel changes to companies in the sector, what should the Sector Officer obtain?
A PAR and ensure members are operating on the assigned channel.
What are the 4 core Sections for major incident management?
Logistics; Planning; Operations; Administrative.
Give 3 Logistics Section responsibilities listed in SOP 201.01.
Provide rehab; manage staging; provide supplies/equipment; forecast future needs; provide comms equipment; fuel/repairs; food; facilities; other logistical needs; after-action info (any 3).
