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What is the primary goal of Dispatch in the deployment process?
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To deploy the appropriate amount and type of resources to the emergency scene immediately after receiving the proper information
The call taker must determine the call’s nature based on the information received from the caller.
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What are the components of standard deployment management that an IC must manage?
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- Dispatch
- Standard incident response packages
- Staging
- Assigning units to the Hot Zone
- Accountability in all hazard zones
- Work/rest cycles
- On-deck
- Recycling
- Rehabilitation
- Demobilization
This process establishes a resource delivery system that enables the IC to deploy resources through the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
3
Q
What does F3I represent in the Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Dispatch Packages?
A
One (1) engine or quint
This is part of the standard structure or building responses.
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What is included in the F3M (Single Family Residential) dispatch package?
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- Five (5) engines
- One (1) truck
- Two (2) rescues
- Two (2) closest BCs
- EMS1
- Air Resource 1
Heavy Rescue 44 and/or CBRNE3 can substitute as a closest-in 4-person crew instead of an engine.
5
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True or false: The 2nd Alarm Request for F3H/F3S includes three engines, one truck, and one rescue.
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TRUE
This is part of the standard response for a 2nd Alarm Request.
6
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What does ACFT CRASH <5 MILES MCC/NLV require?
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- Three (3) engines
- Two (2) trucks
- Two (2) rescues
- RD44 (Red Dog 44)
- Heavy Rescue 44
- Hazmat Team
- Two (2) BCs
- EMS Coordinator/Supervisor
- A2
Depending on the type of aircraft and proximity to Harry Reid Airport, more than one Red Dog may respond.
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What is the purpose of Elapsed-Time Notifications (ETNs)?
A
To announce elapsed time every ten (10) minutes after a working fire is declared
The IC must verbally acknowledge each ETN by re-announcing the incident’s strategy over the assigned tactical radio frequency.
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Q
What should be avoided regarding Assigned/Unavailable units at neighboring stations?
A
- Two Assigned/Unavailable engines
- Two Assigned/Unavailable trucks
- Two Assigned/Unavailable rescues
This helps maintain adequate service levels.
9
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What is the primary dispatch channel used for?
A
To announce all emergency incidents on the associated battalion channel and the assigned tactical channel
Each incident dispatched will be assigned a tactical radio channel different from the primary dispatch channel.
10
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What is the self-dispatch process?
A
When units driving witness something requiring an emergency response and contact Dispatch with details
The officer or member initiating the incident will provide the nature of the incident, location, and resource request.
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What does Level 1 Staging aim to achieve?
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- Prevent excessive apparatus congestion at the scene
- Allow time for the IC to evaluate conditions
- Place apparatus in uncommitted locations
- Reduce radio traffic during initial stages
- Facilitate fire ground accountability
- Allow Command to implement an IAP
Level 1 Staging procedures are in effect for all units dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment.
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What is the purpose of Level 1 Staging procedures?
A
- Prevents excessive apparatus congestion
- Allows time for the IC to evaluate conditions
- Places apparatus in uncommitted locations
- Reduces radio traffic
- Facilitates fire ground accountability
- Allows Command to implement an IAP
Level 1 Staging procedures are in effect for all units dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment.
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When are Level 1 Staging procedures automatically activated?
A
When the first-arriving unit clears the alarm and assumes Command
This includes providing a Brief Initial Report.
14
Q
In Level 1 Staging, where do the first engine, truck, and BC travel?
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To the scene
All other units remain uncommitted, one block from the scene.
15
Q
What must all staged units do in Level 1 Staging before proceeding?
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Wait for an assignment from the IC
Crews can gather equipment to carry forward to the scene.
16
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What is the role of the Level 2 Staging Manager?
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- Notify the IC upon arrival
- Verify companies available
- Maintain a list of available companies
- Organize apparatus for deployment
- Communicate assignments face-to-face
The first fire department captain to arrive at the staging area becomes the Level 2 Staging Manager if not otherwise assigned.
17
Q
What should the IC consider when requesting additional alarms?
A
Designating a Level 2 Staging location
This includes putting companies responding to Level 2 on a separate tactical channel.
18
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What are the responsibilities of a Division Supervisor at the tactical level?
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- Ensure the Division’s plan matches the IC’s plan
- Complete Incident Benchmarks
- Manage radio communications
- Coordinate with other Divisions
- Manage the passport accountability system
The Division Supervisor manages companies assigned to an operational area.
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Q
What is the minimum personnel requirement for a crew operating in a Hot Zone?
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A captain and a firefighter, each with a portable radio
Crews must always go in and come out together.
20
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What does a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) confirm?
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All personnel assigned to a crew are accounted for and have adequate air supply
Conduct PAR Reports face-to-face whenever possible.
21
Q
What is the purpose of the passport accountability system?
A
To track the location and function of all firefighters in the Hot Zone
It increases firefighters’ safety.
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True or false: In Level 2 Staging, units should communicate with Command only when necessary.
A
TRUE
This helps to keep the air clear for critical communications.
23
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What is the purpose of the passport accountability system?
A
Increase firefighters’ safety and track location and function of all firefighters in the Hot Zone
This system provides accountability for personnel working in hazardous areas.
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Who is responsible for carrying the passport until it is delivered to the accountability location?
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The captain or the firefighter/paramedic on a rescue
Common carrying locations include the helmet or a coat pocket.
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When should crews deliver **passports** to the assigned accountability location?
Before entering the Hot Zone
## Footnote
Passports reflect only personnel presently assigned to the unit ready to enter the Hot Zone.
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What should be done with a crew member's name on the **passport** when they are not actively working with their crew?
Their name should be upside down
## Footnote
This ensures accurate accountability of individuals working in the Hot Zone.
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Where are **passports** retained?
By the Division Supervisors or at the designated accountability location
## Footnote
Passports should never enter the Hot Zone.
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What is the responsibility of the **Incident Commander (IC)** regarding air management?
Allocate sufficient resources to key tactical areas early on
## Footnote
This helps prevent companies from working past safe air reserve times.
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According to NFPA 1404, when should a crew exit the **Hot Zone**?
* Before consumption of the reserve air supply begins
* When the low-air alarm activates
## Footnote
Activation of the low-air warning alarm is an immediate action item.
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What does the **3-Deep Deployment Model** provide?
A steady, adequate stream of resources
## Footnote
It consists of three layers: working in the Hot Zone, On-Deck positions, and staged units.
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What is the **On-Deck** position?
A forward staging position located in the Warm Zone
## Footnote
Crews prepare to serve as a Rapid Intervention Team until assigned to the Hot Zone.
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What should On-Deck crews monitor at all times?
The tactical channel
## Footnote
They should also size up their assigned area.
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What is the purpose of **company recycling**?
Air replacement and rehydration for companies while maintaining assignments
## Footnote
Companies will refill their air supply and report ready to return to work.
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What is the role of the **Rehabilitation Group Supervisor**?
To oversee the rehabilitation location where units are medically evaluated and rehydrated
## Footnote
This position can be upgraded based on the complexity of the incident.
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True or false: The authority of the **Rehabilitation Group Supervisor** is independent of rank.
TRUE
## Footnote
They can keep a captain or their crew in Rehab against the captain’s wishes.
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What should units assigned to rehabilitation do upon arrival?
Meet with the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor
## Footnote
They may be released to the IC when appropriately rehabilitated.
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What is the primary goal of Command Function 1 – Deployment?
Describe Las Vegas Fire & Rescue's standard deployment process that provides and manages a steady, adequate, timely stream of appropriate resources.
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What essential IMS component does deployment address?
How responders are dispatched and deployed upon arrival.
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What does regular and orderly initial deployment become part of?
The Incident Commander’s overall plan.
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What does regular and orderly deployment create?
Safe and standardized operations.
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What is the essence of incident control?
The IC assigning, managing, and, when necessary, changing the position and function of all resources operating in the hazard zones.
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At what level does the IC allocate resources and manage work cycles?
At the strategic level.
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What standard deployment management elements must an IC manage on every incident?
Dispatch; standard incident response packages; staging; assigning units to the Hot Zone; accountability in all hazard zones; work/rest cycles; on-deck; recycling; rehabilitation; demobilization.
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What does the deployment process establish for resource delivery?
A resource delivery system that enables the IC to deploy resources through the Incident Action Plan.
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What additional management function does the deployment process provide as incidents escalate?
A system for supporting an IC in managing and tracking accountability.
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What is the primary goal of Dispatch?
To deploy the appropriate amount and type of resources to the emergency scene immediately after receiving the proper information.
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What must the call taker determine?
The call’s nature based on the information received from the caller.
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How does Las Vegas Fire & Rescue dispatch incidents?
Using predetermined resource packages.
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What should standard dispatch packages include?
The command support required to manage the different amounts and types of resources responding.
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What is the F3I standard structure or building response?
One engine or quint.
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What is the F3L standard structure or building response?
Two engines, one truck, and one BC (closest).
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What additional F3L dispatch action occurs regarding the jurisdictional BC?
Dispatch will notify the jurisdictional BC by phone.
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What is the F3M dispatch package for a single-family residential incident?
Five engines, one truck, two rescues, two closest BCs, EMS1, and Air Resource 1.
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When is a 3rd BC assigned on an F3M response?
If neither of the first 2 BCs is jurisdictional.
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What units can substitute as a closest-in 4-person crew instead of an engine on F3M?
Heavy Rescue 44 and/or CBRNE3.
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What is the F3H dispatch package for commercial, multi-family, or low-rise incidents?
Six engines, two trucks, two rescues, two closest BCs, EMS1, and Air Resource 1.
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When is a 3rd BC assigned on an F3H response?
If neither of the first 2 BCs is jurisdictional.
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What units can substitute as a closest-in 4-person crew instead of an engine on F3H?
Heavy Rescue 44 and/or CBRNE3.
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What is the F3S dispatch package for a hi-rise, hotel, or hospital incident?
Six engines, two trucks, three rescues, two closest BCs, EMS1, and Air Resource 1.
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When is a 3rd BC assigned on an F3S response?
If neither of the first 2 BCs is jurisdictional.
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What additional F3S dispatch action occurs regarding the jurisdictional BC?
Dispatch will notify the jurisdictional BC via phone.
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What units can substitute as a closest-in 4-person crew instead of an engine on F3S?
Heavy Rescue 44 and/or CBRNE3.
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What is the 2nd alarm request for F3M or F3H?
Three engines, one truck, one rescue, and one BC.
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What is the 2nd alarm request for F3S?
Five engines, two trucks, three rescues, Heavy Rescue 44, two BCs, and PIO.
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What is the 3rd alarm request or greater for F3H or F3S?
Three engines, one truck, and one rescue.
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What is the Medical First Alarm dispatch package?
Four engines, one truck, two rescues, two BCs, one EMS Coordinator/Supervisor, and two private ambulances.
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What is an Ambulance Strike Team?
A mix of five rescues and/or private ambulances and one EMS Coordinator/Supervisor.
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What is the dispatch package for an aircraft crash within 5 miles of MCC or NLV?
Three engines, two trucks, two rescues, RD44, Heavy Rescue 44, Hazmat Team, two BCs, EMS Coordinator/Supervisor, and A2.
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What does the aircraft crash package note about Red Dog responses?
Depending on the type of aircraft and the proximity to Harry Reid Airport, more than one Red Dog may respond.
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Who is A2 in aircraft crash responses?
The CCFD Assistant Chief of Airport Operations.
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Why is A2 assigned to all aircraft crashes?
Due to their expertise in aircraft and airport emergencies.
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What is the dispatch package for an aircraft crash more than 5 miles from MCC or NLV?
Three engines, two trucks, two rescues, Heavy Rescue 44, Hazmat Team, two BCs, EMS Coordinator/Supervisor, and A2.
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What is the NLV AL3 aircraft crash response?
Three engines, one rescue, NLV BC, EMS Coordinator/Supervisor, and A2.
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What is the F11I hazmat dispatch package?
One engine and hazmat.
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What is the F11L hazmat dispatch package?
One engine, one rescue, and a hazmat unit.
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What is the F11H hazmat dispatch package?
Two engines, one truck, one rescue, two BCs, one EMS Supervisor/Coordinator, and Hazmat Team.
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What is the F22L confined space response?
Three ALS 4-person units, one rescue, and one BC.
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What type of incident is F22L used for?
Fire in a non-Tesla tunnel, such as a storm drain.
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What is the F22M confined space response?
Eight ALS 4-person units, six rescues, four BCs, and Technical Rescue Team.
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What type of incident is F22M used for?
Traffic accident in a Tesla tunnel.
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What is the F22H confined space response?
Eight ALS 4-person units, six rescues, Heavy Rescue 44 or CBRNE3, and four BCs.
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What type of incident is F22H used for?
Emergency in an under-construction Tesla tunnel.
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What is the F22S confined space response?
Seventeen ALS 4-person units, five rescues, six BCs, AR1, Hazmat Team, and Technical Rescue Team.
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What type of incident is F22S used for?
Fire in a Tesla tunnel.
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What is the F6H elevator response?
One truck, Heavy Rescue 44, and one rescue.
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When is F6H used?
When trapped for more than 1 hour and a medical emergency is reported.
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What is the F6M elevator response?
One truck and Heavy Rescue 44.
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When is F6M used?
When trapped for more than 1 hour and no medical emergency is reported.
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What is the F6L elevator response?
One truck and one private ambulance.
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When is F6L used?
When trapped for less than 1 hour and a medical emergency is reported.
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What is the F6I elevator response?
One truck.
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When is F6I used?
When trapped for less than 1 hour and no medical emergency is reported.
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What is the F12M response?
One engine, two trucks (platform preferred), one rescue, one BC, EMS1, and Technical Rescue Team.
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What incidents use F12M?
High Angle Rescue and Palm Tree Rescue.
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What is the structural collapse dispatch package?
One rescue and Technical Rescue Team.
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What is the swift water initial response for 14D or 29D2?
One engine or one truck.
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How are additional swift water resources added?
Only at the request of the first responding unit.
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What is the trail-based response package?
Closest engine, closest rescue, closest Heavy Rescue unit, notify closest BC, PIO, and Special Ops Chief.
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What is the F19S train derailment/crash/fire/train vs. vehicle accident response?
Four engines, two trucks, two rescues, two BCs, and one EMS Supervisor/Coordinator.
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What is the trench rescue dispatch package?
One rescue and Technical Rescue Team.
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What does a working fire indicate?
A situation that requires pulling a handline to extinguish the fire and may lead to the assignment of most units on the first alarm.
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What does a working fire report advise Dispatch?
That the companies will be engaged in tactical activities and will be occupied at the scene for an extended period.
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What will Dispatch do on all incidents when monitoring radio traffic?
Anticipate the needs of Command.
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When do elapsed-time notifications begin?
When a working fire is declared.
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Who else can request ETNs?
The incident commander, whenever they feel it is necessary.
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How often are ETNs announced once a working incident is declared?
Every 10 minutes.
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Over what channel are ETNs announced?
Over the tactical frequency.
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When do ETNs continue until?
Until crews control the incident or Command requests to discontinue or restructure the ETNs.
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What must the IC do upon each ETN?
Verbally acknowledge it by re-announcing the incident’s strategy over the assigned tactical radio frequency.
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What should the ETN acknowledgment prompt the IC to review?
The Strategic Decision-Making Model to ensure implementation of the appropriate strategy.
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When should battalion chiefs consider backfilling stations?
On 2nd and greater alarm fires or extended operational incidents such as Hazmat, TRT, or MCIs.
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What should the IC prepare to predict regarding backfills?
The required resources and the time to control the situation.
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Why is backfilling critical areas important?
To ensure the department’s customers receive core services with reasonable response times.
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Why might Command also need backfill units later?
To respond quickly to the current working incident.
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What activities may need to be canceled during major incidents to maintain adequate service levels?
Public relations events and training.
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Through whom should cancellations of public relations events and training be coordinated?
The LVFR Community Engagement Administrator, the Chief of Training, or their representative.
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What out-of-service guideline applies to neighboring engines?
Attempt to avoid two Assigned/Unavailable engines at neighboring stations.
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What out-of-service guideline applies to trucks?
Attempt to prevent two Assigned/Unavailable trucks within the battalion or next to each other.
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What out-of-service guideline applies to neighboring rescues?
Attempt to avoid two Assigned/Unavailable rescues at neighboring stations.
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What is the overall rule of thumb for units in service?
Attempt to have no more than 25% of a battalion's units or the entire department’s units assigned or unavailable at a particular time.
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When is the 25% rule of thumb likely not achievable?
With multiple alarm fires.
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Where does Dispatch announce all emergency incidents?
On the associated battalion channel and the assigned tactical channel.
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What tactical channel rule applies to each dispatched incident?
Each incident will be assigned a tactical radio channel different from the primary dispatch channel.
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What should never happen on a primary dispatch channel?
An incident should never be run on a primary dispatch channel where subsequent dispatches could cover critical Hot Zone communications.
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What is the best practice for Hot Zone transmissions?
All Hot Zone transmissions should be on one tactical radio channel.
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Why is one Hot Zone tactical channel preferred?
It enables the IC to effectively monitor and maintain control over the most critical aspect of the incident.
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When might multiple radio channels be required?
When operations outside the Hot Zone need support, such as Level 2 Staging or Safety.
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What staffing requirement applies to each additional channel activated for an incident?
Each additional channel should have a dedicated person to manage it.
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Ideally, while an active Hot Zone exists, how many tactical radio channels is the IC responsible for operating?
One tactical radio channel.
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In a self-dispatch situation, what three things must the initiating officer or member give Dispatch?
The nature of the incident, the exact location of the incident, and the resource request required to control the incident.
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When should Dispatch assign a separate tactical channel for a self-dispatched incident?
If it involves three or more units.
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For self-dispatched incidents involving fewer than three units, who may request a tactical channel if needed?
The captain.
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When should the captain or crew wait to give their BIR on a self-dispatched incident requiring additional units?
Until advised by Dispatch that all responding units are en route.
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Over what channel will the BIR be given if the incident is assigned a tactical channel?
Over the tactical channel.
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How does a unit request assignment to an incident already dispatched?
By contacting the battalion chief assigned to the incident on the incident’s tactical channel.
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If a unit is approved to join an already dispatched incident, what must the battalion chief notify Dispatch about?
Whether the unit is substituting for another unit or responding in addition to the original assignment.
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What will Dispatch do if requested after approving a substitute unit?
Cancel the furthest out unit.
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What may units communicate to one another while responding if radio traffic permits?
Factors such as occupancy hazards, access, traffic conditions, and response routes when necessary.
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What should captains review en route to an incident?
Tactical information on their MCT, map books, and any pre-fire planning info available.
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What must subsequent arriving units do on the assigned channel?
Monitor all radio traffic to ensure they are fully informed based on the reports from the first arriving unit.
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How must Dispatch transmit vital information and updates from subsequent callers?
Via radio and MCT to all dispatched units on the assigned tactical frequency.
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How should companies requiring additional information submit their requests?
Through Dispatch.
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What should the IC develop to align incident needs with available resources?
A response profile.
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What questions should the IC ask when developing a response profile?
What resources are currently on scene; when will additional resources arrive; what can the current assignment accomplish and for how long; what work remains beyond current capacity; how many geographic/functional areas need coverage; is specialized equipment or training required; what command support is necessary to manage the operation.
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When should the IC request additional resources?
When the response profile exceeds the current response.
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What should additional resource requests utilize?
Predetermined response packages.
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What are examples of predetermined response packages for additional resources?
2nd/3rd alarms, Hazardous Materials Team, Technical Rescue Team, Medical Alarms, and Ambulance Strike Teams.
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Beyond tactical needs, what else must the IC consider when requesting additional resources?
Additional resources to support the Command Team.
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What do Level 1 and Level 2 Staging procedures do?
Place resources into positions where the IC can assign them based on the incident action plan.
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Why does staging support a cohesive operation?
It allows the IC to select the proper resource, confirm availability, and assign it when a necessary task is identified.
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What does staging create for the IC?
A resource delivery method that allows the IC to deploy resources according to the IAP and manage accountability on the strategic level.
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What happens if companies do not stage upon arrival?
The IC cannot assign them according to their plan.
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What are the benefits of effective Level 1 Staging?
It prevents excessive apparatus congestion, allows time for the IC to evaluate conditions before assigning companies, places apparatus in uncommitted locations close to the scene, reduces radio traffic during critical initial stages, facilitates fire ground accountability, and allows Command to formulate and implement an IAP without undue confusion and pressure.
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For what assignments are Level 1 Staging procedures in effect?
All units dispatched on the 1st alarm assignment.
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When is Level 1 Staging automatically activated?
When the first-arriving unit clears the alarm, provides a Brief Initial Report, and assumes Command.
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In Level 1 Staging, which units travel to the scene?
The first engine, truck, and BC.
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In Level 1 Staging, where do all other units remain?
One block from the scene.
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Where does the first rescue remain in Level 1 Staging, and why?
One block from the scene to ensure an egress route if they need to transport a victim.
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What hydrant rule applies to engines in Level 1 Staging?
Engines do not pass their last hydrant.
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What access-point rule applies to trucks in Level 1 Staging?
Trucks do not pass their last access point to the incident.
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Where should units stage when access is limited, such as apartment complexes or industrial parks?
Outside of the complex.
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Once a battalion chief arrives and assumes Command, how must all arriving units announce arrival?
By selecting “On Scene” on their MCT, not by using the tactical channel.
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Why do arriving units use MCT rather than the tactical channel after a BC assumes Command?
To free up critical air space on the tactical radio channel.
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What must all staged units do before proceeding out of their Level 1 Staging location?
Wait for an assignment from the IC.
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When assigned from Level 1 Staging, what should crews consider doing with the apparatus?
Leaving it positioned for Level 1 Staging unless required at the scene.
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Why should apparatus often remain in Level 1 Staging?
To prevent scene congestion and allow access for units that must respond to the scene.
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What phrase should a unit in Level 1 Staging use?
“E1 is Level 1.”
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What may the initial IC order when access is restricted?
All units to stage outside of the complex and stand by for a BIR or Follow-up Report.
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Why might the initial IC hold units outside a complex for a BIR or Follow-up Report?
To size up the problem, determine which resources are needed immediately, and identify the best access point for those resources.
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When are Level 2 Staging procedures utilized?
For greater alarm assignments.
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What is Level 2 Staging?
A centralized location adjacent to the incident scene where later arriving resources will assemble.
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How should the location of Level 2 Staging be chosen?
Close enough to provide timely access, but out of the way and not exposed to the hazards of the incident.
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Why might the IC place greater alarm units assigned to Level 2 Staging on a different tactical channel from the Hot Zone?
To free up airtime on the Hot Zone tactical channel and allow the IC to focus on units assigned to the Hot Zone.
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When might the IC bypass Level 2 Staging and have greater alarm units report to Level 1 Staging instead?
When the IC has immediate tactical needs or lacks an aide or Support Officer to manage the second tactical channel.
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When requesting additional alarms, what should the IC consider regarding staging?
Designating a Level 2 Staging location and putting companies responding to Level 2 on a separate tactical channel.
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What must Dispatch notify additional units about when Level 2 Staging is in effect?
That Level 2 Staging is in effect and the location of the Level 2 Staging area.
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If a separate tactical channel is assigned for Level 2 Staging, what must Dispatch tell higher alarm units?
The tactical channel for Level 2 Staging.
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How should units dispatched to Level 2 Staging report?
In person to the Level 2 Staging Manager.
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What is the preferred method of communication in Level 2 Staging?
Face-to-face communication.
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Who becomes the Level 2 Staging Manager if Command does not designate one?
The first fire department captain to arrive at the staging area.
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Upon arrival at Level 2 Staging, what should the captain do on the assigned Level 2 channel?
Notify Command.
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To whom may the Staging Manager transfer Level 2 Staging responsibilities?
An engineer, another crew member, a later-arriving chief, or a staff officer.
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What should the captain assess before transferring Staging Manager responsibilities?
The complexity of the operations.
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If the first arriving unit at Level 2 Staging is an engine company, what are the engine captain’s options for the crew?
Assist with Level 2 Staging operations until relieved or be assigned as manpower to another company in Level 2 Staging.
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After Level 2 Staging is implemented, between whom do staging communications occur?
Between Staging and Command, or the Operations Section Chief if established.
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What must the Level 2 Staging Manager do upon arrival?
Notify the IC or Ops Section Chief upon arrival at the staging area on the assigned Level 2 Staging channel.
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What readiness function is the IC expected to determine in Level 2 Staging?
The minimum complement of units to stage in the Level 2 Staging area, known as a Ready Reserve.
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What should the Staging Manager do when the number of companies in Level 2 Staging falls below the established minimum?
Contact the IC for additional resources.
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What list must the Level 2 Staging Manager maintain for companies available in staging?
A current list of available companies in the staging area.
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What apparatus organization duty belongs to the Level 2 Staging Manager?
Organize the apparatus so it can be easily deployed out of the staging area if necessary.
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What assignment-tracking duty belongs to the Level 2 Staging Manager?
Maintain a list of companies deployed to the incident site and their initial assignments from the Level 2 Staging area.
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How should the Level 2 Staging Manager communicate assignments whenever possible?
Face-to-face.
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What three pieces of information should the Staging Manager relay when assigning a company from Level 2 Staging?
Any tasks, locations, and objectives assigned to the unit; the area to report to or Division Supervisor to whom they are to report; and the tactical channel on which they are to operate.
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What transportation-related duty may the Level 2 Staging Manager facilitate?
Moving crews from the Level 2 Staging area to the incident when their apparatus is not needed.
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Once dispatched to Level 2 Staging, what should greater alarm companies do while responding?
Stay off the air unless contacted by Dispatch, the Level 2 Staging Manager, or Command.
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What should the unit’s captain do upon arriving at Level 2 Staging?
Report to the Level 2 Staging Manager.
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How should crews and apparatus remain while in Level 2 Staging awaiting assignment?
With the crew intact and apparatus warning lights turned off.
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When companies leave Level 2 Staging after assignment, whom should they communicate with for further instructions if needed?
Command or their assigned Division Supervisor.
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What decision must the IC make about greater-alarm command officers when quickly filling Hot Zone management roles?
Whether they take Level 1 or Level 2 Staging.
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How can later-arriving Staff Officers improve incident management?
By assuming the Staging Manager duties from a captain filling the role.
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Why should a truck company that arrives first at Level 2 Staging initially assume Level 2 duties?
Because there are so few truck companies in the response system, but once an engine or chief arrives they should consider assuming those duties to free the truck for assignment.
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What should crews do with unnecessary apparatus that arrives at the incident later?
Leave it in the Level 2 Staging area.
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How must companies transport tools and equipment to the Hot Zone when apparatus is left in Level 2 Staging?
Manually transport all required tools and equipment.
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What shuttle method should the Staging Manager consider to move personnel and equipment to the scene?
Using a rescue with its gurney removed.
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Why should the rescue shuttle method be considered?
To prevent crews from becoming fatigued before they enter the Hot Zone.
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What must ICs be aware of when assigning companies from Level 2 Staging?
In-transit times.
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What should captains consider doing after long in-transit times from Level 2 Staging?
Notifying the IC or Division Supervisor that they have arrived at their assigned work location.
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Where should Staff Officers usually leave their vehicles?
In Level 2 Staging.
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What is the exception allowing Staff Officer vehicles at the scene?
When the IC needs their SUVs at the scene.
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How should the Staging Manager arrange apparatus in Level 2 Staging?
To allow easy access in and out of the staging area.
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What must happen to any unnecessary apparatus in Level 2 Staging?
It must remain parked there so as not to congest or compromise access.
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What incident operations does LVFR conduct?
Incident operations to complete the Incident Benchmarks.
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What three-part structure should ICs consider when assigning any unit to the Hot Zone?
Tasks, location of those tasks, and objectives of the tasks.
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Why is specificity in tasks, locations, and objectives important?
It helps the IC and responding units know where everybody is and what they are doing.
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What is one of the IC’s primary objectives regarding the hazard zones?
To control the location and function of all resources assigned to the hazard zones.
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Why do companies at the task level have the most significant stake in accountability?
Because they operate inside the Hot Zone.
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What does the document say no incident management system can outperform?
Unsafe behaviors at the task level.
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What are task-level accountability responsibilities?
Following all staging procedures; being correctly assigned to the Hot Zone; properly using the passport accountability system; staying together as a company; being attached to a hose line when possible; consistently maintaining an adequate air supply to exit the Hot Zone safely; limiting maximum depth into a structure to 175-200 feet based on air management; and no freelancing.
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What maximum depth into a structure is identified at the task level?
175-200 feet based on air management.
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What is the minimum personnel assigned to a crew or team operating in a Hot Zone?
A captain and a firefighter, each with a portable radio.
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What is the rule for how crews enter and leave the Hot Zone?
Crews always go in and come out together.
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How must all personnel remain in contact with their captain?
By voice, vision (TIC), or touch.
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When must captains give a PAR?
Upon entering or exiting the Hot Zone.
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To whom do captains give a PAR?
To the IC or their assigned Division Supervisor.
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Can a member assigned outside the Hot Zone enter the Hot Zone on their own?
No, not without the express permission of the member’s captain, Division Supervisor, or the IC.
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What absolute prohibition is stated for Hot Zone operations?
No member shall operate in the Hot Zone alone.
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When should the IC consider assigning a Division Supervisor to a geographic area?
Whenever the IC assigns three or more units to a single geographic area.
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When should the IC consider upgrading supervision of an area to a command-level officer?
To manage the entry point as risks, span of control, or work cycles increase.
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At what level do Division Supervisors manage the Hot Zone?
At the tactical level.
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Who may initially be responsible for tactical-level operations in an area?
The first captain assigned to the area.
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What factors should prompt replacing the initial captain with a command-level officer?
Increasing number of work cycles, span of control, and/or risks.
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What are the responsibilities of a Division Supervisor?
Ensure the Division’s plan matches the IC’s plan; risk management in the Division; complete Incident Benchmarks in the Division; ensure positions always match conditions in the Division; implement and manage the Division IAP; manage radio communications for that Division; coordinate with other Divisions when needed; manage the passport accountability system; assist with Division air management; manage work/rest cycles; manage on-deck crews; manage recycling and rehab.
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How does the IC manage strategic-level accountability?
Through strict command and control, deploying resources to specific tasks, locations, and objectives.
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What does strategic-level accountability involve monitoring?
The whereabouts of all resources in the Hot Zone, maintaining an accurate tactical worksheet, and requesting CAAN from key tactical areas of the operation.
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Until accountability is delegated, who is responsible for all resources?
The IC.
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How does the IC improve strategic-level accountability in escalating operations?
By assigning Division responsibilities to command officers.
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Where do command officers physically position themselves when assigned Division responsibilities?
At the entry point in their designated area.
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Why are command officers placed at the entry point?
To manage their assigned piece of the incident operation in forward positions where the hazards are present.
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What is the best way to remember something according to the tactical worksheet section?
Write it down.
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What primary deployment function does a tactical worksheet or Tablet Command support?
Keeping track of all responders assigned to the incident and their ongoing operational status.
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What else must the tracking system account for besides responder location and function?
Work in progress, work still to be assigned, and everyone’s safety.
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What does the IC typically use to track resources?
A tactical worksheet or Tablet Command.
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What does this tracking enable the IC to identify?
The location and function of each resource, as well as Incident Benchmarks and other relevant information.
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What does a Personnel Accountability Report confirm?
That all personnel assigned to a crew or multiple crews assigned to a Division Supervisor are accounted for and have an adequate air supply to safely exit the Hot Zone.
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How should PAR reports be conducted whenever possible?
Face-to-face.
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Who delivers the Division’s PAR to the IC when a Division Supervisor is in place?
The Division Supervisor.
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Who provides the PAR directly to the IC when there is no Division Supervisor?
The captain.
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Under what circumstances should the IC conduct a roll call?
Changing from an offensive to a defensive operation; missing or unaccounted-for members; sudden, unexpected events in the Hot Zone; a Mayday depending on the circumstances; and anytime the IC feels it is necessary.
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What does the passport accountability system provide when properly used?
Increased firefighter safety and a means for the IC and Division Supervisors to track the location and function of all firefighters working in the Hot Zone.
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Who is responsible for carrying the passport?
The captain, or the firefighter/paramedic on a rescue.
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Where may the passport commonly be carried?
On the helmet or in a coat pocket.
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When must crews deliver passports?
Before entering the Hot Zone.
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Where must crews deliver passports?
To the assigned accountability location.
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What should passports reflect?
Only those personnel presently assigned to the unit who are ready to enter the Hot Zone.
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How should a crew member’s name be shown on the passport when they are not actively working with their crew?
Upside down.
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Why is a crew member’s name turned upside down on the passport?
To ensure accurate accountability of individuals working in the Hot Zone.
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Who retains passports?
Division Supervisors or the designated accountability location.
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Can passports ever enter the Hot Zone?
No.
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When do crews retrieve passports?
Upon reassignment to another Division.
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What is the initial passport accountability location?
The first engine to an area where crews deploy hose lines, or as announced by the IC.
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Can larger incidents have more than one accountability location?
Yes, there may be multiple accountability locations on larger incidents with several Divisions.
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Who manages all passports for units assigned to a Division?
The Division Supervisor.
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Where are passports specifically prohibited?
In the Command Post.
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What is the basis for managing Hot Zone operations regarding air?
Members depend on the air they bring into the Hot Zone, so operations must be based around the realistic working times of SCBAs.
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Whose responsibility is air management?
Everyone’s responsibility.
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What must captains be aware of regarding their crews?
Their crew’s air levels.
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What must govern the decision to exit the Hot Zone?
Maintaining an adequate air reserve to deal with sudden or unplanned events.
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What resource-management responsibility does the IC have regarding safe air reserves?
Allocating sufficient resources to key tactical areas early on to prevent companies from working past safe air reserve times.
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What safety outcome does proactive deployment management reduce?
The occurrence of Maydays.
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Who must agree to realistic SCBA work times in the Hot Zone?
ICs, Division Supervisors, and captains.
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What must realistic SCBA work times provide?
A margin of safety in case something goes wrong during exit.
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Who manages air supply on the task level?
The captain.
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What must captains inform the IC or Division Supervisor about?
Their air supply and projected work times.
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What must captains base the decision to exit the Hot Zone on?
Their crew’s air supply.
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What must captains NOT base the decision to exit on?
Being relieved or whether problems still exist in their Division.
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According to NFPA 1404, when should a crew exit the Hot Zone?
Before consumption of the reserve air supply begins.
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According to NFPA 1404, what does the low-air alarm indicate?
That the individual is consuming the reserve air supply.
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According to NFPA 1404, what does activation of the low-air warning alarm require?
Immediate action by the individual and team.
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How do Division Supervisors use the accountability system in air management?
To help manage their assigned companies’ work/rest cycle, air supply, and Divisional accountability.
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Does Division Supervisor tracking of working times relieve the captain of air management responsibility?
No.
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What is the purpose of the 3-Deep Deployment Model?
To provide a steady, adequate stream of resources.
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In a 3-deep deployment, what does the first layer consist of?
Initial arriving crews assigned to and working in the Hot Zone.
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What does the second layer of 3-deep deployment consist of?
Subsequent arriving units assigned to On-Deck positions at the entry points already utilized by the initial units.
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What does the third layer of 3-deep deployment consist of?
Units that are Level 1 or Level 2 staged and provide the tactical reserve.
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What are the three layers of workers in the 3-deep model?
Firefighters working in the Hot Zone; firefighters on deck ready to work in the Warm Zone; and replacement firefighters waiting in Level 1 and Level 2 staged positions in the Cold Zone.
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Who is responsible for maintaining an adequate reserve of On-Deck crews within a Division?
Division Supervisors.
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What is “In Transit”?
The time it takes for a company to reach its assigned work area after receiving an order.
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What factors can affect in-transit time?
The distance between current location and assignment, the size of the incident perimeter, and the amount of equipment the company needs to assemble.
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What happens to accountability while companies are in transit?
The IC or Division Supervisor will lose direct accountability for those companies.
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What are captains responsible for while in transit?
Monitoring the tactical radio channel.
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What should captains consider doing when transit times exceed 5 minutes at larger incidents?
Notifying the IC that the company is intact and in the assigned work area upon arrival.
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What is “On-Deck”?
A forward staging position located in the Warm Zone, safely distanced from the entrance of a tactical position or Division.
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When using multiple tactical positions or Divisions, what should the IC consider regarding On-Deck crews?
Having crews on deck at each position.
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What must a crew prepare to serve as once assigned to an On-Deck position?
As a Rapid Intervention Team until assigned to the Hot Zone or until the IC establishes a formal RIT.
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According to SNFO 03 Rapid Intervention, when must the IC assign a formal RIT?
From the first alarm units.
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How does the On-Deck deployment model help the IC?
It greatly assists in managing Hot Zone unit work/rest cycles and air supplies.
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To whom may On-Deck crews report?
Either the Division Supervisor or the Incident Commander.
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How long do On-Deck crews remain on deck?
Until assigned by the IC or Division Supervisor.
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What are the most likely assignments for On-Deck companies?
Reinforce a position within an assigned area; crew relief within an assigned area; any other tactical position assigned by the IC; deploy as a RIT unit.
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At smaller events without Divisions, how do On-Deck crews operate?
They report to their designated location and stand by for further assignments from the IC.
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What should Division Supervisors do regarding On-Deck resources once critical Divisions are established?
Take a proactive and aggressive approach to request additional resources for those Divisions for On-Deck purposes.
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Why are On-Deck crews layered around the fire ground?
To provide a tactical reserve to manage the standard work cycle or address sudden and unexpected events.
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How is an On-Deck assignment given?
By contacting a staged company and directing them to go on deck in a specific location.
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What example order is given for an On-Deck assignment?
“E5, from Command, go On-Deck on the Alpha side of the structure. E1 is your accountability location.”
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What condition should On-Deck crews be in regarding PPE and crew integrity?
They should be intact and wear full PPE.
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What extra equipment should On-Deck crews consider bringing?
Spare air cylinders.
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If there is no established RIT cache, what should On-Deck crews get?
The RIT pack, RIT rope bag, and tools.
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What should an On-Deck company consider doing upon arrival at its position?
Contacting the IC or Division Supervisor to inform them they are in position and ready to go to work.
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What readiness standard applies to On-Deck crews?
They should always remain intact and in a ready state, monitoring the tactical channel at all times.
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What should On-Deck crews size up in their assigned area?
Entrance/exit points, interior and exterior conditions, unit IDs of crews operating inside, approximate location of interior crews, and which crews are operating each hose line.
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When assigned to relieve a crew, how should the On-Deck captain transfer information?
Face-to-face with the captain exiting the structure.
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What information may be transferred during a face-to-face relief?
Interior conditions, routing instructions to the work area, interior obstructions, additional tools/resources required, and Division objectives.
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What is company recycling?
A timely and efficient means of air replacement and rehydration for companies while maintaining their assignments.
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How long could a company’s work cycle be if conditions permit?
Two air cylinders.
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What do recycling companies do while remaining in their assigned Division?
Refill their air supply, rehydrate, and then report to their Division Supervisor that they are ready to return to work.
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If the Division Supervisor releases crews after recycling, to whom do they report?
The IC for their next assignment.
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If crews need to recycle after being released by a Division, what must they do before the next assignment?
Notify Command via a status change.
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What may Command and Division Supervisors assign or request to expedite recycling in geographic Divisions?
An air unit.
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Why are air units assigned to geographic areas on the fire ground?
To help expedite the recycling of companies within the Division.
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What should captains forecast regarding time in a Division?
The time they will work in an assigned Division and whether to bring spare air cylinders.
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Why should captains forecast work time and bring spare cylinders if needed?
So the company can recycle close to their Division promptly.
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What may the Division Supervisor need to request after recycling operations?
Additional resources to replace On-Deck crews or have recycled crews assume vacated on-deck positions.
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Who is responsible for monitoring personnel welfare and deciding between recycling or rehab?
Division Supervisors and captains.
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At working incidents, what should Command consider establishing?
At least one rehabilitation location.
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What is rehabilitation?
Assigning units to a formal rehabilitation location in the Cold Zone near the emergency scene where they are medically evaluated, rehydrated, and replenished.
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On what channel may rehabilitation operate?
The staging/logistics channel if there is one.
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What should Command consider telling rehabilitation?
Where to set up.
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Who is usually the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor initially?
The paramedic of one of the two rescues of the first alarm.
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Can the IC upgrade the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor?
Yes, as required.
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What staffing requirement applies to rehabilitation?
All necessary medical personnel shall be assigned to rehabilitation to monitor the welfare of members.
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What is the first standard upgrade to the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor?
Assigning EMS1 to assume the duties from the paramedic.
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What is a further possible upgrade for significant and complex incidents with extreme conditions?
Assigning an engine to Rehabilitation duties if resources permit.
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Who assumes the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor position when an engine is assigned to rehab duties?
The engine captain.
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How can the engine crew support rehabilitation?
By assisting the assigned personnel in performing Rehabilitation duties.
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Where does the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor’s authority come from?
The assignment and SOPs.
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Is the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor’s authority dependent on rank?
No, it is independent of rank.
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Can a paramedic serving as Rehabilitation Group Supervisor keep a captain or crew in rehab against the captain’s wishes?
Yes.
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Can the IC request units be released back from rehab?
Yes.
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Who has the authority to retain units if they do not meet SOP parameters for release from rehab?
The Rehabilitation Group Supervisor.
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Why is the authority of the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor significant?
It is a significant safety factor for crews.
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When formal rehabilitation is appropriate, who notifies the IC of a status change and reassignment to rehab?
The Division Supervisor or the captain.
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What must the IC do when units are assigned to rehabilitation?
Notify the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor of all units assigned to rehabilitation.
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What should units do upon arriving at rehabilitation?
Meet with the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor.
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When may units be released from rehabilitation?
When the Rehabilitation Group Supervisor determines that the personnel are appropriately rehabilitated, as outlined in the SNFO SOP.
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