1.3 Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Question 1

How does the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) define an Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
a. A mental formulation for managing emergencies
b. A written or unwritten plan for managing emergencies
c. A strategy for static command
d. A tactical worksheet for large-scale incidents

Answer 1

B

Question 2

When is an Incident Action Plan often not written down? a. During Static Command
b. In Fast Attack Position or Investigative Position
c. For large-scale incidents
d. When using CP208

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When should Static Command be considered by the initial Incident Commander? a. For small-scale incidents
b. At all incidents
c. At large-scale or complex incidents
d. During Fast Attack Position

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the foundation for an Incident Action Plan (IAP)? a. Tactical goals
b. Mental formulation
c. Dispatch records
d. Tactical worksheet

Answer 4

D

Question 5

In large-scale incidents utilizing CP208, where should the written IAP be placed for reference/revision? a. In the Operations Manual
b. On a whiteboard within the Incident Command Team area
c. In a mental formulation
d. In Fast Attack Position

Answer 5

B

Question 6

What is used to record and organize information about the incident for decision-making purposes? a. Tactical goals
b. Dispatch records
c. Mental formulation
d. Tactical worksheet

Answer 6

D

Question 7

How should an Incident Action Plan be formulated? a. Using a mental checklist
b. With a written script
c. Using a mnemonic (RECEO-VS, SLICE-RS, etc.)
d. By reviewing dispatch records

Answer 7

C