1.6 - Establishing Command Flashcards
Who assumes Command of the incident according to Section 1.6 after the initial size-up?
a) Fire Control
b) The Incident Commander arriving first on-scene
c) The dispatcher
d) The highest-ranking officer in the Fire Control
B
How is Command established, as mentioned in the Overview?
a) Through a written report submitted to Fire Control
b) Via a radio transmission known as the Initial Radio Report (IRR)
c) Through a formal ceremony on-scene
d) By the Incident Commander’s declaration only
B
What information should be included in the Initial Radio Report (IRR) when establishing Command?
a) Personal details of responders on-scene
b) Detailed fire control strategies
c) Street address, incident structure description, visible signs, action plan, and PAR status
d) Past incident history in the area
C
How is the size of a structure categorized, based on the information provided?
a) Small, Medium, Large, Huge
b) Tiny, Small, Medium, Large
c) Small, Medium, Large, Mega
d) Compact, Standard, Large, Mega
C
Why is identifying the height of a structure important, according to the information provided?
a) To estimate the cost of potential damage
b) To determine the number of firefighters required
c) It adds complexity to the problem and challenges for responders
d) To calculate insurance premiums for the structure
C
When should the Follow-Up Report be transmitted according to the provided information?
a) Before the initial size-up
b) before engaging in task-level activities
c) Only if there are significant changes in the incident
d) Only when requested by Fire Control
B
What information should the Follow-Up Report include?
a) The personal details of the Incident Commander
b) Result of a 360, changes to the initial IAP, status of occupants, location of the fire, assignments for incoming apparatus, and immediate safety concerns
c) A detailed history of the structure
d) Any observations from the 360 performed by the initial IC
B
Why is identifying the occupancy type in the Initial Radio Report important?
a) It provides information about the weather conditions
b) It helps Fire Control determine the number of firefighters required
c) It gives responders an idea of the situation they’re responding to
d) It influences the choice of fire control strategies
C
When is a 360 performed according to the information provided?
a) Only if the initial IC can complete it b) At the discretion of the Incident Commander
c) At every incident the responders are dispatched to
d) Only when significant changes occur during the incident
C
What should be communicated if crews are unable to perform a 360 during an incident?
a) “360 complete
b) “360 not required”
c) “360 not possible” or “360 not complete”
d) “360 pending”
C
When does the first Officer arriving on the scene assume Command according to the information provided?
a) During the IRR while doing the initial size-up
b) Only if the incident escalates
c) Upon the arrival of a District Chief d) When a second Officer arrives
A
What is the role of a District Chief when arriving at the same time as the first suppression apparatus?
a) Assume command immediately
b) Avoid unnecessary transfer of command by conducting an initial size-up
c) Assume command only if the incident escalates
d) Act as an investigative officer
B
In which situations is the Fast Attack position utilized?
a) During routine investigations
b) When a second Officer arrives
c) In critical life safety situations, fire attack, and rescue
d) Only when there is a District Chief on scene
C
What is the preferred position for an Incident Commander (IC) according to the information provided?
a) Investigative
b) Fast Attack
c) Static Command
d) Mobile Command
C
When is Static Command established and transferred to a District Chief?
a) Only in large-scale incidents
b) Upon the arrival of the first Officer c) When there is a need for investigative activities
d) Upon the arrival of the District Chief
D
