1.7 Transfer of Command Flashcards
When is Command transferred to another Officer or Chief Officer?
a) Automatically when a higher-ranking Officer arrives
b) When the first arriving Officer is involved in a task level action or adopts the Fast Attack position
c) Only in large-scale incidents
d) After the incident is stabilized and terminated
B
Under what circumstances does the first arriving Company Officer transfer Command?
a) When the investigation reveals a situation requiring task-level action
b) Only when the incident escalates
c) When the second Officer arrives
d) When the Incident Commander is physically present
A
Who can Command be transferred to as the incident escalates?
a) Only to a higher-ranking Officer
b) Only to an Officer of equal rank
c) To an Officer of equal or higher rank
d) Only to a Chief Officer
C
How should face-to-face communication occur during the transfer of Command?
a) It is not practical; radio communication should be used
b) Via phone call
c) Through written documentation
d) Face to face is preferred, but radio is an alternative
D
When should the transfer of Command take place?
a) Before the investigation reveals critical information
b) Only after the incident is stabilized
c) Immediately after the first Officer arrives on-scene
d) After the new IC receives information on general situation status, incident conditions, and operational strategy
D
What should an Officer do if they cannot locate or communicate with the mobile Incident Commander (IC)?
a) Assume Command without notifying anyone
b) Contact Fire Control to announce the assumption of Command and the establishment or relocation of the Command Post
c) Wait for the IC to re-establish communication
d) Request assistance from another Officer
B
How many times should Transfer of Command to an Officer of equal rank occur?
a) Only once
b) Twice
c) Three times
d) As many times as needed
A
When should Command become Static during a transfer to an Officer of equal rank?
a) After the investigation reveals critical information
b) Once the incident escalates
c) After the first transfer to an Officer of equal rank
d) After the incident is stabilized and terminated
C
Who is eligible to assume Command after the Transfer of Command to an Officer of equal rank?
a) Only a Chief Officer
b) Only an Officer of lower rank
c) Only the initial Incident Commander
d) A Chief Officer or an Officer of equal or lower rank approaching termination of the incident
D
When does the first arriving District Chief assume Command?
a) Immediately upon arrival
b) After the investigation reveals critical information
c) After the Transfer of Command procedure has been completed
d) Only when requested by the Incident Commander
C
