200's Flashcards
The incident commander is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. The tactical objectives listed in order of priority are
- ) remove endangered occupants and treat the injured
- ) stabilize the incident and provide for life safety
- ) conserve property, provide for safety, accountability, and welfare of Personnel. This priority is I’m going to go out the incident
The incident command system is used to
Facilitate the completion of the tactical objectives
The incident commander is responsible for building a command structure that
Matches the organizational needs of the incident to achieve the completion of the tactical objectives.
Define the functions of command
Standard activities that are performed by the incident commander to achieve the tactical objectives
The eight basic functions of command are
- )Assume, confirm, position command
- ) situation evaluation, size up
- ) initiate, maintain, and control the communications process
- ) deployment management
- ) identify strategy/develop an incident action plan
- ) review, evaluate and revise
- ) continuing, transferring, and termination of command
The goal of, assume, confirm, position command, is
Quickly establish and confirm a single incident command and place the individual and the most effective in the show command position.
The goal in, situation evaluation, size up, is
Size up is a systematic process consisting of the rapid, yet deliberate, consideration of all critical incident factors.
The goal of, deployment management is
To provide and manage a steady, adequate, timely stream of appropriate resources.
The goal of identifying strategy/development an incident action plan is
To use a systematic method to make basic strategic decisions and to develop and initiate a tactical incident action plan.
The goal of, incident organization is
Develop an effective incident organization using the sector system to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility
The goal of review, evaluate, revision is
Confirm that the current incident action plan is meeting the tactical requirements of the incident and adequately provide for the safety of the workers.
The goal of continuing, transferring, and terminating command is
Pro by the required duration of command necessary to complete the tactical priorities, to standardize how command is transferred and upgraded.
The first mesa fire department member or unit to arrive at the scene of multiple units response shall
Assume command of the incident. Initial incident commander shall remain in command until command is transferred, the incident is stabilized, and or command is terminated.
The radio report, unseen report, shall include
Unit ID/designation Brief description of situation – building size, type, etc. Obvious conditions (showing) Brief description of actions Declaration of strategy Any obvious safety concerns Assumption/ID of command assume/announce accountability location
Describe nothing showing investigative mode
Those situations where no problem is visible and require investigation by the initial company officer while other units remain in level one staging usually the officer should go with the company to investigate while you delighting portable radio to continue command functions.
Describe fast action mode
Situations that require mediate action to stabilize and require the company officers assistance and direct involvement in the attack. In these situations the company officer goes with the crew to provide the appropriate level of supervision, mobile command
Examples of fast action mode situation include
Offensive fire attacks especially in marginal situations
Any incident where the safety and welfare of the firefighters is a major concern
Critical life safety situations/rescue
Obvious working incidents that require further investigation by the company officer
Where fast intervention is critical, the utilization of the portable radio will
Permit the company officer involvement attack without neglecting many responsibilities.
The fast attack/mobile command mode should not last more than a few minutes and will and with one of the following
Situation is stabilized 4/problem solve by fast offensive action
Command is transferred to later arriving company officer
For whatever reason the situation is not stabilized, the fast action company officer moves to exterior/stationary position command mode
If the icy assumes a command mode stationary the following options are available with regard to the assignment of remaining crewmembers
The officer may move up within the crew and place them into action with two or three members. One of the crew will serve as a company officer and must have a portable radio the collective and individual experience of the crew will regulate this action.
The company officer may assign the crew to work under another company officer. The company officer assuming incident command must communicate with that company officer of the other company and indicate an assignment.
The company officer may elect to assign crew members that functions to assist commands such as recon, filling out tactical worksheet, etc.
Command is transferred to improve the quality of the command organization. When command is transferred it should trigger upgrades in the command structure. The following guidelines outlined the transfer of command
The first MFT member arriving will automatically assume command
The first company officer if first was not CO will assume IC after the transfer of command procedures have been completed
The first arriving company officer should assume IC after transfer of command procedures
The second arriving CO should report to the command post to assume support officer position. The first arriving senior staff/on duty chief should report to command post to assume role as senior adviser
Assumption of command is discretionary for assistant chief/Fire Chief
Passing command to a unit that is not on scene creates a
Gap in the command process and compromises incident management.
Should a situation occur were a leader arriving company/command officer cannot locate or communicate with command after several radio attempts they will
Assume and announce their assumption of command and initiate whatever actions are necessary to confirm the safety of the missing crew
The procedure for transferring command communications between the two company officers, is as follow
The company officer assuming incident command will communicate with the company officer that he/she is relieved by radio or face to face preferred
To relieve company officer will brief the incident commander the general situation, incident management plan, completion of tactical objectives, deployment/assignment of Personnel, additional resources needed, and any safety consideration.
The person assuming command should review the relief company officers tactical worksheet unless they were mobile command
The arrival of the ranking officer on the incident scene does not mean what?
That command has been automatically transferred to that ranking officer
Command is only transferred when
That outlined transfer of command process has been completed
The person being relieved of command will be assigned
To the best advantage by the officer assuming command
A ranking officer may elect to have a subordinate
Continue The role of incident commander
The roles and responsibilities of the support office or are
Defined, evaluate, and recommend changes to the plan
Provide direction related to tactical priorities, specific critical fire ground factors and safety
Evaluate need for additional resources
Assign logistical responsibilities
Assist with tactical worksheet for control and accountability
Evaluate the fire ground organization and spend control
Other duties as necessary
Command procedures are
Able the responsibility for command on one individual
Ensure a strong, direct, invisible command will be established
Establish an effective incident organization defining activities and responsibilities
Provide a system to process information to support management, planning, and decisions
Orderly transfer of command