200 series p176- Flashcards
The Tactical Objectives listed in order of priority are
A. Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
B. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety.
C. Conserve property.
D. Provide for the safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This priority is ongoing throughout the incident
what are the command procedures
Able the responsibility for Command on a certain individual through a standard identification system, depending on the arrival sequence of members, companies, and Command officers. •
Ensure that a strong, direct, and visible Command will be established from the onset of the incident. •
Establish an effective incident organization defining the activities and responsibilities assigned to the Incident Commander and the other individuals operating within the Incident Command System. •
Provide a system to process information to support incident management, planning, and decision making. •
Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command to subsequent arriving officers
what are the functions of command
Assume, confirm, position command. (Goal) Quickly establish and confirm a single IC and place that individual in the most effective initial – command position.
• Situation evaluation “size up”.
• Initiate, maintain, and control the communications process. • Deployment management. (Goal)To provide and manage a steady, adequate, timely stream of appropriate resources.
• Identify strategy / Develop an incident Action plan. (Goal) Use a systematic method to make basic strategy decisions, and to develop and initiate a tactical incident action plan.
• Incident organization. (Goal) Develop an effective incident organization using the sector system to decentralize and delegate Geographic and functional responsibility.
* Review, evaluation, and revision (as needed). (Goal) Confirm that the current incident action plan is meeting the tactical requirements of the incident and adequately provides for the safety of the workers. •
Continuing, transferring, and terminating Command. (Goal) Provide the required duration of command necessary to complete the tactical priorities, to standardize how command is transferred and upgraded
on scene report should include what information
- Unit designation of the unit arriving on the scene.
- A brief description of the incident situation, (i.e. building size, occupancy, Hazmat release, multi-vehicle accident, etc.)
- Obvious conditions (working fire, Hazmat spill, multiple patients, etc.).
- Brief description of action taken.
- Declaration of Strategy (for structural fires this would be declaring an offensive or defensive mode).
- Any obvious safety concerns.
- Assumption and identification of Command.
- Assume & Announce accountability location
What is assigned along with the designation of command
The radio designation “COMMAND” will be used along with the geographical location of the incident (i.e. “Lehi Command”, “Center St. Command”). This designation will not change throughout the duration of the incident
Nothing Showing - Investigative Mode
These situations where no problem is visible, generally require investigation by the initial arriving company while other units remain in level one staging. Usually the officer should go with the company to investigate while utilizing a “portable” radio to continue the command function. (Mobile Command
Fast- Action - Mode
Situations that require immediate action to stabilize; and requires the Company Officer’s 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 these situations include: • Offensive fire attacks (especially in marginal situations). • Critical life safety situations (i.e. rescue) must be achieved in a compressed timeAny incident where the safety and welfare of fire fighters is a major concern. • Obvious working incidents that require further investigation by the Company Officer
The Fast-attack-mobile Command mode should not last more than a few minutes and will end with one of the following
Situation is stabilized. (i.e. incident problem is solved) by fast offensive action.
Command is transferred from the fast-action company officer IC to a latterarriving company/command officer.
For whatever reason the situation is not stabilized; the fast-action company officer IC moves to exterior (Stationary) command position and is now in the command mode
If the IC assumes a Command mode, the following options are available with regards to the assignment of the remaining crew members
The officer may “move up” within the Company and place the Company into action with two or three members. One of the crew members will serve as the acting Company Officer and must be provided with a portable radio. The collective and individual capabilities and experience of the crew will regulate this action.
The officer may assign the crew members to work under the supervision of another Company Officer. In such cases, the Officer assuming Command must communicate with the Officer of the other Company and indicate the assignment of those personnel
The officer may elect to assign the crew members to perform staff functions to assist Command, such as information reconnaissance, filling out the tactical worksheet, etc
Why is command transferred?
Command is transferred to improve the quality of the Command organization
What are the guidelines for the transfer of Command
The first fire department member arriving on the scene will automatically assume Command. This will normally be a Company Officer, but could be any fire department member up to and including the Fire Chief.
The first arriving Company Officer will assume Command after the Transfer of Command procedures have been completed (assuming an equal or higher ranking officer has not already assumed Command).
The first arriving Command Officer should assume Command of the incident following Transfer of Command procedures.
The second arriving Command Officer should report to the Command Post, to assume the Support Officer position.
The first arriving Senior Staff or On-Duty Chief should report to the Command Post and assume the roll of Senior Advisor (overall Incident Commander).
Assumption of Command is discretionary for Assistant Chiefs and the Fire Chief
If an officer does not arrive on scene should command be transferred to an officer who is not on scene
COMMAND SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO AN OFFICER WHO IS NOT ON THE SCENE. It is preferable to have the initial arriving Company Officer continue to operate in the Fast-Attack mode until Command can be transferred to an arriving on-scene unit.
How is command transferred?
The Officer assuming Command will communicate with the person being relieved by radio or face-to-face. Face-to-face is the preferred method to transfer Command
The person being relieved of will brief the Officer assuming Command indicating at least the following
- General situation status: a. Incident conditions (fire location and extent, Hazmat spill or release, number of patients, etc.) b. Incident Management Plan. c. Completion of the Tactical Objectives. d. Safety considerations.
- Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel.
- Appraisals of need for additional resources
Roles and Responsibilities of the Support Officer
Define, evaluate, and recommend changes to the plan. •
Provide direction relating to tactical priorities, specific critical fireground factors, and safety. •
Evaluate the need for additional resources. •
Assign logistics responsibilities. •
Assist with the tactical worksheet for control and accountability
Evaluate the fire ground organization and span of control.
• Other duties as necessary
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Senior Advisor
Review and evaluate the plan, and initiate any needed changes. • Provide on-going review of the overall incident (THE BIG PICTURE).
• Review the organizational structure, initiate change or expansion to meet incident needs.
• Initiate Section and Branch functions as required. • Provide a liaison with other city agencies and officials, outside agencies, property owners and/or tenants.
• Other duties as necessary
The basic configuration of Command includes three levels what are they
Strategic Level - Overall direction of the incident. Tactical Level - Objectives assigned to Sectors. Task Level - Task objectives assigned to Companies
The Strategic Level of commands responsibilities include
OFFENSIVE OR DEFENSIVE
• Determining the appropriate strategy:
• Establishing a strategic plan for the incident.
• Setting priorities.
• Obtaining and allocating resources.
• Predicting outcomes and planning.
• Assigning specific objectives to tactical level units
The Tactical Level of command
directs activities toward specific objectives. Tactical Level Officers include Sector Officers, who are in charge of grouped resources. Tactical Level Officers (Sector Officers) are responsible for specific geographic areas or functions, and supervising personnel assigned to the sector. A sector assignment comes with the authority to make decisions and assignments, within the boundaries of the overall plan and safety conditions. The accumulated achievements of Tactical Objectives should accomplish the Strategic Level goals
The Task Level of command structure
The Task Level refers to those activities normally accomplished by individual companies or specific personnel. The task level is where the work is actually done. Task level activities are routinely supervised by Company Officers. The accumulated achievements of Task Level activities should accomplish Tactical Objectives
How should communications within a sector be conducted
Most routine communications within a sector should be conducted in a face-to-face manner between Company Officers and their Sector Officer. This process reduces unnecessary radio traffic and increases ability to transmit critical radio communications
When establishing a sector, the Incident Commander will assign each Sector Officer what three things
A. Tactical Objectives.
B. A radio designation (Roof Sector, East Sector, etc.)
C. The identity of resources assigned to the sector
How many units should be assigned to a sector?
In most cases five (5) Companies represents the maximum span of control for a Sector Officer
What are sector officers responsibilities
A. Complete objectives assigned by Command
B. Account for all assigned personnel.
C. Ensure that operations are conducted safely.
D. Monitor work progress.
E. Redirect activities as necessary.
F. Coordinate actions with related activities, and adjacent sectors. G. Monitor welfare of sector personnel.
H. Request additional resources as needed.
I. Provide Command with essential and frequent progress reports. J. Re-allocate resources within the sector
What must be communicated directly to command
Command must be advised immediately of significant changes, particularly those involving the ability or inability to complete an objective, hazardous conditions, accidents, structural collapse, etc
When should branch officers be used
Branch Officers should be utilized at incidents where the span of control with sectors is maximized
What is the intent of the branch level of command
The intent of the Branch Level of the Command structure is to split an incident into manageable components and reduce the span of control
where should Branch Officers should be utilized
A Haz mat incident that requires a major evacuation. •
A large scale incident spread over a wide geographic area
An incident with mass casualties and a significant hazard (for example: fire, Haz mat, plane crash, floods, etc.)
• Campaign high-rise fires
• Any incident where the number of sectors exceed the span of control that can be effectively managed by the incident commander
What do section officers do
Section Officers assist the Incident Command Staff with the overall management of the incident scene and operate at the Strategic Level.
Department’s involvement and needs at the incident scene can be divided into four sections. They are
LOGISTICS SECTION
PLANNING SECTION
OPERATIONS SECTION
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
The Logistics Section
is the support mechanism for the organization. Logistics provides services and support systems to all the organizational components involved in the incident. The Logistics Section is also responsible for the accountability of all the personnel working in the hazard zone of the incident. Command may assign the Logistics Section its own radio channel. The Logistic Section Officer may establish sectors or branches for his/her section as needed
Roles and Responsibilities of logistics
Manage rehab.
• Manage personnel accountability within the hazard zone.
• Manage staging
• Provide and manage any needed supplies or equipment.
• Forecast and obtain future resource needs (coordinate with the Planning Section). • Provide any needed communications equipment.
• Provide fuel and needed repairs for equipment.
• Obtain specialized equipment or expertise per Command.
• Provide food and associated supplies. • Secure any needed fixed or portable facilities. • Coordinate immediate Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.
• Provide any other logistical needs as requested by Command.
• Supervise assigned personnel
What is the planning section responsible for
The Planning Section is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information needed for effective decision making. The Planning Section Chief’s goal is to plan ahead of current events and to identify the need for resources before they are needed
Roles and responsibilities of planning
Evaluate current strategy and plan with the Incident Commander. • Refine and recommend any needed changes to plan. • Evaluate Incident Organization and span of control. • Forecast possible outcome(s). • Evaluate future resource requirements. • Utilize technical assistance as needed. • Evaluate tactical priorities, specific critical factors, and safety. • Gather, update, improve, and manage information with a standard systematic approach. • Liaison with any needed outside agencies for planning needs
Who can be a sector officer
Sector Officers can be Chief Officers, Company Officers, or any other Fire Department member designated by Command
When operations sector goes into effect, where do communications go through
All communications from sector officers must be direct to the “Operations” Officer
Definition of administration section
The Administration Section evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements for the Fire Department’s involvement in the incident and is responsible for obtaining any and all needed incident documentation for potential cost recovery efforts, or litigation, including criminal charges
Responsibilities of administration section
Procurement of services and/or supplies from sources within and outside the Fire Department or City as requested by Command (coordinates with Logistics).
• Documenting all financial costs of the incident.
• Documenting for possible cost recovery for services and/or supplies.
• Analyzing and managing legal risk for incidents such as a hazardous materials clean up.
• Serves as the Incident Commander’s liaison with:
City officials, Litigators (and other lawyer types). Regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, DOT, FBI, etc.).
• Monitors and coordinates emergency service delivery to the rest of the community during major incidents to ensure adequate coverage.
• Serves as the E.O.C. representative in the Command Post and provides briefings to the E.O.C. staff.
• Manage investigations (arson, etc.).
• Manage critique preparations
What is the EOC
Emergency operations center
The EOC is designed to do what?
- Provide a work center for top level city officials to meet during catastrophic events
- Provide an organizational structure for necessary department heads to coordinate overall response to the needs of the citizens of Mesa.
- Fix responsibility of City of Mesa service delivery on one individual during the catastrophic event
- Provide coordination of the event with other local, county, state and federal agencies
What type of incidents require the EOC
Large fires that require multi-jurisdictional response (Conflagration) • Hazmat incidents that threaten the citizens of Mesa or neighboring communities • Mass casualty incidents
• Terrorism or terror related event
• Floods, tornados, microburst or other weather related catastrophes
• Power failures causing black outs, rolling black outs or power disruption for extended periods of time.
• Any event the on scene incident commander, from police or fire, determines the need to establish an EOC
Anytime a neighboring community, county or state request the city open it’s EOC to support their operations
