200 SOPs Flashcards
What are the stages a crew goes through on a large incident or event?
Crews are assigned, and then move through IN-TRANSIT, ON-DECK, and RECYCLING/REHAB.
What are the most likely assignments for On-Deck crews?
(1) Reinforce a position within an assigned sector;
(2) crew relief within an assigned sector;
(3) any other tactical position assigned by IC;
(4) RIC
On-Deck crews must…?
(1) remain intact;
(2) be in a ready state;
(3) monitor the tactical channel;
(4) size up the area they are assigned to
When the On-Deck crew is used as a relief crew, a face-to-face meeting should occur with Officer exiting the building. What information should be exchanged?
(1) interior conditions;
(2) routing instructions to work area;
(3) interior obstructions;
(4) additional tools/resources needed;
(5) sector objectives
RECYCLING is defined as…?
A timely and efficient means of air replacement and re-hydration (replenishment) of companies while maintaining their sector assignment.
Command procedures all for 5 specific things, which are…?
(1) Apply the responsibility for Command on a certain individual;
(2) Ensure that a strong, direct, and visible Command is established;
(3) Establish an effective incident organization;
(4) provide a system to process information to support incident management, planning and decision making;
(5) provide a system for orderly transfer of command between officers.
The incident commander has 4 tactical objectives, which are…?
(1) remove endangered occupants and treat wounded;
(2) stabilize the incident and provide for life safety;
(3) conserve property;
(4) provide for safety, accountability and welfare of personnel
There are 8 functions of command which help an IC reach his/her tactical objectives. These functions are…?
(1) Assume, confirm position command;
(2) situation evaluation / size-up;
(3) initiate, control and maintain communications process;
(4) deployment management;
(5) identify strategy / develop incident action plan;
(6) incident organization;
(7) review, evaluation, and revision;
(8) continuing, transferring, and terminating command
How is the command process initiated?
The first arriving fire department unit initiates the command process by giving an initial radio report.
What information does the radio report contain?
(1) Unit designation of the unit arriving on the scene.
(2) A brief description of the incident situation, (i.e. building size, occupancy, hazmat release, multi-vehicle accident, etc.).
(3) Obvious conditions (working fire hazmat spill, multiple patients, etc.)*.
(4) Brief description of action taken (360 recon, Transitional Attack, investigating, triage report to follow, etc.).
(5) Declaration of strategy (for structural fires this would be declaring an offensive, or defensive mode).
(6) Any obvious safety concerns.
(7) Assumption and identification of Command.
(8) Assume & announce accountability location.
(9) Follow up with second arriving unit to compliment actions taken.
What radio designation is used for the IC?
The radio designation “COMMAND” will be used along with the geographical location of the incident (i.e. “Lehi Command”, “Center St. Command”).
What command options does the IC have after Command is established?
(1) Nothing showing, investigative mode (mobile command);
(2) Fast Action mode (mobile command);
(3) Command mode (stationary command)
What benefits does a transfer of command to an upgraded command post provide?
(1) provides IC #2 with a support officer;
(2) establishes a Incident Safety Officer;
(3) IC #2 has a wider view of the incident;
(4) improves communication;
(5) IC #2 has a lighted, warm/cool, dry environment in which to work
Is it possible to transfer command to a Company Officer that is not on scene?
“Passing Command” to a unit that is not on the scene creates a gap in the Command process and compromises incident management. To prevent this “gap”, COMMAND SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO AN OFFICER WHO IS NOT ON THE SCENE.
