201.01 Command Procedures Flashcards
Command procedures are designed to do what 6 things?
a. Fix the responsibility of command on a certain individual
b. Ensure a strong, direct, and visible command is established
c. Establish an effective organizational
d. Provide a system to process information
e. Provide a system for orderly transfer of command
f. Ensure a seamless transition from a Type 5/4 incident to a Type 3/2/1
The incident commander is responsible for the completion of the__________.
Tactical objectives
The incident commander is responsible for the completion of the tactical objectives. The tactical objectives are?
A. Rescue
B. Fire Control
C. Property Conservation
The incident command system is used to facilitate the completion of the_______.
Tactical objectives
___________ Define standard activities that are performed by the incident commander to achieve the tactical objectives
Functions of command
What are the functions of command?
A. Assume and announce command
B. Rapidly evaluate the situation (size-up)
C. Initiate, maintain, and control the communications
D. Provide and manage resources
E. Identify and develop an IAP
F. Organize using sectors\divisions\groups
G. Review, and revise
H. Continuity, transfer, and termination of command
The first ______ functions must be addressed immediately and from the initial assumption of command
6
The _______ to arrive at the scene of a multi unit response shall assume command of the incident
First fire department member or unit
The initial IC shall remain command until command is _______, _______, or _________.
Transferred
Incident stabilized
Terminated
_________ Company responses that are not going to escalate beyond the commitment of these companies do not require the first arriving unit or officer to assume command
One or two
What shall the radio report include?
Clear alarm Unit designation\on the scene Building\ area description Obvious problems\conditions Actions taken Declaration of strategy Command confirmation with name
The follow-up report includes what?
Any immediate safety concerns
Accountability started
Disposition of resources
IRIC – in place and identified
In the _______ mode, the officer should go with the company to investigate while utilizing a portable radio to command the incident.
Investigative (nothing showing)
In the ______ mode, IC #1 arrives and his\her direct participation in the attack will make a positive difference in the outcome (search and rescue, fire control, and crew safety)
Fast attack
The ________ mode, the IC must initiate and continue command until a command officer arrives and the transfer of command is complete.
Fast attack
The fast attack command mode should last how long?
No more than a few minutes
The fast attack mode should not last more than a few minutes and will end up with what three outcomes?
A. Situation is stabilized
B. Command is transferred from the fast attack company officer IC to a later arriving command officer
C. If the situation is not stabilize, the fast attack company officer IC must move to an exterior (stationary) command position and is now in the command mode
Certain incidents, by the virtue of size, complexity, or potential for rapid expansion, demand early, strong, stationary command from the onset requires what command mode?
Command mode-stationary command post
If the company officer assumes a command mode, what are the options with regards to the assignment of the remaining crew members?
A. “Move up” and acting officer within the company.
B. Assign the crew members to perform staff functions to assist the IC.
C. Assign company personnel to another company.
Transfer of command is designed to do what?
Improve the quality of the command organization
The first arriving shift commander (preferably from the appropriate city that the incident is located if available) will assume the role as ________.
Senior advisor
The second arriving shift commander will do what?
Set up the command van and manages the movement of the command to the CV
The _______, _______, and ________ become the command team (incident advisory team).
Senior advisor
IC
Support officer
When should the first arriving IC transfer command to the next arriving company on scene?
When the initial commitment of the first arriving company requires a full crew
If the situation occurs where a later arriving company or command officer cannot locate or communicate with command what actions should be taken?
They should assume and announced their assumption of command and initiate actions to confirm the safety of the missing crew
What is the preferred method of transferring command?
Face-to-face
Within the chain of command, the actual transfer of command will be regulated by the following procedures:
A. 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
B. The person being relieved will brief the officer assuming command of general situation status – conditions, plan, tactical objectives, safety considerations; deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel
C. Appraisals of need for additional resources
The person being relieved will brief the officer assuming command with what information?
A. General situation status: incident conditions, incident management plan, completion of tactical objectives, safety considerations
B. Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel
C. Appraisals need for additional resources
What information can be given about the general situation status?
Incident conditions
Incident management plan
Completion of tactical objectives
Safety considerations
When the incident become so large that an incident management team is requested, command will not transfer to the IMT unless a formal written _______ has been signed by the jurisdiction having authority and the IMT.
Delegation of authority
