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202.01 Incident Command System Flashcards

1
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When should the Incident Command System (ICS) be used?

A

The Incident Command System, as described in this chapter, shall be used at the scene of ALL EMERGENCY OPERATIONS.

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The span of control for any supervisor at an emergency scene should be:

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Three (3) to seven (7) subordinates, with a span of control of five (5) being the norm.

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What type of scenes will the Safety Officer position within the Command Staff be filled?

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One-alarm or greater fires, hazardous material responses, river emergencies, entrapments and technical rescues.

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True or False: A Safety Officer shall be appointed at any other time the incident presents a high degree of hazard to operating personnel or deemed necessary by the Incident Commander.

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True

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The Incident Command System organizational structure develops in a ____ fashion based upon the type, and size incident.

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modular

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What are the five major functional areas of the ICS?

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Incident Commander, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance

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Within the ICS, who establishes incident strategy and develops a plan of action to meet the strategy.

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Incident Commander

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If the Incident Commander does not assign someone to the various functions on the ICS Organizational Chart, who is responsible for the unassigned functions?

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Incident Commander

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True or False: The highest ranking fire officer on the scene will assume the duties of Incident Commander, except that Company Officers have the option of assuming Command from another Company Officer of lower rank, or deferring command transfer until a Chief Officer arrives.

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True

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10
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All communications to the fire alarm dispatcher shall be channeled through ___________, unless their urgency dictates otherwise.

A

Incident Commander

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11
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The term Command identifies:

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The Incident Commander
The Command Post
The Command Function

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What are the three command modes?

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Nothing Showing mode, Fast Attack mode, Command mode

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Of the three command modes, which two are considered “mobile command”?

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Nothing Showing mode, Fast Attack mode

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This is a Mobile Command Mode. The Company Officer is in Command, while investigating the situation. Command is maintained via the portable radio on a fireground channel. The apparatus location is considered the temporary command post.

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Nothing Showing mode

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This is a Mobile Command Mode. The Company Officer is in Command, while taking action with company members to stabilize the incident. Command is maintained via the portable radio on a fireground channel. The apparatus location is considered the temporary command post.

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Fast Attack Mode

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Which mode requires a stationary command Post, usually on the exterior

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Command Mode

17
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True or False: Chief officers can act in a mobile command mode

A

False; The three “Command Modes” apply only to Company level operations. Command Officers (Chief Officers) DO NOT have a “Mobile Command” option.

18
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Chief Officers must assume the “Command Mode” utilizing a stationary Command Post whenever a situation requires a…?

A

One alarm or greater response to handle the incident.

19
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True or False:
Command must be established, but not necessarily communicated to Dispatch and on-scene units when a less than full one alarm response is needed to resolve the incident.

A

True

20
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What are the two important considerations when placing the Command Post:

A

a. Place the first due in District Chief car as close to the building as possible without interfering with apparatus placement. This will aid in the ability to maximize the use of the SCBA monitoring computer
b. Ideally, the position chosen will offer a view of two sides of the building.

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True or False: Generally speaking the larger and more complex the situation, the CLOSER the Command Post should be

A

`False: Generally speaking the larger and more complex the situation, the FARTHER away the Command Post should be. Isolation from the distractions of the scene can be an important factor in developing good action plans.

22
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What are the Command Staff positions in the ICS?

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Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer

23
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The ________ will usually be located at a safe stationary position, in or near the command post. Most communication with “Command” will be face to face.

A

Information Officer

24
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Who will normally be the point of contact for the media, and other agencies which desire information directly from the incident?

A

Information Officer

25
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The ______ function is mobile, acting as a consultant to Division, Group, or Branch commanders, but reporting to the Incident Commander.

A

Safety Officer

26
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The _______ should make sure that incident scene rehab is established.

A

Safety Officer

27
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The ______ shall ensure that the RAT Team is available and ready for deployment.

A

Safety Officer

28
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The _______ function is to be a point of contact for representatives from assisting agencies.

A

Liaison Officer’s

29
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UNDER A UNIFIED COMMAND STRUCTURE, THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTION PLAN WILL BE DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF WHAT SINGLE INDIVIDUAL?

A

THE OPERATIONS SECTION COMMANDER

30
Q

The Operations Chief will normally be from the agency that has…

A

The greatest jurisdictional involvement

31
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A _____ is any combination of resources which can be temporarily assembled for a specific mission

A

Task Force

32
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_______ are a set number of resources of the same kind and type, which have an established minimum number of personnel.

A

Strike Teams

33
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______ are normally established to divide an incident into geographical areas of operation.

A

Divisions

34
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______ are normally established to divide the incident into functional areas of operation.

A

Groups

35
Q

Name the Planning Section subordinate units

A

RESOURCES UNIT (RESTAT), SITUATION UNIT, DOCUMENTATION UNIT, DEMOBILIZATION UNIT

36
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Name the Logistics Section subordinate units

A

Supply Unit, Communications Unit

37
Q

The best form of communication is?

A

Face to face

38
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What section will not be allocated radios, and therefore, does not have a radio designation

A

Finance Section

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