2.3 Incident Safety Officer Flashcards
Who initially holds the role of the Incident Safety Officer (ISO) at an emergency scene?
a) Captain
b) District Chief
c) Incident Commander
d) RIT Coordinator
C
When may the role of the ISO be delegated to an individual other than the Incident Commander?
a) Only at large-scale incidents
b) When a Captain is present
c) When the second arriving District Chief is present
d) Only if recommended by the RIT
C
What authority does the ISO have at an emergency scene?
a) Strategic decision-making
b) Eliminating or controlling hazards
c) Deploying resources
d) Incident Action Plan (IAP) development
B
How should the ISO use their authority to alter, suspend, or terminate activities at the emergency scene?
a) Without informing the IC
b) Immediately inform the IC
c) Report to the RIT Coordinator first
d) Consult with the RIT
B
What is one of the goals of the ISO at an emergency scene?
a) Maximize injuries to firefighters
b) Minimize the likelihood of accidents
c) Take charge of strategic decision-making
d) Overrule the Incident Commander
B
When is it the responsibility of the IC to appoint an Incident Safety Officer?
a) Only during large-scale incidents
b) Whenever activities, size, or need occur
c) If recommended by the RIT Coordinator
d) When the ISO is unavailable
B
What role may the ISO assume upon the deployment of RIT?
a) Incident Commander
b) RIT Coordinator
c) Safety Officer
d) RITSO
D
When assigning the ISO as RITSO, what additional responsibility does the IC have?
a) Assign another ISO
b) Notify the RIT Coordinator
c) Take over as ISO
d) Seek approval from the RIT
A
When can the ISO advise the IC that RIT is no longer required?
a) At the beginning of the incident
b) Only during large-scale incidents
c) When conditions dictate
d) After completion of the Incident Action Plan
C
What must the IC communicate to the ISO as soon as the ISO is appointed?
a) Incident Action Plan (IAP)
b) RIT status
c) Evacuation procedures
d) Radio frequencies
A
What is one responsibility of the ISO when utilizing personal protective equipment?
a) Minimize communication with the IC
b) Operate independently of teams
c) Utilize incorrect levels of protection
d) Utilize correct levels of protection
D
When should the ISO conduct a 360 size-up of the incident?
a) At the conclusion of the incident
b) Only during large-scale incidents
c) As soon as possible
d) Upon arrival of additional resources
C
