3- 05 Incident Command System- Terminology of Command Flashcards
What is a 360?
Term used to describe a complete visual survey of a structure/ incident from all sides
Accountability Officer
personnel assigned by IC to oversee accountability operations
Aide
assistant to IC with expertise in specific field
All Clear
a report of nothing found of an area after search (“all clear second floor”)
Cold Zone
area determined by IC/ Hazmat Sector Officer that is safe for personnel, no PPE req’d
Command
Fire ground designtion for IC
What 3 things does Command refer to?
- the person
- the functions
- location of command
Command Post
vehicle used to provide command location
Defensive Strategy
exterior attack, w/ report
What does a defensive strategy aim to achieve?(3)
- stop forward progress of fire
- to protect exposures
- provide fire control
Emergency Traffic Protocol
a temporary measure on a fireground whereby all personnel are directed to only transmit radio messages of immediate nature.
What are examples of Emergency Traffic Protocol (3)
- mayday
- call for evacuation
- urgent fireground message/ info that is vital to fireground ops
Entry Control Person (ECP)
assigned by IC to oversee entry control operations
Exclusion Zone
area determined by IC/ Safety Officer that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all
First Alarm
initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial or squad crews
What do arriving crews of First Alarm do?
- respond to scene
- take standard positions
- assume command
4 begin ops
Fire Ground Technician
FF personnel assigned to assist DC with emerg./ non-emerg duties
Hazard Risk Assessment
a determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve
Hot Zone
an area determined by IC/ Hazmat Scetor Officer that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)
Incident Action Plan (IAP ) (4)
a strategic plan developed by:
- evaluating conditions
- developing tactical approaches
- identifying available resources
- preparing assignments
What tactical priorities is the IAP based on achieving? (3)
- Life Safety
- Stabilize the incident
- Prevention of Further Loss/ Preservation of property
IC
person who assumes command and control of personnel and apparatus at incident, operating at strategic level
Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
trained fire service member ho provides info and attention to supplement role and reponsibility of IC for incident safety
Initial Report
concise radio message to provide a description of conditions and the confirmation and designation of command
Level 1 staging
staging of units in an area that is safe distance from scene but allows for quick response when ordered by IC
Level 2 staging
usually utilized during incidents that are large, complex, lengthy
Where are Level 2 staging units staged?
staged together in a specific location under command of staging coordinator
Loss Stopped
fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage expected
Mobile Command
flexibility given to 1st officer on scene who may be req’d to assist crew and not req’d to take a fixed position
Offensive Strategy
an attack, with related support, designed to quickly bring the situation under control
On Deck
forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing
Pass Command
tactical decision by 1st arriving officer to transfer command to a 2nd arriving officer.
What does Passing Command allow for 1st arriving officer to do?
allows to work with crew and stills allows stationary command through 2nd officer
PPE
equipment designed to protect the wearer from harm
What are examples of PPE? (7)
SCBA, bunker gear, gloves, helmet, boots, visor, N95 masks
Pre Plan
written anaylsis of fire problems of particular building in terms of size, hazrds and built in protection
Primary Search
rapid, systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by fire that can be safely entered
What must be verfifed during primary search regardless of emergency type?
Occupant status
Progress Report/ CAN Report
update from sector officer/ company officer to Command based upon:
- conditions encountered
- actions being performed
- further needs
What are the different smoke and heat conditions of CAN report? (6)
- Light smoke- see through smoke
- Moderate smoke- smoke that obscures vision
- Heavy Smoke- smoke that cannot be seen through
- Light heat- heat that allows standing
- Moderate heat- heat that allows standing for short time
- Heavy heat- heat that does not allow for standing
What are considerations for Actions of CAN report? (3)
- Progress on current assignment
- Tasks completed and those unable to be completed
- moving location
What are Needs considerations of CAN Report?
- What is specifically needed to complete assignment
2. try to provide solutions for needs
Rehab Coordinator
person in charge of cycling personnel who have been sent for refrshment and medical assessment
Secondary Search
complete, thorough search of interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation, and other req’d support activities
Sectors
smaller, more managable unit of fire ground command delegated by IC to provide management and command for specific functions/ geographical areas of fire ground
Sector Officers
assigned by IC; manage specific sectors of inocident or specific emergency functions
What level do Sector Officers manage at?
tactical
Senior Officer
Fire CHief, Dep. Fire Chief, PC- may not take over command, may assist IC. They assume overall scene authority
Size-up
- systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fireground factors
- leads to development of a rational incident action plan based on these factors
Special Operations (7)
all FF activities that include:
- water/ ice rescue
- extrications
- HAZmat
4 confined space entries
- high- angle rescue
- aircraft rescue
- any other ops that req. specialized training
Staging Coordinator
- advises IC of equipment and resources available;
- assigns specific cpmpanies at IC’s request
- assists these companies in responding to their assignments
Status updates
a request normally from Fire Control rregarding status of apparatus, incl. estimate of length of time apparatus is expected to be committed to emergency scene.
What does FIre Control do with the information from status updates ?
determines need to for station coverage
What does FIre Control do with the information from status updates ?
determines need to for station coverage
Strategic modes (2)
- offensive
2. defensive
Strategy
management of offensive/ defensive decision by IC.
What does the selection of strategic mode accomplish? (3)
- regulates operational control
- establishes objectives
- set priorities
- allocates resources
Tactical Level
operated by sector officers who have been assigned to specific areas/ tasks by IC to meet operational objectives
Tactical priorities (3)
- Life safety
- Stabilize the incident
- Prevention of further loss/ Preservation of property
Tactical Worksheet
systematic approach worksheet that is designed to allow the IC to have a standard way to write and record all important activities
Transfer of Command
- procedure used by 1st arriving officer to give command to chief officer (DC)
- usualy done face-face or over radio
What does the Transfer of Command include? (5)
- incident action plan
- progress made so far
- any safety issues
- existing crew/ sector assignments
- need for additional assignments
Under Control
anniunced to IC by fiorefighting sector officer when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful
Warm Zone
area determined by IC and/ or Hazmat sector officer that is reasonably safe and req. PPE w/ exception of SCBA
Working fire
fire in free burning stage that req. at least one hose line to extinguish
