3-06 Incident Command System- Communication

Question 1

Who directs which radio channels are to be used for each response and for additional channels?

Answer 1

Fire Control

Question 2

What is a function of Communications as requested by IC?

Answer 2

to relay information to responding agencies as requested.

Question 3

What shall 1st arriving captain relay to Fire Control? (4)

Answer 3

1. arrival on scene
2. initial report as they see it before leaving apparatus
3. request for further assistance/ services that may be req’d
4. confirm and designating command

Question 4

What can Command be designated as? (3)

Answer 4

1. street name
2. business name
3. apparatus designation

Question 5

When shall Captain update Fire COntrol about nature of problem?

Answer 5

earliest opportunity

Question 6

What are other agencies/ resources that are requested through Fire Control? (13)

Answer 6

1. ambulance
2. police
3. hydro
4. gas
5. tow trucks
6. by-law enforcement
   7 transit
7. building owners
8. media relations officer
9. Senior Officers
10. rehab vehicle
11. mutual aid
12. local councillors

Question 7

Who advises Fire Control on arrival of other services (police, ambulance, Gas company, Works, etc.)?

Answer 7

1st arriving driver

Question 8

During special ops, who remains in contact with IC?

Answer 8

Sector Officer in charge of special ops groups.

Question 9

What are the Descriptive Terms 1st arriving captains use during initial report of fire/ smoke conditions and what do they imply? (8)

Answer 9

Nothing showing Investigating

Smoke showing/ visible Offensive ops

Working fire/ flames visible Offensive ops

Fully involved Defensive

Question 10

Who notifies the IC when bench marks are reached?

Answer 10

Sector Officer

Question 11

Who relays the completion of major benchmarks to Fire Control and what are the benchmarks? (5)

Answer 11

1. IC relays info to Fire Control
2. extinguishing agent applied
3. all clear
4. fire under control
5. loss stopped