5- Initial Response S&T- Strategy Flashcards
“Risk lives to save ____
Risk tools to save ____
Risk nothing to save ____ “
Lives
Property
Nothing
Defensive strategic operations are justified in the following conditions involving a structure fire:
*4 answers
-Volume of fire
-Structural deterioration
-Risk outweighs benefit
-Occupancy (structure is known to be vacant or abandoned)
IC’s may conduct PAR to check on the welfare of all firefighters at predictable intervals, such as:
Being the scene every __ to __ minutes.
10 to 20 minutes
As the first-arriving officer, you have several options for command, including the follow THREE command options available:
-Investigation Option (nothing showing)
-Fast-Attack or Mobile Command Option
-Stationary Command (IC Post) Option
In the _____ Option for Command, the IC accompanies unit personnel on an investigation of the situation and maintains Command using a portable radio.
Investigation
If the incident is one in which the direct involvement of the company officer will impact the outcome, a ____ ____ should be utilized.
Mobile Command
After giving the on-scene report and announcing a ____ ____, the company officer should take his or her portable radio and accompany the crew. The use of the portable radio will allow the company officer to be involved in the attack without neglecting Command responsibilities.
Mobile Command
With the ____ ____ option, the company officer remains at the mobile radio in the apparatus, assigning tasks to other unit personnel, communicating with other responding units, and expanding the NIMS-ICS as the complexity of the incident requires.
Stationary Command
(Incident Command Post)
Because of the nature, scope, or potential for rapid expansion of some incidents, immediate and strong overall Command is needed. The ____ ____ option should be used.
Stationary Command
(Incident Command Post)
