5.1.2 - Command

Question 1

Why command is needed:

Answer 1

Fix responsibility on specific individual based on arrival sequence

Ensure strong, direct, visible command

Establish an effective incident organization

Effective communications

Provide a system for transfer of command

Question 2

What are divisions, groups, sector supervisor?

Answer 2

Division: is a location (a-side, floor 3)

Group: is a function (salvage, vent)

Sector: is an area (north sector) commonly used in water

Question 3

What is the operations section chief?

Answer 3

BC moving forward at large incidents to command an area (fire attack floor, exposure floor)

Question 4

What is the safety officer?

Answer 4

Tasked with scene safety, establishing rehab, scene risk analysis, ensuring use of accountability system, ensuring use of proper PPE, establish RIT

Respond to:
Working fires, multiple alarms, tech rescue, marine rescue, MCI, hazmat

Question 5

What is the PIO?

Answer 5

Communicates with the press and public

Question 6

What is the liaison officer?

Answer 6

Is established when coordination is needed between the SFD and another agency, service, institution, or family

Question 7

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Answer 7

Describe incident

Deployment of initial resources

Request need for resources

Establish command

Question 8

Organize and IMS structure

Answer 8

Assignments for first two engines, first truck

Command name

Command post location

Dispatched resources

Question 9

Transfer of command

Answer 9

Incident conditions (stable, escalating)
Incident action plan (SOG)
Tactics completed
Safety issues
Deployment/assignment of companies
Needed resources