600 series flash cards
The staging officer may be specifically assigned by IC , but otherwise it will default to who?
The officer on the first due engine of the second alarm
What should preferably be a parking lot or large area at least 600ft from the sceneand shall be located to deploy units to their assignments in 3 minutes or less?
The staging location
What level officer is recommended to be assigned as the Supervisor of a Division or Group?
A Command level Officer
What system allows the organizational structure to develop in an incremental, modular fashion, based on the size and changing conditions of the incident?
ICS (Incident command system}
SOP 600-1 shall apply to what type of incidents defined as the National Incident Management System?
Type IV and type V
The incident command SOP meet or exceeds which NFPA #, FL Administrative code, and is compatible and interchangeable with _ as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive?
NFPA #1561, FL Admin code 69A-37, and NIMS
Who is the department and/or Fire district having legal responsibility and duties over the geographic area in which an incident occurs?
The AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)
Which level of staging may be used by the IC to keep units from over deploying?
Level 1 staging
Units assigned to level 1 staging shall do what on scene?
Units shall take their assigned positions
What should personnel at level 1 staging do?
Remain in a ready state at the apparatus in full PPE and SCBA
Units shall not leave level one staging unless directed to do so by who?
Initial or Incident Command
What level of staging is used at the direction of the IC, or on 2nd alarm assignments dispatched to the incidents other than a High-rise Fire?
Level 2
Level 2 staging requires what?
A staging officer, a specific location at least 600ft from the scene and within 3 minutes from deployment
Which type of incident is under 1 operational period, minimum resources from one agency and handled by 3 command staff positions?
Type v incidents
What is an example of a Type V incident?
A structure fire
What are the 3 command staff positions used in a Type V incident?
IC, IC aide, Incident Safety Officer
What type of incident is limited to one operational period with resources from multiple agencies required?
Type IV incidents
During Type IV incidents standard command positions will be used and other command positions may be expanded as needed such as?
Groups, Divisions, or Branches
Example of Type IV incidents are?
Large commercial fire, High-rise fire, or HAZMAT
What type of incident may expand into multiple operational periods with multiple agencies required?
Type III
During Type III incidents other command positions will likely be required, who else may be required to assist?
State or Regional IMT Team
Examples of a Type III incidents are?
Tornadoes, Floods, and Local disasters
What type of incident will require multiple operational periods and will likely require assistance from regional, state, or national resources?
Type II incidents.
Who may be required during a Type II incidents?
State or Regional IMT Team
What is an example of a Type II incident?
Hurricanes
What type of incident is expected to go into multiple operational periods, and will require assistance from the Federal Government and is an event of National significance?
Type I incident
Examples of Type I incidents are?
Major terrorist attack or Katrina level disaster
When is a PAR recommended to be completed?
At the 20 minute timer and every 20 minutes after
What is similar to a Group or Division but will have its own tactical objectives?
A Branch
A _ is used only at a major large scale incidents involving 2 or more distinctively different management components?
A Branch
What is the implementation of a coordinated and established set of procedures to assess, intervene, stabilize, manage and mitigate emergencies?
Incident Command
At what wind speed should aerial ops be halted?
Sustained 35MPH
What are the 3 basic levels of command operations?
Initial command. Incident Command, and Unified Command
At what wind speed should only critical Fire/Rescue ops be undertaken and all high profile and Lightweight vehicles not be used?
Sustained above 50MPH
Initial on scene radio reports should include what?
- Correct address if different from dispatch
- # of floors
- Type of occupancy
- Conditions observed and pertinent info
- Mode of attack
What is the functional operation within a defined geographical area?
A Division
What can be established by the IC when several companies are assembled to perform a single function?
A Group
In rapidly moving water of _ft a PDF and Lifeline should be used.
2ft
How far away from the fire structure should the first arriving rescue park?
75ft
In a mass casualty incident the EMS/Medical group is further broken down into what 3 units?
- Triage
- Treatment
- Transport
Who is the point of contact for representatives from other assisting and cooperating agencies?
Liason Officer
Who manages all tactical operations of the incident?
Operations Chief
What is a mobile type of command established by unit officers, usually the first arriving company officer?
Initial command
What type of command may remain mobile so the officer can conduct an effective size up, direct personnel, and begin initial company OPS?
Initial command
Can Initial Command be passed from one unit officer to another?
No
Initial command shall only be instituted by _ and held until a _ arrives on scene to establish an IC post?
- The first arriving officer
2. Chief officer
What is a stationary command post established by Chief officers?
Incident Command
When should Incident Command be established?
Any time 3 or more companies are actively investigating or engaged in operations
What type of command shall not be mobile, must have the location of the command post announced, and be highly visible to all incoming units?
Incident Command
What must be located so that Incident Command has a good view of the structure or incident scene?
The Command Post
What type of command is used at a large scale incident where coordination between agencies is critical to the successful outcome of the incident?
Unified Command
A Unified Command should be established with who and why?
- Police and Fire rescue Command level officers
2. to coordinate the tactics and strategies and establish communication between agencies
How should the transfer of command be done when feasible?
Face to Face
Initial commanders should be prepared to answer what types of questions when transferring command?
- Initial situation
- Current situation
- Current plan
- What units are committed and where
- Status of the search
- Who is RIC
Once a Chief Officer has established an incident command post , only who may take over command from the IC?
A higher ranking Chief officer from the AHJ over the incident
Command should not be transferred more than _ times.
2
When announcing command any company or Chief officer who is assuming command shall do what to their command post?
Name the Command Post
What must be announced anytime an incident command post is being established?
The location
What type of mode of operation is appropriate when there are no clear indicators of a fire or the nature or extent of the incident?
Investigative mode
What mode of operation involves taking direct action to mitigate the problem and prevent further extension of damage within the involved structures or area, typically means FF’s are engaging in an interior fire attack
Offensive mode
What mode of operation has the primary goal to prevent extension of damage beyond the structure or area involved, or to limit extension to other property?
Defensive mode
What mode of operations is a fire attack that firsts knocks down a body of fire from the exterior before going into the interior to complete extinguishment?
Transitional Attack
When the decision is made to change from one mode of operation to another what should be done to ensure all units on scene are made aware?
A 5 second alert tone by dispatch follwed by a command statement
When should initial on scene radio report not be given?
- Single Engine response
- Vehicle crashes
- Medical calls
The command post must be where to establish presence and visibility?
In or at a vehicle
What should IC use to track rescources and assignments?
Tactical Worksheet or a Command Board
What types of incidents require an ISO?
- Working fire
- HAZMAT
- Tech Rescue
- Water Rescue
- Extended Extrications or complex Rescue Ops.
ISO can be filled by any Fire Officer however it should be preferrably filled by who?
Command level officer or officer with specific ISO training
Who shall provide updates from all sides of the structure and advise the IC of changing conditions as well as the progress of current tactics?
The ISO
Who is authorized to exercise emergency authority to stop, suspend, alter, or prevent unsafe ops when immediate action is required?
The ISO
How many ISO’s can there be on scene?
1
On large incidents who works under the direction of the ISO?
Assistant Safety Officers
Who shall ensure that personnel have adequate rehab provisions available when needed, and that the Rehab Group provides appropriate medical screenings before returning personnel to incident operations?
The ISO
What 3 positions form the Incident Command Team?
Incident Command, Incident Safety Officer, and Command Post Aide
Who’s primary responsibility is it to handle incident scene accountablility and radio communications?
The command post Aide
Where should all companies report to to recieve thier assignments unless otherwise directed by the IC
The command post
Where should extra crews and personnel be kept as “on deck” companies?
Near the command post
How often should the command staff reevaluate their current IAP for its progress and effectiveness, as well as any need to change that plan?
At every 10 minute timer
How often should a situation update be given if possible?
every 20 minutes
Once the IC is established where should the location for accountability be?
The Command Post
What is a roll call by unit of all personnel on the incident scene? Who shall conduct it and may it be completed?
- Personnel Accountability Report
- The IC or IC Aide
- visually, face to face, or by radio
What is recommended that the IC request dispatch to do prior to the PAR check?
Give a 5 second alert tone
Who should a PAR check always begin?
With the units who are operating in the IDLH
If a unit doesn’t respond to the PAR check after _ attempts an announcement should be made asking all units on scene if they have knowledge of the missing person or units location.
3
What should happen if there is no response from the missing person or unit during a PAR check?
A MAYDAY be declared and RIC activated
When should the IC consider crew rotations and rehab?
At the 20 minute timer
In case of a structural collapse the IC should consider what?
- Additional alarms
- Air transport
- Tech Rescue response
What are the IC radio benchmarks?
- Establish command w/ mode of operation
- Working fire
- Water supply established
- Primary search complete
- Fire knocked down
- Exposures checked
- 20 min PAR
- Strategy changed
- Secondary search complete
- Situation under control
- Pt.’s transported, #, severity. and destination
- Termination of command
What provides a system to divide an incident into manageable geographic areas or assignments?
Establishing Divisions, Groups, or Branches
How long does a unit have to go responding between the hours of 0700-2200?
60 seconds
How long does a unit have to respond between the hours of 2200-0700?
90 seconds
How far away from the fire structure should the first arriving truck company park their vehicles in mobile home parks?
250ft
Dangerous Time Weighted Average (TWA) of Hydrogen Cyanide?
4.5ppm
Dangerous Time Weighted Average (TWA) of Oxygen
- 5% (low)
23. 5% (high)
Dangerous Time Weighted Average (TWA) of Hydrogen Sulfide?
10ppm
Dangerous Time Weighted Average (TWA) of Carbon Monoxide?
35ppm
Dangerous Time Weighted Average (TWA) of airborne combustible dust lower explosive limit (LEL)
10%
Which factors should be considered in the decision to alter, suspend, or terminate operations in adverse weather?
- flying debris
- vehicle stability
- personnel footing and stability
- diminished visibility
- proximity to power lines
- downed power lines
Scene size up is required from the first arriving unit when responding to unconfirmed structure fires and fire alarms when _ units are responding?
3 or more
When are scene size ups not required?
- Medical calls
- Single engine responses
- MVC’s
If a unit does not go responding within the allowed time frame how ling will dispatch wait before a second request will be made?
15 second
How long will dispatch wait for the first arriving unit to relay size up info before confirming response of the apparatus who have not responded via MDC?
10 seconds
What is a term used by the fire ground commander indicating the magnitude of a fire scene?
Working fire
What tac channel is designated for coverage changes, move-ups, encode tests, fire-alarm testing, no receipt of encodes/printouts, and request hailing/encoding of another unit?
Fire Admin (k) kilo
How long does dispatch sound the emergency retreat tone for?
15 seconds
Who is primarily responsible for relocating units to maintain the best available coverage for their entire district?
District Chief
What channel is an option to use if fire units are having difficulty communicating on the assigned tac channel?
FD talk around (FD-TA)
What is condition 1?
Normal operating procedures
What is condition 2?
Single engine response to automatic fire alarms and unconfirmed structure fires.
what is condition 3?
High activity
What is condition 4?
Storm mode
What is condition 5?
EOC mode
What is condition 6?
Disaster mode
Who is responsible for the management of public information on the fire ground?
Command
The first arriving support staff officer on scene if not required to take command or assigned a tactical function by command will be assigned as what?
PIO (Public Information Officer)
Who will be responsible for requiring all media representatives to wear proper protective clothing on the fire ground when necessary?
The PIO
Who is responsible for the safety of the public and media personnel in his or her area?
Each Division or Group Officer
What information is protected and cannot be given out?
Any scene under investigation, 911 caller info, and Pt. examination and treatment info
What is a 2”x1/2” plastic tag with velcro backing?
Individual name tags
What is written on an individual name tag?
- The employee’s first initial and last name
2. A 2 letter jurisdiction ID on the far right edge
What is the minimum # of accountability tags for each employee
3
What is the accountability tag color for Chiefs, Capt., and LT.?
White
What is the accountability tag color for Firefighters?
Orange
What is the accountability tag color for Paramedics?
Blue
What is constructed of flexible velcro that is 2”x4” w/a permanently affixed unit designator on the top and a second removable unit designator tag 2”x1/2” affixed to the bottom?
Primary/soft or hard passport
What is a hard backed piece of velcro 2”x4” with a permanently affixed unit designator at the top and a removable unit designator 2”x1/2” at the bottom?
Unit Roster/Hard passport
What will be on the drivers door of each engine, truck, and squad that is 8 1/2”x11” and made of hard plastic?
Apparatus Passport Drop-off Board
What is the minimum # of soft passports that an apparatus passport drop-off board are required to carry?
6
What will each member have that is approximately a 3”x2” unit identifier attached to the front shield of their helmet?
Helmet Idenitfier
What is a hard plastic board designed to hold passports and assist company officers in organizing and documenting an incident if the company officer assumes command?
Unit command board
What is a large plastic board w/velcro or magnetic attachments and large writing areas to track units and assignments for an entire incident?
Chief Officer command board
Who will carry the primary passport on their person?
The unit officer
Where will the unit passport be affixed to”
The officer door or passenger door of the rescue
If the driver is to remain outside of the IDLH how should their name tag be placed on the primary passport?
Upside down
On multi-company incidents who will by default become the initial accountability location for the incident?
The first arriving engine or truck
Initial rehab will be used when the incident will be conducted in what time frame?
6-8 hour period
Long term rehab will be used when the incident is expected to take longer than _ hours?
longer than 6-8 hours
What external resources will be required to assist with long term rehab?
Salvation Army Canteen
Rehab supplies include _?
Fluids. Food, Medical supplies, tracking, fans, awning, and barricade tape
How much water should personnel consume during heat stress?
at least 1qt of water/hr