7-Ops-1.4 Flashcards
According to the BFES operations manual, In a Single Apparatus Response, who is responsible for determining the Strategic, Tactical, and Task aspects of the call?
A. Incident Commander
B. Captain
C. Officer
D. Crew
B
Single Apparatus Response
The most basic structure combines all three facets of Command. The Captain, on a single apparatus response (e.g. Medical, Minor Outdoor Fire, etc.) determines the Strategic, Tactical and Task aspects of the call and then supervises the task level activities of their crew.
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the primary responsibility of the Captain in a Single Apparatus Response?**
A. Delegating tactical functions
B. Assessing the situation
C. Assign and Supervising task-level activities
D. Coordinating with other apparatus
C
Single Apparatus Response
The most basic structure combines all three facets of Command. The Captain, on a single apparatus response (e.g. Medical, Minor Outdoor Fire, etc.) determines the Strategic, Tactical and Task aspects of the call and then supervises the task level activities of their crew.
According to the BFES operations manual, At what level of organization does the Incident Commander become responsible for assessing the situation and devising a plan?
A. Single Apparatus Response
B. Multiple Apparatus Response
C. Sectored Incident
D. Branched Incident
B
The Incident Commander is responsible for assessing the situation and devising a plan of how to deal with the particular emergency. The IC will then delegate various tactical functions to Officers or crews, which will lead to the successful mitigation and closure of the emergency.
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the primary role of the Incident Commander in a Multiple Apparatus Response?
A. Supervising task-level activities
B. Leading fire attack
C. Delegating tactical functions
D. Managing crew activities
C
The IC will then delegate various tactical functions to Officers or crews, which will lead to the successful mitigation and closure of the emergency.
According to the BFES operations manual, In a Sectored Incident, what can the Incident Commander do as more Officers arrive on the scene?
A. Delegate more tasks to the crew
B. Expand the span of control
C. Compartmentalize responsibilities into sectors
D. Assume all tactical functions
C
Depending on the complexity and size of the incident and as more Officers arrive on scene, the IC is afforded the opportunity to further compartmentalize the responsibility for the various functions at the incident
According to the BFES operations manual, How are key tactical objectives such as Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, etc., managed in a Sectored Incident?
A. Delegated to the Incident Commander
B. Compartmentalized into sectors
C. Handled by the Captain
D. Coordinated by the crew
B
Sectored Incident
Depending on the complexity and size of the incident and as more Officers arrive on scene, the IC is afforded the opportunity to further compartmentalize the responsibility for the various functions at the incident. This can result in the sectoring of the key tactical objectives: Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Roof, Rehab, etc.
According to the BFES operations manual, In fast-moving, complex operations, what is advisable for the span of control in a Sectored Incident?
A. Not more than 2 Sectors
B. Not more than 5 Sectors
C. Not more than 10 Sectors
D. No specific limit
B
In fast-moving, complex operations, a span of control of not more than 5 Sectors is advisable. In slower moving, less complex operations, the IC may effectively manage more Sectors
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the next step when the span of control within Sectors is maximized in a Sectored Incident?
A. Expand the span of control
B. Divide into Branches
C. Decrease the number of Sectors
D. Request additional resources
B
As the incident grows in complexity, and the span of control within Sectors is maximized, the next step is to divide into Branches. The Branches are Tactical Level functions and are designed to provide coordination between the Sectors and Command
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the purpose of Branches in a Branched Incident?
A. Handling task-level activities
B. Providing coordination between Sectors and Command
C. Delegating strategic functions
D. Assisting the Incident Commander
B
The Branches are Tactical Level functions and are designed to provide coordination between the Sectors and Command.
According to the BFES operations manual, In a Branched Incident, what level of functions do the Branches represent?
A. Task Level
B. Tactical Level
C. Strategic Level
D. Crew Level
B
The Branches are Tactical Level functions and are designed to provide coordination between the Sectors and Command
According to the BFES operations manual, What is the purpose of sectoring key tactical objectives in a Sectored Incident?
A. Decreasing complexity
B. Enhancing communication
C. Compartmentalizing responsibilities
D. Expanding the span of control
C
the IC is afforded the opportunity to further compartmentalize the responsibility for the various functions at the incident. This can result in the sectoring of the key tactical objectives: Fire Attack, Search and Rescue, Ventilation, Roof, Rehab, etc.
