7-Ops-1.7 Transfer of Command Flashcards
According to the BFES operations Manual, When is the Transfer of Command typically considered, according to Section 1.7?
a) After the investigation reveals a situation requiring task level action.
b) Automatically upon the arrival of a higher-ranking Officer.
c) When the incident is approaching termination.
d) Only when the IC is physically present at the emergency incident.
A
When the investigation reveals a situation that requires a task level action or when adopting the Fast Attack position, the first arriving Company Officer shall transfer Command to the next on-scene Officer or Chief Officer as soon as possible
According to the BFES operations Manual, What is the primary reason for transferring Command in emergency incidents?
a) To allow the first arriving Officer to focus on task level activities.
b) To improve the effectiveness of the Command organization.
c) Automatically with the arrival of a higher-ranking Officer.
d) Only when the incident is beyond the capabilities of the first arriving Officer.
B
Command is transferred to improve the effectiveness of the Command organization. The arrival of a higher-ranking Officer does not automatically mean that Transfer of Command has occurred
According to the BFES operations Manual, In what situations should the first arriving Company Officer transfer Command to another Officer or Chief Officer?
a) When adopting the Fast Attack position.
b) When the IC is involved in task level activities.
c) When a higher-ranking Officer arrives.
d) Both a and b.
D
When the investigation reveals a situation that requires a task level action or when adopting the Fast Attack position, the first arriving Company Officer shall transfer Command to the next on-scene Officer or Chief Officer as soon as possible. (The IC cannot reasonably be involved in a task level activity and develop overall strategy at the same time).
According to the BFES operations Manual, Under what conditions can Command be transferred to an Officer of equal or lower rank?
a) Only when the incident is approaching termination.
b) When the first arriving Company Officer is not physically present.
c) If the later arriving Officer cannot locate or communicate with the mobile IC.
d) Only in the Investigative Position.
A
The next transfer of Command shall be to a Chief Officer who has arrived on scene. Transfer of Command may also occur to an Officer of equal or lower rank if the incident is approaching termination.
According to the BFES operations Manual, How should Officers involved in the transfer of Command communicate, where practical?
a) Via radio.
b) Face to face.
c) Both a and b.
d) Using hand signals.
B
Where practical, Officers involved in the transfer of Command should communicate face to face.
According to the BFES operations Manual, In the Investigative Position, is the first on-scene Officer required to transfer Command?
a) Yes, always.
b) No, unless the incident is beyond the first arriving Officer’s capabilities.
c) Only if a higher-ranking Officer arrives.
d) Only when face-to-face communication is possible.
B
Where practical, Officers involved in the transfer of Command should communicate face to face. When not practical, the transfer of Command will occur via radio. Where face-to-face transfers of command may unnecessarily delay the transfer of command, the procedure should occur via radio as an alternative.
In the Investigative Position, the first on-scene Officer is not required to transfer Command.
According to the BFES operations Manual, When is the Transfer of Command procedure recommended to occur via radio?
a) When face-to-face transfers may unnecessarily delay the process.
b) Only in the Investigative Position.
c) If the IC is not physically present.
d) When the incident is approaching termination.
A
Where practical, Officers involved in the transfer of Command should communicate face to face. When not practical, the transfer of Command will occur via radio. Where face-to-face transfers of command may unnecessarily delay the transfer of command, the procedure should occur via radio as an alternative.
According to the BFES operations Manual, Along with general situation status and incident conditions, what information should be communicated to the new IC during the Transfer of Command?
a) operational strategy
b) update on tactical objectives.
c) safety considerations
d) deployment status
e) All of the Above
E
Transfer of Command should only take place after the following information has been communicated to the new IC:
* general situation status
* incident conditions
* operational strategy
* update on tactical objectives
* safety considerations
* deployment status (assignment of personnel already on scene and additional resource requirements)
According to the BFES operations Manual, When should Command become static after transferring to an Officer of equal rank?
a) After the investigation reveals a task level situation.
b) Immediately upon transfer to an Officer of equal rank.
c) Only when a Chief Officer arrives on scene.
d) When the incident is beyond the capabilities of the first arriving Officer.
B
Transfer of Command to an Officer of equal rank should only occur once. Command should then become Static. The next transfer of Command shall be to a Chief Officer who has arrived on scene.
According to the BFES operations Manual, Who should assume Command of an emergency incident after the Transfer of Command procedure when a District Chief is present?
a) The first arriving Company Officer.
b) The second arriving Officer.
c) The first arriving District Chief.
d) The IC, regardless of rank.
C
The first arriving District Chief will assume Command of an emergency incident after the Transfer of Command procedure has been completed.
According to the BFES operations Manual, When is the next transfer of Command recommended after transferring to an Officer of equal rank?
a) Only when a Chief Officer arrives.
b) Immediately after the first transfer.
c) Only when the incident is approaching termination.
d) When adopting the Fast Attack position.
A
Transfer of Command to an Officer of equal rank should only occur once. Command should then become Static. The next transfer of Command shall be to a Chief Officer who has arrived on scene.
According to the BFES operations Manual, What action should a later arriving Officer take if they cannot locate or communicate with the mobile IC?
a) Assume Command and contact Fire Control.
b) Wait for further instructions.
c) Initiate the Transfer of Command.
d) Evacuate the scene.
A
When a later arriving Officer cannot locate or communicate with the mobile IC, that Officer will announce assumption of Command. They then shall contact Fire Control to announce the assumption of Command and the establishment or relocation of the Command Post.
