Additional Resources 201.06

Question 1

Command must balance the tactical problems with the resources required to control those problems and stay ahead of the situation through effective what?

Answer 1

forecasting

Question 2

In most cases, Command should utilize what mechanism to request more resources?

Answer 2

the greater alarm mechanism —it is the quickest, provides for automatic move-ups and indicates in a standard manner that the fire problem is in an expanded mode.

Question 3

Command must call for additional resources at a rate that does what ?

Answer 3

stays ahead of the incident.

Question 4

Many times Command will reach a point where Command begins to debate whether to call another alarm or not what should you do?

Answer 4

call for it. If the extra resource is not needed, it can easily be put back in service