Additional Resources MP 201.06A Flashcards
1
Q
What is forecasting?
A
Weighing tactical problems vs resources, to stay ahead of the incident.
2
Q
What is the quickest way to get more resources to the scene, when incident is expanding?
A
The greater alarm mechanism.
3
Q
Command must call for additional resources at a rate that does what?
A
Stays ahead of the incident.
4
Q
What are some situations where add’l resources should be called?
A
- fire situation exceeds control capabilities
- life hazard exceeds EMS capabilities
- number/location of victims exceeds rescue capabilities
- all companies committed, fire is not controlled
- Command has a fireground “hunch”
