Blue Card Command (38 Questions)

Question 1

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following is not one of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Organization
B) Situation Evaluation
C) Emergency Response
D) Revise, Evaluation & Revision

Answer 1

C) Emergency Response

Answer: C

Question 2

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following is not one of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Communications
B) Accountability
C) Continue, Support and Terminate Command
D) Strategy and Incident Action Planning

Answer 2

B) Accountability

Answer: B

Question 3

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following are some of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Accountability
B) Emergency Response
C) Deployment
D) None of the Above

Answer 3

C) Deployment

Answer: C

Question 4

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following are some of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Accountability
B) Emergency Response
C) Tactical Priorities
D) None of the Above

Answer 4

D) None of the Above

Answer: D

Question 5

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following are some of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Organization
B) Accountability
C) Tactical Priorities
D) Both B and C are correct

Answer 5

A) Organization

Answer: A

Question 6

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following are some of the 8 Functions of Command?

A) Tactical Priorities
B) Assumption, Confirmation and Positioning
C) Organization
D) Both B and C are correct

Answer 6

D) Both B and C are correct

Answer: D

Question 7

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following are central command’s tactical priorities?

A) Conserve property and the environment during and after operations
B) Provide short-term services that stabilize and begin to normalize the customers’ lives
C) Protect, remove, and provide care for endangered customers
D) All of the above

Answer 7

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 8

According to the Blue Card program, which of the following is not one of central command’s tactical priorities?

A) Provide short-term services that stabilize and begin to normalize the customers’ lives
B) Utilize the IMS Finance/Administration Section to provide the financial and cost analysis for the incident
C) Stabilize the incident or problem
D) Provide for responder safety and survival

Answer 8

B) Utilize the IMS Finance/Administration Section to provide the financial and cost analysis for the incident

Answer B: Role of Finance/Administration Section Chief (Ontario IMS, pg. 40)

Question 9

According to the Blue Card program, the command procedure mobilzes and integrates efforts for onscene firefighters with a central command presence. Which of the following statements is incorrect about centralized command?

A) The command procedure provides a coordinated effort of all resources at the scene to gain control of the situation
B) The command procedure ensures that strong, direct and visible command is established as early as possible
C) The command procedure shall be delayed until a Senior Officer arrives on scene so that they can develop and manage an effective Incident Action Plan (IAP)
D) The command procedure fixes responsibility on an individual to become the Incident Commander through a standard identification system

Answer 9

C) The command procedure shall be delayed until a Senior Officer arrives on scene so that they can develop and manage an effective Incident Action Plan (IAP)

Answer: C

Question 10

According to the Blue Card program, effective Incident Organization (Function 6), fulfills all of the following except,

A) The Company Officer control where their firefighters are and what they are doing
B) The Incident Commander controls where the firefighters are and what they are doing
C) The Incident Commander has control over the position and function of all resources
D) The Incident Commander builds an effective organization to decentralize the incident scene

Answer 10

A) The Company Officer control where their firefighters are and what they are doing

Answer: A

Question 11

According to the Blue Card program, in most situations the first arriving company officer will work in operate in which organizational levels?

A) Strategic
B) Tactical
C) Task
D) All of the above

Answer 11

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 12

According to the Blue Card program, during Situation Evaluation / Size-Up (Function 3), there are 8 Critical Incident Factors that have a major impact in completing tactical priorities and firefighter safety. Which of the following is not considered a Critical Incident Factor?

A) Life Hazard – determine what are the number and location of occupants, identify resources to conduct search and identify EMS needs
B) Strike Teams – a functional component within Operations composed of the same kind of resources
C) Occupancy – determine the specific occupancy and type. What is the value associated with the occupancy and what is its status; open, closed, vacant, occupied
D) Arrangement – what is the distance of external exposures and the fire effect on those exposures, are there barriers or obstructions to operations

Answer 12

B) Strike Teams – a functional component within Operations composed of the same kind of resources

Answer B: Ontario IMS, Pg. 18

Question 13

According to the Blue Card program, during Situation Evaluation / Size-Up (Function 3), there are 8 Critical Incident Factors that have a major impact in completing tactical priorities and firefighter safety. Which of the following is not considered a Critical Incident Factor?

A) Special Circumstances – consider time of day, weekday or weekend. What are weather issues, if any. Identify if this a response for social or civil unrest
B) Building – factors include the size, area and height of the building, construction type, age and compartment separation
C) Emergency Control Group – directs a community’s overall strategic response to an emergency
D) Fire – factors include the size, extent and location, what stage is the fire in, what type of fire load is present

Answer 13

C) Emergency Control Group – directs a community’s overall strategic response to an emergency

Answer C: Ontario IMS, Pg. 22

Question 14

According to the Blue Card program, during Situation Evaluation / Size-Up (Function 3), there are 8 Critical Incident Factors that have a major impact in completing tactical priorities and firefighter safety. Which of the following is not considered a Critical Incident Factor?

A) Action – what effect the current action is having, is an effective Incident Action Plan (IAP in place), is layering in place to support a 3-deep deployment model
B) Unified Command – immediately establish a Unified Command structure, requiring joint, interdependent decision-making
C) Resources – factors include staffing and equipment on scene, or available in staging, condition of responders, hydrants and water supply, and built-in protection systems
D) Occupancy – determine the specific occupancy and type. What is the value associated with the occupancy and what is its status; open, closed, vacant, occupied

Answer 14

B) Unified Command – immediately establish a Unified Command structure, requiring joint, interdependent decision-making

Answer B: Ontario IMS Pg. 47

Question 15

According to the Blue Card program, the Incident Commander must always match Standard Conditions to Standard Actions for a ___________ ____________.

A) Superior Result
B) Standard Conclusion
C) Standard Effect
D) Standard Outcome

Answer 15

D) Standard Outcome

Answer D

Question 16

According to the Blue Card program, during Situation Evaluation / Size-Up (Function 3), there are 8 Critical Incident Factors that have a major impact in completing tactical priorities and firefighter safety. There are factors that are fixed (meaning you have no control over them) and others that are variable (which you can control). What are the three fixed factors?

A) Life Safety, Action, Arrangement
B) Building, Occupancy, Arrangement
C) Fire, Life Safety, Resources
D) Building, Occupancy, Fire

Answer 16

B) Building, Occupancy, Arrangement

Answer: B

Question 17

According to the Blue Card program, your initial radio report should consist of seven pieces of vital information. Which of the following make up your initial report?

A) Clear Alarm – Announce your arrival on scene
B) Building Area Description
C) Problem Description
D) All of the above

Answer 17

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 18

According to the Blue Card program, your initial radio report should consist of seven pieces of vital information. Which of the following make up your initial report?

A) Initial IAP – Action plan being taken
B) Declaration of the Strategy
C) Assumption & Naming of Command
D) All of the above

Answer 18

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 19

According to the Blue Card program, your initial radio report should consist of seven pieces of vital information. Which of the following make up your initial report?

A) Resource Determination
B) Building Area Description
C) Assumption & Naming of Command
D) All of the above

Answer 19

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 20

According to the Blue Card program, the size of the structure should be defined by the overall size of the building, not the occupancy type. Sizes are based on 200 ft. (60m) hoselines. Which of the following is correct?

A) When a 200’ (60m) line can access 100% of the fire area/occupancy - it is SMALL
B) When a 200’ (60m) line can access plus or minus 75% of the fire area/occupancy – it is MEDIUM
C) When a 200’ (60m) line can access plus or minus 50% of the fire area/occupancy – it is LARGE
D) All of the above

Answer 20

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 21

According to the Blue Card program, the size of the structure should be defined by the overall size of the building, not the occupancy type. Sizes are based on 200 ft. (60m) hoselines. Which of the following is incorrect?

A) When a 200’ (60m) line can access less than 25 percent (or less) of the fire area/occupancy – it is
VERY LARGE
B) When a 200’ (60m) line can access plus or minus 65% of the fire area/occupancy – it is
INTERMEDIATE
C) When a 200’ (60m) line can access 100% of the fire area/occupancy - it is SMALL
D) When a 200’ (60m) line can access plus or minus 50% of the fire area/occupancy – it is LARGE

Answer 21

B) When a 200’ (60m) line can access plus or minus 65% of the fire area/occupancy – it is
INTERMEDIATE

Answer: B

Question 22

According to the Blue Card program, floor assembly failure times for a FINISHED basement averaged more than the ____ minutes from ignition, while floor assembly failure time for an UNFINISHED basement averaged less than ___ minutes from ignition. (UL and NIST Study)

A) 15 and 7
B) 20 and 10
C) 20 and 7
D) 15 and 10

Answer 22

C) 20 and 7

Answer: C

Question 23

According to the Blue Card program, prior to making an entry, the first-in command officer shall complete a 360 of the building. The first-in command officer should be observing the following:

A) Any immediate life safety/rescue issues
B) Number of storeys from the Charlie side
C) Basement type and conditions (if known)
D) All of the above

Answer 23

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 24

According to the Blue Card program, prior to making an entry, the first-in command officer shall complete a 360 of the building. The first-in command officer should be observing the following except:

A) Any immediate life safety/rescue issues
B) Any other significant critical factors
C) Hydrant location
D) Incident problem(s) and location (if different from Initial Radio Report)

Answer 24

C) Hydrant location

Answer: C

Question 25

According to the Blue Card program, assigning units to Operating Positions/Functions in the Hazard
Zone using the “Assignment Model”. This means the Incident Commander should assign fireground jobs by providing ________, __________, and __________ to the crew company officer.

A) Task, Location, Objective
B) Task, Assignment, Objective
C) Task, Location, Duration
D) Assignment, Location, Objective

Answer 25

A) Task, Location, Objective

Answer: A

Question 26

According to the Blue Card program, the IC#2, or HFD Senior Officer should perform the following functions before assuming command.

A) Size-up and verify that all operating positions match the current incident conditions
B) Transmit that you have arrived on scene
C) Contact IC#1 and verify the position and function of all hazard zone resources and get a CAN report
D) All of the above

Answer 26

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 27

According to the Blue Card program, the IC#2, or HFD Senior Officer should perform the following functions before assuming command.

A) Contact and confirm the command transfer with dispatch
B) Announce that they will ‘Take it from here’
C) Announce the current strategy, make resource determination
D) All of the above

Answer 27

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 28

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. What are some examples of Conditions?

A) Where you are
B) Smoke conditions
C) Fuel loads
D) All of the above

Answer 28

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 29

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. Which would not be a Condition?

A) Interior visibility
B) Search progress
C) Fire conditions
D) What is burning

Answer 29

B) Search progress

Answer: B

Question 30

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. What are some examples of Actions?

A) Search progress
B) Fire-control progress
C) All-clear
D) All of the above

Answer 30

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 31

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. Which would not be an Action?

A) Loss stopped
B) Interior layout
C) Can’t find the fire
D) Checking for extension

Answer 31

B) Interior layout

Answer: B

Question 32

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. What are some examples of Needs?

A) Tools of equipment
B) Reinforcement
C) Support work (ventilation, forcible entry)
D) All of the above

Answer 32

D) All of the above

Answer: D

Question 33

According to the Blue Card program, a CAN report provides information to Command that reflect Conditions, Actions and Needs. Which would not be a Need?

A) Heat conditions
B) Relief/Rehabilitation
C) Air cylinder exchange
D) Urgent help

Answer 33

A) Heat conditions

Answer: A

Question 34

According to the Blue Card program, which is the correct way to label this example below?
A) North (i), South (iii), East (iv), West (ii)
B) North (iii), South (i), East (ii), West (iv)
C) Clockwise: Alpha (i), Bravo (ii), Charlie (iii), Delta (iv)
D) Counter-clockwise: Alpha (i) , Bravo (iv), Charlie (iii), Delta (ii)

Answer 34

C) Clockwise: Alpha (i), Bravo (ii), Charlie (iii), Delta (iv)

Answer: C

Question 35

According to the Blue Card program, you are assigning a crew to check for an exposure where indicated with a Maltese cross. The correct naming of this location would be:

A) Alpha-Bravo corner
B) Charlie-Delta corner
C) Alpha-Delta corner
D) Bravo-Charlie corner

Answer 35

D) Bravo-Charlie corner

Answer: D

Question 36

According to the Blue Card program, you are assigning a crew to check for an exposure where indicated with a Maltese cross. The correct naming of this location would be:

A) Alpha-Bravo corner
B) Charlie-Delta corner
C) Alpha-Delta corner
D) Bravo-Charlie corner

Answer 36

B) Charlie-Delta corner

Answer: B

Question 37

According to the Blue Card program, you are assigning a crew to check for an exposure where indicated with a Maltese cross. The correct naming of this location would be:

A) Alpha-Bravo corner
B) Charlie-Delta corner
C) Alpha-Delta corner
D) Bravo-Charlie corner

Answer 37

A) Alpha-Bravo corner

Answer: A

Question 38

According to the Blue Card program, you are assigning a crew to check for an exposure where indicated with a Maltese cross. The correct naming of this location would be:

A) Alpha-Bravo corner
B) Charlie-Delta corner
C) Alpha-Delta corner
D) Bravo-Charlie corner

Answer 38

C) Alpha-Delta corner

Answer: C