Ch. 1 - Review Of IMS Flashcards
What % of fires that we respond to are minor, if there is a fire at all?
90-95%
What is the purpose of IMS?
To standardize the way of operating at every incident.
What are pre-incident assignments?
Where departments proceduralize assignments.
What is incident-specific operations?
Where departments allow for different assignments at every incident.
NFPA 1561 states?
Command shall be established by the fires arriving officer.
Federal law (SARA) mandates that what kind of incidents must use IMS?
Haz-mat.
What is the key to an effective organizational structure?
The flow of information to the command post.
Why is it best if the IC is on a different tactical channel?
It helps to remove the temptation of micromanaging, or getting involved at the tactical level of the incident.
When should the IC be established?
When the first officer arrives.
At most large incidents, what two key positions should be filled?
Incident commander and operations officer, or sometimes planning officer.
What is a command post a place to do?
Think, write and talk.
What is the accepted span of control in IMS?
5.
What is one key factor in communication?
Atmosphere.
Effective span of control for IC?
Operations officer?
Sector officer in charge of search?
3-5.
3-5.
1 or 2.
The IC’s general staff consists of what four entries?
Operations, planning, logistics and administration.
Who is responsible for the core of the incident?
The operations officer.
Who is considered to be the think tank of the incident?
The planning officer.
What section do any technical specialists work within?
Planning.
Who is responsible for getting the necessary tools, equipment and qualified operators to the scene?
Logistics officer.
What can a good logistics officer save the IC?
Time.
What are the three command positions?
PIO
Liaison
Safety
