Ch 2. Sectoring Large Incidents

Question 1

Generic term that refers to a functional or geographic assignment.

Answer 1

Sector

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Question 2

When speaking of a sector at an incident, we are referring to ___ or ___

Answer 2

activity or location

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Question 3

2 generally accepted types of sectors used at all incidents per National Fire Academy

Answer 3

Functional sectors
Geographic sectors
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Question 4

Functional sector

Answer 4

activity-oriented, referred to as “groups”; under group supervisor
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Question 5

group supervisor span of control

Answer 5

no more than 5

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Question 6

Geographic sector

Answer 6

assigned to work in a specific area; referred to as “divisions”; under division supervisor
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Question 7

division supervisor is responsible for all activities in his area except for ___.

Answer 7

those that have been assigned as functional sectors.

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Question 8

___, ___, and ___ are the most commonly designated combination sectors.

Answer 8

search; rescue; extrication

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Question 9

the conjunction of a functional and geographic sector assigned to 1 or more crews’ works under division supervisor.
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Answer 9

combination sector

Question 10

combination sector works under the direction of division supervisors because ___

Answer 10

when a combination sector is assigned, it’s normally assigned by stating the geographic area first, followed by the activity to be performed. Ex. Division 2 Search
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Question 11

Since sectoring provides a system for identifying areas and responsibilities, each sector should be ___ and ___. Use ___.

Answer 11

specific and identifiable; common, standard terms known to all who respond.
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Question 12

___ for the common, and ___ for the rare.

Answer 12

plan; improvise

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Question 13

Your intentions can only be acted upon if you ___

Answer 13

communicate them intelligibly

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