Chapter 2

Question 1

_ is the function of managing all tactical ops at an incident to accomplish primary mission and plan of IC

Answer 1

Operations

Question 2

5 Functions of ICP “C-FLOP”

Answer 2

Command, 
Finance/administration, 
Logistics, 
Operations, 
Planning

Question 3

Define Unified Command

Answer 3

Organizing different agencies that have statutory authority and responsibility at large scale incidents into 1 coordinated and controlled effort. Each Dept will control its own personnel directed from only 1 Command Post

Question 4

Span of Control of any individual w/mgmt responsibility should range from _

Answer 4

3-7 with 5 being ideal

Question 5

Define Staging Area

Answer 5

Resources held awaiting assignment. May be located away from incident or any appropriate location.

Question 6

Who is in charge of the Staging Area

Answer 6

Under direction of SA Manager who reports to IC or Operations Chief when staffed

Question 7

Define Single Command

Answer 7

Single jurisdiction w/NO Agency overlap. A single IC has overall responsibility

Question 8

Define Team;

Team operates under _

Answer 8

Specific number of personnel assembled for assignment such as search, vent.

Team Leader

Question 9

Task Force shall be limited to _ resources for control

Answer 9

5

Question 10

Define Group;

Each resource in a Group reports to _

Answer 10

Specific functional tasks ex Search specific floors of Hi-Rise Bldg:

Group Supervisor

Question 11

Define Strike Team

Answer 11

Specific combination of Same kind and type of resources w/common communications under Supervision of Off Strike Team Leader. Ex 5 Eng Cos and Chief Off patrol at multiple alarm

Question 12

Define Sector

_ manages a Sector

Answer 12

Resources w/in an assigned geographical area ex. Exposure:

Sector Supervisor

Question 13

Define Task Force

Answer 13

Combo of resources w/Communication capability under supervision of Off Task Force Leader put together for temporary assignment

Question 14

T/F Sectors can cross boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task.

Answer 14

False Sectors are restricted to a specific geographical area such as an exposure

Question 15

T/F Groups may cross boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task (ex search)

Answer 15

True

Question 16

Who manages a Branch

Answer 16

Branch Manager

Question 17

The Staging Area Manager reports to _

Answer 17

IC or Operations Section Chief when staffed. Staging Area Manager is responsible for managing all activities within a Staging Area

Question 18

Choose correct
A. Sections are managed by Chiefs
B. Branches are managed by Directors
C. Sectors/Groups are managed by Supervisors
D. Units are managed by Leaders
E. Areas are managed by Managers

Answer 18

A-E Ch 2 1.1.5

Question 19

Resource Unit Leader incorrect:
A. If no Planning Chief, RUL reports directly to IC
B. RUL will be assigned to every 10-60, 10-76, and 2nd alarm
C. ABC may be assigned RUL
D. RUL shall not be used for firefighting purposes

Answer 19

B. 10-76 not included

Question 20

“R” RUL correct: (2)
A. While responding ascertain ID and designation of units that have responded or are responding via MDT. Only call Dispatch if MDT is not available
B. Don “Resource Unit Leader” vest, station at and maintain Cmd Board for duration of incident
C. Aide operates on Tac 1 and you on Cmd Ch 2
D. Have each Sector/Group called on Ch 2 to ascertain sector/group they are operating in and ID units operating in that section/group
E. When plotting units on Board, plot units under the designation of Chief responsible for that sector/group

Answer 20

A and B
C. RUL on Tac 1; Aide on Cmd Ch 2
D. RUL shall call each Chief in Sector/Group on Tac Ch 1
E. Mark NEXT to designation of Chief responsible for that sector/group

Question 21

Choose correct RUL (2)
A. Designate an area where unassigned units remain intact
B. Determine level of resources req’d at SA
C. In conjunction w/SA Manager, maintain req’d level of resources at SA until incident “Probably Will Hold”
D. Supervise duties of Comm Unit Leader
E. Monitor Ch 1 for emergency transmissions even after arrival of Comm Unit Leader

Answer 21

A E

B IC determines req’d resources at SA
C Cmd Board must be kept accurate throughout duration of incident
D. Supervise duties of Comm Unit until relieved by another BC assigned as Communications Unit Leader

Question 22

Member under ICS that has the authority to alter, suspend or stop unsafe acts when immediate actions is req'd is known as 
A. Ops Section Chief
B. Liaison Officer
C. Resource Unit Leader
D. Safety Officer

Answer 22

D

Question 23

Incorrect response for Communications Unit
A. 10-76
B. 10-77 Mega High Rise
C. All third alarms
D. Auxiliary Radio System Communications System (ARCS) are being utilized

Answer 23

D The IC shall ensure the response of a Communications Unit when auxiliary radio communications systems (ARCS) are utilized.

Question 24

Which title is incorrectly indicated?
Select one:
a. Command Staff is managed by an “Officer”
b. Sectors / Groups are managed by “Supervisors”
c. Sections are managed by “Chiefs”
d. Branches are managed by “Managers”

Answer 24

D (Ch 2—1.1.5 Branches are managed by Directors, Areas have managers)

Question 25

Operations Section incorrect to state that?
Select one:
a. Operations Section Chiefs may have a Deputy, who may be from the same or an assisting agency
b. In a Unified Ops Section, each primary agency with a core competency may designate an Operations Chief
c. In a Unified Operations Post Section, each Operations Section Chief will collate to a single Operations Post
d. If all agencies in the Unified Operations Section agree, a single Operations Section Chief may be designated to manage the section

Answer 25

D (Ch 2—4.1 If all agencies in the Unified COMMAND agree…)