Chapter 20: Twenty Fire Point Health Checkup

Question 1

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Check up list to be used after each incident. Everyone who operated at the incident should answer the questions.

1-5

Answer 1

1. One clearly defined commander.
2. Command past only when necessary, only after a briefing.
3. Commander completed a 360
4. Command refrains from performing hands-on task
5. Command maintained physical distance from incident to ensure big picture view.

Question 2

Chapter 20: Twenty Five Point Health Checkup p320

Check up list to be used after each incident. Everyone who operated at the incident should answer the questions.

6-10

Answer 2

6. Cmdr. developed and communicated strategy to personnel.
7. Cmdr. gave assignments and coordinated activities
8. Cmdr. maintained accountability including location, crew size, action, progress.
9. Incident communications were clear and concise
10. Additional resources requested in predesigned groups.

Question 3

Chapter 20: Twenty Five Point Health Checkup p320

Check up list to be used after each incident. Everyone who operated at the incident should answer the questions.

11-15

Answer 3

11. Tactics properly matched to size/complexity of incident.
12. Commander developed and maintained broad perspective of the overall incident.
13. Commander was able to think ahead of the incident, predict.
14. Incident radio traffic was disciplined & manageable
15. Someone was assigned to monitor every radio channel/talk group in use.

Question 4

Chapter 20: Twenty Five Point Health Checkup p320

Check up list to be used after each incident. Everyone who operated at the incident should answer the questions.

16-20

Answer 4

16. Communications from personnel operating in high risk environment heard on first transmission.
17. Incident had adequate staffing to carry out the strategy safely/effectively.
18. As conditions changed, so did the strategy/tactics
19. Progress reports were clear, concise, accurate, timely, informative.
20. Incident not hampered by conflicting orders/tactics

Question 5

Chapter 20: Twenty Five Point Health Checkup p320

Check up list to be used after each incident. Everyone who operated at the incident should answer the questions.

21-25

Answer 5

21. Flaws in organizational culture did not adversely influence strategies/tactics/operations.
22. Incident safety officer was assigned
23. There was equipment, apparatus, resources at the incident to safely accomplish the mission.
24. Personnel operating at the incident were adequately trained.
25. SOP/SOGs were established, implemented, communicated and followed.

Question 6

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What should the survey responses be?

Answer 6

Yes
no
unsure
I was not in the position to evaluate this item

Don’t look to blame, look to fix the problem. Incident evaluation tool not personnel evaluation tool.