CIMS Flashcards
1
Q
Fdny gives tactical direction
in addition to core competencies
A
Utility emergencies Auto incidents Aviation incidents Railroad incidents Confined space Collapse
2
Q
True or false?
Fdny has complete responsibility over life saving operations, which supersede all others.
A
True. Life saving operations are given the highest priority at any incident. Even at terrorist events, the IC can not overrule FD tactical direction pertaining to life safety.
3
Q
Unified command
Fdny listed among primary agencies:
A
Aviation incident CBRN/hazmat - no suspected crime or terrorism Public health emergencies Explosion Natural disaster Railroad incident Utilities (electric, gas, water, steam) Telecommunication
4
Q
Fdny core competencies
A
Fire suppression Prehospital emergency medical care Search and rescue Structural evacuation CBRN/hazmat life safety and mass decon Arson investigation (cause and origin)
5
Q
Fdny single command
A
Auto extrication - Fdny/Nypd (first to arrive) Boat in distress - Fdny/ nypd (first to arrive) Confined space rescue Downed tree Elevator incident or emergency Entrapment/impalement Fire Structural collapse
6
Q
True or false:
Water/ice rescue is Fdny single command
A
False. Water/ice rescue is Nypd single command
