Command & Control Procedures Flashcards
If the 1st to arrive BC is an ABC, the 2nd to arrive BC shall exchange info and assume position of IC. ABC shall _
Be assigned as the Fire Sector Supervisor
Ch 2
Is the IC allowed to enter the fire building?
Yes to gather additional intelligence, but IC shall NOT remain inside of the bldg, nor become directly engaged in FF Ops. Once brief size up complete, IC shall exit the bldg and return to ICP Ch 2
Upon arrival of the assigned DC, the 1st to arrive BC shall be designated _
The Deputy Incident Commander or Operations Section Chief (OSC) Ch 2
T/F Critical role of 1st to arrive BC is to monitor HT Ch 1 (tactical) for transmission of mayday/urgent messages and ensure the timely response of such
True Ch 2
The 2nd to arrive BC shall be designated the _
Fire Sector Supervisor after exchanging info w/IC. IC informs all units that the Fire Sector has been est.
_ defines activities and operations of resources within an assigned geographical area
Sector Ch 2
_ Consists of resources formed to address specific functional tasks
Group Ch 2
If needed due to an unusually large and/or complex layout (large “H” type) the IC may consider assigning an additional BC as _ in a sector/group
Attack Chief ch 2
First Alarm: 1st BC designated
1.
2.
3.
- IC
- Deputy IC or Operations Section Chief (upon DC arrival)
- Deputy Operations Section Chief (upon Command Chief arrival) Ch 2
First Alarm: 2nd BC designated _
Fire Sector Supervisor Ch 2
Second Alarm: 1st BC designated
Sector/Group Supervisor (2nd Alarm Chief) Ch 2
Second Alarm: 2nd BC designated
Resource Unit Leader (RESL)
Second Alarm: 3rd BC designated
Safety Officer. Upon arrival of Safety Operating Battalion, the 3rd BC is designated the Assistant Safety Officer or reassigned as determined by IC Ch 2
Third Alarm: 1st BC designated
Sector/Group Supervisor (3rd Alarm Chief)
Third Alarm 2nd BC designated
if assigned, is designated the Staging Area Manager. Only assigned if none responding with Field Comm Ch 2
Third Alarm: 3rd BC designated
Air Reconnaissance Chief Ch 2
4th Alarm: BC is designated as
Sector/Group Supervisor (4th Alarm Chief). Same for 5th BC (5th Alarm Chief) Ch 2
T/F: The IC, Deputy IC or OSC, Medical Branch Director and RESL shall remain at the location of the Portable Command Post (PCP)?
True to ensure effective command and control of the incident. Ch 2
When the Operations Section is est, the DC will be designated the OSC, and the 1st arriving BC will be designated _
Deputy Operations Section Chief (Deputy OSC) Ch 2
In a borough, who has priority use over channel 1 if two emergencies are occurring in close proximity?
The 1st incident in a borough that escalates to 7-5 status will have priority use of HT Ch 1
Chap 3
The 2nd BC The Fire Sector Supervisor operates on which HT channel?
Channel 1 Primary Tactical
Chap 3
Communications Unit will respond to the transmission of _
2nd alarms, 10-60, 10-66, and when special called Ch 3
T/F If a 2nd or greater alarm, 10-60, or 10-66 has been transmitted prior to arrival of DC, the Command Ch shall be est by the 1st BC?
False: established by DC upon arrival at ICP immediately following exchange of info
Ch 3
Where shall the RESL report?
Report to the IC at the ICP. While enroute ascertain from MDT or Dispatcher the ID of units assigned to incident.
Ch 3
RESL operates on which HT channel?
RESL remain on Channel 1.
His/her Aide monitor Ch 2
Chap 3
T/F If a non-urgent message is transmitted to “Command or Operations” the Sector/Group Supervisor or RESL must acknowledge and inform member that a sector has been est
True. Have all future non-urgent messages go via their assigned sector/group.
Ch 3
If a Secondary Tactical is needed. The IC shall have _ make the announcement on all frequencies to ensure compliance.
RESL. RESL will conduct a roll call on HT 3. If RESL not yet arrived, IC may conduct roll call or delegate it to another member
Ch 3
Recommended Secondary Command Channel for each Borough: A. Queens B. Brooklyn C. Manhattan D. Bronx E. Staten Island
A. Queens 4 B. Brooklyn 5 C. Manhattan 6 D. Bronx 7 E. SI 8
Recommended Tertiary Tactical Channel A. Queens B. Brooklyn C. Manhattan D. Bronx E. Staten Island
A. Queens 5 B. Brooklyn 8 C. Manhattan 8 D. Bronx 6 E. SI 4
2nd BC on 10-75 with DC and BC on scene for fire on 3rd fl. Choose correct
A. Exchange info with 1st BC
B. Announce to units “Fire Sector has been est”
C. Calling ICP “Fire Sector to Command”
D. May make a brief sortie into IDLH then promptly return to location outside of IDLH
E. Supervise units on 3rd, 4th, and 5th fl
F. Provide progress reports to Command only when requested
D (Ch 2 2.2.1)
A. Exchange info with IC
B. Low Rise bldgs IC informs all unit that Fire Sector has been est
C. Fire Sector Battalion 1
E. Fire Fl and Floor above
F. Provide Progress reports to Command at regular intervals.
Only Chiefs on scene are DC, 1st and 2nd BC. You are the Operations Section Ch for cellar fire in PD. Which units report directly to you? A. Con Ed B. Medical Branch C. FAST Unit D. Units on 1st Fl E. Units on 2nd Fl F. Units on 3rd Fl
C E F (FAST Unit, Fire Sector Supervisor- not listed, and Individuals/units not assigned to a Sector) report directly to DIC or Operations Section Chief (1st BC)
Outside Agencies and Medical Branch as well as 1st BC report directly to Incident Commander (DC)
Ch 2 pg 6
2nd Alarm: Operations Section Chief, which Chiefs report directly to you? A. Safety Officer/Safety Ops Battalion B. Resource Unit Leader C. Staging Area Manager D. Exposure 2 Sector Supervisor E. EMS Deputy-Medical Branch Director
B (2nd BC on 2nd Alarm) C (2nd BC 3rd Alarm) D (1st BC on 3rd Alarm). Also FAST Unit
Ch 2 p 12 Fig 3
Command Chief arrives and assumes role of IC. DC becomes _ and BC _
A. Deputy IC; Operations Section Chief
B. Operations Sections Chief; Deputy Ops Section Chief
C. Ops Sections Chief; Planning Section Chief
D. Deputy IC; Deputy Ops Sections Chief
B Operations Sections Chief; Deputy Operations Sections Chief
Ch 2 4.2
Command Ch at Low Rise fires correct:
A. Must be est at 2nd/greater alarms, 10-60 and 10-66
B. 2nd alarm, IC ensures Cmd Ch is est
C. 2nd Alarm before DC arrival, DC will immediately est Cmd Ch and then exchange info w/1st BC
D. IC announces to all units on HT 1 that Cmd Ch est. Must be broadcasted twice on HT 1
E. If RESL on scene, conduct Cmd Ch roll call on HT 2 to ensure compliance of all Battalion FFs
A and E (Ch 3 3.2-.6)
DC est Command Channel after exchange of info. IC shall announce to all on-scene units on HT 1 that Cmd Ch est. If time permits this message shall be broadcasted twice
Sector Supervisors should provide progress reports to Command via A. Ch 1 w/BC giving report B. Ch 2 w/Aide giving report C. Ch 2 w/BC giving report D. Ch 1 w/Aide giving report
B (Ch 3 3.7)
Transmission "Lad 1 to Cmd, primary search of top fl Exp 2 is negative" should be acknowledged by _ A. IC B. Ops Section Chief C. Exp 2 Sector Supervisor D. RESL
C and D (Ch 3 3.7)
Incorrect
A Upon arrival of DC, 1st BC shall be designated Deputy IC or Ops Section Chief
B. Upon arrival of assigned DC the 1st BC shall continue to manage tactical ops of incident under supervision of DC and both Chiefs shall operate together for duration of incident. DC and 1st BC shall remain at ICP to ensure effective cmd and control
C. Critical role of 1st BC is to monitor HT Ch 2 (Cmd) for transmission of critical messages
D. Sector/Group est- all transmissions shall go through Exp Sector Supervisor unless urgent
C Monitor Primary Tactical Ch 1
Correct Cmd and Control
A. Strategy is to have 2 Chief Off at ICP at all times
B. BC operating at ICP w/DC shall be delegated the critical task of ensuring timely response to mayday/urgent messages
C. DC duties are similar to BC
D. DC shall remain focused on incident strategy while BC ensure units under their supervision carry out tactics to fulfill that strategy
D
A 2 Chiefs at ICP when possible
B BC MAY be delegated this role
C DC duties are separate and different than BC duties
Correct for Cmd and Control
A. 2nd due BC shall exchange info w/1st due ABC, then assume position of IC, assigning ABC as Fire Sector Supervisor
B. Insure ICP setup in proximity to front of fire bldg outside of collapse zone in an area clear of smoke
C. Once DC arrives, BC shall operate together w/DC at ICP for duration of incident
All are correct
Low rise Structural fires, which Battalion FFs must don PPE and be prepared to enter IDLH to team up w/BC
A. 1st arriving BC Battalion FF
B. Fire Sector Supervisor’s Battalion FF
C. Other Sector/Group Supervisor’s Battalion FF
B and C
1st BC Aide after initial duties shall assume EFAS duties until relived by FAST FF/Div FF
2nd alarm assignment incorrect
A. Rescue Ops Battalion will be assigned
B. Safety Ops Battalion assigned
C. When Safety Operating Battalion arrives, Safety Off may be designated as Assistant Safety Officer or be reassigned as determined by Ops Section Chief
D. DC shall ensure Portable Cmd Post deployed at ICP
C As per IC
Which Chiefs report directly to Ops Section Chief A. Safety Off/Safety Ops Battalion B. Resource Unit Leader C. Staging Area Manager D. Exposure 2 Sector Supervisor E. EMS Deputy- Medical Branch Director
B C D
Safety and Medical Branch report directly to IC
BC assigned to Field Comm and responds to a 2nd alarm. After arrival, 3rd alarm transmitted. BC’s on 3rd
A. 1st BC is Sector/Group Supervisor, 2nd BC is ARC
B. 1st BC is Sector/Group Supervisor, 2nd BC is SA Manager, 3rd BC is Air
B due to the fact that BC assigned to Field Comm. If no BC assigned w/Field Comm, D would be the correct answer
Command Chief arrives and assumes role of IC. DC is now designated _ and BC _
A. Deputy IC, Ops Section Chief
B. Ops Section Chief, Deputy Ops Section Chief
C. Ops Section Chief, Planning Section Chief
D. Deputy IC, Deputy Ops Section Chief
B
At every "All Hands" or greater alarms in Low Rise bldg, who must ensure Post radio at ICP A. 1st BC B. Fire Sector Supervisor C. 2nd Alarm Sector/Group Supervisor D. Deputy Chief
D
Battalion Chiefs operating on Command Channel
“CHRIS”
Communications chief High rise roof chief air Recon chief IC Staging area manager
Sector Supervisors should provide progress reports to Command via A. Ch 1 w/BC giving report B. Ch 2 w/Battalion FF giving report C. Ch 2 w/BC giving report D. Ch 1 w/Battalion FF giving report
B
"Lad 1 to Command, primary search on top fl of Exp 2 is negative" should be acknowledged by A. IC B. Ops Section Chief C. Exp 2 Sector Supervisor D. Resource Unit Leader
C D
5th Alarm fire that extended from a 4-Story frame into exposures 2, 2A, 4, & 4A. Which of the following actions taken at the rapidly expanding fire regarding the positioning of Chief Officers was correct?
A: Upon the arrival of the dedicated Communications Unit Leader, the IC reassigned the RUL as the roof sector to get ahead of the extension.
B: Prior to the arrival of the Safety Operating Battalion, the IC assigned the Safety Officer to the Exp 4 sector.
C: The RUL continued to monitor the HT for emergency transmissions after the arrival of the dedicated Communications Unit Leader.
D: Upon arrival of Field Comm, the Communications Unit Leader was reassigned to the Exp 2A sector
C
A - RUL shall not be used for FF purposes. RUL 5.1
B - When the Safety Battalion arrives, the Safety Officer will be designated Assistant Safety Officer, released, or reassigned as determined by the IC - Pg 4 5.2
D - Communications Unit Leader shall not be used for firefighting purposes. Comm Unit 5.6
All of the following statements are correct according to the FDNY Command and Control policy except?
A: Units and/or individuals shall use both the Sector Supervisor’s sector designation and unit number when contacting sectors ex: Lad 100 to Fire Sector Battalion 2
B: Fire Sector will consist of the fire floor and floor above
C: Units/individuals not assigned to a sector/group shall report directly to the Branch Director
D: Units assigned to a sector/group shall be informed of the identity of their sector/group supervisor
C report directly to Command (or Operations, if staffed)
Command and Control Ch 2 page 3 and 5
According to the new Command and Control procedures, the Communications Unit will be assigned to respond on the transmission of what type of alarm? A: 1st alarm B: 2nd alarm C: 3rd alarm D: 4th alarm
B Also on the transmission of a 10-60, 10-66, or when special called
Command and Control ch 3 …3.3
Incorrect
A: Upon arrival at a 2nd alarm or greater, the BC assigned as the Resource Unit Leader shall ensure the Portable Command Post (PCP) is deployed at the ICP.
B: When communicating to Sectors, use both the Sector Supervisor’s sector designation and unit number (i.e.”Command to Fire Sector Battalion 2”).
C: The first to arrive BC shall continue to manage the tactical operations of the incident under the supervision of the Deputy Chief - IC. Both Chief Officers shall operate together for the duration of the incident.
D: Upon arrival of the assigned Deputy Chief, the first to arrive Battalion Chief shall be designated the Deputy Incident Commander or the Operations Section Chief. The transfer of command will include a face-to-face exchange of information.
A) Upon transmission of a 2nd alarm the DC shall ensure the Portable Command Post (PCP) is deployed at the ICP.
Command & Control Ch 2 2.1.5, 2.2.3, 2.3.2, 3.9
