Command Function #2 - Assume, Confirm And The Positioning Of Command

Question 1

What is command function number two

Answer 1

Assume, confirm and the positioning of command

Question 2

If at any time the company officer needs to upgrade the response to a multi-unit response the officer will then

Answer 2

Formally assume command of the incident

Question 3

What three things does assuming command cause the first arriving unit to do

Answer 3

Size up the incident

Determine the strategy

Develop an incident action plan

Question 4

What is the most common reason for ragged incident beginnings and unsafe operations

Answer 4

The absence of an effective IC

Question 5

A formal IC must be in place when what exists

Answer 5

Hazard zones

Question 6

Order the three command positions that a company officer can utilize

Answer 6

Investigating

Fast attacking

Stationary command position

Question 7

What are the three operational levels within a hazard zone

Answer 7

Strategic

Tactical

Task

Question 8

The majority of incidents be respond to the initial responsibility for managing all three organizational levels is handled by who

Answer 8

Company officer when they are the IIC

Question 9

What does the IIC have on the strategic level as a company officer

Answer 9

Command and control

Question 10

What is the first operational level that must be upgraded

Answer 10

Strategic

Question 11

On a tactical level the fast attacking IIC will implement and execute what

Answer 11

Incident action plan

Question 12

What are the three advantages of a fast attacking IIC

Answer 12

Enhances crew safety and crew accountability

Gives the IIC another set of critical factors to evaluate and base unit assignments on (interior conditions)

Usually solves the problem quickly

Question 13

The 4 disadvantages of a fast attacking IIC

Answer 13

Difficult communication position

Limited field of vision

Reduces strategic span of control

Difficult to maintain overall accountability

Question 14

A command position that is stationary, remote, and outside of the hot zone or inside of a vehicle

Answer 14

Stationary command position for a first arriving company officer

Question 15

The IC located INSIDE of a stationary command post while managing the incident on a tactical worksheet.

Answer 15

Stationary command position for a Chief Officer. (29)

Question 16

What is the only position Chief Officers can operate in when they are the IC?

Answer 16

Stationary command position.

Question 17

Where should the command vehicle be located for a stationary chief officer

Answer 17

Cold zone

Question 18

By setting up and staying in a CP, the IC is in the ideal position to (3)

Answer 18

Maintain control

Remain available to communicate

Monitor and respond to the needs of all assigned units. (30)

Question 19

Effective IC and charge of the incident
(5) “Dog eating soup”

Answer 19

Strong standard command
Groups/divisions
SOPs
Clear communications
Standard strategy/action planning

Question 20

What is a quick and effective way to manage the swift influx of resources needed to bring incidents under control

Answer 20

Establishing a command team.

Question 21

Advantages of working from a dedicated command vehicle. (4)
“EMS”

Answer 21

Provides an ENHANCED workplace for the command in general staff

You can MANAGE several radios at once

Allows the IC to focus SOLELY on all hazard zones

Offers access to data, video feeds, phones, weather, reference material, etc.

Question 22

Following advantage of a command vehicle (5)

Answer 22

A stationary remote and quiet place to listen, analyze and make decisions.

A superior communication position

More radio channels available

A place to write and record

Protection from the elements

Better Intel equipment
(31)