Command Officer Operations Flashcards
What are the five primary areas of ICS and the one additional that may be added if needed?
- Incident Command
- Operations Section
- Planning Section
- Logistics Section
- Finance/Admin Section
- Intelligence
What roles shall remain a command function at all times?
Safety, Liaison, and PIO
What are the three levels of scene organization?
Strategic-IC and Command Staff operate, and are responsible for command functions
Tactical-Branch, Division or Group Officers manage the tactical activities for their assigned area or function
Task-The level where strategic and tactical objectives are accomplished
When is Unified Command required?
When there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions
Multi-Agency Coordination Systems (MACS)
A combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communications integrated into a common system with responsibility for coordinating and supporting incident management activities
-may contain an EOC
Joint Information System
Encompasses all PIO related to an incident, allowing an organized, integrated and coordinated mechanisms to delivery information
Is the JIC a physical location or just an organization?
physical location where PIOs from organization involved in incident management activities can collocate
Area Command?
Expansion of the IC function primarily designed to manage a very large incident that has multiple incident management teams assigned.
Area Command organization is normally small with personnel assigned to:
- Command
- Planning
- Logistics
What type of command structure requests resources to an established “base” where they (Command) then prioritizes calls and assigns units as necessary.
Area Command
What components are referred to as the General Staff?
- Opeartions
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance/Admin
On the majority of incidents the ICS should be built from?
The bottom up
The command staff consists of?
- Safety Officer
- PIO
- Liaison Officer
The Liaison Officer is the point of contact for?
Assisting and cooperating with other agencies (such as police, red cross, public works, etc.)
Section Level?
Organizationally between the Branch level and the IC. This management level is a member of the IC’s General Staff
The Incident Management Team Consists of?
- IC’s Command Staff
- General Staff
A Deputy is?
fully qualified individual who, in the absence of a superior, can be delegated the authority to manage a functional operation or perform a specific task. A deputy can act as a relief for a superior and therefore must be fully qualified in that position
Branch Level?
Organizational Level having functional or geographical responsibility. The Branch Level is between Section and Division or Group in the Operations Section and between Sections and Units in the Logistics Section
Divisions?
Organizational levels having total responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. Routine communications within a Division can be accomplished more effectively in a face-to-face mode
Groups?
Are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operations. Groups are composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily within a single geographic division.
Where do Groups fall in the ICS structure?
Between Branches and individual companies in the Operations section
Should groups operate in the same area when divisions are already operating?
Not advised
Strike Team?
comprised of a set number of the same type single resource, under the supervision of a Strike Team Leader
Task Force?
A combination of resources under the supervision of a Task Force Leader
Single Resource?
an individual unit that retains its own unit identification
Operations Chief does?
assists with the formulation of the incident action plan and is responsible for the management of all incident tactical activities that are applicable to the primary mission
-requests or releases resources as needed through the staging manager
Medical Group vs Medical Unit?
Medical Group is part of the Operations Section and deals with patients.
Medical Unit is part of the Logistics Section and is responsible for medical treatment/rehab for emergency workers on the incident scene
What is the Command Hospital?
Fairfax Hospital
The Planning Section Chief is responsible for?
Collecting, analyzing and disseminating information on an incident. Also responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination and use of information about the development of the incident and status of resources.
What is the Resource Unit Leader (RESTAT) responsible for?
maintaining the status of all assigned resources at an incident scene (reports to Plans)
Situation Unit Leader (SITSTAT) is responsible for?
the analysis of the situation as it progresses and reports to the Planning Section Chief
Logistics Section Chief responsibilities?
providing facilities, services and materials in support of the incident. This component secures all resources that are not a normal requirement of the FD
Service Branch Director responsibilities?
the management of all service activities at the incident, the operations of communications, medical and food units.
The communications unit leader is under the direction of?
The Service Branch Director of the Logistics Chief
The Lead Chaplain reports to?
The logistics section chief
The Support Branch Director supervises?
The operations of supply, facilities and ground support units
Supply Unit Leader?
responsible for ordering personnel, equipment and supplies, receiving and storing all supplies for the incident; maintaining an inventory of supplies; and servicing non-expendable supplies and equipment
The Facilities Unit Leader is responsible for?
the layout and activation of incident facilities, such as Base and the Incident Command Post. The unit provides sleeping and sanitation facilities for incident personnel and manages base operations.
Base Manager
Is responsible for stockpiling and cataloging resources (personnel, apparatus, tools and equipment) necessary, but not immediately available, for incident operations
Ground Support Unit Leader is responsible for?
support of out-of-service resources, transport of personnel, supplies, food and equipment; fueling, servicecs, maintenance and repair of vehicles and other ground support equipment; implement the traffic plan for the incident.
Welfare/Customer Service Branch Director
Responsible for providing an organized response for the physical well-being of civilian evacuees on an incident
Finance/Admin Section Chief Responsibities
Addressing any and all documentation needs, overseeing record keeping and documentation for potential cost recovery efforts or litigation on an incident
Does the physical location of the command post need to be communicated?
Yes
Prior to assuming command what information shall be obtained from the initial IC?
- What was the situation?
- What is the current situation?
- What are the strategy and tactics?
- What units are committed and where?
- What units are available?
- Any obvious safety concerns
If the first arriving officer initiates an offensive attack and plans to transfer command is he still in command?
Yes, they are still in command until the transfer of command has been confirmed
If initial actions call for an aggressive attack, the first officer will advise the chief what?
Of the need to transfer command, typically via the radio
When is the transfer of command complete?
When it is confirmed and announced
Staged units shall be located so they can reach the incident scene within ___ minutes of receiving an assignment.
3
Who shall serve as Staging Managers?
Only Engine Company Officers or crew members
The Staging Area Manager shall be on what radio channel?
Command Channel but also monitor the tactical channel.
When a unit comes out of rehab who do they contact for another assignment?
The Staging Manager
Unit officers shall report to their designated supervisor when:
- Assignment is complete
- Unable to complete assignment
- There is a safety problem
- Additional resources are required to complete assignment
What are the four status conditions that shall be used to describe resources?
- Assigned–performing active function
- Available–ready for assignment
- Out-of-service–not ready for assignment
- In Transition from one location to another
When responding on a mutual box units shall confirm?
Their response order
When first alarm units mark on scene they should?
Do so verbally indicating position and function
What are the three incident strategy modes?
- Offensive
- Defensive
- Transition
When operating in the offensive mode the officer will either be?
investigating or attacking
When the first unit requests to transfer command will is automatically be transferred to the second due engine?
No
In what strategic mode will command typically not be transferred except on the arrival of the chief?
Defensive mode
During a transition from offensive mode to defensive mode what must be completed prior to commencing defensive operations?
PAR check
Who is the initial IC?
first due officer
What company should routinely handle the incident command responsibilities and why?
Engine Company due to the limited number of rescue and truck companies responding
Can command be transferred to an officer who is not on the scene?
no
How many times can command be transferred at the command officer level?
Only once
Elements of the on-scene report:
- water supply info
- unit identification and location
- description of the incident conditions including:
- building height, occupancy type and constuction
- hazmat event (include staging position and hot zone)
- multi-vehicle accident with number of vehicles
- incident condition (fire showing)
- what assignment your unit is taking
Elements of the Initial Situation Report:
- size-up the situation
- describe the extent of the problem
- give a brief description of actions that you will be taking and orders for other units arriving on scene IF conditions require a change from standard assignments
- initiate requests for additional resources or greater alarm as determined through the size-up
- Announcement if command will be retained or transferred
Progress Reports should be given?
-First progress report at approximately 10 minutes into the operation, given on the command channel
In situations where the building location of configuration is unusual, the officer shall designate the sides of the building by?
using a landmark
How can wings of a building be identified?
As quadrants or sectors
Sub-floors will be designated as?
The actual name of the sub-floor
Tactical Command?
A function on an incident that is assigned to provide close supervision and direction to a group of companies assigned to a particular function or area. Group or division supervisors typically operate at the tactical level of command
It is recommended that a tactical commander get an aid, it is required when?
The tactical command assignment will require entry into a dangerous or IDLH environment
In addition to the same safety equipment that the Tactical Commander carries the aid should also carry?
A forcible entry tool
Upon arrival at the assigned area of responsibility the TC must give?
An initial report. Additional reports should be given when significant changes occur, major problems are encountered, or benchmarks are met
When communicating with their units TC should use?
face-to-face communications
Where should the location of the command post be?
Where the IC can see the fire building or incident scene
The command aide has primary responsibility in support of the IC in what three functional areas?
- resource status
- situation status
- command post communications
Who sets up and manages the accountability system?
The aide
Who is responsible for tracking members and units who are operating as well as those in staging?
the aide
When a higher ranking chief arrives on scene and it preparing to assume command who briefs them?
the aide
If the higher ranking chief chooses not to assume command of the incident he/she may act as a?
senior advisor to the IC
The initial incident board allows tracking for up to and when shall it be used?
two alarms of dispatch and should be used prior to the setup of the command area by the aide
A command channel should be requested and utilized once the command post is established and staffed, however under what circumstance will the command channel be assigned prior to this?
when a second alarm is transmitted
Who is the communications link for the IC and second alarm units?
Staging manager
Should members operating in the IDLH wear a vest?
NO
What members require identification vests?
- IC
- PIO
- SO
- Section Chiefs
- Branch Directors
- Staging Officer
- Senior Physician
- Treatment Unit Leader
Lights or Flags should be used to identify the following areas:
- Command Post
- Staging Area
- Treatment Area
- PIO Area
Green Light
command post
Blue vest?
IC
Green Flag
Staging area
Green vest?
staging officer
Orange flag/light
Treatment area
white with one orange stripe vest?
Treatment unit officer
White flag
PIO Area
White vest?
PIO
Red Vest?
SO
In accordance with NFPA standard 1561 what three primary channels will be used for incident dispatch and management?
dispatch, tactical and command
What communications are carried out on the command channel?
requests for additional resources, progress reports, and other necessary communications
If a tactical function calls command on their assigned channel and does not get a response they shall?
call command on the command channel
When is the personnel accountability system initiated?
When the first unit arrives on the scene and continues until the IC determines it is no longer necessary
When nametags are not in use members should store them?
Under the brims of their helmets
Helmet Shield yellow:
Identifies: FMO, Safety, OPS, TRNG, and Support Staff
-All support staff will have yellow background with white letters
The primary passport?
2”x4” velcro with one removable and one permanently affixed designator tag
Unit Rosters
2”x4” pieces of velcro that is attached to either the dash or the officers door of every unit. It will have one designator permanently affixed and one removable unit identification tag. The unit roster will contain the names of all members who are assigned to staff that particular unit.
Where is the apparatus passport drop-off point?
drivers door of first arriving suppression unit
The Personnel Accountability System shall be implemented on all emergency incidents where?
members are operating in the IDLH, hazardous area, when using SCBA, or at the discretion of the IC
The order of nametags attached to the unit rooster/passport goes:
OIC
Driver
Crew
Crew
If a unit’s identifier is upside down on the command board it means?
That unit is in transition to that location
If units must enter a hazardous area remote from the initial passport drop of point where shall they place their passports?
driver’s door of the first unit at the remote entry point
Dispatch will announce the duration of the incident every?
10 minutes
When does the event timer begin?
When the first unit arrives on the incident scene
On what channel is the timer announcement made on?
command channel
The IC shall determine the welfare of all members operating in the hostile environment every?
20 minutes
The IC shall account for all members on the incident scene including those operating in non-hostile areas every?
40 minutes
Who is responsible for the welfare of units/members not assigned to a Branch/Division/Group?
The IC
If units were not accounted for during the PAR check what happens?
- Recall the missing units, this should be done on the assigned tactical channel as well as on the safety channel
- No success still? Deploy RIT
If a unit doesn’t answer during PAR does the PAR check stop until that unit is located?
No-PAR check continues but IC can assign a resource to check on the unaccounted crew
Situations in which a PAR check must be done are:
- report of a member or crew missing or trapped
- when a unit/crew cannot be contacted in the hazard zone after three consecutive attempts at radio contact
- sudden hazardous change on the incident scene
- incident conditions deteriorate to a point that evacuation is ordered
- a change from an offensive to a defensive mode
- when the incident is declared under control
If an evacuation is ordered how long shall dispatch sound the evac tones?
15 seconds
While the evac tone is being sounded all staffed apparatus shall
sound their airhorns continuously for 15 seconds
After the evac tone and air horns have stopped dispatch shall
repeat the evac message
