Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Lieutenant's Exam Notes > Command Officer Operations Manual - May 2020 > Flashcards

Command Officer Operations Manual - May 2020 Flashcards

Entire Manual

1
Q

The ICS is comprised of these following five functional areas which are required to manage the resources at every incident.

A
  1. Incident Commander
  2. Operations Section
  3. Planning Section
  4. Logistic Section
  5. Finance / Administration Section
  6. Information and Intelligence Function

Pages 3 and 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

The individual responsible for the overall management of all incident operations:

A

Incident Commander

Page 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

This section is responsible for all all tactical operations at the incident.

A

Operations Section

Page 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

This section is responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident.

A

Logistics Section

Page 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

This section is responsible for all cost, and financial actions of the incident.

A

Finance / Administration Section

Page 4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Within the ICS, the span of control of any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility should range from ____ to ____ subordinates.

A

3 to 7

Page 5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the appropriate Leadership position titles for each organizational element listed below:

  1. Incident Command
  2. Command Staff
  3. Section
  4. Branch
  5. Division and Groups
  6. Unit
A
  1. Incident Command - Incident Commander
  2. Command Staff - Officer
  3. Section - Section Chief
  4. Branch - Branch Director
  5. Divisions and groups - Supervisors
  6. Unit - Unit Leader

Page 6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the three levels of scene organization?

A

Strategic, Tactical and Task

Page 6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

IC and command staff operate, and are responsible for command functions.

What level of scene organization is this?

A

Strategic

Page 6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Branch, Division or Group Directors and Supervisors manage the tactical activities for their assigned area of function.

What level of scene organization is this?

A

Tactical

Page 6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

The level of scene organization where strategic and tactical objectives are accomplished.

A

Task

Page 6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the 5 major components of the ICS?

These components are referred to as what?

A
  1. Command
  2. Operations
  3. Planning
  4. Logistics
  5. Finance / Administration

Referred to as the General Staff

Page 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

There are normally three positions in the command staff positions. What are they?

A

Safety Officer, Public Information Officer (PIO) and Liaison officer.

Page 10

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The ______ consist of the IC’s command staff (Liaison, PIO and Safety) and the General Staff (Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance / Administration).

A

Incident Management Team (IMT)

Page 11

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

This level of the ICS structural components is responsible for managing a primary segment of incident operations.

A

Sections

Page 11

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

This level of the ICS structural component is the level having function or geographical responsibility.

A

Branches

Page 12

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The organizational level having total responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area is ________.

A

Divisions

Page 13

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

______ are established to divide the incident into function areas of operations.

A

Groups

Page 13

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

A _____ is comprised of a set number of the same type of single resources.

A

Strike Team

Page 13

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the basic hierarchy order in the ICS system

A

Incident Command

Section

Branch

Division or Group

Strike Team / Task Force / Single Resource

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

The individual responsible for the management of ALL incident resources.

A

Incident Command

Page 16 -Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

The ICS level responsible for primary segments of incident operations such as Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance / Administration.

A

Section

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

A Section is managed by a _________.

A

Section Chief

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

The ICS level having functional responsibility for major parts of incident operations.

A

Branch

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

A Branch is managed by a ____________.

A

Branch Director

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

The ICS level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographical area.

A

Division

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

A division is managed by a _______.

A

Division Supervisor

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

The ICS level having responsibility for a specified functional assignment.

A

Group

Page 16 - Figure 7

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

A group is managed by a _______.

A

Group Supervisor

Page 16 - Figure 7

30
Q

The ICS level that is comprised of an individual, a unit and personnel, or a crew or team with an identified supervisor that can be used on an incident.

A

Single Resource

Page 16 - Figure 7

31
Q

A group of any type or kind of resource, with common communications and a leader, assembled for a specific mission.

A

Task Force

Page 16 - Figure 7

32
Q

A group of the same kind and type of resources, with common communications and a leader.

A

Strike Team

Page 16 - Figure 7

33
Q

Incident Command procedures shall be initiated and initial fire ground communications (on scene reports, command statement, etc. ) made when ______________.

A

When three or more companies are actively engaged in operational task.

Page 17

34
Q

Who shall advise communications that the ICS is implemented by initiating initial fire ground communications such as an on-scene report, command statement etc.

A

The first arriving officer, as defined by local jurisdiction

Page 18

35
Q

What is the objective of transferring command?

A

To strengthen the management function and provide increased support for operational resources.

Page 18

36
Q

________ mode strategies are used in situations requiring immediate action and commitment of resources into the fire building.

A

Offensive

Page 24

37
Q

When operating in an offensive mode or strategy, officers must make a decision on their command position. The officer will either be _______ or _______.

A

Investigating or attacking

Page 24

38
Q

When would the first due officer normally keep establish and keep command ?

When would they request to pass command?

A

They would normally establish and keep command when in Investigative mode.

They would normally pass command when the situation calls for units to become operationally engaged.

Page 24

39
Q

If the first due officer request to pass command. Who does command get passed to?

A

Command is not automatically passed. The first due chief will make the decision whether to assign command to another unit or direct the initial IC to retain command until the arrival of the chief.

Page 25

40
Q

This is essentially a “holding action” used to keep the incident from spreading and protecting exposures until additional resources arrive.

A

Defensive Mode

Page 25

41
Q

If operations are deemed to be defensive operations, which unit will typically end up with command until the arrival of a chief officer?

A

Initial IC.

Typically, command will not be transferred in this mode except on the arrival of a chief.

Page 25

42
Q

When transitioning from interior to exterior defensive attack, what should be completed prior to the start of the exterior fire attack with large caliber streams?

A

IC shall conduct a PAR check for the units that were in the IDLH environment.

Page 25

43
Q

What does the term “two-in, two-out” refer to?

A

“Two-in, two-out,” refers to incident scene operations where the minimum number of firefighters (two) may enter an IDLH while a minimum number of firefighters (two) remain outside the IDLH area as a “stand-by team” to monitor the activity of the interior crew and effect rescue if necessary.

Page 26

44
Q

The initial IC is responsible for performing the functions of command, which are:

(Total of 8)

A
  1. Arrive, establish and announce command
  2. Evaluate situation (size-up)
  3. Effective communication
  4. Identify strategy and develop an action plan.
  5. Deployment of resources
  6. Organization and accountability of the event and personnel
  7. Review, evaluate, and revise action plan.
  8. Continue, transfer, and terminate command

Page 26

45
Q

If an rescue or truck arrives on scene prior to the first due engine, which should be done before they take command.

A

They should consider the arrival time of the first due engine.

If the engine is delayed, the truck or rescue officer should confer with the first due responding Chief Officer to determine who will establish command and to direct incoming units.

Page 26 and 27

46
Q

The company officer placed in the command position will have the balance of their crew available for tasks.

Considering the experience of the crew and the incident priorities, options may include:

*List the 4 examples listed in the Command Officer Operations Manual

A
  1. Assist the officer with command post functions.
  2. In the event the members are of equal rank and assigned a task without a company officer, a crew leader must be appointed
  3. Assign the crew to an additional hose line with a tactical assignment.
  4. Assign them under the supervisor of the initial attack line.

Page 27

47
Q

When assigning a name to command, what should the name be based off of?

A

Geographic location

Page 27

48
Q

Who does command responsibility rest with ?

A

The initial arriving company officer until the command officer who will assume command arrives on scene or delegates to another unit.

Page 28

49
Q

How many times can command be transferred at the company level?

A

Once

Page 28

50
Q

It is critical that the initial IC as well as the chief officer, who will be assuming command, continually perform a “risk benefit” analysis of all tasks to be accomplished on every incident. Considerations should include what three points?

A
  1. Life Safety (First priority)
  2. Incident Control (Second priority)
  3. Property Conservation (Third priority)

Page 28

51
Q

What 7 actions establish the basic infrastructure for effective incident command as the incident progresses?

A
  1. Voiced on-scene / situation report, which shall include a reconnaissance lap (360 lap) around the structure or a view of the rear whenever possible.
  2. Size-up and risk / benefit analysis
  3. Formal announcement of the establishment of command
  4. Identification of the overall strategy, mode of operation (offensive or defensive), and tactical assignment.
  5. Assessment and request of additional resources
  6. Effective tracking of tactical assignments, units, and personnel.
  7. Transfer of command upon the arrival of a ranking officer.

Page 28

52
Q

When does management of an incident begin?

A

When the initial assessment of an incident has been completed.

Page 29

53
Q

What is the foundation of incident management?

A

Size-up

Page 29

54
Q

What are the 6 key considerations when sizing up an incident?

A
  1. What is the problem?
  2. Where is the problem ?
  3. If fire, where is the fire going?
  4. Who or what is in danger because of the incident?
  5. What are the safety considerations
  6. What additional resources are needed?

Page 29

55
Q

Based upon the initial size-up, the IC should set objectives at fire within what areas?

A

RECEO-VS

Rescue
Exposures
Confinement
Extinguishment 
Overhaul
Ventilation and Salvage

Page 29

56
Q

Factors that affect establishing of objectives at mass casualty incidents would include:

A
  1. Severity of Injuries
  2. Access to Victims
  3. Number of Victims
  4. Location
  5. Weather
  6. Accessibility to Scene

Page 29

57
Q

What information should be including in the on-scene report?

A
  1. Water supply information
  2. Unit identification and and location
  3. Building height
  4. Occupancy type
  5. Detailed location of what is evident on arrival

Page 30

58
Q

What are the 9 elements of the 360 degree lap listed in the command officer operations manual?

A
  1. Elevation of structure (front vs. rear)
  2. Presence of basement and location of access
  3. Location of fire
  4. Label the floors
  5. Any hazard observed
  6. Presence of exposures
  7. Status of occupants
  8. Status of occupants
  9. Access and egress points

Page 30

59
Q

Who has the responsibility of notifying command of any pertinent information or unsafe conditions that have not yet been reported?

A

All officers and members

Page 31

60
Q

_________ are radio reports that provide information on the evolution of an incident.

A

Progress reports

Page 31

61
Q

Unit reports denoting the progress of specific unit actions can be defined by what acronym?

What does this stand for?

A

C.A.N report

Condition
Action
Needs

Page 31

62
Q

When should the first progress report be given to the respective dispatch center?

How often should progress reports be given after this?

A

10 minutes into an operation

After each par check, Every 10 minutes or more frequently as necessary

Page 31

63
Q

This term identifies a structure no longer being legally utilized.

A

Abandoned

Page 37

64
Q

This term identifies a viable structure having no contents or activity, empty, having no tenant and devoid of furniture or fixtures.

A

Vacant

Page 37

65
Q

__________ is a function on a fireground, or other incident, that is assigned to provide close supervision and direction to a group of companies assigned to a particular function or area.

A

Tactical Command

Page 38

66
Q

The purpose of tactical communication is to provide a level of command or supervision that completes what 5 points?

A
  1. Provides closer supervision and direction by an experienced command level officer in dangerous or complex operational areas.
  2. Has the advantage of being close to the operation for enhanced command and control.
  3. Provides for a direct ongoing tactical size-up for a specified operational area or task
  4. Provides a level of supervision with the sole perspective of coordinating multiple companies without the addition of unit-level responsibility reducin the IC’s span of control.
  5. Enhances the level of safety in the operation by providing oversight by a single individual, responsible for maintaining a broader ongoing evaluation of the situation.

Page 38

67
Q

What are the 5 primary responsibilities of a tactical commander?

A
  1. Safety and accountability of the crews under their command
  2. Continuous size-up of the tactical assignment
  3. Provide close supervision, direction, and coordination
  4. Continuous evaluation of operational effectiveness
  5. Monitoring overall ongoing incident progress (this may require monitoring a different radio channel)
  6. Update next level of suppression with regular progress reports.

Page 40

68
Q

What 7 actions set the basis for effective Incident Command as the incident progresses?

A
  1. Perform an on scene report
  2. Conduct an effective size-up risk / benefit analysis conducted through the 360
  3. Provide Situation Report
  4. Establish or request to transfer command
  5. Assessment and request of additional resources
  6. Effective tracking of tactical assignments, units, and personnel
  7. Prepare for transition of command

Page 43

69
Q

During the transition of command to the chief officer, what information should be obtained from the original incident commander?

A
  1. What was the situation?
  2. What is the current situation?
  3. What are the strategies and tactics?
  4. What is the status of the primary search?
  5. What units are committed and where?
  6. What units are available?

Page 43

70
Q

The command aide has primary responsibility in support of the IC in what three functional areas?

A
  1. Resource Status
  2. Situation Status
  3. Command post communications

Page 45

71
Q

Task that may be required to fulfill the functions of the command aide include what 7 points?

A
  1. Determine and track status of resources and assigned personnel
  2. Anticipate need for additional resources based upon tactical assignments being made
  3. Monitor tactical channel
  4. Manage command channel communications and provide progress reports
  5. Monitor secondary tactical channels if utilized in the operation.
  6. Anticipate and recommend logistical needs to support the operation
  7. Brief incoming chief officers as necessary

Page 45

Lieutenant's Exam Notes (22 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions