Command Officer Ops Flashcards
What are the 5 main functional areas in ICS that’s used to manage the resources at every incident? (pg.3,4) FC
Incident Commander, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Financial/Admin
Who is responsible for the command of all incident activities, including developing strategic goals and the incident action plan (ICP)? (pg.5) FC
Incident Commander (IC)
In which level of scene organization are strategic and tactical objectives accomplished i.e., where work is actually done? (pg.6)FC
Task
What are the 3 Command Staff positions? (pg.10)FC
Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer
_______ are the organizational levels having total responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. (pg.13)FC
Divisions
_______ are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operations, and composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily in a single geographic division. (pg.13)FC
Groups
A _________ is comprised of a set number of the same type of single resource. (pg.14)FC
Strike Team
True of False: The physical location of command post MUST be communicated. (pg.18)FC
True
This location is described as a standard system for assembling apparatus and personnel before assignment at an incident or when they are released for rehab. (pg.19)F
Staging
Units assigned to staging should be positioned to reach the incident within _____ minutes of receiving an assignment. (pg.19)FC
3 Minutes
What unit is assigned the role of Staging Manager? (pg.20,50)F
First Engine on 2nd Alarm, or First Engine to arrive at staging
True or False: Command Officers should assume command while enroute and should directly recommend key prompts or actions to the initial IC. (pg.25,28)FC
False
What is a CAN Report? (pg.31)FC
-Conditions -Actions -Needs
When should the first progress report be given? (pg.31)F
10 Minutes
The Command Aide has primary responsibilities in support of the IC in what 3 functional areas? (pg.44,45)FC
-Resource Status -Situation Status -Command Post Communications
What color light is used to identify the Command Post? (pg.52)FC
Green
A ______ is coordinated with specific direction on the relocation of units and their equipment, operating from an area deemed untenable, to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations. (pg.56)FC
Withdrawal
During emergency evacuation, the dispatcher and all staffed apparatus in the working area will simultaneously sound evac signal and air horn for ______ seconds. (pg.57)FC
15
All members on the incident scene, including those operating in non-IDLH areas, will be checked ______ minutes into the incident. (pg.58)FC
40
True or False: An unaccounted member or crew shall not stop PAR check from other elements of the command structure, and PAR check must continue to determine if more than one member is unaccounted for. (pg.59)FC
True
When shall ICS be implemented? SB
At the arrival of the first fire department officer and remain in effect until emergency response resources are released from the scene. (p. 3)
Describe the different types of operations provided by ICS? SB
Single jurisdiction and single agency, Single jurisdiction and multi-agency, Multi-jurisdiction and single agency, Multi-jurisdiction and multi-agency. (p. 3)
What is the span of control for any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility? SB
Span of control should range from three to seven subordinates, with five being ideal. (p. 5)
What are the levels of scene organization? SB
Strategic, Tactical, Task (p. 6)
Incident Command procedures shall be initiated when? SB
When three or more companies are actively engaged in operational tasks.
Who should implement the ICS on a fire ground? SB
First arriving officer.
Units assigned to staging should be positioned to reach the incident within ___ of receiving an assignment? SB
Three minutes.
If not particularly assigned, who shall assume the role of Staging Manager? SB
First arriving engine company officer (due to limited number of trucks and rescues).
The unit assigned to RIT shall announce __________________. SB
on the tactical channel their arrival on scene and confirm assignment and location.
_______________ Strategies are used in situations requiring immediate action and commitment of resources to the fire building which may include interior or exterior. SB
Offensive mode.
Command officers ___________ command while enroute but should directly recommend key prompts or actions to the initial IC. SB
Should NOT assume.
How many times can command be passed at the company officer level? SB
Only Once. (p. 28)
What are the Phonetic Alphabet designators… SB
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu
_________ identifies a structure no longer being legally utilized. SB
Abandoned.
__________ identifies a viable structure having no contents or activity, empty, having no tenant and devoid of furniture fixtures. SB
Vacant.
How many ICS vest minimum should command vehicles carry? SB
11 vests.
How many different colors of vest should be utilized? SB
6 colors
Name tags shall be considered an issued item of ________. SB
PPE
Yellow name tag with Black letters indicates what? SB
Any member who is certified to enter an IDLH.
A PAR check for all members operating in the IDLH shall be at every ________ interval. SB
20-minute interval.
A PAR check for all members on the incident scene shall be at every________ interval. SB
40-minute interval.
True or False: PAR check shall be halted, and radio traffic should be ceased for no more than 3 minutes in attempt to contact an unaccounted member or crew. SB
False. PAR check should not be halted at all.
A minimum crew is considered __________. SB
Two people and one radio.
