Command OG’s

Question 1

Command initial radio report will include?

Answer 1

-Address, occupancy type, construction.
– height and size
-obvious fire or emergency conditions. 
-exposures
-obvious safety concerns
-declare strategy
-initial actions
-assignment for arriving units

Question 2

Name seven command responsibilities

Answer 2

• Communications
• zoning
• accountability
• fire fighter survival
• safety
• incident action plan
• rehab

Question 3

Risk management is something the incident commander has to take into account. Using OG 500 explain how incident command should evaluate the risk.

Answer 3

• activities that present a significant risk to responders shall be limited to situations that have the potential to save lives
• activities to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risk to responders actions will be taken to reduce or avoid these risks.
• no risk to the safety of responders shall be acceptable where there is no possibility of saving lives or property.

Question 4

When transferring command IC will brief the new IC with the following.

Answer 4

-fire location, extent and conditions
–Strategy, offensive\defensive
–effectiveness of control efforts. 
- location/function of resources 
– safety considerations
– need for additional resources

Question 5

Describe an Incident action plan

Answer 5

Can be a verbal plan, tactical worksheet, written plan, or a combination thereof.

Question 6

Command is responsible for developing an incident action plan. Using OG 500 – B what actions should command take regarding the IAP

Answer 6

– Develop or approve an Incident action plan
- communicate IAP to all responders
–Keep safety officer informed of strategic and tactical plans and any changing conditions.
– The incident action plan includes an evaluation of the risk to responders
– command is responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and revising the IAP and overall strategy of the incident.

Question 7

When command arrives they should follow seven standard procedures.

Answer 7

• First arriving officer will establish command, communicated to dispatch by radio.
• conduct rapid evaluation of incident and risks transmit a brief initial radio report.
• State building orientation.
• command may be mobile for size up or taking immediate action
• state designation example George Street command.
• command initially has three options
• nothing showing
• fast attack
• command mode
• state command location.

Question 8

Risk management is something the incident commander has to take into account. How should the incident commander evaluate the risk?

Answer 8

– Activities that present a significant risk to responders shall be limited to situations that have the potential to save lives.
– activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as inherent risks to responders. Actions will be taken to reduce or avoid these risks.
– No risk to the safety of responders shall be acceptable where there is no possibility of saving lives or property.

Question 9

Upon arrival to an incident command initially has three options, what are they?

Answer 9

Nothing showing
Fast attack
Command mode

–When there are no obvious emergency conditions on arrival * investigate / nothing showing mode the incident commander may go with the crew to investigate using a portable radio as mobile command.

• when conditions require immediate action to stabilize the situation, the incident commander may initiate a * fast attack mode, using a portable radio as mobile command
• when the scale or complexity of the emergency warrants * command mode should be established from the onset. Size up will be conducted from the exterior, the incident commander will declare a strategy, begin an incident action plan, and assign resources as required.

Regardless of option, after a short period command will move to a command post.

Question 10

Command has four basic objectives, list them.

Answer 10

–Remove endangered occupants, treat injured
– stop fire / control emergency.
–conserve property and protect environment.
-provide for the safety and welfare of responders.

Question 11

List five tactical benchmarks Command will transmit.

Answer 11

Agent applied
Primary search complete
Secondary search all clear
Under control
Loss stopped

Question 12

Define incident action plan

Answer 12

Can be a verbal plan, tactical work sheet, written plan or a combination thereof.

Question 13

OG 530 Mayday

List mayday responsibilities of IC

Answer 13

IC shall:
– acknowledge all mayday announcements.
- attempt to contact to confirm the identity and location of ff
- advise the fire fighter to stay on PFS ops channel
-ensure other radio communications are managed to continue with operations
- activate RIT and brief on all available information
- ensure control copies the mayday message.
- direct all other crews to use an alternate radio channel
- when the missing or injured fire fighter has been removed from the hazard the IC shall clear the Mayday
- The IC shall follow this OG unless it is immediately identified and confirmed as accidental, in which case the IC will immediately notify PTBO control.

Question 14

OG 500 transferring command
When would the incident commander want to transfer command?
ISD

Answer 14

• improve management of the incident
• support ongoing operations
• demobilize incident

Question 15

OG 500 transfer of command

What is the preferred method for transferring command?

Answer 15

Command may be transferred by radio but face to face is preferred

Question 16

OG 500 transfer of command

Who can accept the transfer of command?

Answer 16

• only an officer that is already on scene at the incident

Question 17

OG509 water and ice rescue

What are the three levels of rescue?

Answer 17

– Level l land-based
– level ll boat rescue
– level lll controlled water entry

Question 18

OG 509 water and ice rescue

What are the zones of an ice water operation?

Answer 18

– Hot zone operations area
– warm zone support area
– cold zone command post and other agencies
– security perimeter public

Question 19

OG 509 water and ice rescue

Boat based rescues procedures.

Answer 19

– Number of personnel in boat shall be limited to those required to perform the task – a second boat shall be dispatched and be considered the RIT. The crew shall position themselves on land or in the boat nearby to intervene or provide immediate assistance
– Coldwater conditions all personnel inside Hot zone must wear approved survival suits

Question 20

OG509 water and ice rescue

Controlled water entry IC shall assign roles for the following

Answer 20

• rescue one
  – rescue one tender
  – rescue two
  – rescue two tender

Question 21

OG509 water and ice rescue

What PPE must personnel wear when performing controlled water entry?

Answer 21

• water rescue helmet
• survival suit for cold weather
• approved PFD with tether system monitored by a rope tender or two tenders if the conditions warrant

Question 22

OG 504 reporting of spills

What is the course of action for the officer in charge at a hazardous material spill?

Answer 22

– determine potential for the spill to enter storm or sanitary sewer
– instruct ARO to call appropriate city contacts
– if spill by its nature or size is a threat to the environment or public health both provincial ministries shall be called. Threat to environment call Ministry of environment. Threat to public health call Officer of health.
– Exception 100 L or less of vehicle fluids if not likely to enter any surface water or well
– note this policy applies to ANY spill upstream of the city water treatment intake to protect drinking water. Contact PUG staff 

Question 23

Why might there be a transfer in command personnel?

Answer 23

– improve management of the incident

- support ongoing operations - to demobilize

Question 24

Who is eligible to accept the transfer of command?

Answer 24

Command shall only be transferred to another officer already on scene at the incident

Question 25

What is the preferred method for transferring command?

Answer 25

Command may be transferred by radio but face-to-face is preferred