Command Ops Manual Flashcards
The ________ is a management tool which enables fire and rescue officers to manage efforts to mitigate any incident
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Incident Command System (ICS)
A basic ICS operating principle is that the IC is responsible for on-scene management until ___ is transferred to another person, who then becomes the IC.
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command authority
The __ shall be implemented with the arrival of the first fire department officer and remain in effect until emergency response resources are released from the scene.
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ICS
The ICS is comprised of the following fives (sometimes 6) functional areas which are required to manage the resources at every incident
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- Incident Commander: responsible for the overall management
- Operations Section: Responsible for all tactical operations
- Planning Section: Responsible for status of resources.
- Logistics Section: Responsible for providing facilities, services, and materials
- Finance/Administration Section: <em>Responsible for all costs and financial actions</em>
- Information and Intelligence Function: <em>analysis and sharing of information and intelligence</em>
The 3 levels of scene organization are as follows:
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- Strategic - IC and Command Staff operate, and are responsible for command functions.
- Tactical - Branch, Division, or Group Directors and Supervisors manage the tactical activities for their assigned area or function
- Task - <em>The level where strategic and tactical objectives are accomplished, i.e., where the work actually is done</em>
When there is more than one agency with incident jurisdiction, or when incidents cross political jurisdictions, _____ is required.
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Unified Command (UC)
<em>The following are examples of when Unified Command is applied:</em>
- <em>Incidents that impact more than one political jurisdiction.</em>
- <em>Incidents involving multiple agencies (or departments) within the same political </em><em>jurisdiction.</em>
- <em>Incidents that impact (or involve) several political and functional agencies.</em>
The Branch Level is the organizational level having _____ responsibility
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functional or geographical
When the numbers of divisions exceed the recommended span-of-control for the Operations Section, a ___ should be put in place and the divisions allocated within those Branches
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multi-branch structure
___ should be situated at operational locations and may be assigned names.
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Branch Directors
___ communicate directly with the Section Chief under whom they are assigned to operate.
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Branch Directors
___ are the organizational levels having total responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area.
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Divisions
on an incident with a working fire on the fourth floor of a ten-story building, the IC will typically place all units operating on that floor under the direction and supervision of a Division Supervisor.
Routine communications inside a division can be accomplished more effectively in a _____.
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face-to-face mode
___ are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operations .
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Groups
<em>the IC may assemble and assign a group to ventilate the floors above the fire floor in the fire building. The IC would designate a Group Supervisor and may use the designation of Vent Group. The Vent Group could be operating on the seventh through the tenth floor performing the function of ventilation.</em>
____ are composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily within a single geographic division.
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Groups
<em>Using the same example of fire on the fourth floor of a ten- story building, the IC may assemble and assign a group to ventilate the floors above the fire floor in the fire building. The IC would designate a Group Supervisor and may use the designation of Vent Group. The Vent Group could be operating on the seventh through the tenth floor performing the function of ventilation.</em>
A ____ is comprised of a set number of the same type single resources.
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strike team
<em>In other words, the strike team is made up of the same type companies (e.g. five engine companies).</em>
The companies that make up the strike team are under the supervision of a ____ and have common communications among the team.
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Strike Team Leader
A strike team may be assembled on-scene by the ____ , or it may be a predetermined complement of resources that can be requested and dispatched by the ____.
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IC & communications center.
A ____ is a combination of resources.
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task force
<em>The task force can be made up of several different type companies (e.g. three engine companies, one truck company, and one medic unit).</em>
EMS task force may be requested, or assembled, and deployed by the IC. What units make up an EMS task force:
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- five EMS transport units
- two suppression units
A _____ is an individual unit that retains its own unit identification.
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Single Resource
<em>(e.g. E429)</em>
___ procedures shall be initiated and initial fireground communications (on scene report, command statement, etc.) made when cident Command are actively engaged in operational tasks.
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Incident Command
The _____, as defined by a local jurisdiction, shall advise communications that the ICS is implemented by initiating initial fireground communications such as an on scene report, command statement, etc.
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first arriving officer
If the chief officer cannot conduct a face-to-face with the initial IC, the formal transfer of command should ____.
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take place via radio.
The transfer of command is complete when it is ___.
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confirmed and announced
One of the first responsibilities of the IC at an emergency incident is to identify the need for and request ____.
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additional alarms or specific resources.
_____ describes a standard system for assembling apparatus and personnel before assignment at an incident or when they are released from rehab.
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Staging
Units assigned to staging should be positioned to reach the incident within ___ of receiving an assignment.
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three minutes
The ____ , if identified, shall report to the Operations Chief.
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Staging Manager
On incidents where the Operations Section is not filled, the ____ shall be responsible for staging.
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IC
The _____ shall designate the staging area.
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IC or Operations Chief
The IC or Operations Chief has the option to assign the Staging Manager. In the absence of such an assignment, the ____ to arrive at the staging area shall assume or assign the role of Staging Manager.
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first engine company officer
Depending on the size and complexity of the incident, a ____ may be used to manage the staging function of the incident.
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single crew member (apparatus driver or other experienced member) or the entire crew
Due to the limited number of truck and rescue companies, only ____ shall serve as Staging Managers.
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engine company officers or crew members
The Staging Manager shall remain on the command channel, but must also monitor ___ .
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the tactical channel
The ____ will be responsible for units who are arriving on the scene and have not yet received a tactical assignment.
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Staging Manager
____ is the location at which the apparatus is parked and is typically implemented only on large scale, campaign-style incidents.
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Base
Base reports to Logistics in the ICS structure.
The ___ is responsible to ensure that the RIT function has been assigned.
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IC
The unit assigned as the RIT shall announce on the tactical channel their ______ and ______.
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arrival on the scene & confirm the assignment and location.
The ____ is responsible for providing an organized response to the rehabilitation needs of the personnel operating on an incident
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Medical Unit Leader
____ are the combination of personnel and equipment used on tactical incident operations.
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Resources
Units responding on mutual boxes shall mark enroute by ___ to the controlling jurisdiction’s communications center if the jurisdictions do not participate in CAD2CAD.
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voice/radio
First-alarm units mark on the scene verbally indicating ___ and ____ based upon NOVA Operating Manual procedures.
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position and function
(e.g. “Engine 106 has the water.” Or, “Engine 431 has Lobby Control.”)
Greater alarm units who have received a tactical assignment must also give a ___ and ____ on the assigned tactical channel.
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verbal on scene and confirmation of assignment
Units not assigned by established procedures or those units who have not received orders from command, shall report to ____ and:
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Staging or Base
- Await orders,
- Organize and brief subordinates before beginning operations, and
- Provide periodic updates on progress of assigned tasks.
Agency representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies shall report to the ___ at the command post.
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liaison officer
The OIC of the unit adding to the call will request to the responding command officer over ____ of their intentions.
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the incident channel
Incident strategy will fall into one of two general modes: ___ .
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offensive or defensive
The strategic mode shall be announced on the tactical channel by the original IC. Changes in the strategic mode shall be announced by the IC
When the situation calls for units to become operationally engaged, the ____ will request the need for transfer of command.
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first officer
The Chief will then assign command to another unit or establish command if on the scene.
The first-due chief must make the decision whether to assign command to another unit or direct the initial IC to retain Command until the arrival of the Chief. ____ will not automatically be transferred to the second-due engine or another unit..
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Command
____ is essentially a “holding action” used to keep the incident from spreading and protecting exposures until additional resources arrive.
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Defensive mode
When transitioning from an interior offensive attack to an exterior defensive attack, the IC shall ____ for the units that were in the IDLH.
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conduct a PAR check
<em>This accountability check shall be completed prior to the start of the exterior fire attack with large caliber streams.</em>
If the operational transition is from defensive to offensive, the accountability of personnel is considered completed when ____.
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the IC assigns a unit to the task
<em>(“E409 from Command, transition to interior offensive attack and stretch a 1 3⁄4” to the 1st floor.”)</em>
____ enacted legislation that establishes parameters for minimum staffing levels during initial firefighting operations.
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The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Commission (VOSH)
The ____ , as defined by local jurisdiction, is the initial IC.
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first-due officer.
If the engine company is delayed, _____ or _____ should confer with the first due responding Chief Officer to determine who will establish command and to direct incoming units.
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the truck or rescue squad officer
If the engine officer who is the IC, assigns their remaining personnel to an operational task such as the deployment of a hoseline, the team of two deploying the hoseline will be referred to as ___.
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as their unit designator (i.e. - E439).
The engine officer of Engine 439 is Command and no longer a part of Engine 439 until relieved by the Chief and reassigned.
In situations where command is transferred via the radio, both officers shall ____.
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confirm the transfer.
<em>Command may be transferred only once at the company officer level.</em>
If the second due engine arrives on the scene and it is unclear if command has been established, the officer shall contact __ to clarify the command assignment.
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the Chief
It is critical that the initial IC as well as the chief officer, who will be assuming command, continually perform a ____ analysis of all tasks to be accomplished on every incident. Considerations should include:
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“risk benefit”
- Life Safety (First Priority) – Risk their lives in a calculated manner to save a life.
- Incident Control (Second Priority) – Place themselves in situations with moderate risk to save property.
- Property Conservation (Third Priority) – Risk nothing to try and save lives or property already lost.
____ is the foundation of incident management.
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Size-up
Based upon the initial size-up, the IC should set objectives at fires within the following areas:
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- Rescue
- Exposures
- Confinement
- Extinguishment
- Overhaul
- Ventilation and Salvage
Safety and accountability of personnel shall be given ____ on every incident .
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prime consideration
The first-arriving officer shall conduct a ____ of the structure prior to implementing interior firefighting tactics.
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thorough 360 ̊ lap
The first progress report to the respective dispatch center should be given at approximately ____ into an operation.
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10 minutes
<em>Subsequent progress reports should be given after each PAR check.</em>
All progress reports shall only be given on the command channel once ___.
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that channel is established.
Side Alpha: The side of the building, which is utilized as ____ . In most cases, this would be the side that includes the main entrance or foyer.
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the building address
If the main entrance door is not located on Side Alpha it should be denoted in the radio report, “E408 on scene, Side Alpha of a 2 -story end unit townhouse, main entrance door will be on Side Bravo of the structure.”
_____ 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.
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Tactical command
<em>Group or Division Supervisors typically operate at the tactical level of command.</em>
The ___ is in command of all operations within the assigned area or function and is responsible to change or adjust tactical assignments as necessary.
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TC
The TC must give an ____ upon arrival at the assigned area of responsibility.
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initial report
Additional reports should be given when significant changes occur, major problems are encountered, or benchmarks are met.
The process of gaining information for decision-making is known as ___ .
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size-up
The size-up must be ongoing, relevant to the situation, and commensurate with their assigned area of responsibility.
The completion of a ____ at each change of command, and as needed, can assist in the development of a clear and accurate IAP (Incident Action Plan).
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360 lap
The location of the ____ generally shall be in a position where the IC can see the fire building or incident scene.
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command post
If the chief operates outside the vehicle, the IC shall ____ and set up at the rear of the vehicle.
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don the IC vest
The ___ officer may decide to act as a senior advisor to the current IC instead of assuming command.
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higher-ranking chief
The ____ should be requested and utilized once the command post is established and staffed.
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command channel
in cases where a second alarm is transmitted, prior to the arrival of the first chief and formation of the command post, the command channel shall be assigned and announced to the 2nd alarm units
The first-due engine on the 2nd alarm is still responsible for establishing a ___ , unless the IC assigns that unit directly to a tactical assignment.
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staging area
The _____ is initiated when the first unit arrives on the scene and continues until the IC determines it is no longer necessary.
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Personnel Accountability System
Nametags shall be considered an issued item of ____.
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personal protective equipment.
Every member shall be issued ___ nametags.
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six (6)
Members shall store their nametags under the brims of their helmets when not in use.
The (PAR)tags shall have the:
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- first initial and last name
- jurisdiction identification
- a star of life for all ALS providers.
Nametags shall be color-coded as follows:
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- White/Black Letters - Any officer who is certified to enter an IDLH environment.
- Blue/White Letters - EMS certified personnel who are not certified to enter an IDLH environment. This would include EMS officers who are not certified to enter an IDLH environment.
- Yellow/Black Letters - Any member (FF, D/O, Tech, etc.) who is certified to enter an IDLH environment
- Red/White Letters - Members who are not certified EMS, fire, or not certified to enter an IDLH environment (recruits, red hats, etc.)
A ____ shall be placed on each passport as well as each unit roster.
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white unit designator
Every helmet shall be marked with a ____ to identify the member’s current assigned unit.
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unit identification designator
The primary passport will be constructed of ____ , with one removable and one permanently affixed unit designator tag
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Velcro (2-inch x 4-inch)
The nametags of members who normally will be remaining outside the hazard area, such as vehicle drivers, shall be placed ____ on the passport.
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upside-down
Unit Rosters shall be 2-inch by 4-inch pieces of Velcro that is attached to either ____ or ____ of every unit.
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the dash or the officer’s door
The ____ will be the drop off location for all passports of units not engaged in operations prior to the arrival of the chief officer.
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Command Post
It is the responsibility of the ___ to advise command when units are moving between divisions/groups.
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division/group supervisor
When units must enter a hazardous area, or presumed hazardous area, remote from the initial passport drop-off point, unit officers shall place their passports on ____ at the remote entry point.
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the driver’s door of the first unit
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.
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withdrawal
The controlling dispatch center shall announce over the operating channel(s) for all personnel to evacuate the specified area. Immediately after the general announcement, the dispatch center shall activate the evacuation signal for ____ .
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15 seconds
The command post shall ensure the evacuation announcement and evacuation signal are broadcast over the ____.
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non-repeating channels.
while the evacuation signal is being transmitted, all staffed apparatus operating in _____ shall sound the air horns continuously for _____.
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- the immediate area,
- 15 seconds.
To ensure the safety of members, the dispatch center will announce the duration of the incident every _____.
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ten minutes
The IC shall determine the welfare of all members operating in the IDLH environment at the first _____, and at every ____ interval thereafter.
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20-minute PAR check & 20-minute
The IC may initiate a PAR check to check the status of members at _____.
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any time they deem necessary.
Stay up king!!!
We gone make it 💪
The event timer will be started when ____ arrives on the incident scene.
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the first unit
