Command Procedures Flashcards by Nicholas Strong

What is the purpose of the Command Procedures SOG

Addresses the general description of the incident command/IMS system, including organizational structure, assignments, activation, general procedures, etc.

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IMFD will always operate within the ICS to
(why would you use ICS)

Effectively manage personnel and resources and to provide for the safety and welfare of personnel.

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IMFD will always operate within ICS, command procedure SOG’s to be employed in establishing….

Command components of ICS and applicable components of NIMS

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ICS is employed when _____

-localized emergencies that do not require more than an operations division/group

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Widespread operations will be structured using the

NIMS

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It is imperative that _____ and _____ due ______ arrive and initiate operations during a working incident.

1st and 2nd due officers

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The intent of 4.2 establishing command, is

(Addresses 1st and 2nd due units)

To maximize firefighting efforts, without sacrificing incident command and control

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Command should be established more quickly in what two circumstances

-Incident is beyond initial efforts having an impact.
-incident is less urgent in nature.

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If no BC or staff officers are on scene and formal command has not been established…..

3rd due company officers will establish formal command (i.e. stop loss)

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If 1st-3rd due officer has established command the BC or staff officer will

Assume command on arrival

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If a company officer initially established command they can

Transition to a division supervisor

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A Division supervisor will be assumed by…..or….. if multiple units are working in an area.

-2nd due chief officer
-assigned to a company officer

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Primary responsibilities of the incident commander are.

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Primary responsibilities of the IC
#1
4

-Receive status report from prior commander if assuming control from another officer.
-Announce the assumption of command
-Take an effective geographic fireground location.
-If not on scene first get CAN report and evaluate the situation and effectiveness of operations.

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Primary responsibilities of the IC
#2
6

-Identify strategic goals that are achievable. Write off lost property and dead victims.
-Prioritize the goals
-Compare on scene and en route resources against the resources needed to achieve all reasonable goals.
-Order additional alarms for needs and provide for contingencies.
-Assign existing resources starting with highest priority goals.
-Re-evaluate and make adjustments to the IAP

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The primary responsibilities of the IC remain the same…….

Regardless of rank functioning in the command role.

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During multiple calls requiring command, _____ _____ should be used in all radio transmissions to avoid ______.

Location prefix
confusion

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Despite initial actions all company officers must have awareness to know….

When formal command must be established (3rd due stop loss)

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The first arriving company officer should perform a recon when _______

Prudent

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The recon by the first arriving officer gives information such as ____3_____ , this information may become vital to

-Victim location, extent and location of the fire, general layout of the structure.
-successful overall outcome

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The company officer place themselves

in the most advantageous position to guide critical decision making tactical efforts.

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Is it necessary to announce the transfer of command to all personnel

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The arrival of a ranking officer does not automatically

signal the transfer of command

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Before assuming command ranking officers must _______ this should be done ______but can be ______.

-Receive a status report
-Face to face
-Over the radio

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The transfer of command status report should include.... 4

-Fire location and extent -Present strategic goals -Effectiveness of tactical efforts -Deployment of companies operating and staged

It is up to the _____ _____ to decide if it would be prudent to assume command after receiving the _____ ______.

-Ranking officer -status report

There must be no confusion as to

Who is in command

After receiving a status report, the ranking officer must quickly advise the incident commander......

Whether or not command will be transferred

If an IC wishes to transfer command the ranking officer

Must assume command after receiving the requisite briefing.

If command is assumed by the ranking officer they must advise the former IC

Their new function in the command structure

If a ranking officer does not assume command after arriving on scene they may

withdraw or fill whatever support role is appropriate

The IC Desirable at all working incidents, should establish

A command post in a vehicle equipped for that purpose.

The command vehicles purpose is to

Provide the incident commander with a comfortable environment relatively free from the noise of the fireground.

The environment of the command post (comfortable and free from the noise of the fireground) provides an atmosphere _______, and therefore more likely a ______.

-More conducive to rational thought -Complete evaluation of available information.

Developing an organizational structure to effectively manage fireground operations is the responsibility of

Command

Commands development of an organizational structure should begin with the implementation of _______ and may continue through a number of phases depending on ______.

-Initial tactical control measures -The size and complexity of the situation.

The pace of the development of command structure should keep up with

The tactical deployment of companies

The basis for expanding the command structure should be the principal of

unity of command

The maximum span of control is

The responsibilities of command often require the involvement of

More than one individual to manage command functions.

Routinely the officer in command of an incident is assisted by other personnel these duties can include 3

-Gathering and managing information -Assisting with communications -Providing a liaison

Providing the IC with an assistant allows the IC to be removed from the immediate distraction of radio traffic and focus on

The strategic aspects of the overall situation

FIT stands for

Field Incident Technician

Use of a FIT is

highly recommended

Fit duties may include 3

-Accountability -Assisting with radio traffic -Phone calls

If a ranking officer assumes overall command the officer relieved of the IC position may be assigned _________ and continue coordinating efforts

Operations Officer

If an operations officer is assigned communications will go to _____ not ______

-Operations Officer -Command

Responsibilities can be subdivided by assigning supervisors to

Divisions or groups

Division or group supervisors must be titled according to their _____ or ______ to avoid confusion.

-Function -Geographic area of responsibility

The intent of staging procedures is to

Provide a standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to tactical assignment.

Utilization of staging procedures will 4

-Prevent excessive apparatus congestion on scene -Allow time for command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies -Place apparatus in uncommitted locations close to the immediate scene to facilitate prompt, optimal placement -Produce more effective communications by virtue of reducing radio traffic during initial critical stages of fire operations

Level one staging automatically applies to

All multi unit responses of 3 or more, unless a working incident is confirmed, or otherwise ordered by command

During a multi-unit incident response Engine and Ladder companies should announce ________ with mindfulness of _______.

-"One minute out" -Other priority radio traffic

During a multi-unit incident response rescues should not

announce one minute out

In level I staging the first two units should ________ and operate _________ and anticipate _______.

-Proceed directly to the scene -To the best advantage -Engine and Truck functions

In level I staging the third unit should _______, _______, _______, and _______ from the on scene officers or command if established.

-Stop 1/2 a block from the scene -Report arrival -Anticipate incident needs -Take guidance

In level I staging all units beyond the third due should

Stage in a position short of the scene that provides maximum tactical options with regard to approach access and water supply.

If in staging and the company officer suspects command has forgotten them it is appropriate to

Re-advise status

In level I staging, staged units should ________ except________, and remain _____.

-Refrain from all radio traffic -Emergency traffic -with the apparatus until given assignment

In level I staging, the guideline is designed to reduce unnecessary radio traffic but in no way should

Communicating important information

All IMFD personnel are responsible for immediately communicating

Critical conditions they observe or are told about by a bystander

Level II staging is used when

It is probable that additional resources beyond the first alarm assignment will be required to mitigate the incident or relieve on scene crews.

Level II staging, the staging area will be designated by

Command

If level II staging is announced by command he must 2

-Designate an area -Assign a staging officer

Level II staging area should be

Nearby but out of the way of existing operations

Units arriving after level II staging is declared will be given the staging area by ____ and be told to _____.

-Dispatch -Contact the staging officer in person

Level II staging Staging officer communicates with

Command or operations

Level II staging Staged companies must.... 3

-Shut down their unit -keep crew together -Ready for quick assignment

Level II staging When directed by command the staging officer will make assignments ________ and provide_______

-Face to face -Specific reporting instructions

Level II staging After face to face assignment from the staging officer the company officer then communicates

With the officer he has been assigned to (ops, group, division)

Level II staging The staging officer should report to command 2

-Periodic reports of available companies -Any time staging reaches 2 engine and a ladder or less

Level II staging Responsibilities of the staging officer 7

-Coordinate with SO to block traffic around staging area (access) -Ensure apparatus are positioned to egress from staging -Maintain a log of available companies and specialized equip. -Collect mutual aid staging forms -Make progress reports to command on number and type of units available -Remain visible and accessible to incoming and staged units -Advise routing for responding units into the staging area

Level II staging Ambulances responding to staging will be released

To the medical group as needed

Level II staging MCI During an MCI ______ and ______ may be needed but not _______.

-Personnel -Equipment -Apparatus

Level II staging MCI Staging officer should designate a ________ to keep excess apparatus from ______ at the incident site

-Parking site _Causing gridlock

Level II staging MCI The parking area should be

Close enough to transfer needed equipment to the scene

Level II staging The responsibility to call more units to staging is _______ but may instruct a _________ of resources be ________.

-Commands -Specific level of resources -Pre authorized

Level II staging MCI Staging officer should notify command if level of units in staging

Reach 2 engines, 1 ladder, or less