DMICO

Question 0

What 3 things does the initial IC do on scene?

Answer 0

Organizes Incident
Recognizes Scope
Must have ability to deal with changes

Question 1

National Incident Management System

Answer 1

Systematic Approach
Set of Preparedness concepts
Standardized Resource Management Procedures
Scalable for use in all incidents
Dynamic System

Question 2

Command Staff includes what 3 officers and what 4 general staff?

Answer 2

PIO
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer

Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration

Question 3

Command Responsibilities

Answer 3

Overall Management
Objectives, strategy and tactics
Firefighter Safety
Success of incident activities
Command role is filled by IC
Established at every incident

Question 4

PIO Responsibilities (2)

Answer 4

Develops accurate and complete information regarding the incident
Serves as the point of contact for the media and other and other appropriate agencies

Question 5

Safety Officer Responsibilities (2)

Answer 5

Monitors and assesses safety hazards or unsafe situations

Develops measures for ensuring personnel safety

Question 6

Liaison Officer Responsibility

Answer 6

Point of contact and coordination for assisting agencies not involved in command functions

Question 7

Operation (general staff) responsibilities? (3)

Answer 7

Accomplishes strategy
Directs tactics
Assists in development of IAP

Question 8

Planning (general staff) responsibilities? (3)

Answer 8

Collects and evaluates information needed for action plan
Forecasts probable course of events
Prepares alternative strategies

Question 9

Logistics (general staff) responsibility?

Answer 9

Provides services and supplies to support tactical operations

Question 10

Finance/Administration (general staff) responsibilities? (2)

Answer 10

Responsible for required fiscal documentation

Provides financial planning and advice

Question 11

When are divisions and groups established?

Answer 11

When number of resources exceeds span of control

Question 12

What is a division?

Answer 12

Established to divide the incident into geographic areas

Question 13

What is a group?

Answer 13

Used to divide an incident into functional areas

Question 14

Two types of Fire Ground Decision-Making?

Answer 14

Classical -based on training without a depth of experience

Naturalistic -based on experience

Question 15

Classical Decision Making Steps (6)

Answer 15

Gathers info
Analyzes info
Determines problems
Determines and prioritizes solutions
Selects Tactics
Issues directives to implement tactics

Question 16

Naturalistic Decision Making Steps (4)

Answer 16

Looks for certain critical cues
Relates those critical cues to previous similar situations
Recalls previous conclusions, results and actions that fit situation
Issues directives to have the tactics implemented

Question 17

Reactive vs. Proactive

Answer 17

Reactive -events occur and we react
Proactive -initial assessment made, objectives developed, strategy established, resources evaluated, tactics developed, problems are forecast, and needs are identified

Question 18

Dangers of Being Reactive (5)

Answer 18

Safety of firefighters and civilians is jeopardized
Poorly defined objectives
Lack of an effective strategy
Inappropriate tactics
Increased damage or growth of incident

Question 19

2 ways to stay proactive?

Answer 19

Use a logical thought process at every incident

Take a few seconds to settle down and gather thoughts when you have arrived at incident