DMICO Flashcards
What 3 things does the initial IC do on scene?
Organizes Incident
Recognizes Scope
Must have ability to deal with changes
National Incident Management System
Systematic Approach Set of Preparedness concepts Standardized Resource Management Procedures Scalable for use in all incidents Dynamic System
Command Staff includes what 3 officers and what 4 general staff?
PIO
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration
Command Responsibilities
Overall Management Objectives, strategy and tactics Firefighter Safety Success of incident activities Command role is filled by IC Established at every incident
PIO Responsibilities (2)
Develops accurate and complete information regarding the incident
Serves as the point of contact for the media and other and other appropriate agencies
Safety Officer Responsibilities (2)
Monitors and assesses safety hazards or unsafe situations
Develops measures for ensuring personnel safety
Liaison Officer Responsibility
Point of contact and coordination for assisting agencies not involved in command functions
Operation (general staff) responsibilities? (3)
Accomplishes strategy
Directs tactics
Assists in development of IAP
Planning (general staff) responsibilities? (3)
Collects and evaluates information needed for action plan
Forecasts probable course of events
Prepares alternative strategies
Logistics (general staff) responsibility?
Provides services and supplies to support tactical operations
Finance/Administration (general staff) responsibilities? (2)
Responsible for required fiscal documentation
Provides financial planning and advice
When are divisions and groups established?
When number of resources exceeds span of control
What is a division?
Established to divide the incident into geographic areas
What is a group?
Used to divide an incident into functional areas
Two types of Fire Ground Decision-Making?
Classical -based on training without a depth of experience
Naturalistic -based on experience
Classical Decision Making Steps (6)
Gathers info Analyzes info Determines problems Determines and prioritizes solutions Selects Tactics Issues directives to implement tactics
Naturalistic Decision Making Steps (4)
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
Reactive vs. Proactive
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
Dangers of Being Reactive (5)
Safety of firefighters and civilians is jeopardized Poorly defined objectives Lack of an effective strategy Inappropriate tactics Increased damage or growth of incident
2 ways to stay proactive?
Use a logical thought process at every incident
Take a few seconds to settle down and gather thoughts when you have arrived at incident
