FG Command - Ch 2

Question 0

What is size-up?

Answer 0

The systematic process consisting of the rapid, yet deliberate, consideration of all critical incident factors, which leads to the development of a rational action plan based on these critical factors.

Question 1

What is the major goal of situation evaluation?

Answer 1

To develop a regular approach to situation evaluation using the standard forms of information management and critical incident factors.

Question 2

What is one of the biggest problems for an IC?

Answer 2

constant consideration of data

Question 3

What are the four basic information forms?

Answer 3

1. Previous experiences
2. Visual
3. Reported
4. Pre-planning

Question 4

What four questions should a pre-incident plan answer?

Answer 4

1. What factors are present?
2. What does the IC need to know to be effective?
3. What factors can be seen from the command post?
4. What serious problems can be caused by the unseen factors?

Question 5

What does a tactical work sheet do?

Answer 5

Allows the IC to record incident deployment and action during the incident.

Question 6

What are some advantages of a tactical work sheet?

Answer 6

1. Record information in a standard place
2. Provide reminders of key points
3. Provides a standard format to record & track resources
4. Training tool

Question 7

What is a critical command requirement?

Answer 7

time management

Question 8

List the critical incident factors

Answer 8

customer profile, life hazard, fire, exposures, time, building, occupancy, access, non-fire problems, resources, action, safety, special circumstances

Question 9

What must the IC continually compare and balance against the possible benefit of current operations?

Answer 9

responder safety