FIRESCOPE Structure Flashcards
Who is responsible for the overall management of the incident
The Incident Commander
Incident priorities
life safety
incident stabilization
property conservation
environment protection
What is risk management
the identification and evaluation of risk and the prioritization of action in order to minimize, monitor, and control the impact of unfortunate events
Risk management principles
significant risk only when potential to save lives
routine activities that are inherently risky to save property
no risk when no possibility to save property or life
when excessive risk activities shall be defensive
What else should be considered when evaluating risk
frequency of the occurrence
What is the highest risk event
high risk low frequency
Why are high risk low frequency events the greatest threat
limited experience dealing with the event
what can assist in the management of risk
training, SOG’s, IAP’s, size up, PPE, Communications, Safety officers, adequate resources, RIC, regular evaluation, AAR’s
What is one of the most critical actions in managing risk
evaluation of the situation and risks involved
Critical indicators that that help gain situational awareness
structure triage, smoke conditions, fire conditions, lack of progress,
Structure triage considerations
limited access, can’t tell occupancy type, cat tell where the fire is located, has been burning undetected
Smoke conditions considerations
volume and density, pressure and velocity, color, rate of change, volume in relation to building size, zero visibility
Fire condition considerations
contents vs structure, burn time, rate of spread, heat levels, no ventilation
lack of progress considerations
delay in forcible entry, delay in ventilation, fire attack and ventilation not coordinated, inadequate resources
What is an after action review
professional discussion of the event to discover what happened, why it happened, and how actions can be improved in the future.
Who establishes command of the incident
the first arriving fire department personnel
what is necessary to effectively manage the incident
must initiate the parts of ICS
What must the first arriving member do on an incident that requires multiple companies
establish and announce command
when a chief and a company arrive on scene first who establishes command
the chief officer
what is included in the initial radio report
unit identifier, confirm location/condition, life hazard, building description, actions taken, strategy, hazards, resource needs
How is an incident named and IC identified
geographical location of the incident and IC. Example, Highway IC or Burton Mesa IC
What must an initial IC attempt to perform after the initial size up
360
what if the initial IC is unable to conduct a 360
it can be delegated to another company officer
what should be done after the 360
an updated radio report
What does the update radio report contain
info given by bystanders, life safety status, update on fire location, flow path, utilities secured or not, confirm assignments
Who is the initial incident commander on most incidents
the company officer
What does the company officer do during Investigation mode
may go with the company to investigate or they may remain stationary and assign other resources to investigate
What is fast attack mode
when quick action can prevent life loss or injury
what does the company officer do in fast attack mode
goes with his crew to provide the appropriate level of supervision
Who is the IC during a fast attack mode
typically the first in company officer. Command cannot be passed until another company officer is on scene
when do you transition from fast attack mode
situation is stabilized, not stabilized but needs to transition to command mode, command is passed to the next in company officer or a higher ranking officer
What does the company officer do in command mode
assume an exterior, safe and effective command position
What can the officer do with is remaining crew while he is in command mode
place them in action with two or members and one acts as a company officer, assign the crew to work under another company officer, assign his crew to assist him
Can you pass command to someone who is not on scene
No
When would you pass command
initial actions require a full crew example is high rise or rescue
Second in company officer cannot communicate with the IC who is in fast attack mode. what do you do
assume command, announce assumption of command, initiate actions necessary to confirm the safety of the missing crew
transfer of command progression
first member on scene to the first company officer, to the first chief officer
what is the preferred method for transfer of command
face to face
what should the person being relieved tell the officer he is transferring command to
situation status, objectives and priorities, organization, assignments, resources ordered, communication plan , concerns
what must the IC do every time there is a transfer of command
announce the change over all frequencies used for the incident
What strengthens the overall ICS organization
the arrival of additional ranking officers
Is transfer of command complete when an officer arrives on scene
no, the transfer of command process needs to be completed
Who has the overall responsibility of managing the incident
The IC
Can a higher ranking officer affect change on a incident when they are not on scene
no
when is MAYDAY used
when a member is in a life threatening situation and in need of immediate assistance
during a mayday what should the IC do
assign a RIC group supervisor and the IC should remain in control of the entire incident
when is Emergency Traffic used
to clear radio traffic for a significant fire ground emergency condition
what should all radio traffic do when emergency traffic is called
it should stop until emergency traffic is cleared
what should the IC do after emergency traffic is made
notify the dispatch center
who is responsible for setting up the initial ICS
the IC
what is the size and complexity of the ICS determined by
the size of the incident
at what pace should ICS be developing
at a pace to stay ahead of the tactical deployment of personnel and resources
what are the three levels of basic command
strategic, tactical, task
what does the strategic level of command involve
the overall command of the incident
who is responsible for the strategic level of command
IC
what defines when and where resources will be assigned
the IAP
Strategic level responsibilities
determine strategy, incident objectives, priorities, develop an IAP, request resources, assign tactical units
what does the tactical level of command do
directs operational activities towards specific objectives. includes branch directors, div sups
Do tactical level officers have the authority to make decisions and assignments within the overall plan
yes
what is the task level of command
refers to those activities normally accomplished by individual companies
who manages tactical level companies
division or group supervisors
divisions are…
geographical
groups are…
functional
what do you call an officer in charge of a division below ground level
sub division
How are exposures identified in a strip mall setting
the letter side of the building and out from the number from the room closest to the fire. example bravo exposure 1, 2, etc
who is responsible for clearly identifying areas in a multi unit incident
the IC
what is normal span of control
3-7
what is the span of control in a fast moving incident
no more than 5
what does the IC do when an incident exceeds the span of control
assign division, then branches, then operations if needed
who is responsible for branch directors
operations
who assigns resources to the divisions or groups
IC
who is responsible for the tactical deployment of resources in a group or division
the div or group sup
how do divisions or groups affect communications
they reduce the overall amount of radio communication
what is the major reason that divisions and groups are established
safety of firefighters
each division must do what
maintain communication, monitor hazards, take action to ensure companies are operating in a safe manner
initial when no qualified divisions are on scene who fills the roll
first in company captains
as the IC when making a division, what should you also assign them
a supervisor, tactical objectives, communications, radio identifier, who is working for them
when working in a IDLH how must everyone work
in pairs
who is responsible for the accountability;ity of all resources
IC
primary function of a company officer working within a division or group
direct operations of his crew in the assigned task
what do you do if you witness significant changes on your division
move the information up the chain of command
who is responsible for making contact with a unit that is assigned from staging to a division
the division supervisor
how musta crew report to rehab
completely intact to ensure accountability
what is the immediate need of an initial IC
support
Initial IC usually carries out what four ICS section functions
ops, plans, logs, finance
when can section level position be implemented
anytime based on incident needs
on major or complex incidents what should the IC establish
staging
how should resources be in staging
immediately ready to deploy
why are branches usually established
geographical, span of control, functional, multi jurisdictional
should branches be utilizing the same radio Chanel
no
how are functional branches named
by functionality. example, has mat branch, law branch, fire branch
how are geographical branches named
numerically
in the ICS what is an officer
refers to a member of the command staff. example, safety officer, public information officer
when the IC assigns an operations section chief what should the IC’s focus shift to
the “big picture” overall strategic planning
why are command staff positions assigned
to fill key roles that are not part of the line organization. safety, PIO, liason
two types of command
unified and single
what is single command
no overlap in jurisdiction and a single IC
what is unified command
more than one agency or department shares management due to the nature or kinds of resources required
can an IC have a deputy
yes, they need to be equally qualified
can an IC have more than one deputy
yes
in unified command who determines objectives, strategies and priorities
the different jurisdictions jointly agree
who picks an operations sections chief in unified command
the different jurisdictions jointly agree
what is an assisting agency
an agency directly contributing suppression, rescue, support or service resources to another agency
what is a cooperating agency
an agency supplying assistance other than direct suppression, rescue, support or services. example, Red Cross, utility company
what is the definition of command
the act of directing, ordering, and/or controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority
what is the definition of flow path
the movement of heat and smoke from the higher pressure within the fire area, to all of the lower air pressure areas both inside and outside of a fire building
what are strategic goals
the overall plan that will be used to control the incident. strategic goals are broad in nature and are achieved by the completion of tactical objectives
what is SLICERS
acronym for the initial arriving IC to determine tactical priorities Size up Locate the fire Identify and control flow path Cool from a safe location Extinguish Rescue Salvage
which two of the SLICERS acronym can be moved in any order
Rescue and Salvage
what are the three components of size up
information the IC had prior to the incident, information found upon arrival, and recognizing that size up is continuous
what is an effective tool to assist on the location of a fire
thermal imaging camera
what is RECEO-VS
priorities after the initial engine company has taken actions of SLICERS Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul Ventilation Salvage
what is the most important priority at an incident
human life
