FOG Guide—2018 Flashcards
How many levels of USAR are there?
4 levels
Who provides information regarding the MACS function?
They also operate an information center to serve the print and broadcast media and other governmental agencies.
Information Unit
(SCKN) stands for what?
Status/Check In Recorder
**keep track of all resources checking in with “T” cards. Provide information to the Resource Unit Leader periodically or as needed.
How many Liason’s for an incident?
One; including incidents operating under the Unified Command and Multi-jurisdictional incidents
When are Area Command’s established?
When an incident is close enough that oversight is required among incident Management organizations to ensure conflicts do not rise.
Incident objectives should be what?
Broad, Measurable, and follow an ordered sequence of events
Who does the MIX MASTER (MXMS) report to?
Helibase Manager
Provide water and fire retardant to the helicopters
COML
What does it mean and who do they report to?
Communication Unit Leader (prepare and implement the communication plan)
***reports Service Branch Director or Logistics
The planning process works best when what?
The incident is divided into logical geographical and/or functional units.
10
What are the TEN STANDARD FIRE ORDERS?
Fire Behavior
Fireline Safety
Organizational Control
10 Fight fire aggressively, safety first
FIRE BEHAVIOR:
- know the weather conditions/forecasts
- know what your fire is doing at all times
- ALL actions are based on current/expected behavior of the fire
FIRELINE SAFETY:
- ID Safety Zones and Escape Routes
- Post lookouts
- Situational awareness
Who coordinates air tanker operations at the incidents?
Air Tanker/Fixed Wing Coordinator (ATCO)
**reports to the ATGS—Air Attack Group Supervisor
Incident Commander responsibilities?
Assess the situation and/or obtain a briefing from the prior IC
Determine the Incident Objectives and strategy
Establish the immediate priorities
Establish an ICP
Consider the need for Unified Command
Ensure planning meetings are scheduled
Approve and authorize the implementation of an IAP
Ensure “SAFETY” and “ACCOUNTABILITY” are in place
Order resources as needed and release resources as needed
Authorize release of information to the news media
Complete ICS Form 209
Order Demob of the incident
Complete an ICS 214 (Unit Activity Log)
Can an Area Command be a single or an Unified Area Command?
Yes, either
When should Unified Command be implemented at Hazmat incidents?
When multiple agencies or jurisdiction with statutory or political authority and financial responsibilities are involved.
What type of safety plans does the Structure Protection Specialist develop?
Structure protection plan based on the IAP
Fires run up hill fast where?
Chimneys, gullies, draws and steep slopes
FSC1 or FSC2
Stands for what?
Finance Section Chief or Admin
True or False?
Not all incidents require “written plans” under the planning process?
True; they do not all require a written plan. The needs of a written plan is based on incident requirements and the decision of IC.
Spot fires or low ground fires can be fought with hose lines if heavy smoke or flame is not within ___ feet of the power lines.
100
When can you have more than one Incident Commander?
When it becomes multi-jurisdictional, usually under an Area Command
How do they select the Incident Commander?
Qualifications and Experience
What’s the symbol or abbreviation for “The Operational Planning?”
“P”
What’s the Area Command Aviation Coordinator’s responsibility?
Ensures the effective use of critical aviation resources among multiple management teams
FBAN?
What does this stand for?
Fire Behavior Analyst