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  1. What is the primary objective of the first arriving command officer at an incident?
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B) Assume command and fulfill command responsibilities

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  1. In which mode does the officer quickly decide how to commit his company to stabilize the situation?
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B) Fast Attack Mode

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  1. What action ends the Fast Attack Mode during an incident?
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A) Situation is stabilized

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  1. When is the Command Mode activated in the described scenarios?
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D) In situations requiring strong, direct, overall command from the outset

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  1. What is the purpose of setting up a command post at an incident?
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B) Coordinate operations and simplify communication

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  1. Where should the command post usually be set up for visibility?
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C) In front of the incident area

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  1. What does a rotating green light signify when setting up the command post?
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C) A highly visible location for the command post

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  1. How are the sides of the emergency incident area designated in the standard description?
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B) By letters (A, B, C, D)

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  1. What does SIDE B refer to in the standard description of the emergency incident area?
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B) The left side of the incident

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  1. What is the discretionary nature of the assumption of command by a higher-ranking MFR Chief Fire Officer?
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D) It depends on the complexity or potential of the incident

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What is the role of the Operations Section Chief in the ICS organization?
a. Overall control and accomplishment of the strategic objective
b. Supervise up to 5 single resources, Strike Teams, or Task Forces
c. Plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups
d. Direct resources in the field on tactical assignments

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c. Plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups

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As soon as the site for the command post is determined you should do what next?

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 Give that information to Fcio 

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The Incident Command System consists of (5) five functional responsibilities and the command staff. What are they? 

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1.Incident Command - overall system command and management.
2. Operations - management and supervision of Tactics.
3. Planning - operational planning, including management of incident information
4. Logistics -logistical support of incident operations.
5. Finance - tracking time and cost, when needed. 6. Command Staff - Safety, PIO, and Liaison Officers, in support of the IC (not part of the line organization.)

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The first arriving MFR officer must decide on an appropriate commitment for his company. This will usually fall into one of three general modes which are? 

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  1. Nothing showing mode.
  2. Fast attack mode.
  3. Command mode. 

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Fast Attack Mode: Situations which require immediate action to stabilize the situation, such as interior fires which require that the officer quickly decide how to commit his company. Where a fast interior attack is critical, he can take advantage of his portable radio to allow participation in the attack without neglecting command responsibilities. This mode should not last more than a few moments and will end with one of the following:
a. Situation is stabilized (i.e., fire brought under control).
b. Higher ranking officer arrives and command is transferred.
C. Situation is not stabilized, (i.e., fire not brought under control)
D. All of the above

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D. All of the above

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A command post must be set up at every incident; this can be as basic as the cab of Incident Commander’s vehicle or more elaborate, depending on his evaluation of the incident. The purpose of a command post is to

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coordinate operations, simplify communications procedures, provide logistical support and assist the Incident Commander. The commander should reside at the command post.

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A command post must be set up at every incident; this can be as basic as the cab of Incident Commander’s vehicle or more elaborate, depending on his evaluation of the incident. The purpose of a command post is to

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coordinate operations, simplify communications procedures, provide logistical support and assist the Incident Commander. The commander should reside at the command post.

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A minimum area of traffic control will be established how?

in all directions from the disaster limits for approximately ____blocks.

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in all directions from the disaster limits for approximately two (2) blocks.

19
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How is command transferred? 

Notification of change of command shall be given over appropriate____

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Notification of change of command shall be given over appropriate radio frequencies.

20
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The Staging Officer should maintain a current inventory of all resources available in the staging area. He/she shall report to the__________ in the event there is no Operations Section Chief established.

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Incident Commander

21
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The Staging Manager shall establish and identify a location in or near the incident area. This location should be________________, large in size and easily identifiable, readily accessible for large equipment and large number of personnel, arranged so that resources can be easily dispersed, tightly controlled, and capable of being relocated.

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away from the danger zone

22
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What is the title for the officer in charge of staging?

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Staging manager 

23
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How are branches identified within the incident command system?

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By the use of Roman numerals or by functional name.

24
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Who does the technical specialist report to initially? 

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Planning section chief, but may be reassigned to any part of the incident based on need 

25
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Divisions or Groups are normally commanded by Chief Fire Officers or Captains who concentrate on the more specific areas and tasks to meet the operational objectives. Generally, several MFR companies will be assigned to each ICS Division or Group, with the Division Supervisor reporting to an Operations Section Chief, or if the Operations level has not been established, reporting directly to the_______

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Incident Commander.

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The command structure of a complex incident might include all the following five (5) levels:

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  • Incident Commander * Section Chief * Branch Director * Geographic Division or functional Group Supervisor * Single Resource or Strike Team or Task Force
27
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Command procedures are designed to accomplish the following:

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  1. Fix the responsibility for Command through a standard identification system.
  2. Insure that strong, direct and visible command will be established as early as possible on all incidents.
  3. Outlines the activities and responsibilities of Command.
  4. Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command.
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What section chief is responsible for tactical operations at the staging areas? 

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Operations section chief .  p14

29
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Who shall establish and identify a location in or near the incident area for staging 
A. IC
B. Staging Manager
C. Operations
D. Fire Chief

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The Staging Manager

30
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What is the purpose of the Command Post in the Incident Command System (ICS)?❌

A) To delegate responsibilities through the ICS system
B) To coordinate operations, simplify communication, and provide logistical support
C) To establish strong, direct, overall command in complex incidents
D) To conduct planning meetings with appropriate personnel

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Choose the correct option.
B To coordinate operations, simplify communication, and provide logistical support

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What is the role of the Operations Section Chief in the ICS organization?
a. Overall control and accomplishment of the strategic objective
b. Supervise up to 5 single resources, Strike Teams, or Task Forces
c. Plan and control the functions of several geographic Divisions or functional groups
d. Direct resources in the field on tactical assignments

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C

32
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What does the Incident Commander’s responsibility include on a small fire?
a. Delegating all responsibilities to Section Chiefs
b. Performing all Incident Command System responsibilities until delegated down
c. Merging positions/titles for efficiency
d. Ignoring the need for a unified structure

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B

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