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There are 8 Engines in the FDNY that are designated Communications Units. Regarding their staffing and operations, it would be incorrect to state that a Communications Unit should?

A) Have a minimum of 3 trained members. Trained Officers count toward this total.

B) Have a trained Officer in order to be in service.

C) Report into the Communications Unit Leader, if staffed.

D) Report into the Resource Unit Leader, if there is no Communications Unit Leader on scene because it is not staffed or it has not arrived.

E) Report into the IC, if there is neither a RUL or CUL.

A

ANSWER: B) Have a trained Officer in order to be in service (INCORRECT STATEMENT)

  • The Communications Unit DOES NOT REQUIRE a trained Officer to be in service.

(ICS Manual Ch2 Addendum 3 2.2 / 3.2)

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E303, a Communications Unit, is checking its specialized radios and notes that 2 of their radios, the enhanced POST Radio and portable 800 MHz radio are malfunctioning. They call Division 13 to have these defective radios delivered by messenger to the Radio Shops. In this situation, E303 should realize that they are?

A) Still in service as a Communications Unit

B) Out of Service as a Communications Unit

A

ANSWER: A) Still in service as a Communications Unit

(ICS Manual Ch2 Addendum 3 Pg 7)

  • Specialized radios deemed defective will be delivered to the Division with an RT-2 attached.
  • The defective radio will be delivered by messenger to the radio shops for repair or replacement.
  • The Division will not issue spares or replacements for specialized radios.
  • Units WILL NOT BE placed OOS as Communications Unit due to out of service equipment.
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A 10-76 has been transmitted for a fire on the 30th floor of a High Rise Office Building. E55 has been assigned the Lobby Control Unit. The officer of this company should ensure that all but which one of the actions take place?

A) They shall take position at the elevator lobby where they will maintain control of all elevators.

B) The LCU will relieve the OV from the first arriving units that are operating the elevators.

C) The LCU will operate on the Tactical Channel

D) They will record units entering the elevators and their destination. If possible they will maintain one elevator at the Fire Sector and one at the lobby.

A

ANSWER: D) They will record units entering the elevators and their destination. If possible they will maintain one elevator at the Fire Sector and one at the lobby. (INCORRECT STATEMENT)

(ICS Manual 2 - Addendum 4)

  • Maintain 1 elevator at lobby and 1 at FORWARD STAGING AREA
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The Systems Control Unit has a specialized task at an operation. They are primarily responsible to monitor and control building systems as directed by the IC. How many of the following points are correct regarding this unit?

  1. The company officer is designated the Systems Control Unit Leader
  2. Upon arrival, obtain a briefing from the Logistical Section Chief or IC
  3. Any operation of building systems by this unit must be done with the assistance of building personnel.
  4. The operation, shutdown or change of any building system may be performed by this unit if ordered by the Operations Section Chief.
  5. The Lobby Control Unit may take on all the duties of the System Control Unit when directed by the IC.

A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5

A

ANSWER: D) 5 - All are correct

ICS Manual 2 - Addendum 6

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Span of Control is important when it comes to managing resources at an incident. Which of the following is correct regarding an officer’s span of control?

A) At an incident where tasks are demanding and take place over a larger area, and the incident is escalating, the span of control can be increased to eight.

B) At a complicated operation taking place in a small area where communication is poor and safety hazards exist, the span of control can be increased to seven.

C) At an incident where the tasks are simple and routine and the incident is stable, the individual span of control might be increased to seven.

D) In general, the span of control of any individual should range from three to eight with five being ideal.

A

ANSWER: C) At an incident where the tasks are simple and routine and the incident is stable, the individual span of control might be increased to seven.

(ICS – CHAPTER 1)

A – Span of control might be reduced to THREE OR FOUR

B – Only if Communication is good and no unusual safety hazards exist.

D – Span of control should range from THREE TO SEVEN WITH FIVE BEING IDEAL.

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In ICS, the specific combinations of the same kind and type of resource with common communications under the supervision of an officer designated as leader is the definition of a ________.

A) Strike Team

B) Task Force

C) Sector

D) Group

A

ANSWER: A) Strike Team

ICS CHAPTER 1 - 4.3.1C

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You are an S/A Officer assigned to work in a Communications Engine for the night tour. The previous officer left you a note with several points to be aware of during your tour. Which one listed below is CORRECT?

A) To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers do not count towards this total.

B) A trained officer is not required for the unit to be in service.

C) At large, complex operations extending over many operational periods, the Communications Unit will be part of the Operations Section.

D) If a Communications Leader is not assigned, the officer of the Communications unit will be designated the Communications Leader pending their arrival.

A

ANSWER: B) A trained officer is not required for the unit to be in service.

(ICS CHAPTER 2 – ADDENDUM 3)

A – Trained Officers COUNT towards this total (2.2)

C – Part of the Logistics Section (2.3)

D – Will NOT be designated Communications Leader 3.2

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The Lobby Control Unit has a number of responsibilities. Which of the following related to their tasks is INCORRECT?

A) If possible, The Lobby Control Unit should make sure one elevator is maintained in readiness at the forward staging area and one maintained in the lobby.

B) The Lobby Control Unit Leader will operate on and monitor the Command Channel.

C) The Lobby Control Unit will ensure that all elevator cars are recalled and searched.

D) The Lobby Control Unit will relieve the OV firefighters from first alarm units operating elevators.

A

ANSWER: B) The Lobby Control Unit Leader will operate on and monitor the Command Channel. (INCORRECT)

(ICS CHAPTER 2 – ADDENDUM 4 – LOBBY CONTROL UNIT 4.2)

  • LCU Leader operates on TACTICAL CHANNEL.
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The Systems Control Unit has a specialized task at an operation. Below are some of the procedures associated with the unit’s assignment to an incident. Which of the choices below is CORRECT?

A) The company officer will not be designated the Systems Control Unit Leader. A Chief Officer will be assigned this designation.

B) The Systems Control Unit will be assigned on all 1076’s, 10-77 2nd Alarms and 10-77 Mega Hi-Rise responses.

C) The Communications Unit shall also take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC.

D) The Systems Control Unit will report in to the Logistics Section Chief or directly to the Incident Commander if the Logistics Chief is not available.

A

ANSWER: D) The Systems Control Unit will report in to the Logistics Section Chief or directly to the Incident Commander if the Logistics Chief is not available.

(SYSTEMS CONTROL UNIT – ICS ADDENDUM 6)

A – The OFFICER will be designated the Systems Control Unit Leader

B – The IC may SPECIAL CALL a designated unit as the Systems Control Unit. They are not automatically assigned to a box.

C – The LOBBY CONTROL UNIT shall also take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC.

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Upon transmission of a 10-76, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the Lobby Control Unit. The company Officer of this unit will be designated as the Lobby Control Unit Leader. Upon arrival, the Lobby Control Unit should be stationed at which one of the following locations?

A) The ICP

B) The Elevator Lobby

C) The Fire Command Station

D) The Fire Sector Branch/Sector

A

ANSWER: B) The Elevator Lobby

(ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 4.2)

  • Maintain control of all elevators from this location
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Which channel does the Lobby Control Unit operate on?

A) Tactical Channel

B) Command Channel

C) Channel designated by the IC

D) None of the above

A

ANSWER: A) Tactical Channel

ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 4.2

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On arrival at the scene of a High Rise fire, the Lobby Control Unit shall promptly report to the ____________ Chief, or if not on scene, the Incident Commander.

A) Safety

B) Planning

C) Operations

D) Logistics

A

ANSWER: D) Logistics

ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 4.2

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If possible the Lobby Control Unit shall maintain one elevator in readiness at the lobby and one elevator at which location?

A) The Fire Sector/Branch

B) The Forward Triage Area

C) The Forward Staging Area

D) None of the above

A

ANSWER: C) The Forward Staging Area

ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 4.2

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The Lobby Control Unit shall take all but which one of the following choices?

A) Ensure all elevators are recalled and searched. Report the results to the IC.

B) Determine the correct bank of elevators for transporting personnel to upper floors in consultation with the IC.

C) Operate elevators other than those staffed by the 1st alarm units.

D) Ensure a reliable communications link and tools are provided for each elevator car.

A

ANSWER: C) Operate elevators other than those staffed by the 1st alarm units.

(ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 4.2)

  • Relieve the OV of the 1st alarm company
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The Systems Control Unit Leader will maintain a close liaison with building personnel/ This unit is primarily responsible to monitor and control building systems as directed by the IC. The Systems Control Unit shall check in and obtain a briefing from the _____________ or IC.

A) The Logistics Section Chief

B) The Operations Section Chief

C) The Communications Unit Leader

D) The Fire Sector Supervisor

A

ANSWER: A) The Logistics Section Chief

ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 6 4.2

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The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done by the Systems Control Unit without the assistance of building personnel and the permission of the IC or which choice below?

A) The Logistics Section Chief

B) The Operations Section Chief

C) The Safety Officer

D) The Fire Sector Supervisor

A

ANSWER: B) The Operations Section Chief

ICS Manual Chapter 2 - Addendum 6 4.2

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A Task force is any combination of resources with communications capability, under the supervision of an Officer designated as a Task Force Leader, put together for a temporary assignment. Generally, the number of resources in a task force should be limited to _______ for control purposes.

A) 2

B) 3

C) 4

D) 5

A

ANSWER: D) 5

ICS Manual Chapter 1 - 4.3.1 C2

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The incident commander can special call a communications unit anytime they deem necessary. You are working in Engine 100 and discussing the dispatch policy with the members over roll call. Which choice below is INCORRECT about the response matrix for these units?

A) 10-60 transmitted for the collapse of an exterior wall of a private dwelling.

B) 10-66 transmitted for an unconscious member trapped in the cellar of an MD.

C) 10-75 transmitted for fire in the sub-cellar of a commercial building.

D) 10-76 transmitted for fire on the 40th floor of a 60 story Commercial Building.

A

ANSWER: C) 10-75 transmitted for fire in the sub-cellar of a commercial building.

(ICS CH. 2 ADDENDUM 3 – COMMUNICATIONS UNIT)

  • 10-75’s for below grade incidents in facilities OTHER THAN BUILDINGS.

A – All 1060’s

B – All 1066’s

D – All 1076’s

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To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of?

A) Three trained members (Officer counts towards this total)

B) There is no minimum manpower required

C) A trained Officer and at least 1 trained FF.

D) A trained Officer and a minimum of three trained FFs

A

ANSWER: A) Three trained members (Officer counts towards this total)

(ICS - Addendum 3 - 2.2)

  • The Officer is not required to be trained to be I/S.
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You are a new Lt. detailed to Engine 7, a communications unit for the day tour. As you compile your riding list for the tour, you ponder the following statements. Which choice below is your only CORRECT thought?

A) To be in service as a communications unit, three trained members including a trained officer must be working.

B) To be in service as a communications unit, three trained members, not including the officer must be working.

C) To be in service as a communications unit, two trained members, not including a trained officer must be working.

D) To be in service as a communications unit, three trained members and a trained officer must be working.

A

ANSWER: B) To be in service as a communications unit, three trained members, not including the officer must be working.

(ICS ADDENDUM 2 – COMMUNICATIONS UNIT)

  • THREE (3) trained members must be working for the unit to be in service.
  • The officer is NOT required to be trained to be in service.
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Engine 202 was special called to a 3rd Alarm fire in a High-Rise commercial building to serve as the Systems Control Unit. Which task below was INCORRECTLY assigned to this unit?

A) They evaluated the status and operation of the fire and domestic water pumps and water supply.

B) They evaluated and supported the public address, telephone and other communications systems.

C) They evaluated and supported the operation of the building’s elevators.

D) They evaluated and operated as directed, the HVAC, smoke removal, and stairwell pressurization systems.

A

ANSWER: C) They evaluated and supported the operation of the building’s elevators. (INCORRECT)

(ICS ADDENDUM 6 - Systems Control Unit)

  • Elevators are a specific task assigned to the LOBBY CONTROL UNIT. They are not listed under any of the systems control unit’s functions.
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A command channel must be established at which of the following operations:

  1. 2nd and greater alarms
  2. 10-60
  3. 10-66

A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 C) 1,2,3 D) 1 and 3

A

ANSWER: C) 1,2,3

(FFP - Command and Control Ch 3: 3.2)

  • Also when needed, to assure manageable span of control
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The minimum amount of trained members needed to operate as a Communications Unit can be found in which correct choice?

A) 4

B) 3

C) 2

D) 1

A

ANSWER: B) 3

(ICS ch 2 add 3 sec 2.2)

  • The Communications Unit DOES NOT require a trained officer to be in service
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Lobby Control Unit Leader shall operate on which correct HT channel?

A) Channel 1

B) Channel 2

C) Channel 3

D) Channel 4

A

ANSWER: A) Channel 1

(ICS ch 2 add 4 sec 4.2)

  • The Lobby Control Unit will operate on the Tactical Channel (HT channel 1)
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When operating as the Lobby Control Unit Leader, you should strive to keep two elevators in a state or readiness on which floors?

A) Lobby and fire floor

B) Lobby and floor below fire floor

C) Lobby and two floors below the fire

D) Both elevators in Lobby

A

ANSWER: C) Lobby and two floors below the fire

(ICS ch 2 add 4 sec 4.2 / High-Rise Office P-4 [glossary])

  • Lobby and Forward Staging Area
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To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of how many trained members?

A) 1

B) 2

C) 3

D) 4

A

ANSWER: C) 3

(ICS ch 2 add 3 sec 2.2)

  • Trained officers count towards this total. Officers shall notify their respective Battalion for needed details prior to the start of the tour. The Communications Unit does not require a trained officer to be in service
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Company Commanders of units responding to High-Rise buildings must ensure their officers and FFs are trained when operating as a Lobby Control Unit (LCU). The responsibilities of the LCU include all of the following except?

A) Assume control of elevators and provide operators

B) Ensure that all elevators are recalled and searched

C) Establish controls to account for personnel exiting and entering the elevators

D) Upon arrival, report directly to the Resource Unit Leader

A

ANSWER: D) Upon arrival, report directly to the Resource Unit Leader. (INCORRECT)

(ICS Ch 2 add 4)

  • Report to the LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF.
  • If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the LCU will report directly to the IC.
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Proper staffing at the beginning of the tour is the responsibility of every officer. Which of the staffing statements from the 0900 roll call below is CORRECT?

A) To start the tour as a CFR Engine, the company must have at least 1 CFR trained member in addition to a trained officer.

B) To start the tour as a SOC Support Truck, the company must have at least two trained members in addition to a trained officer.

C) To start the tour as a CPC Truck, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.

D) To start the tour as a Communications Engine, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.

A

ANSWER: D) To start the tour as a Communications Engine, the company must have at least three trained firefighters. A trained officer is not required.

(CROSS REFERENCE – ICS/ CFR/ CPC/ SOC SUPPORT)

D IS Correct - ICS CH 2 Add 3 2.2

A – At least 2 CFR trained firefighters. After the start of the tour, the staffing can drop to one trained firefighter and a trained officer to be in service. (CFR CH 2 1.8)

B – SOC Support / At least THREE trained members AND a TRAINED OFFICER. (HM CH 10 4.1)

C – CPC Truck / The dispatcher will special call the necessary number of CPC units to ensure a trained officer and 5 trained firefighters. (HM CH 5 5.4.2)

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Which statement below is most correct according to the FDNY incident command system manual?

A) While sectors are restricted to a specific geographical area, groups may cross sector boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task.

B) While groups are restricted to a specific geographical area, sectors may cross group boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task

C) While task forces are restricted to a specific geographical area, strike teams may cross sector boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task.

D) While strike teams are restricted to a specific geographical area, task forces may cross sector boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional tasks.

A

ANSWER: A) While sectors are restricted to a specific geographical area, groups may cross sector boundaries to accomplish an assigned functional task.

(ICS Manual 4.3.1 B, C)

  • Strike Team = specific combo of the same type of resources with common communications.
  • Task Force = any combo of resources with communications capability for a temporary assignment.
  • Sector = defines activities and operations of resources within an assigned GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.
  • Group = consists of resources formed to address SPECIFIC FUNCTIONAL TASKS.
  • Groups can cross sectors to perform functional tasks.
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The incident command system (ICS) breaks down elements required to successfully manage an incident into 5 main functions. Which choice below is not considered one of these main functions?

A) Command

B) Operations

C) Planning

D) Staging

A

ANSWER: D) Staging

(ICS Manual 1, 1.4)

“C-FLOP”

C - Command

F - Finance / Administration

L - Logistics

O - Operations

P - Planning

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The Lobby Control Unit is responsible for operation and control of elevators. This unit should be prepared to operate elevators at an incident. All of the items listed below are correct points about the LCU except which?

A) LCU will be stationed at the elevator lobby, relieve the OV from the first alarm unit and assume control of elevators. Ensure that elevators that only terminate in the lobby are recalled and searched.

B) The company officer will be designated the Lobby Control Unit Leader (LCUL). He will verify the location of the fire floor, forward staging area, SAE post and forward triage area to become familiar with the areas where he will be taking members via elevator.

C) Take on responsibilities of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC.

D) Upon transmission of a 10-76, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the LCU. While responding the LCU will request an incident summary from dispatch which will provide them with an MDT printout of units that have responded or are responding to the incident.

A

ANSWER: A) LCU will be stationed at the elevator lobby, relieve the OV from the first alarm unit and assume control of elevators. Ensure that elevators that only terminate in the lobby are recalled and searched. (INCORRECT)

(ICS Manual 2 ADD 4)

  • NOT ONLY elevators that terminate in the lobby, but ALL elevators
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The Lobby Control Unit is responsible for operation and control of elevators. This unit should be prepared to operate elevators at an incident. All of the following equipment shall be carried in every elevator car except which TWO items?

A) Spare SCBA

B) Handie talkie

C) Entry tools (1 set of FE tools)

D) Elevator Control Sheet and Clipboard

E) Elevator keys

F) LSR

A

ANSWER: A and F are INCORRECT

A) Spare SCBA (INCORRECT)

F) LSR (INCORRECT)

(ICS Manual ADD 2)

“CHECKS”

C - Cylinder (spare cylinder ONLY not entire SCBA)

H - HT

E - Entry tools

C - Control sheet / Clipboard (Elevator control sheet)

K - Keys (Elevator keys)

S - Search Rope (NOT LSR)

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The Systems Control Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics Section primarily responsible to monitor and control building systems as directed by the IC. Which point about the Systems Control Unit is incorrect?

A) The Systems Comtrol Unit Leader (SCUL) will maintain a close liaison with building personnel. Assigned duties will be done with the assistance of building personnel (Fire Safety Director, Building Engineer)

B) The Lobby Control Unit will take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit until relieved by another designated unit.

C) Systems Control unit is automatically assigned on the signal 10-76

D) The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the assistance of building personnel and without the permission of the IC or Operations Section Chief.

A

ANSWER: C) Systems Control unit is automatically assigned on the signal 10-76 (INCORRECT)

(ICS Manual ADD 2)

  • SCU is SPECIAL CALLED (they do not come on 10-76)
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You are working a day tour in a communications unit when you are assigned as a communications unit on a 3rd alarm. You arrive on scene and determine that a Communications Unit Leader is not staffed. You do take note of the fact that all 2nd alarm Chiefs have arrived and are operating in their various roles. You would know to report to which Chief Officer below?

A) Incident Commander

B) Resource Unit Leader

C) Safety Officer

D) Operations Section Chief

A

ANSWER: B) Resource Unit Leader

(ICS 2, addendum 3, 3.2)

  • The Communications Unit will report to the Communications Unit Leader (COML), if staffed.
  • If the COML is not staffed, or has not arrived, they will report to the Resources Unit Leader (RESL).
  • If neither the COML nor the RESL is on scene, they will report to the Incident Commander (IC).
  • The officer of the Communications Unit will NOT be designated as the COML.
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Prior to operating, it is imperative that the Lobby Control Unit verify the location of the following. Which of the below posts is not listed?

A) Forward Triage Area

B) SAE Post

C) Forward Staging Area

D) Fire Sector

A

ANSWER: D) Fire Sector

(ICS MANUAL – CH 2 – ADD 4 – 4.2)

  • FIRE FLOOR not Fire Sector

LOBBY CONTROL UNIT verify:

Forward Triage Area

SAE Post

Forward Staging Area

Fire Floor

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Upon transmission of signal 10-76 and 10-77 Mega High-Rise, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the Lobby Control Unit. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?

A) The LCU shall take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC.

B) The Company Officer assigned as Lobby Control Unit Leader shall don the ICS vest with the insert “LOBBY CONTROL UNIT LEADER”.

C) While responding, ascertain the identity and designation of the units that have responded or are responding to the incident from the MDT printout.

D) On arrival, promptly report to the Operations Section Chief, or, if not on scene, the Incident Commander.

A

ANSWER: D) On arrival, promptly report to the Operations Section Chief, or, if not on scene, the Incident Commander. (INCORRECT)

(ICS Ch 2 Add 4 2, 3, 4.1, 4.2)

  • On arrival, promptly report to the LOGISTICS SECTION CHIEF, or, if not on scene, the Incident Commander.
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Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the “Communications Unit?”

A) To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers count towards this total, however, the Communications Unit does not require a trained officer to be in service.

B) At large, complex operations that will extend over many operational periods (e.g. major collapses, natural disasters, recovery operations) the Communications Unit will be part of the Logistics Section, operating under the Communications Unit Leader.

C) The Communications Unit will report to the Communications Unit Leader (COML), if staffed. If the COML is not staffed, or has not arrived, they will report to the Resources Unit Leader (RESL). If neither the COML nor the RESL is on scene, they will report to the Incident Commander (IC).

D) The officer of the Communications Unit will be designated as the Communications Unit Leader (COML).

A

ANSWER: D) The officer of the Communications Unit will be designated as the Communications Unit Leader (COML). (INCORRECT)

(ICS Ch 2 Add 3 2.2, 2.3, 3.2)

  • The officer of the Communications Unit will NOT be designated as the Communications Unit Leader (COML).
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As the Company Commander of a Communications Unit, you would know all of the following to be correct except?

A) Communications Unit responds to 3rd alarms, 10-60, 10-75 (below grade), 10-76, 10-77

B) Communications Unit does not require a trained officer to be in service

C) To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members

D) Once on scene, the Communications Unit will report to the Communications Unit Leader, if Staffed. If not staffed, then report into the Resources Unit Leader, if staffed. If neither the Communications Unit Leader or Resources Unit Leader is on scene, then report into the IC

A

ANSWER: A) Communications Unit responds to 3rd alarms, 10-60, 10-75 (below grade), 10-76, 10-77 (INCORRECT)

(ICS ch 2 add 3 sec 3)

Not on a 10-77…..RESPONDS to 10-77 MEGA High-Rise and 10-77/2nd alarms

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As a recently assigned Captain to a Manhattan Engine Company you decide to write a more comprehensive policy on the Lobby Control Unit and the System Control Unit, since this will be part of the Engines duties in this area. Choose the incorrect policy regarding the Lobby Control Unit and System Control Unit.

A) Upon arrival as the System Control Unit, check in and obtain briefing from the Logistics Section Chief or IC

B) When operating as the System Control Unit, the operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Operations Section Chief

C) Upon arrival as the Lobby Control Unit, the officer shall verify the location of the fire floor, forward staging area, SAE Post, Forward Triage Area

D) When operating as the Lobby Control Unit, one elevator shall be maintained in readiness at the forward triage area, and one maintained at the lobby

A

ANSWER: D) When operating as the Lobby Control Unit, one elevator shall be maintained in readiness at the forward triage area, and one maintained at the lobby. (INCORRECT)

(ICS ch 2 add 4 sec 4.2)

  • One elevator shall be maintained in readiness at the FORWARD STAGING AREA, and one maintained at the lobby.
  • The Lobby Control Unit shall also take on the duties of the System Control Unit when directed by the IC.
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You are responding in as a Systems Control Unit for a High-Rise Office building fire in the great Borough of Manhattan. En-route, you carefully review all CIDS information available to you via the MDT. Upon arrival you follow several operational procedures. Choose the incorrect procedure.

A) Check in and obtain briefing from the Logistic Section Chief or Incident Commander

B) Request response, and make contact with the Building Evacuation Supervisor

C) Operation of building systems must be done with the assistance of building personnel

D) The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Operations Section Chief

A

ANSWER: B) Request response, and make contact with the Building Evacuation Supervisor

(ICS ch 2 add 6 sec 4)

  • Request response, and make contact with the Fire Safety Director, Building/Facility Engineer, Utility Company Representatives, elevator service personnel
  • The designation of a System Control Unit will be
    denoted with the letter “Y” (E100Y).
41
Q

Choose the incorrect statement regarding the Resources Unit.

A) A Captain acting Battalion Chief may be assigned as the Resources Unit Leader

B) Upon arrival, the Resources Unit Leader will report to the Planning Chief. If no Planning Chief on scene, the Resources Unit Leader will report to the IC

C) The Resources Unit Leader shall be stationed at the location of the Command Board

D) The Resources Unit Leader may be used for firefighting purposes

A

ANSWER: D) The Resources Unit Leader may be used for firefighting purposes.

(ICS Ch 2 add 2)

*The Resources Unit Leader shall NOT be used for firefighting purposes.

42
Q

At a fire in a high rise office building, which of the following would not be considered a duty of the Lobby Control Unit?

A) Assume control of elevators and provide operators. Ensure that only elevators that service the fire floor are recalled and searched.

B) Establish controls to account for personnel exiting and entering the elevators.

C) Provide resources to transport personnel to upper floors as required.

D) The LCU shall take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC.

A

ANSWER: A) Assume control of elevators and provide operators. Ensure that only elevators that service the fire floor are recalled and searched. (INCORRECT)

(ICS 2 - Add 4 - 2)

  • Assume control of elevators and provide operators. Ensure that ALL elevators are recalled and searched.
43
Q

The correct radio channel to be on when operating as the Lobby Control Unit can be found in which choice?

A) Channel 1

B) Channel 2

C) Channel 14

D) Channel 16

A

ANSWER: A) Channel 1

(ICS ch 2 add 4 sec 4.2)

Channel 1 - Tactical

Channel 2 - Command

Channel 14 - Subway Channel 16 - Emergency

44
Q

Of the following choices, which contains incorrect information regarding the duties of the Systems Control Unit at a fire in a high rise office building?

A) While responding, review any CIDS information available via the MDT.

B) If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the Systems Control Unit Leader (SCUL) will report directly to the Incident Commander.

C) Operation of building systems must be done with the assistance of building personnel.

D) The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Sector Chief.

A

ANSWER: D) The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Sector Chief. (INCORRECT)

(ICS Ch 2 Add 6 1.1, 4.1, 4.2)

  • The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or OPERATIONS SECTION CHIEF.
45
Q

ICS breaks down the elements that are required to successfully manage an incident into five main functions. These functions include each of the following except

A) OPERATIONS

B) LOGISTICS

C) REST & REHAB

D) FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION

A

ANSWER: C) REST & REHAB (INCORRECT)

(ICS Ch 1 1.4)

“CFLOP”

ICS breaks down the elements that are required to successfully manage an incident into five main functions. The functions are: COMMAND, FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION, LOGISTICS, OPERATIONS, and PLANNING .

46
Q

According to Incident Command System (ICS) guidelines, in general the span of control of any individual with management responsibility should range from?

A) five to seven with six being ideal

B) three to seven with five being ideal

C) two to four with three being ideal

D) one to six with three being ideal

A

ANSWER: B) three to seven with five being ideal

ICS 3.2.2

47
Q

The Lobby Control Unit (LCU) responds to signals 10-76 and 10-77 Mega High-Rise. The LCU is responsible for operation and control of elevators. When operating inside of the elevator, all of the following equipment should be carried with you except?

A) 1 set of forcible entry tools

B) Spare Cylinder

C) Elevator keys

D) Utility Rope

A

ANSWER: D) Utility Rope (INCORRECT)

(ICS ch 2 add 4 sec 5.1)

  • Search rope (Utility and LSR BLUFF ANSWERS)

“CHECKS”

C - Cylinder
H - HT
E - Entry Tools
C - Clipboard (elevator control sheet)
K - Keys (elevator)
S - Search rope
  • Mega High-Rise - over 800 feet (Comm 4)
48
Q

If all of the following are present at a fire operation in a high rise office building, the Communications Unit would be most correct to report to?

A) The Resource Unit Leader

B) The Communications Unit Leader

C) The Incident Commander

D) The Safety Chief

A

ANSWER: B) The Communications Unit Leader

(ICS Ch 2 Add 3 3.2)

  • The Communications Unit will report to the Communications Unit Leader (COML), if staffed. If the COML is not staffed, or has not arrived, they will report to the Resources Unit Leader (RESL). If neither the COML nor the RESL is on scene, they will report to the Incident Commander (IC). The officer of the Communications Unit will not be designated as the COML.
49
Q

When designated as the “Communications Unit” a company plays a crucial role in the overall operation. Which of the following choices is correct?

A) To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers do not count towards this total.

B) The Communications Unit requires a trained officer to be in service.

C) At large, complex operations that will extend over many operational periods (e.g. major collapses, natural disasters, recovery operations) the Communications Unit will be part of the Logistics Section.

D) The Communications Unit Officer will be designated the Communications Unit Leader (COML) and must report directly to the Incident Commander (IC).

A

ANSWER: C) At large, complex operations that will extend over many operational periods (e.g. major collapses, natural disasters, recovery operations) the Communications Unit will be part of the Logistics Section.

(ICS Ch 2 Add 3 2.2, 2.3, 3.2)

A - To operate as a Communications Unit, the company shall be staffed with a minimum of three trained members. Trained officers COUNT towards this total.

B - The Communications Unit does NOT require a trained officer to be in service.

D - The Communications Unit will report to the Communications Unit Leader (COML), if staffed. If the COML is not staffed, or has not arrived, they will report to the Resources Unit Leader (RESL). If neither the COML nor the RESL is on scene, they will report to the Incident Commander (IC). The officer of the Communications Unit will NOT be designated as the COML.

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