**IMPORTANT** Flashcards
What is the 1st function of command?
- Assume and announce command and establish an effective initial command position (command post.)
What is the 2nd function of command?
- size up the scene.
What is the 3rd function of command?
- Initiate, maintain, and control effective incident comms
What is the 4th function of command?
- Provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream of appropriate resources.
What is the 5th function of command?
- Identify the incident strategy, develop an IAP, and assign companies and personnel, consistent with plans and standard operating procedures.
What is the 6th function of command?
- develop an effective incident organization using sectors/division/groups to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility.
What is the 7th function of command?
- Review, and revise the strategy to keep the IAP current.
What is the 8th function of command?
- Provide for the continuity, transfer, and termination of command
What is the first step of the SDM?
First unit arrives
What is the second step of the SDM?
size up of critical factors
What is the third step of the SDM?
Risk management
What is the fourth step of the SDM?
Strategy
What is the fifth step of the SDM?
Incident action plan
What is the sixth step of the SDM?
Tactical objectives
What occurs after the tactical objectives in the SDM?
Continual size up
What is occurring during all parts of the SDM
Forecasting
What are the three overlapping forms of size up regarding fire ground factor information?
- Visual.
- Reconnaissance.
- Preplanning/familiarity.
What are the seven fire ground factors to be considered?
• building
• fire
• occupancy
• life hazard
• arrangement
• resources
• other factors/conditions
What are some building fire ground factors that must be considered
• size
• roof type
• roof material
• interior arrangement/access
• Construction type
• age
• condition
• value
• Compartment/separation
• vertical/horizontal openings
• Outside openings
• utility characteristics
• concealed spaces/attic characteristics
• exterior access
• affect the fire has on the structure
• time projection on continuing fire effect on building
What are some fire fire ground factors to consider?
• size
• Extent
• location
• stage of fire
• direction of travel
• time of involvement
• type and amount of material involved
• type and amount of material left to burn
• Product of combustion
What is considered to be the most dangerous fire fire ground factor?
Direction of travel
What are some occupancy fire ground factors to consider?
• Specific type of occupancy
• type/group (business, residential, etc.)
• Value characteristics
• fire load
• status (occupied, vacant, under construction)
• hazards
• Type of contents
• time
• loss Control profile
What are some life hazard fire ground factors to consider?
• number of occupants
• location
• Condition of occupants
• commitment required
• fire control required
• needs for EMS
• Time estimate
• Exposure of spectators
• hazards to fire personnel
• Access
• escape route
What are some arrangement fire ground factors to consider?
• external exposure
• Combustibility of exposures
• Internal exposures
• severity/urgency of exposures
• value of exposures
• most dangerous direction
• time estimate of Effect on exposures
• obstructions
• capabilities/limitation on apparatus movement
What are some resource Fire ground exposure considerations?
• personnel/equipment on scene
• personnel/equipment responding
• personnel/equipment available in reserve or staging
• response time for a additional resources
• condition of personnel
• capability and willingness of personnel
• Capability of command personnel
• hydrant availability
• supplemental water sources
• adequacy of water supply
• Fire protection potential
• outside agency resource/response time
What are some other factors/conditions for fire ground factors to consider
• time of day/night
• day of week
• season
• Special hazards: holidays/special events
• weather
• traffic conditions
• Social conditions
What are the three tactical objectives on critical events that must be completed to stabilize any incident?
- Rescue.
- Fire control.
- Property conservation.
What benchmark is announced once a rescue/primary search has been completed?
All clear
What benchmark is to be announced when fire control has been completed?
Under control
What benchmark is to be announced when property conservation objective has been completed?
Loss stopped
Acronym for fire ground factors
Building Fires Obviously Love A Really Old Flame
8 functions of command
1.assume command
2.size up
3. Effective comms
4.resources
5.IAP
6.sectorize
7.review/revise IAP
8.continue/transfer/terminate command
What is ongoing in the umbrella of service?
•Firefighter safety
•Customer service
• Loss control
What are objectives that are clear, measurable, and obtainable under the umbrella of service?
Tactical objectives and the associated benchmarks
Rescue > all clear
Fire control > under control
Property conservation > Loss stopped
