Incident Command Flashcards
What are the 6 ways an incident commander should control an incident?
Identify hazards and manage risks.
Asses resource requirements.
Determine an incident plan.
Manage and Supervise Crews.
Co-ordinate and deploy resources.
Evaluate progress against objectives.
What are the 4 incident command roles.
Incident Commander
Sector Commander
Operations Commander
Command Support
Why should an IC divide spans of control?
To avoid becoming overloaded.
What the the 3 vertical sectors at a high rise incident?
Lobby
Fire
Search
What is the purpose of the Lobby sector
Co-ordination of recourses.
Damage control and ventilation.
Where should a bridgehead be located?
2 Floors below the fire floor, provided it is clear of smoke.
What is the purpose of a cordon?
To Allow responders to work unhindered.
To protect the public
To provide dignity to victims
When should an exclusion zone be used and how should it be denoted?
When something presents a significant danger to everyone, and no control measures will reduce the risk. Marked by black and yellow tape.
What is the firefighter safety maxim?
The greater the potential benefit of fire service actions, the greater the risk accepted by commanders and firefighters.
High risk activities are limited to those that have the potential to save life or prevent rapid escalation of the incident.
What is the hierarchy of risk reduction?
Eliminate the risk
Reduce the risk
Isolate the risk- separate people from it.
Control the risk- implement safe systems of work
PPE- Last line of defence
Discipline- individual must do as they’re told and act safely.
What is Offensive mode?
Where crews are working in the hazard area. so exposed to greater risk.
What is Defensive mode?
When crews are outside the hazard area, because the risks are unacceptable
If multiple sectors are in different tactical modes, what is the tactical mode passed to control?
No Overall mode.
What is the purpose of Strategic (gold) command?
Co-ordination at Large incidents with significant impact on resources, a large number of agencies and for an extended time. Usually remote from incident ground.
Sets strategic direction.
Co-ordinates responders.
Prioritises resources.
What is the purpose of tactical (silver) command?
Ensures that operational sectors are supported and co-ordinated for maximum effectiveness.
Interprets strategic direction.
Develops tactical plan.
Co-ordinates activities and assets
