Incident Command System Flashcards
Pf&r has adopted the ___ system as outlined in the ___
ICS
Model procedures guide for structural firefighting, 2nd edition
MPGFS
This operational guideline is also based on the ___ system
NIMS
What act requires organizations responding to what type of incidents to use an ICS?
SARA Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act 1986
Hazardous materials incidents
Whose rules state that ICS shall be established by employers for incidents under their control?
OSHA (occupational safety and health admin)
(Includes fire, law enforcement, public works)
What are the 5 requirements of NFPA 1500?
- Written procedures for ICS
- All members trained in system
- Outlines safety responsibility at all levels
- Outline safety requirements
- Provide enough supervisors for members at scene
NFPA 1561 provides ICS guidelines directed from what?
Homeland security presidential directive 5
HSPD5
What are the 5 OPERATING requirements of ICS?
- Can provide for single jurisdiction/multi agency
- Adaptable to any incident
- Adaptable to new tech
- Basic common organization/terms/procedures
- Can fulfill above also be low cost
What are the 8 COMPONENTS of ICS?
- Common terms
- Modular organization
- Integrated comms
- Single OR unified structure
- Incident action plan IAP
- Manageable span of control
- Designated facilities
- Resource management (comprehensive)
TIMS IMDR
How do you prevent confusion when multiple incidents occur within the same jurisdiction?
Name each one individually
What are the 5 functional areas of modular organization?
- Command (ALWAYS)
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance
What is the difference between single and unified command?
Single command is only one agency has legal responsibility
What is the range for span of control?
3-7, optimum 5
What are the three different methods of resource management?
Single
Task force (different)
Strike team (all the same)
Who has the responsibility to establish command of the scene?
First arriving Fire officer
What are the 9 basic size up responsibilities of the IC at EVERY scene?
Good size up. Not necessarily in order
- Description of company arriving
- Size up
- Conditions
- Actions takes
- Declare strategy
- Obvious safety concerns
- Identify and location of command
- Designate ALPHA side
- Request/release resources
What are the two ways to transfer command?
Face to face
Radio
What 6 elements should a transfer briefing include?
- Conditions
- Transfer board & info
- Progress of objectives
- Safety considerations
- Account of resources/personnel
- Additional needs?
Can you transfer command to an officer not yet on scene?
NO
Why is mobile command not usually recommended?
Hard to track resources and monitor MAYDAY channel
What are the 3 TACTICAL priorities IN ORDER?
*VERY IMPORTANT
- Life safety
- Incident stabilization
- Property conservation
What 3 elements/actions are required for effective STRATEGY?
*Very important
PIO strategy
- Information
- Observation
- Prediction
How far is good to look ahead in an incident?
5 minutes
Is the ICS structure based on the size or the complexity of the incident?
Overall complexity
Ultimate responsibility for scene safety rests with who?
The IC
What are the 3 other command staff positions?
- Safety
- Liason
- PIO media
What are some examples of when to add OPERATIONS section?
Earthquakes, floods
Unified command
major hazmat
Where does a DIVISION operate?
Defined geographic area
(Interior area, specific floor…)
What is a GROUP?
Have a specific function, eg ventilation
What is a BRANCH?
Tool used for span of control when incident size is exceeded
What is difference between allocated and assigned resources?
Allocated have not yet checked in with IC
How many bases does an incident have?
1
Who are the 3 members of command staff?
Safety
Liaison
PIO/Info
Can a deputy relieve a superior?
Yes
When does an IAP become written?
Large or complex incidents
Where does SECTION sit in the ICS?
Between Incident Commander and Branch
How is an IAP defined formally?
And ordered sequence of events over a specified period of time to accomplish specific objectives
Effective Resource Management requires that Personnel safety be given what priority?
The highest priority
What is the difference between command and operations?
Command does strategy, operations does Tactics
How is company defined?
Any piece of equipment having a full complement of personnel
What are the three levels of Emergency Operations response?
Level 1 disaster
Level 2 major incident (4-5 alarm)
Level 3 normal daily operations
What is the radio designation for the fire liaison?
124
What is a FMA rapid damage assessment route?
Predefined routes each company will travel in an expedited manner
Who is the Deputy Chief of special ops?
C104
