Incident Command System Flashcards
The IC is responsible for the completion of what tactical objectives?
Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured
Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety
Conserve property
Provide for safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel
What are the 3 modes of command?
1) nothing showing Officer joins crew in investigation 2) fast attack Officer manages crew in a fast response to..... Offensive attack Life safety situation Safety of FF's Working incidents requiring investigation by office 3)incident command mode Exterior ICP with strong overall control
What are the differences between divisions and groups. How is sector used?
A division is used to break up the fire ground geographically
Groups are functional units such as EMS group.
Sector can be used in place of either one.
What is the function of a branch?
A branch is responsible for several sector officers and reduces the span of control on the IC
What is a small scale incident?
Those that do not require the assignment of branches or more than 2 sector officers.
What radio channel should be used when operating at structure fires or other large scale incidents?
WAXFD1 shall be used and ask dispatch to use WAXFD2 for all other calls in the city.
What is a large scale incident?
Thise that require the assignment of branches or more than 2 sector officers.
What radio channels should be used when working 2 incidents simultaneously?
First incident should use WAXFD1 while the second incident should use WAXFDBKUP (channel) while leaving dispatch to use WAXFD2 for other subsequent calls in the city
What radio channels should be used when bldg construction interferes with radio communication
PSTAC1, 2, or 3 and notify command which one
What are the minimum radio messages to dispatch from command on all ICS incidents?
Initial radio report All clear (searches primary and secondary) Fire under control Negative CO reading Command terminated Name of unit left in charge
What 2 priorities must be completed if a senior ranking officer wants to affect a change in the incident?
They must first be on scene and complete a transfer of command
What general situation status updates should be given during the command briefing at all transfers of command
Incident conditions Incident Action Plan Completion of tactical objectives Safety considerations Assignments of company's Need for additional resources
