Incident Commander Part 2

Question 1

Who needs to be notified if an IC takes over an incident?

Answer 1

Control and the current IC

Question 2

How many lines of communication is the maximum an IC should have with regards to the “span of control “?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

Hand overs to senior officers should be based on what?

Answer 3

DMM

Question 4

How many spans of control for an OIC should be limited to how many?

Answer 4

Five

Question 5

At an incident that attracts a WM as IC but CM is current OIC, can a stop be sent?

Answer 5

No, wait for WMs arrival

Question 6

Requests for EDBA will see the attendance of what?

Answer 6

3 x FRU’s

3 x Support pumps

Question 7

When should the first informative be sent from an incident?

Answer 7

As soon as practical, with a maximum of 20 mins.

Question 8

When should a main sprinkler valve be closed?

Answer 8

Once the IC is satisfied that the operated sprinkler or drencher heads no longer need to be activated

Question 9

If called to a lock out that turns out to be no danger of fire or life threatening circumstances, what should you do?

Answer 9

Advise alternative action like trade directories for a locksmith or contact police for information on a 24hr locksmith.

Question 10

In what circumstances should an Incident command pump be established at incidents?

Answer 10

As soon as possible whenever more than 1 appliance is in attendance.

Question 11

When would the authority NOT charge for chemical incidents?

Answer 11

Domestic premises
Where immediate action is required to prevent injury
Where there is a fire or immediate danger of fire.

Question 12

Recipients of orders or briefs should clearly understand what is required of them, what is the system for confirming this?

Answer 12

The recipient should repeat back the order or briefing?

Question 13

What is the MDT symbol for an operable hydrant that may have a minor defect?

Answer 13

Red square with black ‘H’ in it.

Question 14

What information should not be given to the media?

Answer 14

Names of people involved.
Info on building contents.
Names of injured Brigade personnel.
Problems with water supplies.
Specific incident address / house numbers.

Question 15

In a phased evacuation, where would this normally begin?

Answer 15

The floor of origin and the floor immediately above

Question 16

When should ‘basement procedure implemented ‘ be sent ?

Answer 16

Once BA crews are committed to the basement with a minimum of 45mm jet and support crew protecting the egress with a minimum of 45mm jet

Question 17

In what circumstances may personnel be committed beyond the fire at a High rise incident?

Answer 17

Only once the benefits have been properly assessed and balanced against the risks present.

Question 18

What 3 reasons do we have power of Entry by force and without permission at incidents?

Answer 18

Fire breaks out
RTC taken place
Any kind of emergency is in progress and wish to limit damage.

Question 19

Under fire and rescue services act 2004, what powers do we have with regards to roads, and property?

Answer 19

May close roads
Regulate traffic
Restrict access to a property or location.

Close,regulate,restrict

Question 20

What additional reason are we granted powers of entry under fire and rescue services act 2004?

Answer 20

To obtain information to effectively discharge our core functions.
To include risk information

Question 21

With regards to risk information, what must fire authorities have in place?

Answer 21

Suitable and sufficient arrangements to ‘collect’ and ‘share’ information with own organisation and relevant partners.

Question 22

With regards to water pressure, what must water authorities do legally if asked to increase the pressure over and above normal operating levels by fire services ?

Answer 22

Legislation demands water authorities make ‘every effort’ to increase water supply and pressure.

Question 23

What is the definition of an ‘emergency’ in the fire and rescue services act 2004 and civil contingencies act 2004 ?

Answer 23

Event or situation that causes or is likely to cause one or more individuals to die, be or become seriously injured.
Or serious harm caused to the environment to inc harm to life and health of plants and animals.

Question 24

What act makes it an offence to obstruct firefighters and officers carrying out their duties of extinguishing fires, protecting life and property at fire?

Answer 24

Emergency workers (obstruction) act 2006

Question 25

Who can face prosecution for not complying with a legal requirement or duty?

Answer 25

Fire and rescue authority and an incident commander.