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Question 1

What are the 8 functions of command?

Answer 1

1. Assume and announce command and establish an effective initial command position. (Command post)
2. Rapidly evaluate the situation.(Size up)
3. Initiate, maintain, and control effective incident communications.
4. Provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream odd appropriate resources.
5. Identify the incident strategy, develop an IAP, and assign companies and personnel consistent with plans and standard operating procedures.
6. Develop an effective incident organization using Sectors/Divisions/Groups to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility.
7. Review and revise (as needed) the strategy to keep the IAP current.
8. Provide for the continuity, transfer, and termination of command.

Question 2

What are the basic transfer of command expectations?

Answer 2

• General situation status:
  
  1. Incident conditions (fire location and extent, Hazmat spill or release, number of pts, etc.)
  2. Incident management plan. Completion of tactical objectives.
  3. Safety considerations
• Deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel.
• Appraisal of need for additional resources

Question 3

What are the 5 “I’s” in regards to discipline procedures?

Answer 3

Identify
Intervene
Investigate
Interview
Implement

Question 4

S.R.S.I.T.

Answer 4

Size up
Risk management profile
Strategy
Incident action plan
Tactical objectives