Key Biscayne

Question 1

In an emergency incident at the Village of Key Biscayne, when Officers from the Village of Key Biscayne and Miami Fire-Rescue Department are of equal ranks, who is in charge of the incident?

a) Miami Fire-Rescue Department Officer
b) Village of Key Biscayne Officer
c) Both share equal command
d) Miami Fire-Rescue Department and Village of Key Biscayne Officers jointly command

Answer 1

b) Village of Key Biscayne Officer

Question 2

What happens when Officers from the Village of Key Biscayne and Miami Fire-Rescue Department are of unequal ranks during an incident?

a) The Village of Key Biscayne Officer is always in charge
b) The highest-ranking Officer takes charge
c) Miami Fire-Rescue Department Officer is prioritized
d) The incident remains without a designated leader

Answer 2

The highest-ranking Officer takes charge

Question 3

Who assumes command of incidents at the Village of Key Biscayne requiring dispatch when Miami Fire-Rescue Department District Chiefs arrive?

a) Village of Key Biscayne Officer
b) Highest-ranking Officer present
c) Miami Fire-Rescue Department District Chief
d) Fire Chief of the Village of Key Biscayne Fire Department

Answer 3

Miami Fire-Rescue Department District Chief

Question 4

What are the only exceptions of Miami DC assuming command in Key Biscayne

Answer 4

A. The Miami District Chief is relieved of command by a Miami Officer of higher rank.
B. The Miami District Chief is relieved by the Fire Chief or the Deputy Fire Chief of the Village of Key Biscayne Fire Department. The District Chief will then be in charge of operations.
C. The incident can be turned over to the appropriate authority of the Village of Key Biscayne Fire Department. Edited (reformatted only): 12/23/0