MP 201.01 Command Procedures Flashcards
What are the Tactical Objectives (listed in order of priority)
- Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
- Stabilize the incident ad provide for life safety.
- Conserve property
- Provide for safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. (this priority is ongoing throughout the incident)
Define Incident Commander
the person who drives the command system towards the end
The 8 functions of command
- Assume Command- Assume and announce Command and establish an effective initial command position (command post)
- Size Up- Rapidly evaluate the situation
- Communicate- Initiate, maintain, and control effective incident communications
- Balance- Provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream of appropriate resources
- IAP- Identify the incident strategy, develop an Incident Action Plan, and assign companies and personnel consistent with plans and SOP’s
- Assign- Develop an effective incident organization using Sectors/Divisions/Groups to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibilities.
- Review- Review and revise (as needed) the strategy to keep the IAP current.
- Provide for continuity, transfer, and termination of command.
Initial Radio Report includes what (2)
- On-Scene Report
2. Follow-up Report
What is included in the On-Scene Report? (7)
- Clear alarm
- Unit designation/on the scene
- Building/area description
- Obvious problem/conditions
- Action taken
- Declaration of strategy
- Command confirmation with name
What is included in the Follow- up Report? (4)
- Any immediate safety concerns
- Accountability started (announce initial accountability location)
- Disposition of resources (hold/add/return)
- IRIC - in place and identify
What are the modes that Command may utilize? (4)
- Investigative Mode (nothing showing)
- Fast Attack (mobile Command)
- Command Mode (stationary command post)
- Transfer of Command
How long will the Fast Attack - Mobile Command last and how will it end?
Should not last more than a few minutes and end with one of the following:
- Situation is stabilized
- Command is transferred from the fast attack company officer to a later arriving command officer
- If the situation is not stabilized, the fast attack company officer must move to an exterior (stationary) command position and is now in the Command Mode
What does “passing Command” to a unit not on scene do? Is it allowed?
It creates a gap in the command process and compromises the incident management
COMMAND SHALL NOT BE TRANSFERRED TO AN OFFICER WHO IS NOT ON THE SCENE
On the fireground, who outranks everybody?
The Incident Commander (IC)
Who can effect a change in the incident management in extreme situations relating to safety?
Anyone- by notifying Command and initiating corrective action
What must the IC perform in order to achieve Tactical Objectives?
The Functions of Command
It is the responsibility of the IC to perform the Functions of Command in order to achieve what?
The Tactical Objectives
What are the 3 levels of command (basic configuration)?
- Strategic Level - Overall direction of the incident
- Tactical Level - Objectives assigned to Sectors (Divisions or Groups)
- Task Level - Task objectives assigned to Companies
What is the maximum number of Sectors that an IC can effectively manage and what is this called?
Span of Control
Usually 5 sectors (during offensive fires) and should never exceed 7 sectors (during defensive fires)
