OPM Flashcards
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What level of governmental agencies use ICS?
All governmental agencies, at all levels
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, When was the current ICS used in Broward County adopted?
The Spring of 1996
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, The procedures in the ICS section were designed to meet the requirements of which NFPA number?
1561 (ICS Standards)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, this command system is quite flexible in that the IC can _____, ______, or ______ various positions depending upon the needs of the incident
activate, consolidate, or delete
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, name the section that is described by the following:
-Collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information:
-Responsible for all costs incurred at the incident:
-All activities directed toward hazard reduction and control:
-Provides support needs to the incident
Planning (collection, evaluation, etc)
Finance (costs incurred)
Operations (hazard reduction and control)
Logistics (support needs to incident)
T or F According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, It is recommended that the person ultimately taking control at an incident is a chief officer
True; or other highly qualified individual, highly trained and skilled at the ICS
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, In ICS, the ultimate control of the emergency is under a single individual, the IC, except for WHEN?
Except for where there is a unified command
T of F: According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, the incident command system is rank structured
False, it can be filled by whatever position are best suited for the needs of the individual organization
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the term for the number of subordinates one supervisor can manage effectively
Span of control
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is the accepted span of control limit in emergency situations
5
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What are the positions that can be activated on the
command staff?
safety officer;
liaison officer
IC aide
PIO
(SLIP)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the term for a standardized sequential process which enables the IC to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions based on basic skills and knowledge
The command sequence
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, How many parts are in the COMMAND SEQUENCE and what are they?
There are 4: IPSU GOTO – Incident priorities, size up, goals and objectives, and tactical operations.
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What are the incident priorities listed in the Command Sequence?
Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the term for “Efforts to reduce the long-term economic and social impact of the incident”?
Property Conservation (ref. 1 in Command sequence)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the term for gathering information about an incident, evaluating the information, and determining how a specific incident should be handled?
Size up (ref: 2 in the Command Sequence
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What are the listed goals and objectives?
RECEO – Rescue, exposures, confinement, extinguishment, and overhaul
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the term for the application of information gathered in size up to determine the desired results of the operation?
Goals and Objectives (ref: 3 in Command Sequence)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What are actions carried out to accomplish goals and objectives; solutions to the problem
Tactical Operations
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is the name of where the incident operations are directed?
The Command Post (CP)
T or F –According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, on large scale incident there may be more than one command post. If this happens, each post will be designated by their location on scene (e.g. command post “east” and command post “west”)
False – there is only ONE command post for the incident.
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What additional functions are also at the CP?
The planning function, and normally the field communications center would be established here
T of F: According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, the CP may be co-located with the incident base?
True, if communications requirements can be met
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, what is the name of the location at which primary SUPPORT PERSONNEL ACTIVITIES are performed?
The Incident Base
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What section may be located at the INCIDENT BASE?
The logistics section may be located at the base
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Can Incident Bases be put in pre-incident plans?
Yes, and they should if possible
T of F: According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, the logistics officer establishes staging areas
FALSE – the OPERATIONS officer establishes staging areas
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What temporary service and facilities may be included in the staging area?
Temporary sanitation services and fueling facilities
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Who assigns a staging area manager?
The operations officer (Ref. p.8 of 52 “3” and ref. P7 of 49, “3” in 600.02)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Who is responsible for the checking of all incoming resources and requests for services from the logistics section necessary for resources located in the staging area?
The staging area MANAGER
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is established in a multi-jurisdictional incident that allows key officials from each jurisdiction to contribute and can also be used to bring together different functional departments within a single jurisdiction?
Unified Command (p.8 of 52)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, In a unified command, the implementation of the action plan will be done under the direction of a single individual. Who?
The operations section officer
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, The operations officer is normally drawn from the agency having the greatest WHAT?
The greatest jurisdictional involvement
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is a helibase?
Location where helicopters are staged for possible action
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Define a single resource
Individual engines, truck, and rescue companies assigned as primary tactical units.
T of F: According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, a single resource will be the apparatus, the personnel required to properly utilize, and the communications
True
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, List the TITLE for the POSITION:
Command staff;
section;
branch;
division; group;
task force; strike force;
single resource
Command staff (OFFICER – safety officer);
Section (SECTION OFFICER – operations section officer);
Branch (DIRECTOR – EMS branch director);
Division/Group (SUPERVISOR);
Task force/Strike team (LEADER);
Single Resource (Company officer)
Command
Section
Branch
Division
Group
Task/Strike
Single
CSBDGTSS
Compulsive sexual behavioral disorder GEEZ toxic shock syndromeOD’S LoveCoke (officer, director, supervisor, Leader, company officer)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Who shall determine the INITIAL need for GROUPS and DIVISIONS? Who has the responsibility to recommend them to the IC as the operation increases in size and complexity?
The IC; Section officers will recommend as the operation grows
Who RECOMMENDS the need for additional division/groups?
Section Officers
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is the primary reasons for divisions and groups?
Safety of personnel and maintaining span of control
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What is the difference between groups and divisions?
Divisions are geographical areas (division A; Division 5),
Groups are functional units (salvage group, triage group)
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, When are BRANCHES added?
When the span of control begins to become complex, or the incident has TWO OR MORE DISTINCTLY different operations
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Who do branches report to (which most often) AND who do they oversee?
They report to the SECTION OFFICERS (most often the operations section) and oversee divisions/groups
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Where should RIT stage?
At the command post
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What should chief officers and staff personnel do when they arrive on scene?
Report directly to the command post for assignment by the incident commander
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, If a CHIEF OFFICER, member, or unit WITHOUT tactical capabilities (i.e. staff vehicle, no equipment, etc) initiates command, what is there top priority?
Establishment of a command post should be a TOP PRIORITY
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What are the 4 “modes” that can be used?
Nothing showing mode,
fast attack mode,
defensive mode,
command mode
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, What mode is used when the officer goes with the company to investigate the incident while utilizing a portable radio to command the incident?
Nothing showing mode; these generally require investigation by the initial arriving company
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, Give examples of situations in which a fast attack mode would be appropriate
-Offensive fire attacks;
-critical life situations which must be achieved in a compressed time;
-any incident where the safety and welfare of FF is a major concern
According to OPM 600.01, IC Command Procedures, How long should fast attack mode last?
Not more than a few minutes
When does a fast attack mode end?
-The situation is stabilized;
-the situations is NOT stabilized and the company officer must withdraw to the exterior to establish a command post;
-command is transferred to another ranking officer
Which mode signals to all responding units that complex operations will be involved?
Defensive mode
During “command mode” can the balance of crewmembers perform perilous tasks while the company officer is in command?
NO, not until the officer can rejoin them
Where do you check in upon arrival at the incident?
On the assigned frequency (talk group) or at the designated check-in location
According to OPM 600.01, Where and to whom should agency representatives from responding agencies report?
To the Liaison officer at the command post
What is it called when each individual is responsible to one supervisor?
Unity of command
(don’t CONFUSE this with span of control – each person to one supervisor is unity of command – the number of people that one supervisor and monitor is span of control)
What is the name of the paper used to track on scene units?
The tactical worksheet
How can command be transferred?
By radio, but should be done face to face briefing
What should be included in the face to face briefing?
Current situation,
current unit placements, assignments,
and a review of the tactical worksheet
What is done when formally transferring command once the face to face is completed and the tactical worksheet is reviewed?
Command will notify communications of the transfer
What positions might the IC assuming command use the previous IC for that would be advantageous
The role of IC aide or operations section officer, since this officer established the initial action plan
T of F: Although sometimes used during exigent circumstances, that passing of command to an officer who is not on scene is NOT advisable
True
Who shall assume command when a chief officer arrives at the same time as the initial arriving company?
The Chief Officer
How many levels of staging are there?
2
What is the difference between level 1 and level 2 staging?
Level 1 occurs automatically during initial stages of incident, no staging officer
Level 2 is formalized with staging officer in usually in large open area
T of F: Level 1 staging occurs automatically
True
How is level two staging identified when there are two or more staging areas used?
By location or by function
When is the IC activated?
Any situation requiring 2 or more units, or where the officer judges it’s necessary
According to OPM 600.01, Common ICS, Who manages overall incident operations?
The IC (ref p.21 of 52, “8”)
Who authorizes release of info to media?
The IC AUTHORIZES it (the PIO gives it)
Who ensures the incident status worksheet is utilized and completed?
The IC
What is the recommended staffing for IC aide?
ANY qualified individual assigned by command
Who MANAGES the command area?
Thte IC Aide
T of F – the IC aide may also be the accountability
True, in the early stages
T of F – the IC aide SETS UP the incident command area
True
When is the ops officer activated?
All incidents requiring establishment of command
What is the recommended staffing?
Available RANKING officer
T or F – the ops officer ESTABLISHES division/groups/branches
True
Who establishes rehab at an ICS incident?
Thee Operations Officer
Who debriefs and critiques with all divisions/groups?
The Operations Officer
Which section does the branch director work under?
The operational staff
Which staff is the Branch Director a member of?
The Operational Staff
What is the recommended staffing for a DIVISION/GROUP SUPERVISOR
COMPANY officer or HIGHER
How many resources can a Division/Group SUPERVISOR supervise?
Up to 5
What is the recommended staffing for a safety officer?
ANY individual appointed by command, PREFERABLY an officer trained to NFPA safety officer, fire officer I, and ICS level.
EXCEPTION!! At Hazmat incidents, safety officer MUST be Hazmat tech!!
What section is the safety officer assigned to in the ICS?
He’s a member of the COMMAND STAFF
Which NFPA number does the Safety Officer comply with?
NFPA 1521
What type of investigation does he do when accidents have occurred in the incident areas?
The INITIAL investigation
What is the primary method of requesting mutual aid?
The mutual aid phone circuit (MARS) – followed by the 800 mhz radio, and finally the 7 digit telephone number
If using the 800 mhz radio system, which talk group is used?
System 12, talk group “A”
Who relays command directives to command staff, dispatch, and operating groups as needed?
The IC Aide
Who assembles and disassembles strike teams?
The operations officer
When is a safety officer activated?
Any time personnel will be operating in any type of hazardous atmosphere, high risk operation, or potentially dangerous situation
Who insures that RIT teams and/or backup teams have been established, if necessary?
The Safety Officer
T or F: Only ONE PIO should represent ALL of the agencies involved in a unified command. Why or why not?
True, to avoid conflicting information
Who is activated when a separate point of contact is needed to the large number of agencies represented at an incident?
The Liaison Officer
Where should the liaison officer be from?
From the agency with jurisdictional authority
Who maintains a current list of status and degree of involvement of cooperating and assisting agencies assigned to an incident?
The Liaison Officer
What position can be assigned to any medically trained person appointed by command?
Rehab Officer
What position can be filled by any Chief Officer appointed by command?
Planning Section Officer (only CHIEF position)
What section serves as the “clearing house” for information?
The Planning Section
What section develops and maintains the action plan?
The Planning Section
Who collects and obtains information relative to the incident, identifying special resources as indicated by need, and providing vital information such as weather data, environmental data, special equipment needs, available water supply, etc
The Planning Section
Who prepares a written incident action plan and forwards it to the IC?
The Planning Section
Who identifies specific needs to logistics for procurement?
The Planning Section
Which position activated by command may be filled by a civilian?
Finance/Administrative assistant
Who reviews and provides input for the communications, traffic, and medical plans?
The logistics officer
Who ensures that move ups or mutual aid requests are made and filled to cover areas stripped due to incident size?
The Logistics Officer
Who is activated when units and personnel may overwhelm the ability of command to immediately place these resources in an effective position?
The Staging Officer
Who fills personnel/apparatus requests from the operations officer/command
Staging Officer
Once the IC makes the decision to evacuate, he shall announce what? (describe process)
IC will announce “Emergency Traffic” and have dispatch sound the radio alert tone, stating “All personnel evacuate the bldg. or area immediately.”
This is repeated TWICE
What will all available and appropriately equipped units in the immediate vicinity do once the evac. order is given?
Blow air horns intermittently (one second on, one second off) for 30 seconds
Who does command notify when all personnel are accounted for?
Dispatch
According to OPM 600.01, Common ICS, who is the SAR team under the direction of when sent it due to activation of a PASS device?
Under the direction of the Division supervisor of the effected area or under the direction of the Operations officer if the specific division is unknown (Ref: p.39 of 52, “7”)
According to OPM 600.01, Common ICS, What is announced regarding personnel status over the radio if personnel are missing after an evacuation?
No report will be announced over the radio as to personnel status. All communication shall be done face to face or over the phone (ref p.35 of 52, “8”)
What is a vehicle or trailer other then crash truck with min. 50 gal. foam?
FOAM
What is the name for an airport crash truck with foam?
TRUCK
What is a telescopic boom with platform of at least 75 feet?
PLATFORM
What is an ALS capable transport unit with civilian staffing?
Medical
What is an off-road vehicle with water tank and pump?
BRUSH
What is the name for the SCBA refill truck?
SUPPORT
What is a tanker with a minimum 1000 gallons of foam/.
TENDER
IC should endeavor to have a RIT team in place prior to commencement of interior firefighting operation unless what?
Unless the fire is in an incipient stage or the rescue of trapped occupants is necessary
What is the minimum equipment the RIT team should equip themselves with (per 600 section)?
Full gear/SCBA
-One flashlight/member of RIT
-Search rope (consider 2 on larger bldgs. or using 300 ft line)
-Halligan and axe
-One spare pack and mask (full bottle)
-Two way communications with IC
Upon deployment, RIT shall notify command of the specific ______ the take inside.
The specific entrance
After what events will the Division supervisor contact Command to activate a search and rescue team to locate and remove a downed worker with PASS activation?
After two verbal or radio attempts to contact the person with the activated PASS device
According to OPM 600.01, Common ICS, Where shall the search and rescue team come from when needed for an activated PASS device incident?
From the RIT team
OR from nearest division where personnel are available and equipped with full SCBA and cylinder (ref. 39 of 52 “7”)
According to OPM 600.01, Common ICS, What has been designated as the mutual aid system and how many talk groups does it have?
System 12 has been designated as the mutual aid system and it has 15 talk groups (A-O) (Ref: p40 of 52)
What are the components of the redundant mutual aid system within Broward County?
-The mutual aid phone circuit (MARS system)
-The 800 MHz radio system
- And a regular telephone line
What is the primary method for requesting mutual aid in Broward County?
The MARS circuit
What has been designated as the mutual aid calling channel?
Talk group “A” (within system 12)
Which talk groups are available for assignment as tactical channels/talk groups during a mutual aid incident?
Talk groups “B” through “O” on system 12
According to OPM 600.01 Common ICS - Mutual Aid: How will field units make mutual aid requests?
Through their regular dispatch center (ref. p41 of 52)
According to OPM 600.01 Common ICS, How will all units responding mutual aid report their arrival?
To the Broward County Communications Center via mutual aid channel in addition to any other communications with their own centers
According to OPM 600.01 Common ICS, What are the 4 ways units from multiple agencies can communicate during a mutual aid incident?
-The have compatible radio systems
-They shall have an additional radio equipped agency representative respond as liaison at the command post
- The requesting agency will provide radios to the responding mutual aid units
- the responding agencies are teamed up with on of the on-scene units/division supervisors that have communications with the IC
According to OPM 600.01 Common ICS,What are the characteristics of a trench
In general, the depth is greater than the width, but the width is no greater than 15 feet
According to OPM 600.01 Common ICS,What is the final consideration for each special ops mission?
Risk/Benefit Factor
OPM 600.01, What type of Hazmat incidents recommend the automatic response of 2 regional hazmat teams?
Category III and IV
OPM 600.01,How many teams respond to a confirmed confined space incident?
Automatic response of 2 teams is recommended
OPM 600.01,What are evacuations that are less than 40 degrees inclination
Non-technical evacuations
OPM 600.01,What are technical evacuations?
Evacuations that are greater than 40 degrees inclination
OR
on such rough terrain that the evacuation requires specific technical rescue training
OPM 600.01, What are the two modes for water rescue incidents?
Rescue mode (submersion time up to one hour)
Recovery mode (submersion time GREATER than 1 hour)
OPM 600.01,How many regional response teams are recommended for a rescue mode water rescue incident?
one regional team should be requested
OPM 600.01,What is the name of any area that requires SCBA, or in which a FF is at risk of becoming lost, trapped, or injured by the environment or structure?
The hazard zone
OPM 600.01,What is the minimum crew size for entering a hazard zone and what rank must supervise them?
A minimum crew size will be considered 2 members and a radio will be required. A Lt. or higher must supervise all crews entering a hazard zone
OPM 600.01,What will crews do if a radio fails in the hazard zone?
If a radio fails in the hazard zone, the crew will exit unless there is another working radio with the crew (p.56 of 63)
OPM 600.01,What are the characteristics of passport name tags?
They are approx. 1”x2” and engraved with the members last name and the FIRST TWO initials of the first name
OPM 600.01,What are the characteristics of the Passport Units?
Each is approx. 2”x3” and engraved with the apparatus or unit number. It will be located at or near the center of the dashboard
OPM 600.01,Where can status boards be found?
They are carried by the battalion chief, duty chief, or other designated supervisors
According to OPM 600.01, what is a standardized sequential thought process, which enables the Incident Commander to analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions based on basic skills and knowledge.
The Command Sequence (IPSU GOTO)
