OPM 600

Question 1

The Command Sequence is a standardized sequential thought process, which enables the Incident Commander to:

Answer 1

analyze situations, identify problems, and implement solutions based on basic skills and knowledge.

Question 2

Incident Priorities:

Answer 2

Life safety
incident stabilization
property conservation

Question 3

the command sequence consist of 4 parts:

Answer 3

Incident priorities
Size up
Goals and Objectives
Tactical Ops

Question 4

The application of information gathered in size up to determine the desired results of the operation:

Answer 4

goals and objectives

Question 5

Goals considered in relation to incident priorities are listed as follows:

Answer 5

Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul

Question 6

Specific actions carried out to accomplish goals and objectives. Tactical operations can be considered to be the solutions to the problems.

Answer 6

Tactical Ops

Question 7

The ______ is the location at which primary support personnel activities are performed

Answer 7

Incident Base

Question 8

Any combination of resources with common communications and a leader.

Answer 8

task force

Question 9

Are a set number of resources of the same kind and type, which have an established minimum number of personnel.

Answer 9

strike team

Question 10

________ are assigned to specific geographical areas. Letters for sides of structure, Numbers for level of structures

Answer 10

Divisions

Question 11

Command staff:

Answer 11

IC
Safety Officer
PIO
Liaison Officer
IC aide

Question 12

Unified Command: In a multi-jurisdictional incident, key officials from each jurisdiction contribute to the process of:

Answer 12

Determining overall incident objectives Selection of strategies
Insuring joint planning for tactical activities Insuring integrated tactical operations
Making maximum use of all assigned resources

Question 13

When Operations implements Branch Directors, the Division/Group Supervisors should be notified of their new supervisor. This information should include:

Answer 13

What Branch the Division/Group has been assigned to

* The radio channel/talk group that the Branch is operating on

Question 14

The first arriving unit activates the Command process by giving an initial radio report. This report should include:

Answer 14

Unit designation of the Company/unit arriving on scene

• A brief description of the incident situation, (i.e. building type and dimension, hazmat release, mass casualty incident, etc.)
• Obvious conditions (working fire, vapor release, multiple patients, etc.)
• Brief description of action taken
• Declaration of Strategy (this applies to structure fires i.e. fast attack mode) * Any obvious safety concerns
• Assumption, identification and location of Command*****
• Request or release of resources as required

Question 15

These situations generally require investigation by the initial arriving company while other units remain in a staged mode. The officer should go with the company to investigate while utilizing a portable radio to Command the incident.

Answer 15

Nothing Showing mode

Question 16

Situations that require immediate action to stabilize and require the Company Officer’s assistance and direct involvement in the attack. In these situations, the Company

Answer 16

Fast Attack mode

Question 17

Examples of Fast attack mode situations

Answer 17

Offensive fire attacks (especially marginal situations)

• Critical life situations which must be achieved in a compressed time
• Any incident where the safety and welfare of firefighters is a major concern

Question 18

The fast attack mode should not last more than a few minutes and will end with one of the following:

Answer 18

The situation is stabilized
* The situation if not stabilized and the Company Officer must withdraw to the
exterior and establish a Command Post. At some point, the Company Officer must decide whether or not to withdraw the remainder of the crew, based on the crew’s experience, in the hazard zone without radio communications capabilities.
* Command is transferred to another ranking officer.

Question 19

Command can be transferred by radio, but should be done as a face to face briefing which include:

Answer 19

current situation, current unit placements, assignments, and a review of the tactical worksheet.

Question 20

The Incident Commander Aide is responsible for:

Answer 20

site control and security of the command post, providing resource information, tracking command activities, assisting with liaison and press activities, and providing technical support and advice to the IC. The Aide may also be responsible for personnel accountability during the early stages of the incident.

Question 21

The RIT shall report to ________ unless otherwise directed by the Incident Commander

Answer 21

the command post

Question 22

The primary method of requesting Mutual Aid is the _______.

Answer 22

MARS circuit

Question 23

on a 2nd alarm or greater, The PASSPORT unit of the first arriving unit will remain on the dashboard, and the _____ of that unit will assume the role of accountability Group Officer

Answer 23

Driver