SOGs-3-Incident Command System Flashcards
What is a 360?
A complete visual survey of a structure/incident from all sides
What is an accountability officer?
Personnel assigned by the IC who overseas accountability operation
What is the definition of an aide?
Assistant to the IC with expertise in the particular field involved
What is an all clear?
A report indicating that an area of the building or the entire building has been searched and no persons found
What is the cold zone?
An area determined by the IC and/or hazmat sector officer that is safe for personnel and requires no specialized PPE
What does command mean on the fire ground?
Radio designation for the IC
Refers to the person, the functions and the location of command
What is a command post
The vehicle that could be used to provide a command location at a major emergency
What is a defensive strategy?
An exterior attack, with related support, designed to stop the forward progress of the fire, to protect exposures and to provide for fire control
What is emergency traffic protocol?
A temporary measure on a fire ground whereby all personnel are directed to only transmit radio messages of an immediate nature
What are examples of emergency traffic protocol?
A MAYDAY
A call for an evacuation
An urgent fire ground message Info that is vital to fire ground operations
What is an entry control person?
Personnel assigned by the IC who oversee entry control operations
What is an exclusion zone?
An area determined by the IC and/or ISO that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all
What is a first alarm?
Initial arriving attack teams consist of pumper,aeriel or squad crews that respond directly to the scene
Take standard positions
Assume command
Begin operations
What is the fire ground incident technician?
Fire fighting personnel assigned to assist the DC with emergency and non-emergency duties
What is a hazard risk assessment?
A determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve
What is a hot zone?
An area determined by the IC and/or hazmat sector officer that is immediately dangerous to life and health
What is an incident action plan?
A strategic plan developed by: Evaluating conditions
Developing tactical approaches, Identifying available resources
Preparing assignments.
Based on achieving the three tactical priorities
What are the three tactical priorities?
Life safety
Stabilize the incident
Prevention of further loss/preservation of property
What is the incident commander?
The person who assumes command and control of personnel and apparatus at the incident, operating at a strategic level
What is the incident safety officer?
A trained fire service member who provides information and individual attention to supplement the role and responsibility of the IC for incident safety. They should work as a functional sector within the fire ground organization
What is an initial report?
A concise radio message to provide a description of conditions and confirmation and designation of command
What is level one staging?
Responding units stage in an area which is a safe distance from the scene but which allows for quick response when ordered into action by the IC
What is level two staging?
Utilized during incidents that are large, complex or lengthy.
Units are staged together in a specific location under the command of a staging coordinator
What is loss stopped?
The fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage is expected
What is mobile command?
Flexibility given to the first officer on scene who may be required to assist his crew is not required to take a fixed position
What is an offencive strategy?
An attack, with related support, designed to quickly bring the situation under control
What is an on deck crew?
The forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing
What does it mean to pass command?
A tactical decision by the first arriving officer to transfer command to the second arriving officer.
This allows the first officer to work with his crew and still affords a stationary command through the second officer
What is personal protective equipment?
Any equipment designed to protect the wearer from harm and may include SCBA, bunker gear, gloves, helmet, boots, visor, N 95 mask, etc.
What is a pre-plan?
Written analysis of the fire problems of a particular building in terms of size, hazards and/or built-in protection
What is a primary search?
A rapid systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by the fire that can be safely entered.
Occupant status must be verified on every offensive operation, regardless of emergency type
What is a progress report/CAN report?
An update from a sector officer or company officer to command based upon the conditions encountered, the actions being performed and further needs
What does the C components of a CAN report stand for?
Conditions
Light smoke - smoke that can be seen through
Moderate smoke - smoke that obscures the vision
Heavy smoke - smoke that cannot be seen through
Light heat - heat that allows standing
Moderate heat - heat that allows standing for short durations
Heavy heat - heat that does not allow standing
What does the A stand for in a CAN report?
Actions
Progress on current assignment Tasks completed and those that are unable to be completed
Moving locations
What does the N stand for in a CAN report?
Needs
What is needed in order to complete the assignment
Try to provide solutions for needs
What is a rehabilitation coordinator?
Person in charge of cycling personnel who have been sent for refreshment and rest as well as medical assessment
What is a secondary search?
A complete, thorough search of the interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation and other required support activities
What is the definition of sectors?
A smaller, more manageable unit of fire ground command delegated by the IC to provide management and command for specific functions or geographical areas of the fire ground
What is a sector officer?
Assigned by the IC to manage specific sectors of the incident or specific emergency functions. They operate at the tactical level
What is a senior officer?
Fire chief, deputy fire chief, platoon chief. They may not take over command. However, they may assist the IC. They assume overall scene authority
What is a size up
A systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fire ground factors and leads to the development of a rational IAP based on these factors
What are considered special operations?
All fire fighting activities that include elements of: water/ice rescues Extrications hazardous materials event designated confined space entry high-angle rescues aircraft rescues any other operations requiring specialized training
What are some responsibilities of a staging coordinator?
Advises the IC of equipment and resources available, assign specific companies at the ICs request, and assist these companies in responding to their assignments
What is a status update?
I request normally from FC regarding the status of apparatus, including the estimation of the length of time apparatus are expected to be committed at emergency scene. This information is used by communications to determine the need to cover a station
What are strategic modes?
The first arriving officer must choose one of two possible strategic modes offensive or defensive
What is a strategy?
The management of the offensive/defensive decision by the IC. This critical decision regulates operational control establishes objectives sets priorities allocate resources
What is the tactical level?
Operated by sector officers who have been assigned to specific areas and tasks by the IC in order to meet operational objectives
What is a tactical worksheet?
A systematic approach worksheet that is designed to allow the IC to have a standard way to write and record all important activities
What is the transfer of command?
A procedure used by the first arriving officer to give command to a Chief officer.
This transfer is normally face-to-face or over the radio and should include:
IAP progress made so far safety issues existing crew or sector assignments additional resources needed
What is the definition of under control at a fire scene?
Announced to the IC by the fire fighting sector officers when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful
What is a warm zone?
An area determined by the IC and/or hazmat sector officer that is reasonably safe and requires PPE with the exception of a SCBA
What is a working fire?
Fire in the free burning stage that requires at least one hose line to extinguish
What is fire control supposed to relay to apparatus on receipt of an emergency call?
All information received
Further information to help verify location and situation
Which radio channels to respond on Information to responding agencies as requested by IC
At a non-fire emergency what does the first arriving captain relate to fire control?
Have arrived on scene
An initial report on the situation before leaving the apparatus Request for any further assistance or other services
Confirming and designating command
After arriving on scene of a non-fire emergency what messages are relayed from the captain?
FC about the nature of the problem
Ensure other required agencies are requested through FC
Situation updates to the IC
Sector officers involved in special operations remain in contact with the IC
Advising FC and they are leaving the scene
Advising FC when they are back in station and in service or out of service
Arriving at a fire emergency what information is relayed to the IC?
Additional arriving apparatus advise when they are on scene
At a fire emergency what does the IC relate to FC?
Other agencies and resources requested
Specific response locations for additional resources
The completion of major benchmarks
What descriptive term and their implied action maybe used during a brief initial report and a fire emergency?
Nothing showing/visible - investigating Smoke showing/visible - offensive operations Working fire/flames visible - offensive operations Fully involved - defensive operations
Where do apparatus dispatched on a first alarm response to?
Directly to the scene unless otherwise assigned by the IC
Where do second alarm apparatus respond?
Level one staging this location will be reported to the IC
What is required of the IC if level two staging is required?
Establishing and announce to FC Notify additional responding apparatus and agencies
What is required by officers arriving at level two staging?
The first apparatus shall announce their arrival
The IC will assign a staging sector officer (SSO) from this apparatus
The SSO will maintain contact with the IC
The SSO will coordinate apparatus into and out of the area
Arriving apparatus officers radio their location report to the SSO for assignment
Apparatus will not leave staging unless assigned by the SSO
How are Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta etc designations established?
Once the first officer on scene has designated an alpha side (usually street facing side) the corresponding alphabetic designations shall move in a clockwise rotation around the building
How are sectors implemented?
At the discretion of the IC
How are sectors operated?
At the tactical level by on-scene captains who will receive their assignments from the IC
How will sectors be assigned?
According to function Geographical position Complexity of the event Amount of work load Number of apparatus Manpower assigned Other factors as implemented by the IC
What are some examples of sector assignments?
Floor designations Fire Rescue Ventilation Exposures RIT ISO Entry control/accountability Roof Rehab Decon
What happens when personnel working in a particular sector are reassigned?
The IC will inform the sector officer
Entry control
Will document the reassignment on their tactical worksheet
What is a good way to communicate that will help eliminate radio traffic?
Face-to-face basis
What do sector officers need to relay to the IC during operations?
Regular progress reports
When benchmarks our reached
