SOP’s

Question 1

Command Procedures are designed to?

Answer 1

• Fix the responsibility for Command on a certain individual through a standard identification system, depending on the arrival sequence of members, companies, and Command officers.
• Ensure that a strong, direct, and visible Command will be established from the onset of the incident.
• Establish an effective incident organization defining the activities and responsibilities assigned to the Incident Commander (IC) and the other individuals operating within the Incident Command System.
• Provide a system to process information to support incident management, planning, and decision‐making.
• Provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command to subsequent arriving officers.
• Ensure a seamless transition from a Type 5/4 incident to a Type 3/2/1 (NIMS).

Question 2

Roles and Responsibilities for shift commanders?

Answer 2

• Manage Battalions and supervise Battalion Chiefs.
• Occupy the position of Senior Advisor (Incident Advisor) on the Command Team
  (Incident Advisory Team) during first and greater alarm incidents.

Question 3

What are the roles and responsibilities for Battalion Chiefs?

Answer 3

• Manage companies and supervise company officers.
• Occupy the position of Incident Commander (IC) when appropriate.
• Occupy the position of Sector Officer when appropriate.
• Occupy the position of IC on the Command Team (Incident Advisory Team) during first
  and greater alarm incidents.

Question 4

What are the roles and responsibilities for company Officers?

Answer 4

• Occupy the position of IC when appropriate.
• Occupy the position of Sector Officer when appropriate.
• Manage task level activities and supervise firefighters.

Question 5

The incident commander is responsible for the completion of the?

Answer 5

Tactical objectives

Question 6

What are the Tactical Objectives?

Answer 6

• Rescue
• Fire Control
• Property Conservation

Question 7

What are the Functions of Command?

Answer 7

1. Assume and announce Command and establish an effective initial command position
   (Command Post).
2. Rapidly evaluate the situation (size up).
3. Initiate, maintain, and control effective incident communications.
4. Provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream of appropriate resources.
5. Identify the incident strategy, develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP), and assign companies and personnel consistent with plans and standard operating procedures.
6. Develop an effective incident organization using Sectors/Divisions/Groups to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility.
7. Review, and revise (as needed) the strategy to keep the IAP current.
8. Provide for the continuity, transfer, and termination of Command.