TB 76 - Company Ops Flashcards

1
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The Department’s policy on incident management, firefighter accountability, resource tracking, and the number of members necessary to perform interior fire attack are based in part on what three applicable standards from the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)?

A

NFPA 1500 – Standard on Occupational Safety and Health Program

NFPA 1561 – Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

NFPA 1710 – Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression

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NFPA _____ includes preparation and maintenance of WRITTEN POLICIES and SOPs that document the organization structure, roles and responsibilities, expected functions, and training requirements.

A

1500

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NFPA _____ dictates guidelines for firefighters working in a hazardous area at emergency incidents, and that they operate in crews of two or more.

A

1500

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NFPA ______ requires the IC to properly document situation and resource status in order to maintain accountability for the safety of all personnel on-scene and prescribes requirements for the establishment of backup teams whenever entry into an environment that is deemed IDLH is initiated.

A

NFPA 1500

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NFPA ______ dictates that fire department SOPs provide for one individual to assume the role of Incident Commander from the start of operations.

The first-in officer has the responsibility to assume command of the incident until relieved by an on-scene officer of higher rank, or to pass command to an officer of equal rank.

A

NFPA 1561 Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System

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NFPA 1710 requires staff aides to account for personnel in the IDLH.

The LAFD policy is that, in the absence of a dedicated Emergency Incident Technician, this function will be performed by?

A

-command post company
-EMS Captain
-initial Incident Commander

(To comply with the intent of the NFPA Standard, Chief Officers, as Incident Commanders, are not expected to operate alone.)

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NFPA _____ sets minimum requirements relating to the ORGANIZATION and DEPLOYMENT of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations to the public.

This standard establishes a minimum of 4 member engine companies, and a minimum of 5 member truck companies in areas with tactical hazards, high hazard occupancies, and high incident frequencies.

A

NFPA 1710 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression

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In relation to Incident Command, with proper use of policy and the utilization of SOUND JUDGMENT in strategy and tactics, COMPANY OFFICERS should achieve:

A

-SAFE and effective incident operations.

-A clear indication of the identity and location of the INDIVIDUAL having RESPONSIBILITY for command.

-The DEVELOPMENT of a simple and flexible COMMAND FRAMEWORK for use in an expanded incident command system.

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Initial Establishment of Command:

The first arriving officer shall assume command. The initial IC shall remain in command until?

A

-Incident Command is PASSED
-Incident Command is TRANSFERRED
-Incident is stabilized and Incident Command is TERMINATED.

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Initial Establishment of Command:

Following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will STOP ONE BLOCK AWAY from the reported address once the first arriving officer has taken charge.

What is the exception to staging one block out?

A

-Engine company is the first onscene.

In this case, the first arriving truck company is not required to stage one block out, but should proceed directly to the incident where the engine company officer will transfer command.

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Command and Accountability:

The initial IC shall maintain SitStat and ReStat by using the F-666 or?

A

-The dispatch printout

-The Apparatus Roster System (used to monitor members assigned to each company)

-ICS-201

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Command and Accountability:

The Apparatus Roster System is necessary for the LAFD to comply with _______ requirements of NFPA 1500.

A

Accountability

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Command and Accountability:

All officers shall ensure magnetic nametags carried on Department apparatus are updated how often?

A

whenever staffing changes take place.

(Each member shall assist in making the Department’s overall accountability system as effective and accurate as possible.)

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Command and Accountability:

If the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function, utilization of the _______ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commander responsibilities.

A

portable radio

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Command and Accountability:

Engine Co. Officer: The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by these several factors:

A

-Is my direct supervision required for the immediate safety of my crew?

-Will my immediate attack effort either extinguish or confine the fire?

-Does the fire require immediate coordination due to its magnitude?

-Will offensive attack efforts be futile?

-Is the fire of such a nature that I can give a few orders (or directions) to incoming companies and then attack the fire?

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Command and Accountability:

The first arriving Engine Co. Officer will normally assume command and ___________.
The first arriving Light Force Officer will normally assume command and then designate an Acting Captain, and commit their company to a tactical objective.

A

-go with the crew to provide the appropriate level of supervision.

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Passing of Command:

This is indicated when the initial commitment of the first arriving company requires a FULL CREW (i.e., high-rise or an immediate rescue situation) and another officer of ____ rank is on the scene.

A

Equal rank

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Passing of Command:

Can incident command be passed to an officer who is not yet on scene?

A

NO.

(Passing command to a resource that is not on the scene may create a gap in critical command processes and could compromise overall incident management)

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Transfer of Command:

Generally, command is TRANSFERRED in order to?

A

-Improve the quality of the command organization

(ie additional staffing to manage and maintain accountability of members committed to IDLH.)

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Transfer of Command:

Assumption of command is discretionary for all ranks above _______.

A

Battalion Chief.

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Upon arrival and assumption of command by first chief officer:

The initial IC, unless that officer is part of initial fire attack, will remain at the Incident Command Post (ICP) and assist with incident management and accountability until released by the IC.

The purpose of this policy is to?

A

-Provide accountability of personnel assigned to the incident. SitStat/ReStat

(Not really implemented anymore)

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Transfer of Command:

Who coordinates the transfer of command?

A

-The higher-ranking officer who will assume command.

(The purpose of this policy is to ensure proper briefing for the responsible officer)

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Officer transferring command to a Chief:

The transfer of command process shall include the IC performing a face-to-face briefing with the chief officer, unless that IC has committed to a _______, or the chief officer directs otherwise.

A

-tactical objective with his/her crew

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The briefing during a transfer of command shall include a minimum of:

A

-Incident Action Plan (immediate objectives, strategy, communication plan, ICS organization, etc.)

-Location and assignment of all resources.

-Specific safety hazards, life and property loss potential.

-Additional resources needed to complete the IAP.

25
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Members from the Command Post Company may be directed by the IC to serve as a ‘partner’ for a chief that assumes the role of Division or Group Supervisor, or for another officer, to enable that officer/chief to ________.

A

enter the IDLH

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Should a Command Post Company or EMS Captain arrive on scene prior to the arrival of a Battalion Chief, unless directed otherwise by the IC, they will assist the IC with?

A

-maintaining SitStat and ReStat.

(They are not to be deployed to perform other tasks.)

27
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Chief officers shall ensure adequate personnel are assigned to the Incident Command Post (ICP) to maintain SitStat and ReStat.

Options for fulfilling this responsibility include utilizing:

A

-Capt II (who just transferred command)
-EMS Capt
-Command Post Company

28
Q

Rescue Ambulances and 800-Series Ambulances will not be assigned to the IDLH unless?

A

assigned to a specific Company Officer.

29
Q

NFPA 1500 mandates a BACKUP TEAM (Two In/Two Out) prior to entry into an IDLH.
Therefore, there must be at least _____ individuals on scene at the incident to initiate interior firefighting operations.

A

4

30
Q

Members operating in an IDLH at emergency incidents shall operate in teams of two or more.

How shall team members be in communication with each other in order to COORDINATE their activities?

A

-visual
-audible
-physical
-safety guide rope

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Two In/Two Out:
Only one of the two backup personnel outside the IDLH atmosphere may be engaged in other duties.

No one shall be permitted to serve as a standby member if?

A

The activities to which they are engaged inhibit their ability to assist in performing a rescue or are of such importance that they cannot be abandoned without placing other firefighters in danger.

32
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To comply with the NFPA 1500 Two in/Two out requirement, the officer on the first arriving company becomes the IC and may accompany one of the firefighters as they advance a hose line into the structure.
The second firefighter and the engineer operating the pump remain outside the hazardous atmosphere as standby members until?

A

another company arrives on scene.

33
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In a high-rise incident, a minimum of ______ members shall ascend to the reported fire floor as the initial fire attack team.

A

4

Two members of this team shall be used as fire attack and the remaining two members shall standby in the stairwell.
(Captain has option to go in or remain in stairwell)

34
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At brush fires involving structures:
When an interior fire attack is being conducted utilizing full PPE, a ____ member team shall be used as fire attack.

A

Two

35
Q

A rapid intervention crew shall consist of at least _____ members and shall be available for rescue of a member or a team if the need arises.

A

Two members

36
Q

In the early stages of an incident, RIC members shall consist of:

A

a) On-scene members designated and dedicated as rapid intervention crews; or

b) On-scene members performing other functions but ready to re-deploy to perform RIC functions. Members assigned to critical tasks shall not be permitted to serve as members of RIC if abandoning their critical task(s) clearly jeopardizes the safety and health of any member operating at the incident.

37
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Department IC’s shall, as a minimum, designate at least one RIC upon the arrival of additional resources above?

A

the original structure assignment.

38
Q

As soon as command is transferred to a chief officer, the officer from the Light Force will assist….

A

the IC at the CP until released or reassigned.

39
Q

Task Force first arriving resource onscene of a structure fire:
-Engine Company should deploy to _______.
-Truck Company should handle vertical ventilation or other tactical assignments under the direction of the designated Acting Captain.

A

Contain the fire

40
Q

10 Member Task Force Ops:

The Inside Member may be utilized to:

A

Perform support work for the engine company.

(Company officers shall ensure this member is assigned to a specific engine company officer and accounted for).

41
Q

Should vertical ventilation, forcible entry and _______ not be accomplished in a timely manner, the Light Force Commander must be ready to quickly change strategy from “offensive” to “defensive” operations.

A

interior hose line development

42
Q

When the Task Force Commander has nine personnel, and elects to respond with the truck, engine and 200 series engine:

They shall operate as a truck and engine, and not as a truck and _______ when they arrive on scene.

A

two-piece engine company

43
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A Task Force Commander has the option of operating as a Task Force with nine members with:

Truck, engine and 200 series engine, or?

A

as a truck and engine.

44
Q

Officers (are/are not?) permitted to split their companies to attempt to perform both truck and engine operations.

A

Are not

45
Q

The actions of the first arriving _____ company, arriving on scene by themselves, are most affected by NFPA 1500 “two in/two out” requirements.

A

engine company

46
Q

How does a first onscene single engine company comply with NFPA 1500 “two in/two out” requirement?

A

committing two members to fire attack and maintaining two members outside the IDLH atmosphere for standby

47
Q

________ of RAs and 800 Series RAs at the scene of emergencies is a critical firefighter safety issue.

A

Accountability

48
Q

The IC will assign each RA to a specific company when assigned to fire suppression operations.

Once the personnel from an RA are assigned to a specific company officer, who is responsible for their safety and accountability?

A

that officer’s responsibility

49
Q

RA Accountability:

The IC shall maintain resource status of the RAs at all times utilizing the ______ or F-666.

A

dispatch printout

50
Q

RA Accountability on F-666:

The resource responsible for the accountability of a specific RA will be _______ (circled or asterisk?) after the Incident Commander receives verification of the assignment.

A

Circled

51
Q

RA Accountability on F-666:

When the re‐assignment for accountability of a specific RA changes, an _____ shall be drawn over the previous responsible resource.

The new responsible resource shall be listed and circled after verification.

A

X

52
Q

RA or 800 First On-Scene:

Rescue Ambulance or 800 RA personnel shall not initiate firefighting operations in the IDLH, unless?

A

an imminent life-threatening situation exists where immediate action could prevent the loss of life.

53
Q

In lieu of a dedicated Emergency Incident Technician, the EIT function will be performed by any of the following:

A

-Company Officer from first alarm assignment

-Emergency Incident Technician

-Command Post Company personnel

-EMS Captain

54
Q

Command Post Company (CPC):
Lack of any Battalion Chief EIT, a command post company will be dispatched. In no instance is it expected that the IC will operate by themselves.

CPC assignments may include (but are not limited to) any or all of the following:

A

-Communications
-Sit-Stat/Re-Stat
-Staging
-Serve as a “partner” to a Div Sup ect who doesn’t have an EIT

55
Q

The Incident Command Post (ICP) will be established by the first arriving ________.

A

Chief officer

56
Q

Personnel assigned to an RA that is first-in, shall:

A

-Give a size-up

-Request additional resources if needed

-Designate a staging or base location, if appropriate

-Report to and transition command to the first-in officer

57
Q

For an Engine Company Officer, establishing and assuming an exterior command position limits the crew to assignments where _________.

A

their safety and welfare is not a major concern.

58
Q

Whenever a Captain II is the first arriving officer on scene or command is transferred from a Captain I, the Captain II shall assume command of the incident.

If the incident is going to require deployment of MORE THAN A TASK FORCE at a structure fire, the Light Force Commander shall?

A

remain in the street and become the IC.