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3- 05 Incident Command System- Terminology of Command Flashcards

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What is a 360?

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Term used to describe a complete visual survey of a structure/ incident from all sides

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Accountability Officer

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personnel assigned by IC to oversee accountability operations

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Aide

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assistant to IC with expertise in specific field

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All Clear

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a report of nothing found of an area after search (“all clear second floor”)

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Cold Zone

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area determined by IC/ Hazmat Sector Officer that is safe for personnel, no PPE req’d

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Command

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Fire ground designtion for IC

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What 3 things does Command refer to?

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  1. the person
  2. the functions
  3. location of command
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Command Post

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vehicle used to provide command location

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Defensive Strategy

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exterior attack, w/ report

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What does a defensive strategy aim to achieve?(3)

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  1. stop forward progress of fire
  2. to protect exposures
  3. provide fire control
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Emergency Traffic Protocol

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a temporary measure on a fireground whereby all personnel are directed to only transmit radio messages of immediate nature.

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What are examples of Emergency Traffic Protocol (3)

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  1. mayday
  2. call for evacuation
  3. urgent fireground message/ info that is vital to fireground ops
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Entry Control Person (ECP)

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assigned by IC to oversee entry control operations

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Exclusion Zone

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area determined by IC/ Safety Officer that is to be cordoned off with entry prohibited to all

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First Alarm

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initial arriving attack teams consisting of pumper, aerial or squad crews

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What do arriving crews of First Alarm do?

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  1. respond to scene
  2. take standard positions
  3. assume command

4 begin ops

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Fire Ground Technician

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FF personnel assigned to assist DC with emerg./ non-emerg duties

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Hazard Risk Assessment

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a determination of whether the risk to personnel is justified by the results they can achieve

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Hot Zone

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an area determined by IC/ Hazmat Scetor Officer that is immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH)

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Incident Action Plan (IAP ) (4)

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a strategic plan developed by:

  1. evaluating conditions
  2. developing tactical approaches
  3. identifying available resources
  4. preparing assignments
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What tactical priorities is the IAP based on achieving? (3)

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  1. Life Safety
  2. Stabilize the incident
  3. Prevention of Further Loss/ Preservation of property
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IC

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person who assumes command and control of personnel and apparatus at incident, operating at strategic level

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Incident Safety Officer (ISO)

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trained fire service member ho provides info and attention to supplement role and reponsibility of IC for incident safety

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Initial Report

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concise radio message to provide a description of conditions and the confirmation and designation of command

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Level 1 staging
staging of units in an area that is safe distance from scene but allows for quick response when ordered by IC
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Level 2 staging
usually utilized during incidents that are large, complex, lengthy
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Where are Level 2 staging units staged?
staged together in a specific location under command of staging coordinator
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Loss Stopped
fire has been extinguished and no further fire damage expected
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Mobile Command
flexibility given to 1st officer on scene who may be req'd to assist crew and not req'd to take a fixed position
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Offensive Strategy
an attack, with related support, designed to quickly bring the situation under control
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On Deck
forward placement of a fully equipped crew to an established tactical position to provide a ready supply of staffing
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Pass Command
tactical decision by 1st arriving officer to transfer command to a 2nd arriving officer.
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What does Passing Command allow for 1st arriving officer to do?
allows to work with crew and stills allows stationary command through 2nd officer
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PPE
equipment designed to protect the wearer from harm
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What are examples of PPE? (7)
SCBA, bunker gear, gloves, helmet, boots, visor, N95 masks
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Pre Plan
written anaylsis of fire problems of particular building in terms of size, hazrds and built in protection
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Primary Search
rapid, systematic search of all involved and exposed areas affected by fire that can be safely entered
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What must be verfifed during primary search regardless of emergency type?
Occupant status
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Progress Report/ CAN Report
update from sector officer/ company officer to Command based upon: 1. conditions encountered 2. actions being performed 3. further needs
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What are the different smoke and heat conditions of CAN report? (6)
1. Light smoke- see through smoke 2. Moderate smoke- smoke that obscures vision 3. Heavy Smoke- smoke that cannot be seen through 4. Light heat- heat that allows standing 5. Moderate heat- heat that allows standing for short time 6. Heavy heat- heat that does not allow for standing
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What are considerations for Actions of CAN report? (3)
1. Progress on current assignment 2. Tasks completed and those unable to be completed 3. moving location
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What are Needs considerations of CAN Report?
1. What is specifically needed to complete assignment | 2. try to provide solutions for needs
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Rehab Coordinator
person in charge of cycling personnel who have been sent for refrshment and medical assessment
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Secondary Search
complete, thorough search of interior fire area after completing fire control, ventilation, and other req'd support activities
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Sectors
smaller, more managable unit of fire ground command delegated by IC to provide management and command for specific functions/ geographical areas of fire ground
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Sector Officers
assigned by IC; manage specific sectors of inocident or specific emergency functions
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What level do Sector Officers manage at?
tactical
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Senior Officer
Fire CHief, Dep. Fire Chief, PC- may not take over command, may assist IC. They assume overall scene authority
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Size-up
- systematic process consisting of rapid yet deliberate consideration of all critical fireground factors - leads to development of a rational incident action plan based on these factors
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Special Operations (7)
all FF activities that include: 1. water/ ice rescue 2. extrications 3. HAZmat 4 confined space entries 5. high- angle rescue 6. aircraft rescue 7. any other ops that req. specialized training
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Staging Coordinator
1. advises IC of equipment and resources available; 2. assigns specific cpmpanies at IC's request 3. assists these companies in responding to their assignments
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Status updates
a request normally from Fire Control rregarding status of apparatus, incl. estimate of length of time apparatus is expected to be committed to emergency scene.
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What does FIre Control do with the information from status updates ?
determines need to for station coverage
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What does FIre Control do with the information from status updates ?
determines need to for station coverage
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Strategic modes (2)
1. offensive | 2. defensive
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Strategy
management of offensive/ defensive decision by IC.
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What does the selection of strategic mode accomplish? (3)
1. regulates operational control 2. establishes objectives 3. set priorities 4. allocates resources
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Tactical Level
operated by sector officers who have been assigned to specific areas/ tasks by IC to meet operational objectives
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Tactical priorities (3)
1. Life safety 2. Stabilize the incident 3. Prevention of further loss/ Preservation of property
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Tactical Worksheet
systematic approach worksheet that is designed to allow the IC to have a standard way to write and record all important activities
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Transfer of Command
- procedure used by 1st arriving officer to give command to chief officer (DC) - usualy done face-face or over radio
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What does the Transfer of Command include? (5)
1. incident action plan 2. progress made so far 3. any safety issues 4. existing crew/ sector assignments 5. need for additional assignments
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Under Control
anniunced to IC by fiorefighting sector officer when fire extension is stopped and containment is successful
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Warm Zone
area determined by IC and/ or Hazmat sector officer that is reasonably safe and req. PPE w/ exception of SCBA
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Working fire
fire in free burning stage that req. at least one hose line to extinguish

Sec. 4 Standard Operating Guidelines (76 decks)

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