Command Procedures Flashcards
Functions of Command
- Assume/announce command establish effective initial command position (command post)
- Size-up
- Initiate maintain control communications
- Provide/ manage appropriate resources
- Identify strategy/develop IAP/assign companies consistent with plan and SOPs
- Organize using sectors/divisions to decentralize and delegate according to function/position
- Review/revise as necessary
- Provide continuity/transfer/termination of command
On-scene report
Clear Unit designation Building description size/height/roof Obvious problems nothing/smoke/ WF Action taken command/lay line Declare strategy Command confirmation with name
Follow up report
Immediate safety concerns
Accountability location
Resources
IRIC
Fast Attack
Visible working fire Critical life safety FF safety Further investigation by captain Combined crew experience
Strategic Level Responsibilities
Determine offensive defensive Establish plan Set priorities Obtain allocate resources Predict outcome and planning Assign specific objectives to tactical level
Tactical level responsibilities
Sector/group
Responsible for tactical deployment of resources
Communication with command
Task level
Captain supervises
Strategic and tactical in place to support task
Advantages of using sectors
Reduce IC span of control More effective communication Standard system for dividing large incidents Major support functions Improves FF safety
Logistics
Rehab, staging, supplies, forecast future needs, fuel, food, facilities
Planning : information management
Evaluate strategy, refine changes, span of control,tactical priorities, critical factors, safety,liaison
Operations
Tactical priorities, accountability, safety
Administrative
Manages risks and financial requirements
Responsibilities of Command
A) Remove endangered occupants
B) stabilize incident provide life safety
C) conserve property
D) provide safety, accountability, and welfare of personnel. This is ongoing throughout incident.
