Incident commander - PN 0431 Flashcards
Incident commander - PN 0431
Who is responsible for command at an incident?
The appliance commander of the first attendance at an incident is responsible for command and is therefore designated as the IC unless relieved by a manager of a higher level.
Incident commander - PN 0431
Will a WM (B) assume command over a WM (A)?
No
Watch managers, irrespective of whether they are in an A or B role, receive the same level of incident command training; consequently they will assume the same level of responsibility for fire service resources as ICs.
Incident commander - PN 0431
WM from E43 and WM from E39 attend an incident on E43’s ground. Who is in charge?
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WM from E43 and WM from E39 attend an incident on E43’s ground. WM E39 arrives first. Who is in charge?
WM E43
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WM E39
The watch manager on whose ground the incident occurs will assume command, unless a watch manager of equal rank is in attendance first.
Incident commander - PN 0431
A temporary and a substantive watch manager are in attendance at the same incident. Who takes charge?
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A temporary and a substantive station manager are in attendance at the same incident. Who takes charge?
In circumstances where a temporary and a substantive watch manager are in attendance at the same incident the substantive watch manager will assume command.
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First in attendance.
There is no differentiation in authority levels for middle, senior or principle officers e.g. a substantive station manager is not senior to a station manager who is temporary or on development.
Incident commander - PN 0431
Where land appliances and the fireboat form the initial attendance, operational command who will take responsibility?
Where land appliances and the fireboat form the initial attendance, operational command will be the responsibility of the most senior land-based appliance commander.
Incident commander - PN 0431
When would officers attending in a support/specialist capacity e.g. rapid response team, command unit, fire rescue unit, fire investigation unit and tactical advisors take command?
They will only take command if there are immediate concerns over safety or the incident appears to be beyond the capability of the incident commander and no other officer is available.
Incident commander - PN 0431
How will the IC be identified (describe the surcoat/tabard)?
The IC will be clearly identified by a surcoat: white yoke and yellow lower body marked “Incident Commander”
Incident commander - PN 0431
The IC will at all times ensure that actions being taken complement the primary purposes of operational incident command which are what?
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- To save life
- To prevent further spread/loss/risk of injury
- To mitigate damage
- To mitigate environmental damage
- Minimise disruption to the community.
Incident commander - PN 0431
Handing over.
These briefings are to be based on the DMM and may include what?
- Information about task or event
- Information about resources
- Information about risk and benefit
- Objectives
- Plan
- Communicating
- Controlling
- Information on progress
