434 - Sectorisation At Incidents Flashcards
Who can implement sectors?
The incident commander
What is the ideal amount for spans of control?
5 direct lines of communication
What are the two types of sectors?
Operational (Management of a physical area on the incident ground),
Functional (Responsible for the management of a support function. Eg Water)
When sectorisation takes place who is responsible for the tactical mode?
The incident commander
What is a sector commander?
An officer nominated to take command of a sector either operationally or functionally.
Who would a operational sector commander report to?
Incident commander or operations commander if appointed.
Who would a functional sector commander report to?
The incident commander or at larger or more complex incidents a senior officer may be appointed to co-ordinate the functional sectors.
What defines an operational sector?
An area of responsibility defined by a physical boundary such as floors or walls.
What defines a functional sector?
An area of responsibility defined by a support role and the resources it commands?
Where is Sector 1 normally located?
Main scene of operations usually the main entrance of the building.
Where can vertical sectorisation take place?
High rise or basement.
List the sectors within a high rise?
Lobby sector
The area of operations from the ground floor to the fire sector and includes the bridgehead.
(Note the Bridge head is not a sector and usually located 2 floors below the fire).
Fire sector
The operational sector where main firefighting and rescue operations are taking place. It consists of floors above the bridgehead to the fire, the floors directly involved in fire, plus one floor above.
Search sector
The area of operations where search and rescue, tactical ventilation, or other operations are taking place.
What must be done before handing over command of a sector?
Formal hand over.
