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Chapter 1 - Incident Command Flashcards

1
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What three operational priorities does NIMS address at the fire scene?

A
  1. Life safety
  2. Extinguishment
  3. Property conservation
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A form of decision making in which the incident commander must decide on the proper course of action with limited information available in a relatively short period of time.

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Recognition – primed decision making

RPD

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A US department of Homeland Security system designed to enable federal, state, and local governments and private sector and non-government organizations to effectively and efficiently prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of the cars, size, or complexity, including acts of catastrophic terrorism

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NIMS

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NFPA 1500

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Standard on fire department occupational safety, health, and wellness program, requires the use of names, as do OSHA regulations dealing with hazmat response

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FEMA combined with the NFPA and others developed a practical command system for the use by emergency responders. The system lead to …?

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The development of NIMS

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An application of NIMS that allow all agencies with jurisdiction responsibility for an incident or planned event, either geographic or functional, to manage an emergency incident or planned event by establishing a common set of objectives and strategies

Seldom warranted for the emergency phase of a structure fire, But may evolve during the cleanup phase

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Unified command

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A command structure in which one person is designated as the incident commander. This person is responsible for the development and implementation of the incident action plan. The incident commander can delegate staff in command positions as needed to assist in command and control functions.

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Single command

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What are the three command options for the first arriving company officer

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Investigation
Fast Attack
Command

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Every incident, no matter how small or large, there needs to be….

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Someone in command

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Confirm command
Confirm address
Announce command mode (investigation, fast attack, or command)
Brief description of building or specific name of well-known structures
Occupancy type
Conditions(Heavy smoke with occupants and windows)
Actions Being taken
Resources needed

A

Common items included in an initial report

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When a chief officer assumes command, it is critical that this be established.

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Stationary command post

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Where conflicting orders are received at any level of the incident management system …

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The individual receiving the conflicting orders shall inform the individual giving the order that a conflict exists.

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What actions must an officer who finds an unsafe operation in progress upon arrival immediately take?

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Immediately take command, Establish a formal command post, and imediate corrective actions taken

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The longer it takes to transfer command, the greater the chance of….

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Freelancing

Performing tasks outside the incident organization structure

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Responsibility cannot be delegated;

only …… can be delegated.

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Authority

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Information passed on during a transfer of command should include the following as a minimum:

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Progress report

Current NIMS organizational structure/assignments

Known hazards such as hazardous materials, downed power lines, building hazards, terrain issues, etc.

Additional resources requested but not assigned

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17
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A good command post will have the following characteristics:

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Be established in a location that is known and easily found

Be outside in the hot zone, in an area where personal protective clothing is not required(cold zone)

Provide a view of the two most important sides of the building

Never hinder apparatus movement

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18
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The number of people reporting to a supervisor.

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Span of control

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NIMS recommends a span of control ranging from …

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3 to 7 petiole reporting to 1 supervisor

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When should the incident commander request the need for additional units to a scene?

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Well in advance of when the units should actually be in position

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21
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Where is it best to stage units to avoid the temptation to freelance into action and to ensure that staged units are in a safe area?

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2 or more blocks from the actual incident

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22
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When is the best time to identify good staging locations?

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During pre-incident planning

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23
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What is needed at the scene to cover unanticipated problems and provide relief to operating crews, if all units at the scene are committed to the operation?

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A tactical reserve

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24
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The only NIMS position that must be established at every incident

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IC

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25
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NIMS identifies the following 3 command staff positions:

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  1. Incident safety officer
  2. Liaison officer
  3. Public information officer (PIO)
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26
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The command staff position assigned to monitor the scene for hazards or unsafe operations; enforce safety practices, establish a safety plan, and coordinate with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies.

This is the command staff position that should be staffed most often.

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Incident safety officer

Charged with monitoring all areas where firefighters are working at the incident

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The point of contact for agencies that are not assigned to operations functions.

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Liaison officer

If IC does not staff this position, representatives from all responding agencies will communicate directly with the IC

28
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Command staff officer providing critical information to the community regarding protective actions that need to be taken as well as information of general interest.

Disseminates information to the public, usually via the media.

A

Public information officer (PIO)

29
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The five main sections of the NIMS organization under the direction of the IC

A

Finance/administration section

Logistics section

Operations section

Planning section

Information/intelligence section

30
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One of the most important logistics section units that assists in setting up the communications networks, as well as providing and maintaining communication equipment.

A

Communications unit

31
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In NIMS, this should be the most frequently implemented section position.

This section gathers information about the incident, tracks resources, and assists the IC in developing the incident action plan and contingency plans.

A

Planning Section

32
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NIMS section that manages all tactical operations such as search & rescue, extinguishment, and providing medical care to victims.

This section generally has the most resources and most complex organization, which may require several hierarchy levels to effectively maintain a reasonable span of control.

A

Operations section

33
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NIMS Operations section hierarchy

A 
Incident commander ->
Operations section ->
Branch ->
Division or group ->
Task force or strike team->
Company or crew
34
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Tactical level management unit in charge of a function

A

Group

35
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Tactical level management unit in charge of a geographic area

A

Division

36
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Firefighters working inside the hazard area must work in crews of at least two people.

During the initial stages of an operation the two people working in the hazard area must be backed up by at least two people outside the hazard area who are properly equipped and immediately available to come to the aid of the crew inside.

A

2 In/ 2 Out rule

37
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In NIMS, These units are subordinate to the logistics, finance/administration, planning sections.

They are used to reduce the span of control a very large operations or to manage a particular function/agency.

A

Branches

38
Q

Prior to the formal implementation of NIMS, this term was commonly used to identify geographic or functional tactical level management units at the division/group level.

It is no longer recognized currently in NIMS

A

Sectors

39
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Any combination of resources that can be temporarily assembled for a specific mission.

All resource elements within this team must have common communications and a leader.

A

Task force

40
Q

Much more flexible than strike teams, and are more likely to be formed at the time of the incident

A

Task force

41
Q

A set of resources of the same kind and type, that have an established minimum number of personnel.

A common way to organize large number of mutual aid companies or private sector resources.

A

Strike team

42
Q

Which side of the building should you name as Side A, to eliminate confusion?

A

The address side

The side A (alpha) is designated as the front of the building then continuing clockwise around the building, Side B (bravo) is the left side of the building, side C (Charlie) is the rear of the building, and side D (delta) is the right side of the building.

43
Q

Who would be supervising multiple companies assigned to the 21st floor of a high-rise building?

A

Division 21

A floor level is named as a division only if a tactical level management unit supervisor is assigned to direct multiple units on that level

44
Q

All radio communications at the incident should be in…….

A

Plain English

10 codes should be avoided because they can easily be misunderstood

45
Q

What is the most effective form of communication?

A

Face to face

46
Q

What is a problem with cell phone communication at an emergency scene?

A

The cellular system can be overwhelmed or damaged during a major disaster

47
Q

For purposes of radio communications, what is the incident commander simply referred to as over the radio?

This should be solely reserved for the IC?

A

Command

48
Q

It is crucial that the communications network support ……… within the NIMS organization

A

Unity of command

49
Q

How can the IC and all units reduce the possibility of missing critical messages from operating companies or crews?

A

Limit the number of radio channel is used

50
Q

NIMS will allow for the expansion of forces while maintaining a reasonable_____ _____ _____.

A

Span of control

51
Q

NIMS is a system that defines the roles and responsibilities to be assumed by ______ as well as the standard operating procedures to be used in managing and directing an _____ _____ and other functions.

A

Responders

Emergency incident

52
Q

What establishes NIMS as the national system, requiring its used by federal agencies and making its adoption mandatory when the federal government is providing preparness assistance?

A

Homeland Security Presidential Directive
(HSPD-5)

53
Q

The command system should be regional in scope and capable of handling large numbers of resources from beyond the _____ _____.

A

Local Jurisdiction

54
Q

The Oklahoma City federal building included 43 fire departments, resulted in 168 fatalities, and spread over _____ square blocks.

A

48

55
Q

It is critically important for the person serving as the initial IC to get the operation off to a good start by _____ _____and following department procedures.

A

Establishing command

56
Q

The first arriving officer must report ______ upon arrival at the scene.

A

Conditions

57
Q

Once the IC gives an order, the companies assigned the task, must complete the objectives and notify the IC that the assignment is______ or advise the IC that they were are unable to complete the assignment and reasons why

A

Complete

58
Q

Later- arriving company, officers should _____ conditions upon arrival

A

Reevaluate

59
Q

Positioning the _____ _____so that two sides of the building can be viewed is usually good practice

A

Command post

60
Q

Span of control limitations are generally in the area of five subordinates reporting to a single supervisor under _____ _____conditions.

A

Emergency fire

61
Q

Stage arriving resources until assignments needs are _____. Companies or crews can be sent directly from _____to a group, division, or other assignment.

A

Identified

Staging

62
Q

_____ _____ _____is not a problem in staging. The staging manager can manage numerous companies because of their inactive status.

A

Span of control

63
Q

NIMS identifies three command staff positions, which are;

A

1.Incident, safety officer

2.Liaison officer

3.Public information officer

64
Q

In NIMS, how many organizational layers are there between the IC and the individual responder?

A

5

65
Q

At the maximum recommended span of control 7-1, a total of _____companies or crews can be effectively controlled.

A

2401

66
Q

In most cases, geographic rather than _____ assignments are preferred

A

Functional

67
Q

Within the NIMS structure is a communications unit that reports to the _____ section

A

Logistics

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