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Chapter 1 Organizing, Coordinating, and Commanding Emergency Incidents Flashcards

1
Q

________ is essential to enable the IC to safely and effectively manage incident resources.

A

NIMS

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2
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NIMS is instrumental in ensuring FF safety as well as the three operational priorities of _________________________________.

A
  1. Life safety
  2. Extinguishment
  3. Property Conservation
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3
Q

Proper course of action with limited information available in a relatively short period of time is referred to as _______________.

A

Recognition-primed decision making (RPD)

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4
Q

Decision making that is less time sensitive, should include input from diverse sources, and careful analysis of all options is called _______.

A

Rational Decision Making (RDM)

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5
Q

NFPA 1500 (Standard on FD Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program) requires the use of _______, as do current OSHA regulations dealing with hazardous materials response.

A

NIMS

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6
Q

Whenever possible, a __________________ is preferred to a shared, or unified, command.

A

Single Command

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Three command options for the first-arriving company officer:

A
  1. Investigation
  2. Fast attack
  3. Command
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8
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Some of the common items included in an initial report (size-up):

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  • Confirm command
  • Confirm address
  • Announce command mode
  • Brief description of building or specific name of well-known structure
  • Occupancy type
  • Conditions
  • Actions being taken
  • Resources needed
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9
Q

What are good communication techniques when using the radio?

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  • Take a deep breath
  • Think about what you are going to say before transmitting message
  • Use clear text, no ten codes
  • Key the radio, followed by a very short delay
  • Speak slowly and distinctly
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10
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The chief officer taking command must be provided with a _______________ by the previous IC.

A

Status Report

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11
Q

Unless there is a compelling reason, command should not be transferred between __________________.

A

Company officers

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12
Q

You can delegate authority, but you cannot delegate ____________.

A

responsibility

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13
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Information passed on during a transfer of command:

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  1. Progress report
  2. Company location and assignments
  3. Current NICS organization structure/assignments
  4. Known hazards such as hazardous materials, downed power lines, building hazards, terrain-issues, etc.
  5. Additional resources requested but not assigned.
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14
Q

The IC develops the ____________, while the division/group supervisors or branch directors develop ________.

A

strategy / tactics

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15
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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 the hot zone, in an area where PPE 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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16
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What factors influence span-of-control decisions?

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  1. Type of incident
  2. the nature of the task
  3. Hazard and safety factors
  4. Distance separating tactical units
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17
Q

Many ___________ occur after emergency-phase operations appear to be complete.

A

Injuries

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18
Q

__________ allows the IC to control access to an incident scene, while deploying resources in a safe and effective manner.

A

Level 2 staging

19
Q

The best time to identify good staging locations is during __________________ - not in the middle of the night during the heat of battle.

A

Pre-incident planning

20
Q

Apparatus without adequate staffing are classified as _________________, rather than staged.

A

Out of service

21
Q

The only NIMS position that must be established at every incident is the ________________.

A

Incident Command

22
Q

NIMS identifies the following 3 command staff positions:

A
  1. Incident safety officer
  2. Liaison officer
  3. Public information officer
23
Q

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

A

Incident safety officer

24
Q

__________ is the point of contact for agencies that are not assigned to operations functions.

A

Liaison

25
Q

The __________ disseminates information to the public, usually via the media.

A

PIO

26
Q

It is essential that all communications to the public concerning emergency operations related to the incident be from the ______________________________________________.

A

IC, or from the PIO in consultation with the IC. (All info relayed to the public must be cleared by the IC)

27
Q

The five main sections of the NIMS organization under the direction of the IC are:

A
  • Finance/Admin Section
  • Logistics Section
  • Operations Section
  • Planning Section
  • Information/Intelligence Section
28
Q

At larger, more complex incidents, detailed documentation might be necessary to secure reimbursement for:

A
  • Damaged equipment
  • Payroll for responding or back-fill personnel
  • Compensation for injuries to personnel
  • Other incurred expenses
29
Q

The _________________ locates and provides the materials, equipment, supplies, and facilities required to support incident operations.

A

Logistics Section

30
Q

The __________________ chief is the information manager. _________________ should be the most frequently implemented section position.

A

Planning Section / Planning

31
Q

The _________ duties could be described as the planning section or as a planning section subordinate unit, and can include providing resource status or situation status updates.

A

Chief’s Aide

32
Q

The _______________ provides information related to the prevention of criminal activity including terrorism or the apprehension of perpetrators of criminal activity.

A

Intelligence/Information Section

33
Q

In most situations the appropriate location of the information/intelligence function is within the __________________.

A

Planning Section

34
Q

The __________________ manages all tactical operations such as search and rescue, extinguishment, and providing medical care to victims.

A

Operations Section

35
Q

Maximum number of companies with a 5-to-1 span of control?

A

625

36
Q

Maximum number of companies with a 7-to-1 span of control?

A

2401

37
Q

Command staff and section chiefs make up the _____________________, which provides the necessary staff and line functions for an incident.

A

Incident Management Team

38
Q

A ___________ is in charge of units working in a geographic area.

A

Division

39
Q

A ____________ is in charge of units assigned to complete a function.

A

Group

40
Q

A _____________ can be any combination of resources.

A

Task Force

41
Q

A _____________ must be resources of the same type.

A

Strike Team

42
Q

Naming the __________________ side of the building as side A eliminates much of the confusion.

A

Address

43
Q

_______________ is the lifeblood of any command system.

A

Communications

44
Q

What is the most effective form of communication?

A

Face-to-face

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