Command Officer Ops

Question 1

What are the 5 main functional areas in ICS that’s used to manage the resources at every incident? (pg.3,4) FC

Answer 1

Incident Commander, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Financial/Admin

Question 2

Who is responsible for the command of all incident activities, including developing strategic goals and the incident action plan (ICP)? (pg.5) FC

Answer 2

Incident Commander (IC)

Question 3

In which level of scene organization are strategic and tactical objectives accomplished i.e., where work is actually done? (pg.6)FC

Answer 3

Task

Question 4

What are the 3 Command Staff positions? (pg.10)FC

Answer 4

Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Liaison Officer

Question 5

_______ are the organizational levels having total responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. (pg.13)FC

Answer 5

Divisions

Question 6

_______ are established to divide the incident into functional areas of operations, and composed of resources assembled to perform a special function not necessarily in a single geographic division. (pg.13)FC

Answer 6

Groups

Question 7

A _________ is comprised of a set number of the same type of single resource. (pg.14)FC

Answer 7

Strike Team

Question 8

True of False: The physical location of command post MUST be communicated. (pg.18)FC

Answer 8

True

Question 9

This location is described as a standard system for assembling apparatus and personnel before assignment at an incident or when they are released for rehab. (pg.19)F

Answer 9

Staging

Question 10

Units assigned to staging should be positioned to reach the incident within _____ minutes of receiving an assignment. (pg.19)FC

Answer 10

3 Minutes

Question 11

What unit is assigned the role of Staging Manager? (pg.20,50)F

Answer 11

First Engine on 2nd Alarm, or First Engine to arrive at staging

Question 12

True or False: Command Officers should assume command while enroute and should directly recommend key prompts or actions to the initial IC. (pg.25,28)FC

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is a CAN Report? (pg.31)FC

Answer 13

-Conditions -Actions -Needs

Question 14

When should the first progress report be given? (pg.31)F

Answer 14

10 Minutes

Question 15

The Command Aide has primary responsibilities in support of the IC in what 3 functional areas? (pg.44,45)FC

Answer 15

-Resource Status -Situation Status -Command Post Communications

Question 16

What color light is used to identify the Command Post? (pg.52)FC

Answer 16

Green

Question 17

A ______ is coordinated with specific direction on the relocation of units and their equipment, operating from an area deemed untenable, to a specific area deemed safe to continue operations. (pg.56)FC

Answer 17

Withdrawal

Question 18

During emergency evacuation, the dispatcher and all staffed apparatus in the working area will simultaneously sound evac signal and air horn for ______ seconds. (pg.57)FC

Answer 18

15

Question 19

All members on the incident scene, including those operating in non-IDLH areas, will be checked ______ minutes into the incident. (pg.58)FC

Answer 19

40

Question 20

True or False: An unaccounted member or crew shall not stop PAR check from other elements of the command structure, and PAR check must continue to determine if more than one member is unaccounted for. (pg.59)FC

Answer 20

True

Question 21

When shall ICS be implemented? SB

Answer 21

At the arrival of the first fire department officer and remain in effect until emergency response resources are released from the scene. (p. 3)

Question 22

Describe the different types of operations provided by ICS? SB

Answer 22

Single jurisdiction and single agency, Single jurisdiction and multi-agency, Multi-jurisdiction and single agency, Multi-jurisdiction and multi-agency. (p. 3)

Question 23

What is the span of control for any individual with incident management supervisory responsibility? SB

Answer 23

Span of control should range from three to seven subordinates, with five being ideal. (p. 5)

Question 24

What are the levels of scene organization? SB

Answer 24

Strategic, Tactical, Task (p. 6)

Question 25

Incident Command procedures shall be initiated when? SB

Answer 25

When three or more companies are actively engaged in operational tasks.

Question 26

Who should implement the ICS on a fire ground? SB

Answer 26

First arriving officer.

Question 27

Units assigned to staging should be positioned to reach the incident within ___ of receiving an assignment? SB

Answer 27

Three minutes.

Question 28

If not particularly assigned, who shall assume the role of Staging Manager? SB

Answer 28

First arriving engine company officer (due to limited number of trucks and rescues).

Question 29

The unit assigned to RIT shall announce __________________. SB

Answer 29

on the tactical channel their arrival on scene and confirm assignment and location.

Question 30

_______________ Strategies are used in situations requiring immediate action and commitment of resources to the fire building which may include interior or exterior. SB

Answer 30

Offensive mode.

Question 31

Command officers ___________ command while enroute but should directly recommend key prompts or actions to the initial IC. SB

Answer 31

Should NOT assume.

Question 32

How many times can command be passed at the company officer level? SB

Answer 32

Only Once. (p. 28)

Question 33

What are the Phonetic Alphabet designators... SB

Answer 33

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu

Question 34

_________ identifies a structure no longer being legally utilized. SB

Answer 34

Abandoned.

Question 35

__________ identifies a viable structure having no contents or activity, empty, having no tenant and devoid of furniture fixtures. SB

Answer 35

Vacant.

Question 36

How many ICS vest minimum should command vehicles carry? SB

Answer 36

11 vests.

Question 37

How many different colors of vest should be utilized? SB

Answer 37

6 colors

Question 38

Name tags shall be considered an issued item of ________. SB

Answer 38

PPE

Question 39

Yellow name tag with Black letters indicates what? SB

Answer 39

Any member who is certified to enter an IDLH.

Question 40

A PAR check for all members operating in the IDLH shall be at every ________ interval. SB

Answer 40

20-minute interval.

Question 41

A PAR check for all members on the incident scene shall be at every________ interval. SB

Answer 41

40-minute interval.

Question 42

True or False: PAR check shall be halted, and radio traffic should be ceased for no more than 3 minutes in attempt to contact an unaccounted member or crew. SB

Answer 42

False. PAR check should not be halted at all.

Question 43

A minimum crew is considered __________. SB

Answer 43

Two people and one radio.