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Command Procedures Flashcards

1
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What is the purpose of the Command Procedures SOG

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Addresses the general description of the incident command/IMS system, including organizational structure, assignments, activation, general procedures, etc.

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IMFD will always operate within the ICS to
(why would you use ICS)

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Effectively manage personnel and resources and to provide for the safety and welfare of personnel.

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IMFD will always operate within ICS, command procedure SOG’s to be employed in establishing….

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Command components of ICS and applicable components of NIMS

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4
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ICS is employed when _____

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-localized emergencies that do not require more than an operations division/group

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5
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Widespread operations will be structured using the

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NIMS

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It is imperative that _____ and _____ due ______ arrive and initiate operations during a working incident.

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1st and 2nd due officers

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The intent of 4.2 establishing command, is

(Addresses 1st and 2nd due units)

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To maximize firefighting efforts, without sacrificing incident command and control

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Command should be established more quickly in what two circumstances

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-Incident is beyond initial efforts having an impact.
-incident is less urgent in nature.

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9
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If no BC or staff officers are on scene and formal command has not been established…..

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3rd due company officers will establish formal command (i.e. stop loss)

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If 1st-3rd due officer has established command the BC or staff officer will

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Assume command on arrival

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11
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If a company officer initially established command they can

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Transition to a division supervisor

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A Division supervisor will be assumed by…..or….. if multiple units are working in an area.

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-2nd due chief officer
-assigned to a company officer

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13
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Primary responsibilities of the incident commander are.

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14
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Primary responsibilities of the IC
#1
4

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-Receive status report from prior commander if assuming control from another officer.
-Announce the assumption of command
-Take an effective geographic fireground location.
-If not on scene first get CAN report and evaluate the situation and effectiveness of operations.

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Primary responsibilities of the IC
#2
6

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-Identify strategic goals that are achievable. Write off lost property and dead victims.
-Prioritize the goals
-Compare on scene and en route resources against the resources needed to achieve all reasonable goals.
-Order additional alarms for needs and provide for contingencies.
-Assign existing resources starting with highest priority goals.
-Re-evaluate and make adjustments to the IAP

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16
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The primary responsibilities of the IC remain the same…….

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Regardless of rank functioning in the command role.

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17
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During multiple calls requiring command, _____ _____ should be used in all radio transmissions to avoid ______.

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Location prefix
confusion

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18
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Despite initial actions all company officers must have awareness to know….

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When formal command must be established (3rd due stop loss)

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19
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The first arriving company officer should perform a recon when _______

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Prudent

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20
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The recon by the first arriving officer gives information such as ____3_____ , this information may become vital to

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-Victim location, extent and location of the fire, general layout of the structure.
-successful overall outcome

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21
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The company officer place themselves

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in the most advantageous position to guide critical decision making tactical efforts.

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22
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Is it necessary to announce the transfer of command to all personnel

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No

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23
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The arrival of a ranking officer does not automatically

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signal the transfer of command

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24
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Before assuming command ranking officers must _______ this should be done ______but can be ______.

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-Receive a status report
-Face to face
-Over the radio

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25
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The transfer of command status report should include….
4

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-Fire location and extent
-Present strategic goals
-Effectiveness of tactical efforts
-Deployment of companies operating and staged

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26
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It is up to the _____ _____ to decide if it would be prudent to assume command after receiving the _____ ______.

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-Ranking officer
-status report

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27
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There must be no confusion as to

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Who is in command

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28
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After receiving a status report, the ranking officer must quickly advise the incident commander……

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Whether or not command will be transferred

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29
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If an IC wishes to transfer command the ranking officer

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Must assume command after receiving the requisite briefing.

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30
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If command is assumed by the ranking officer they must advise the former IC

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Their new function in the command structure

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31
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If a ranking officer does not assume command after arriving on scene they may

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withdraw or fill whatever support role is appropriate

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32
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The IC
Desirable at all working incidents, should establish

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A command post in a vehicle equipped for that purpose.

33
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The command vehicles purpose is to

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Provide the incident commander with a comfortable environment relatively free from the noise of the fireground.

34
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The environment of the command post (comfortable and free from the noise of the fireground) provides an atmosphere _______, and therefore more likely a ______.

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-More conducive to rational thought
-Complete evaluation of available information.

35
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Developing an organizational structure to effectively manage fireground operations is the responsibility of

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Command

36
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Commands development of an organizational structure should begin with the implementation of _______ and may continue through a number of phases depending on ______.

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-Initial tactical control measures
-The size and complexity of the situation.

37
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The pace of the development of command structure should keep up with

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The tactical deployment of companies

38
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The basis for expanding the command structure should be the principal of

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unity of command

39
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The maximum span of control is

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5

40
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The responsibilities of command often require the involvement of

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More than one individual to manage command functions.

41
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Routinely the officer in command of an incident is assisted by other personnel these duties can include
3

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-Gathering and managing information
-Assisting with communications
-Providing a liaison

42
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Providing the IC with an assistant allows the IC to be removed from the immediate distraction of radio traffic and focus on

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The strategic aspects of the overall situation

43
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FIT stands for

A

Field Incident Technician

44
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Use of a FIT is

A

highly recommended

45
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Fit duties may include
3

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-Accountability
-Assisting with radio traffic
-Phone calls

46
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If a ranking officer assumes overall command the officer relieved of the IC position may be assigned _________ and continue coordinating efforts

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Operations Officer

47
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If an operations officer is assigned communications will go to _____ not ______

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-Operations Officer
-Command

48
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Responsibilities can be subdivided by assigning supervisors to

A

Divisions or groups

49
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Division or group supervisors must be titled according to their _____ or ______ to avoid confusion.

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-Function
-Geographic area of responsibility

50
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The intent of staging procedures is to

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Provide a standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to tactical assignment.

51
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Utilization of staging procedures will
4

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-Prevent excessive apparatus congestion on scene
-Allow time for command to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies
-Place apparatus in uncommitted locations close to the immediate scene to facilitate prompt, optimal placement
-Produce more effective communications by virtue of reducing radio traffic during initial critical stages of fire operations

52
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Level one staging automatically applies to

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All multi unit responses of 3 or more, unless a working incident is confirmed, or otherwise ordered by command

53
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During a multi-unit incident response Engine and Ladder companies should announce ________ with mindfulness of _______.

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-“One minute out”
-Other priority radio traffic

54
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During a multi-unit incident response rescues should not

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announce one minute out

55
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In level I staging the first two units should ________ and operate _________ and anticipate _______.

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-Proceed directly to the scene
-To the best advantage
-Engine and Truck functions

56
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In level I staging the third unit should _______, _______, _______, and _______ from the on scene officers or command if established.

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-Stop 1/2 a block from the scene
-Report arrival
-Anticipate incident needs
-Take guidance

57
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In level I staging all units beyond the third due should

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Stage in a position short of the scene that provides maximum tactical options with regard to approach access and water supply.

58
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If in staging and the company officer suspects command has forgotten them it is appropriate to

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Re-advise status

59
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In level I staging, staged units should ________ except________, and remain _____.

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-Refrain from all radio traffic
-Emergency traffic
-with the apparatus until given assignment

60
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In level I staging, the guideline is designed to reduce unnecessary radio traffic but in no way should

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Communicating important information

61
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All IMFD personnel are responsible for immediately communicating

A

Critical conditions they observe or are told about by a bystander

62
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Level II staging is used when

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It is probable that additional resources beyond the first alarm assignment will be required to mitigate the incident or relieve on scene crews.

63
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Level II staging, the staging area will be designated by

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Command

64
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If level II staging is announced by command he must
2

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-Designate an area
-Assign a staging officer

65
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Level II staging area should be

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Nearby but out of the way of existing operations

66
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Units arriving after level II staging is declared will be given the staging area by ____ and be told to _____.

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-Dispatch
-Contact the staging officer in person

67
Q

Level II staging
Staging officer communicates with

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Command or operations

68
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Level II staging
Staged companies must….
3

A

-Shut down their unit
-keep crew together
-Ready for quick assignment

69
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Level II staging
When directed by command the staging officer will make assignments ________ and provide_______

A

-Face to face
-Specific reporting instructions

70
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Level II staging
After face to face assignment from the staging officer the company officer then communicates

A

With the officer he has been assigned to
(ops, group, division)

71
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Level II staging
The staging officer should report to command
2

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-Periodic reports of available companies
-Any time staging reaches 2 engine and a ladder or less

72
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Level II staging
Responsibilities of the staging officer
7

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-Coordinate with SO to block traffic around staging area (access)
-Ensure apparatus are positioned to egress from staging
-Maintain a log of available companies and specialized equip.
-Collect mutual aid staging forms
-Make progress reports to command on number and type of units available
-Remain visible and accessible to incoming and staged units
-Advise routing for responding units into the staging area

73
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Level II staging
Ambulances responding to staging will be released

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To the medical group as needed

74
Q

Level II staging MCI
During an MCI ______ and ______ may be needed but not _______.

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-Personnel
-Equipment
-Apparatus

75
Q

Level II staging MCI
Staging officer should designate a ________ to keep excess apparatus from ______ at the incident site

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-Parking site
_Causing gridlock

76
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Level II staging MCI
The parking area should be

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Close enough to transfer needed equipment to the scene

77
Q

Level II staging
The responsibility to call more units to staging is _______ but may instruct a _________ of resources be ________.

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-Commands
-Specific level of resources
-Pre authorized

78
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Level II staging MCI
Staging officer should notify command if level of units in staging

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Reach 2 engines, 1 ladder, or less

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