ICS Chapter 2 all addendums Flashcards

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T/F
Vest are not rated for structural firefighting operations and shall not be worn in fire building.
Fire members equipped with vest must always wear bunker coats under it.

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2.1 2.2
true
Vest are not rated for structural firefighting operations and shall not be worn in fire building.
False
-Fire members equipped with shall NOT BE REQUIRED to wear bunker UNLESS IC deems they are required for safety or weather conditions.

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It is reponsibility of the IC to have vest issued and worn as needed.
Incidents where vest shouls be worn are:
which are correct more then one?
A- Mass casualty incidents
B- extended complex operations
C- Large scall fire/ems  drills
D- drills involving other agencies
E- any non-fire operation or drill where 5 or more ICS positions are activated
G- Large scale EMS operations 
H- all correct
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H all correct 4.0

During demobililization IC shall authorize collection of ICS vests.

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The Resources Unit (RU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Resources Unit is a functional unit within the Operation Section primarily responsible for recording the status of resources committed to the incident. If there is no Operation Section Chief, the RU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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ADD 2 1.1
False
its in planning section .(RU in planning section)
If there is no Planning Section Chief, the RU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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• The RU shall take on the duties of the what Unit until relieved by another Battalion Chief designated as what?

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2.1 ADD 2
• The RU shall take on the duties of the Communications Unit until relieved by another Battalion Chief designated as the CU.

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1-• A Battalion Chief shall be special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of Resources Unit Leader at the following:
more one correct?
A- 2nd or greater alarms
B- 10-60
C-10-66
D  all correct

2- can an Acting Battalion Chief be assigned as the Resources Unit Leader?

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3.0 add 2
1-a and b—-A Battalion Chief shall be special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of Resources Unit Leader at the following: **
2nd & and greater alarms
10-60 incidents

2-**Note: An Acting Battalion Chief may be assigned as the Resources Unit Leader

FYI also can for communication unit leader

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what channel does RUL operate on and what channel is his aide on?

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4.3 ADD2
• The Resources Unit Leader shall operate on the Tactical Channel. The Resources Unit Leader assigned firefighter shall have his handie-talkie on the Command Channel for relay of messages to the Incident Commander

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1–The Resources Unit Leader will continue to monitor the handie talkie for emergency transmissions after the arrival of a dedicated Communications Unit Leader.

2-The Resources Unit Leader SHALL NOT BE USED FOR FIREFIGHTING PURPOSES.

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4.3 , 5.1 ADD 2

1 and 2 both true

also CUL not used for firefighter purposes

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The Communications Unit is a functional unit within the what Section? primarily responsible for effective use of the communications system at an incident. If there is no what? Section Chief, the CU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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1.1 ADD 3
The Communications Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics Section primarily responsible for effective use of the communications system at an incident. If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the CU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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NOTES:page 1 and 2 ADD 3

  • The Resources Unit Leader (RUL) shall also take on the duties of the Communication Unit (CU) until relieved by another Battalion Chief designated as the CUL
  • The Field Communication Unit will assist in the duties of the Communication Unit Leader on their arrival
  • When an S.A. Battalion Chief is assigned to the Field Communications Unit, they will be designated as the Communications Unit Leader. They will supervise and assist the Field Communications Unit
A

NOTES:

• The IC may special call a Battalion Chief as Communications Unit Leader if necessary
• The Battalion Chief assigned as the Communications Unit Leader shall don the ICS vest with
the insert “COMMUNICATIONS UNIT LEADER”
**Note: An Acting Battalion Chief may be assigned as the Communication Unit Leader

  • The Communications Unit Leader shall be responsible for the transmission of all required progress reports to the borough dispatcher via the Field Communications Unit. ( also RUL be there)
  • If the Incident Commander has not established the Command Channel, the Communications Unit Leader shall determine if they wish to do so. If so, the Communications Unit Leader shall notify all Chief Officers present to switch to the proper channel.
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The Communications Unit Leader shall operate on what Channel when staffed by a dedicated Battalion Chief.

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page 3 ADD 3
-The Communications Unit Leader shall operate on the Command Channel when staffed by a dedicated Battalion Chief.

NOTES:

  • Tactical Chief Officers (Operations, SAE, and Attack Chiefs) and Safety Chiefs are to operate on the designated tactical channel to maintain control of ongoing operations being conducted by units under their command. Their assigned firefighter will operate on the Command Channel to maintain communications with the IC.
  • Chief Officers assigned to Command, Staging Areas or other specific designated assignments will operate on the Command Channel. Their assigned firefighter will monitor the tactical channel for emergency transmissions.
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At large scale operations where a number of handie-talkies are in use, the Communications Unit Leader may recommend a what channel for part of the operating units? This procedure shall be implemented only after consultation with who?

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  1. 2.8 ADD 3
    - At large scale operations where a number of handie-talkies are in use, the Communications Unit Leader may recommend a secondary tactical channel for part of the operating units (e.g., Units in exposure 2 and 4 notified to switch to the selected channel and those on command channel notified of the change). This procedure shall be implemented only after consultation with the Incident Commander of the operation. If such an action is necessary the CUL shall ensure that all Tactical Channels are monitored.
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The Lobby Control Unit (LCU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Lobby Control Unit is a functional unit within the what? Section primarily responsible for the controlled movement of personnel to and from the upper floors at a Hi-Rise incident. If there is no which ? Section Chief, the LCU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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1.1 ADD4
The Lobby Control Unit (LCU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Lobby Control Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics Section primarily responsible for the controlled movement of personnel to and from the upper floors at a Hi-Rise incident. If there is no Logistics Section Chief, the LCU will report directly to the Incident Commander.

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The LCU shall take on the duties of which Unit when directed by the IC

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  1. 0 add 4

- The LCU shall take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit when directed by the IC

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Upon transmission of what signal, the dispatcher shall special call a designated unit to perform the duties of the Lobby Control Unit.

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3.0 ADD 4

10-76 signal
-The Company Officer will be designated the Lobby Control Unit Leader (LCUL)

-The Incident Commander may special call a designated unit as the Lobby Control Unit if necessary

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The Lobby Control Unit will operate on the what Channel?

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page 3 ADD 4

-The Lobby Control Unit will operate on the Tactical Channel
NOTE:
-The IC may special call additional designated units to:
• Staff the Systems Control Unit
• Provide additional staffing and resources to the LCU

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The Safety Officer has a specialized task at an operation. The Safety Officer is part of what section?and reports directly to the Incident Commander. The Safety Officer is primarily responsible for minimizing the threat of death or injury to personnel. If there is no Safety Officer, the IC will be responsible for this function.

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1.1 ADD 5

command staff

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T/F?
the safety officer has the authority to Alter, Suspend, or Terminate operations if the Safety Officer determines them to involve any hazard based on a risk assessment.

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2.0 ADD 5
false . imminent hazzaed
NOTES:
-The Incident Commander must be notified immediately of any change to firefighting operations ordered by the Safety Officer
• Whenever the Safety Officer takes action to remove members from a hazardous situation, the Incident Commander must be advised of the action taken and why the Safety Officer made the determination. The situation where a Safety Officer would terminate an operation without first consulting with a Sector Officer or the Incident Commander is extremely rare and reserved for hazards that place members in imminent danger.

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A Battalion Chief shall be special called by the dispatcher to perform the duties of the Safety Officer at the following: more then one correct?
A- 2nd & greater alarms
B- 10-60
C-  10-66
D- 10-76
E -10-77
F -10-80 all codes
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4.1 ADD 5
a, b, d, e
• 2nd & greater alarms
• 10-60
• 10-76
• 10-77
• 10-80Code2,3or4

NOTES:

  • The Safety Operating Battalion will assume the role as Safety Officer on their arrival.
  • The Special called Battalion Chief will be designated the Assistant Safety Officer after the arrival of the Safety Operating Battalion or reassigned as determined by the IC
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T/F?

The dispatcher shall not assign an Acting Battalion Chief to respond as the Safety Officer

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4.1 ADD 5
True
CR: RUL and CU can be ABC 
NOTE:
The Safety Officer and assigned aide shall report in wearing full Personal Protective Equipment
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T/F?

special called Battalion Chief will be designated the Safety Officer at Haz-Mat incidents.

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page 2 ,3 ADD5
TRUE

NOTE:
The Safety Operating Battalion will be designated the Assistant Safety Officer- Hazardous Materials. The Safety Operating Battalion is trained to the level of Haz-Mat Technician 2.

21
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where a member of the Department is fatally injured or suffers a life threatening injury what must the IC special call?

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  1. 2 ADD 5
    - in addition to the Safety Operating Battalion, the Incident Commander shall direct the special call of a designated Battalion Chief to any incident where a member of the Department is fatally injured or suffers a life threatening injury. In order to assist the Safety Operating Battalion’s investigation,
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what channel is safety chief on and his aide?

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5.2 ADD 5
When a Command Channel has been established, the Chief Officer designated as the Safety Officer should remain on the Tactical Channel and their aide should switch to the Command Channel

NOTE: 6.0
Safet officers–
They shall not be used for firefighting purposes, nor shall they make command decisions other than those required to protect members from imminent danger.

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The Systems Control Unit (SCU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Systems Control Unit is a functional unit within the what? Section primarily responsible to monitor and control building systems as directed by the IC. If there is no which? Section Chief the Systems Control Unit Leader (SCUL) will report directly to the Incident Commander

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1.1 ADD 6
The Systems Control Unit (SCU) has a specialized task at an operation. The Systems Control Unit is a functional unit within the Logistics Section primarily responsible to monitor and control building systems as directed by the IC. If there is no Logistics Section Chief the Systems Control Unit Leader (SCUL) will report directly to the Incident Commander

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notes:
3.0 ADD 6

-The Lobby Control Unit shall also take on the duties of the Systems Control Unit until relieved by another designated unit
• The Company Officer will be the designated the Systems Control Unit Leader

-The Incident Commander may special call a designated unit as the Systems Control Unit if necessary

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NOTES: 4.1
While Responding: SCU-
• Review any CIDS information available via MDT

NOTE: safety officer also reviews CIDS

  • LCU reviews MDT printout
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T/F?

Operation of building systems must be done with the assistance of building personnel

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TRUE 4.2 ADD 6
SCU -
Request response, and make contact with the Fire Safety Director, Building/Facility Engineer, Utility Company Representatives, elevator service personnel and others as appropriate

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The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of
who?

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page 2 ADD 6
The operation, shutdown or change of any building system shall not be done without the permission of the IC or Operation Section Chief