IMS Flashcards
(184 cards)
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Where and how is a Control Line established in Hazmat Incident?
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2 cones spread apart approx. 30 feet apart and 80 to 100 ft. from tailboard of first- arriving engine company.
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What are three personnel that can only have one job function at a time at a Hazmat scene?
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Hazmat Commander, Hazmat Safety Officer, & Intervention Officer
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Level 1 hazmat incident is defined as a release of less than __gallons of a liquid or less than __lbs of a solid of known hazardous material.
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10 gallons, 20 lbs
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Personnel shall be compelled to work no longer than __ minutes in chemical protective suits, without a rest?
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20
5
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If temperature is above __ a mandatory heat stress evaluation and pre-entry medical evaluation will be performed.
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70 degrees F
6
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What is max pulse for pre-entry medical evaluation at hazmat scene?
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110 bpm
7
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What is max blood pressure for pre-entry medical evaluation at hazmat?
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140/90
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What is max respiration for pre-entry medical evaluation at hazmat scene?
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22 breaths per min
9
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What is max initial temp for pre-entry medical evaluation on hazmat scene?
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99 degrees
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Individuals should not be allowed to wear semi-permeable or impermeable clothing if oral temperature exceeds?
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100.6 degrees F
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The goals for a hazardous material incident are:
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Isolation Protection Spill control Leak control Fire control Termination
12
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What 3 areas are created by first in engine companies on hazmat scene?
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Control zone/line
Basic Decon
Area of Refuge
13
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The decontamination area will be established within which zone?
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Reduction (Warm) Zone
14
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The Longevity pay schedule shall be tied to __ of the __step firefighter?
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90% of 1%, A step
15
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What are the only approved pins to be worn on OCFD uniform?
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City of OKC Service pin Union Pin CISD Pin April 19, 1995 service pin Governors ribbon
16
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What are the dimensions of the name tag?
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1/2” x 2 3/8”
17
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Washer extractors are locate at which fire stations?
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4, 7, 14, 18, 25, 34
18
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What are the Maintenance Shop hours of operation?
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7:00am to 4:00pm
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The normal lunch hour schedule for Fleet Maintenance Services is what?
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11:00am to 12 noon
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The duty mechanic will stand call from when to when?
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Monday 7:00am to following Monday 7:00am
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The radio call week begins and ends when?
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7:00am on Wednesday until 7:00 am the following Wednesday.
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What are the lunch hours for Communications Maintenance Section?
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11:30am to 1:30pm
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The Radio Call Person drives a shop service vehicle to and from residence carrying tools for repair while on call when?
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From 4:00pm Wednesday to 7:00am the following Wednesday.
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The Building Maintenance Division hours are?
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Mon-Fri 8:00am to 4:30pm
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The Fire Department Facilities Manager's hours are?
Mon-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm
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What are guidelines for length of a safe work zone at 25,35,45,55,65 mph?
55, 120, 220, 335, 485
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1 psi will lift water how many feet?
2.304 ft
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Base pressure for 1 ft of rise is?
0.434psi
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1 cubic ft of water weighs?
62.5 lbs
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Who processes all requests for FMLA?
Human Resources
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Those personnel taking a portion of a shift off, should return to the station no later than when?
2300 hours
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AFSCME employees must have a minimum of __ hours, and management employees must have a minimum of __ hours in order to donate sick leave
240 hours, 130 hours
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Affected parties of a VARB will be notified via e-mail of the final determination from the Chiefs office within how many working days?
7
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When should paper work be completed to make the Local Pension Board meeting on the first Monday of each month?
A week before the first Monday of each month.
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What must be filled out to replace an SCBA?
Building/Property Damage Report form, & a letter of explanation.
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Volume or Capacity of a Round Tank?
D^2 x 6 x L
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How to calculate GPM Flow from solid bore nozzles?
GPM=29.7 x D^2 x square root of NP
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Where are hose clamps placed on hose?
Place hose clamps 6 feet on the supply side from a coupling and a minimum of 20 feet from tailboard.
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This is an approach used to communicate functional actions throughout the entire ICS organization?
Management by Objectives
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An oral or written plan containing general objectives reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident?
Incident Action Plan (IAP)
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Incident Action Plans include the measurable strategic operations to be achieved and are prepared around a timeframe called an?
Operational Period
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What type of incident requires a written IAP?
Hazardous material incident
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The type of incident, nature of the task, hazards and safety factors, and distances between personnel and resources all influence what?
Span is control considerations
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Effective span of control on incidents may vary from __ to __, and a ratio of 1 supervisor to__ reporting elements is recommended.
3 to 7, 1 supervisor to 5 elements
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Location from which primary logistics and administrative functions are coordinated and administered?
Base
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Base is established and managed by who?
Logistics section
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The resources in the Base are always what?
Out-of-service
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Tactical resources are always classified as one of the following?
Assigned- working under direction of a supervisor.
Available- issued equip. And ready
Out-of-service- not ready for available or assigned status.
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Resource management includes processes for:
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Categorizing
Ordering
Dispatching
Tracking
Recovering
-also includes process for reimbursement as appropriate.
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Effective ICS communications include 3 elements?
Modes
Planning
Networks
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The hardware systems that transfer information?
Modes
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Planning for the use of all available communications resources?
Planning
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The procedures and processes for transferring information internally and externally?
Networks
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This is when the Incident Commander will have complete responsibility for incident management?
Single Command
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When responding agencies and /or jurisdictions with responsibility for the incident share incident management?
Unified Command
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The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one IC to another is called?
Transfer of command
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The transfer of command process always includes what?
A transfer of command briefing- can be oral, written or both
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This means that each individual involved in incident operations will be assigned to only one supervisor to whom they report?
Unity of command
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This is how you value your job?
Duty
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Complete briefings should include what three elements?
Task, Purpose, End state
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What are the general guidelines for incident record keeping:
- type all entries when possible
- enter dates mm/dd/yyyy format
- date and times on all forms. Local time
- fill in blanks
- use military 24-hour time
- section Chiefs and above assign record keeper (scribe)
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There are five major management functions that are the foundation upon which the ICS organization develops?
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Incident Command
Operations
Planning
Logistics
Finance/Administration
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Conducts tactical operations to carry out the plan. Develops tactical objectives and directs all tactical resources?
Operations section
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Prepares and documents Incident Action Plan to accomplish the objectives, collects and evaluates information, maintains resource status, documentation of incident records?
Planning section
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Provides support, resources, and all other services needed to meet the operational objectives?
Logistics section
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Monitors costs related to the Incident. Provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?
Finance/Administration section
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The command staff will include the following positions?
Public Information Officer
Liaison Officer
Safety Officer
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The General Staff are assigned functional authority for what?
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/ Administration Section
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Who is responsible for interfacing with the public and media with incident related information requirements?
Public Information Officer (PIO)
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Who monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters relating to operational safety?
Safety Officer (SO)
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This is the point of contact for representatives of other governmental agencies, non-governmental, and private entities?
Liaison Officer (LNO)
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Agency that supplies assistance other than direct operational or support functions or resources to incident management effort?
Cooperating Agency
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An agency or organization providing personnel, services, or other resources to the agency with direct responsibility for incident management?
Assisting Agency
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Subordinates of principle Command Staff positions that have a level of technical capability, qualifications, and responsibility subordinate to primary positions?
Assistants
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This section has the most incident resources and typically one of the first resources to be assigned?
Operations Section
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The person in charge of each Section is designated as a?
Chief
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In the ICS Staging reports to who?
Operations Section Chief
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___ is normally the person with the greatest technical and tactical expertise in dealing with the problem at hand?
Operation Section Chief
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What are used to divide an incident geographically?
Divisions
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___ are used to describe functional areas of operation.
Groups
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___ are used when the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span of control and can be either geographical or functional?
Branches
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The person in charge of each Division is designated as a?
Supervisor
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In multi-story occupancies, divisions will usually be indicated by ?
Floor number
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The person in charge of each Group is designated as a ____?
Supervisor
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__ may be established if the number of Divisions or Groups exceeds the span if control.
Branches
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___are identified by Roman numerals or functional name.
Branches
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__ are a combination of mixed resources with common communications operating under the direct supervision of a Leader.
Task Forces
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___are a set number of resources of the same kind and type with common communications under direct supervision of a strike team leader.
Strike Teams
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The planning section can be further staffed with what 4 units?
Resource Unit
Situation Unit
Documentation Unit
Demobilization Unit
*technical specialist may also
work in planning
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Conducts all check in activities and maintains the status of all incident resources. Plays a significant role in preparing IAP
Resource Unit
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Collects and analyzes info on the current situation. Develops maps and projections?
Situation unit
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Provides duplication services, written IAP, archives documentation?
Documentation unit
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Assists in ensuring that resources are released from incident in an orderly, safe, an cost effective manner?
Demobilization unit
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What may be activated as a fifth General Staff section?
Information & Intelligence function
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Additional staffing is the responsibility of who?
Logistics Section Chief
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Who is responsible for providing medical services to incident personnel?
Logistics section
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The Logistics Section can be further staffed by __Branches and __ Units.
2 Branches, 6 Units
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What 2 branches is the Logistics section broken down into?
Service Branch & Support Branch
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The Service Branch may be made up the following units:
Communications Unit
Medical Unit
Food Unit
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The Support Branch within the Logistics Section may include the following units:
Supply Unit
Facilities Unit
Ground Support Unit
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Responsible for developing plans for the effective use of incident communications equipment.
Communications Unit
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Responsible for the development of the medical plan, medical aid, and transportation for injured and ill personnel.
Medical Unit
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Responsible for supplying food needs for entire incident?
Food Unit
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Responsible for ordering personnel, equipment, and supplies; receiving and storing all supplies and inventory
Supply Unit
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Responsible for the layout and activation of incident facilities (Base, camp, ICP). Unit leader provides sleeping and sanitation facilities.
Facilities Unit
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Responsible for supporting out-of-service resources; transporting personnel, supplies, food, equip. Fueling and maintenance of vehicles. Implementing Traffic Plan.
Ground Support Unit
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The Finance/Administration Section may be staffed by four units:
Procurement Unit
Time Unit
Cost Unit
Compensation/Claims Unit
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Who is responsible for administering all financial matters pertaining to vendor contracts, leases, and fiscal agreements.
Procurement Unit
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Responsible for incident personnel time recording.
Time Unit
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Collects all cost data, performs cost effectiveness analysis, provides cost estimates, makes cost saving recommendations.
Cost unit
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Responsible for the overall management and direction of all administrative matters pertaining to compensation for injury and claims related activities.
Compensation/Claims Unit
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What Tactical Priorities is the Incident Commander responsible for?
1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Conservation
4. Continue to provide for safety and accountability of personnel.
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What are the three types of briefings/ meetings used in ICS?
Staff-level briefing
Field-level briefing
Section-level briefing
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Are delivered to resources assigned to no operational and support tasks at command post or Base. At beginning of assignment and as needed
Staff-level briefings
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Delivered to individual resources or crews who are assigned to operational tasks and/or work at or near the incident site.
Field-level briefings
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Delivered to an entire Section and include the Operational Period Briefing.
Section-level briefings
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The section chief may schedule periodic briefings at specific ___ times per day.
One
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Unique briefing, when the Operations Section Chief presents the plan for all operational elements for a specific operational period,
Operational Period Briefing
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May be referred to as Shift Operations Briefing. Presents IAP for upcoming period.
Operational Period Briefing
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The operational Period Briefing is facilitated by the ?
Planning Section Chief
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This can help identify resource requirements and determine if the existing management structure is appropriate.
Complexity analysis
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This describes what the resource is ex.(medic, firefighter, ambulance)
Kind of resource
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This describes the size, capability, and staffing qualifications of a specific kind of resource.
Types of Resoures
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Resource types that are type 1 are the____
Most Capable
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Type 4 resources are the ____ capable.
Least
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An individual, a piece of equipment and its personnel complement, or a crew or team of individuals with identified work supervisor?
Single resource
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Type 5 incidents are the ___ complex.
Least
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This incident type is limited to one operational period in the control phase.
Type 4
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Operations personnel typically do not exceed 200 per operational period and total does not exceed 500. What type of incident?
Type 2
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Operations personnel often exceed 500 per operational period and total personnel will usually exceed 1000. What type of incident?
Type 1
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Branches are identified by the use of ____
Roman numerals
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When entering and exiting overhead doors, and you have to back up a ___ ft clearance in front and behind is preferred.
2
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When new hazards exist in the workplace, updates will be performed within ___days.
15
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The Safety Officer will review the chemical inventory list each ____.
February
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There will be one MSDS master list maintained in the ____?
Safety Office
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Any Oklahoma City Fire Department storage tank or container with ___ gallons of liquid, ___ lbs of non liquid, ___ cubic ft of pressurized gas must have NFPA placard.
55 gallons
500 lbs
800 cubic feet
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The proper steps for handling a chemical exposure involves the following.
Injury report form
Supervisors report form
Physician authorization form
Incident run report
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Following ratings will be used when placarding total amount greater than 55 gal liq, 500 lbs non-liquid, or 800cuft pressurized gas?
Health Rating >equal 2 or
Flammability Rating >equal 2 or
Reactivity Rating >equal 1
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A term used to express the highest airborne concentration of a substance to which nearly all persons (adults) can be repeatedly exposed, day after day, without adverse effects.
Threshold level value (TLV)
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The lowest temp. in degrees F at which a liquid will give off enough flammable vapor to ignite?
Flash point
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The range of concentrations over which a flammable vapor mixed with proper proportions of air will flash or explode if an ignition source is present?
Flammable or Explosive Limit
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What are the 3 ways that Threshold Limit Value (TLV) may be expressed?
Time weighted average- averaged over a normal 8 hr workday or 40hr/wk.
Short-term exposure limit (STEL)- maximum concentration for a continuous 15 min.
Ceiling Exposure Limit- exposure limit no to be exceeded under any circumstance.
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ICS emphasizes effective planning including_____ and _______
Management by objectives
| Reliance on an Incident Action Plan
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As incident complexity increases, the organization expands from ______ as functional responsibilities are delegated.
Top down
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If the number of reporting elements falls outside the span of control ranges,_____ or _____ of the organization may be necessary.
Expansion or consolidation
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______ are temporary locations at an incident where personnel and equipment are kept while waiting for tactical assignment.
Staging Area
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___ is a location where resources may be kept to support incident operations if a Base is not accessible
Camp
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Personnel and major items of equipment that are available or potentially available to the Operations function.
Tactical Resources
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Food, communications, equipment, tents, supplies, fleet vehicles are examples of what?
Support Resources
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Means that there is an orderly line of authority within the ranks of the organization.
Chain of command
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Unified command may be needed for incidents involving:
Multiple jurisdictions
Single jurisdiction with multiple agencies
Multiple jurisdictions with multi-agency involvement
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_____ allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional authorities and responsibilities to work together effectively without affecting individual authority.
Unified command
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Managing resources _____ and ____ is the most important consideration at an incident.
Safely and effectively
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Advantages of using Unified command?
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Single set if objectives
Collective approach
Information flow
Understand joint priorities and restrictions
No authority comprised
Efforts optimized
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___ must be used when receiving and giving work assignments.
Formal communication
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Information concerning incident or event can be passed horizontally or vertically within organization without restriction.
Informal communication
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_____means providing purpose, direction, and motivation for responders
Leadership
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An effective incident leader does what four things;
Ensure, takes command, motivates, demonstrates initiative
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Incident Management Assessment
| Methods include:
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Corrective action report
Post incident analysis
Debriefing
Post incident critique
Mitigation plans
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An individual piece of equipment and its personnel complement?
Single resource
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Approx.______ % of all incidents are small responses that include command & a single resource.
95
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_____ may be assigned at the Incident Command, Section, or Branch levels.
Deputies
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In addition to having overall responsibility for managing the entire incident, the IC is specifically responsible for:
- Ensuring incident safety
- Providing information services to internal and external stakeholders
- Establishing and maintaining liaison with other agencies participating in the incident.
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3 primary reasons to designate a Deputy Incident Commander:
1. Perform specific tasks as requested by the IC
2. Perform incident command function in a relief capacity
3. Represent an Assisting Agency that may share jurisdiction or have jurisdiction in future
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Command staff carry out staff functions needed to support the ______
Incident Commander
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The most common way to identify Divisions is by using ______ for areas around the exterior of the structure.
Alphabet characters
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The Operations Section usually develops from the_________. The organization will expand to include needed levels of supervision.
Bottom up
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The Air Operations Branch will be established at the Branch level, reporting to Operations Section Chief and can establish two functional groups?
Air tactical group
| Air support group
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The information an intelligence function may be organized I'm one of following ways:
Within command
As a unit in Planning section
As a branch within Ops section
As a separate General Staff (terrorism incident)
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The Logistics Section is responsible for all service and support needs including:
- Ordering, obtaining, maintaining essential personnel, equipment
- Providing communication planning and resources
- Food services
- Incident facilities
- Support transportation
- Providing medical services to incident personnel
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The ____ to arrive at scene shall assume command of the incident.
First suppression unit
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Transfer of Command may take place for many reasons:
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Jurisdiction
Effectiveness or efficiency
Incident complexity changes
Relieve personnel on extended duration
OCFD Admin directs change
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A key principle of ICS is its _______
Flexibility
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Incident command organizational structure is based on:
Size of complexity
Specifics of Hazard Environment
Incident planning process & incident
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The incident resource management process consists of the following:
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Establishment of resource needs
Resource Ordering
Check-in process and tracking
Resource utilization and evaluatio
Resource demobilization
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Incident is contained within the first operational period and often within a few hours after resources arrive?
Type 5
| One or two single resources up to 6 personnel
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Incident where a written action plan is required for each operational period?
Type I and Type II
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Some of or all the command and general staff positions may be activated. Division and group supervisor activated. Written IAP may be required
Type III
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Operational periods can be various lengths, although usually not over _____ hours
24 hours
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The ___ section manages staging
Operations
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Staging reports to _____Chief
Operations Section Chief
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Information and Intelligence function may be organized in of following ways:
Within Command Staff
As Unit within Planning Section
As Branch within Operations Section
As a separate General Staff Section
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A ____ helps identify resource requirements and determine if the existing management structure is appropriate.
Complexity Analysis
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What is weight of 1 gal of water?
8.33lbs
