Incident Command System Flashcards
Pf&r has adopted the ___ system as outlined in the ___
ICS
Model procedures guide for structural firefighting, 2nd edition
MPGFS
This operational guideline is also based on the ___ system
NIMS
What act requires organizations responding to what type of incidents to use an ICS?
SARA Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act 1986
Hazardous materials incidents
Whose rules state that ICS shall be established by employers for incidents under their control?
OSHA (occupational safety and health admin)
(Includes fire, law enforcement, public works)
What are the 5 requirements of NFPA 1500?
- Written procedures for ICS
- All members trained in system
- Outlines safety responsibility at all levels
- Outline safety requirements
- Provide enough supervisors for members at scene
NFPA 1561 provides ICS guidelines directed from what?
Homeland security presidential directive 5
HSPD5
What are the 5 OPERATING requirements of ICS?
- Can provide for single jurisdiction/multi agency
- Adaptable to any incident
- Adaptable to new tech
- Basic common organization/terms/procedures
- Can fulfill above also be low cost
What are the 8 COMPONENTS of ICS?
- Common terms
- Modular organization
- Integrated comms
- Single OR unified structure
- Incident action plan IAP
- Manageable span of control
- Designated facilities
- Resource management (comprehensive)
TIMS IMDR
How do you prevent confusion when multiple incidents occur within the same jurisdiction?
Name each one individually
What are the 5 functional areas of modular organization?
- Command (ALWAYS)
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance
What is the difference between single and unified command?
Single command is only one agency has legal responsibility
What is the range for span of control?
3-7, optimum 5
What are the three different methods of resource management?
Single
Task force (different)
Strike team (all the same)
Who has the responsibility to establish command of the scene?
First arriving Fire officer
What are the 9 basic size up responsibilities of the IC at EVERY scene?
Good size up. Not necessarily in order
- Description of company arriving
- Size up
- Conditions
- Actions takes
- Declare strategy
- Obvious safety concerns
- Identify and location of command
- Designate ALPHA side
- Request/release resources
What are the two ways to transfer command?
Face to face
Radio
What 6 elements should a transfer briefing include?
- Conditions
- Transfer board & info
- Progress of objectives
- Safety considerations
- Account of resources/personnel
- Additional needs?
Can you transfer command to an officer not yet on scene?
NO
Why is mobile command not usually recommended?
Hard to track resources and monitor MAYDAY channel
What are the 3 TACTICAL priorities IN ORDER?
*VERY IMPORTANT
- Life safety
- Incident stabilization
- Property conservation
What 3 elements/actions are required for effective STRATEGY?
*Very important
PIO strategy
- Information
- Observation
- Prediction
How far is good to look ahead in an incident?
5 minutes
Is the ICS structure based on the size or the complexity of the incident?
Overall complexity
Ultimate responsibility for scene safety rests with who?
The IC
