Incident Management System Flashcards
What are the 8 IMS Fundamentals
Common terminology Modular organization Integrated communications Unity of command Consolidated IAPs Manageable span of control Designated incident facilities Comprehensive resource management
What is the Incident Management System?
What is it also referred to as?
Command and control system used to manage fire and other emergency scenes.
Incident Command System (ICS)
ICS is a component of?
NIMS
What are the 6 benefits of IMS?
Organize/control/coordinate activities Provide a means for decision-making Affixes responsibility to one person Flexible/adaptable Controls communication system Directs all personnel/efforts towards a common goal
Incident Management Encompasses what 5 things?
Establishing command
Assessing incident priorities
Determining operational objectives
Developing and implementing the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Developing and appropriate organizational structure
The IMS Coordinate efforts by doing what 4 things?
Establishing a chain of command
Delegating authority and responsibility
Limiting span of control
Prevents freelancing
What is the definition of “span of control”
The number of units or personnel that one person can realistically and effectively supervise
What is the span of Control ratio? (bosses to workers)
From 1:3 to 1:7
1:5 being optimum
What is freelancing?
Companies or individuals acting on their own on the fire-ground
Why is freelancing dangerous?
What other 3 problems does freelancing cause?
Their actions may not be related to the IC’s plan of attack
Makes direct supervision difficult
Creates accountability problems
Creates safety problems
What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP) ?
State objective: Rescue and offensive fire attack
Have a desired outcome
Have a Time Frame
Have a Plan “B”
What are the IMS 5 major functions/positions?
C-Command
O-Operations
P-Planning
L-Logistics
A-Finance/Administration
What are Command Responsibilities?
Completion of the Incident Priorities-
Life Safety
Incident Stabilization
Property Conservation
Providing for the safety, accountability and welfare of on-scene personnel
What are the 8 Functions of Command*
- Assume and name command and establish an effective operating position(command post)
- Perform size-up
- Initiate, maintain and control the communication process
- Identify the strategy and develop the plan of attack(IAP)
- Develop an effective incident command structure
- Assign resources
- Reevaluate plan of attack
- Provide for the continuation, transferring and termination of Command
What are the 3 Incident Benchmarks
Primary Search All Clear-life safety benchmark achieved
Fire Under Control-incident stabilization benchmark reached
Loss Stopped-property conservation benchmark accomplished
What are 13 Primary Factors?
Life Hazard Risks Location/Fire Construction Occupancy (contents) Height Area Structural Collapse Weather Resource Requirement Fire Protection Systems Topography Explosions/Back draft Time
Who Takes Command at the Scene?
The first officer on scene
Formal activation of IMS and someone taking command is done when ___ or more units arrive on scene
3
What are the two Types of Command
Single Command
Unified Command
What are the 3 command modes?
Nothing Showing Mode (investigating)
Quick Attack or Fast Attack Mode (should not last more than a few minutes)
Command Mode (Establishment of command post)
Quick Attack or Fast Attack mode will end with one of the following
Situation is stabilized
Situation is not stabilized and the Company Officer must withdraw to the exterior and establish command post
Command is transferred to another Company of Chief Officer
Define Size-up
A rapid, deliberate consideration of critical fire-ground factors, and the development of a rational plan of attack based on those conditions
What is the Initial Radio Report?
Unit identification
Brief description of incident situation
Obvious conditions
Actions taken and safety concerns
What are the 4 Levels of IMS
Strategic Level
Coordination Level
Tactical Level
Task Level
