Inital Activation Of The ICS

Question 0

What is the term used that advises the ICS has been implemented??

Answer 0

Command

Question 1

When should Incident command procedures be initiated and a command statement made?

Answer 1

When three or more companies are investigating a incident or actively engaged in operational tasks

Question 2

What is the objective of transferring command?

Answer 2

Is to strengthen the management function and provide increased support for operational resources

Question 3

While in the investigative mode, the officer will in most cases _____ command.

Answer 3

Retain

Question 4

What is one of the first responsibilities of the IC at an emergency incident?

Answer 4

Identify the need for an request additional alarms or specific resources

Question 5

How long should it take for staged units to reach the incident after receiving a order?

Answer 5

3 minutes

Question 6

What engine company officer is responsible for assuming or assigning the role of staging manager?

Answer 6

The first engine company officer to arrive at the station location

Question 7

The staging area manager shall remain in the ______ channel but also must monitor the ______ channel.

Answer 7

Command and tactical

Question 8

In what ways should team members stay in contact with each other?

Answer 8

Sight
Voice
Touch

Question 9

When should unit officers report to their designated supervisor?

Answer 9

Assignment is complete
Unable to complete a assignment
There is a safety problem
The need for additional resources

Question 10

When responding on mutual boxes the officer shall mark up on what channel?

Answer 10

Assigned operations channel of the controlling jurisdictions communications center.

Question 11

When marking up on a mutual box what needs to be confirmed?

Answer 11

The response order

Question 12

First alarm units mark on scene _____ indicating position and function based upon NOVA operating manual procedures.

Answer 12

Verbally

Question 13

What are the 3 strategic modes?

Answer 13

Offensive
Defensive
Transition

Question 14

When operating in the offensive mode the officer will be either _____ or ______.

Answer 14

Investigating

Attacking

Question 15

When operating in the defensive mode command typically will not be _____ except when the chief arrives.

Answer 15

Transferred

Question 16

This mode is simply moving from an offensive mode to a defensive mode or defensive mode to a offensive mode?

Answer 16

Transition mode

Question 17

If transitioning from a offensive mode to a defensive mode what must be done before commencing defensive operations?

Answer 17

PAR check

Question 18

This refers to a incident operation where the minimum number of firefighters may enter an IDLH while a minimum number of firefighters remain outside the IDLH?

Answer 18

Two in two out

Question 19

When is it ok to not follow the two-in, two-out rule?

Answer 19

When the officer in charge has confirmed or identified a perceived life hazard

Question 20

When command is transferred via the radio, both officers shall______.

Answer 20

Confirm the transfer

Question 21

Can command be transfer to a unit not on the scene?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

What 3 considerations should be included in a risk benefit analysis?

Answer 22

Life safety
Incident control
Property conservation

Question 23

What is the foundation of incident management?

Answer 23

Size up

Question 24

What actions establish the basic infrastructure for effective incident command as the incident progresses?

Answer 24

Voice on scene/situation report which shall include A lap around the structure or a view of the rear whenever possible Size up and risk benefit analysis Formal announcement of the establishment of command Identification of the overall strategy and mode of operation and tactical assignment Assessment and request of additional resources Effective tracking of tactical assignments units and personnel Transfer of command upon arrival of a raking officer

Question 25

What are the key considerations when sizing up an incident?

Answer 25

``` What is the problem Where is the problem If fire, where is the fire going Who or what is in danger What are the safety considerations What additional resources are needed ```

Question 26

Based upon the initial size up, the IC should set objectives at fires within the following areas.

Answer 26

``` Rescue Exposures Confinement Extinguishment Overhaul Ventilation Salvage ```

Question 27

_____ and _____ of personnel shall be given prime consideration on every incident.

Answer 27

Safety and accountability

Question 28

What are the elements of a on-scene report?

Answer 28

Water supply Unit identification and location Description of the incident conditions

Question 29

What are the elements of a situation report?

Answer 29

Size up The extent of the problem A brief description of actions that you will be taking in orders for other units arriving on scene Request for additional resources or greater alarms Announce if command will be retained or transferred through the chief

Question 30

What is a radio transmission that provide information on the evolution of an incident? It also represents a picture of the activities underway and the degree of success of the operation.

Answer 30

Progress reports

Question 31

When should the first progress report be made?

Answer 31

10 minutes into an operation

Question 32

After the first progress report when shall other progress reports be made?

Answer 32

After each PAR check