Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 1) Flashcards
201.00 - 201.01 (174 cards)
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Purpose of the Central Arizona Life Safety System Response Council (CALSSRC), Auto-Aid System.
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The purpose is to improve fire/rescue/emergency medical services by having a consortium of governments act as one entity to respond to calls for service.
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Define the customer according to CALSSRC.
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Any person who receives services, anyone closely related to the service recipient, people encountered during the workday, and members of their organization including support staff.
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CALSSRC defined added value in customer service.
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Beyond standard customer service to create a feeling that the customer was the most important person served all day, leaving the customer with the opinion that they care.
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Responsibilities of CALSSRC members in relation to customer service?
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Treating all customers with respect, kindness, and patience, dealing with the customer’s situation urgently, identifying and acting on opportunities for added value, and providing exceptional customer service.
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Benefits of providing exceptional customer service according to Vol 2?
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Saving lives and property, building positive relationships & trust within the membership and community, securing adequate resources, positive job satisfaction, competitive advantage, fun, eliminating bad press & liability, and doing the right thing.
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Empowerment given to employees regarding exceptional customer service.
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To provide exceptional customer service if it is safe, on their organizational level, something they are willing to be accountable for, and consistent with the department’s values and policies.
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Responsibilities of Company Officers & Command Officers regarding exceptional customer service?
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Providing a work environment where exceptional customer service is the result of an empowered system, ensuring basic organizational behavior is customer-oriented, investing in human resources for ongoing development, taking responsibility for themselves & their subordinates, and sustaining & enhancing regional commitment & consistency in professional services & customer satisfaction.
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How can employees create & sustain a positive public image?
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By following SOPs, professional at all times, giving customers undivided attention, & educating customers about the organization and its activities when appropriate.
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Describe the purpose of the Phx Fire Department’s SOPs for Command Procedures.
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Effectively manage personnel & resources, provide for the safety & welfare of personnel, and operate within the ICS at the incident scene.
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What are the designed objectives of the Command Procedures?
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Fix responsibility for command, establish strong & visible command, define incident organization & responsibilities, process information for incident management, and ensure a seamless transition of command.
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Define the roles & responsibilities of Shift Commanders within the IC.
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Shift Commanders manage Battalions, supervise BCs, and occupy the position of Senior Advisor (Incident Advisor) on the Command Team during first & greater alarm incidents.
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What are the responsibilities of BCs within the ICS?
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Manage companies, supervise company officers, occupy Incident Commander (IC) when appropriate, and occupy Sector Officer when appropriate.
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How does the Phx Fire ensure a seamless transition from a Type 5/4 incident to a Type 3/2/1 incident?
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Through the Command Procedures & applicable components of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
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Describe the position of BCs during first & greater alarm incidents within the ICS.
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Occupy the position of IC on the Command Team (Incident Advisory Team).
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What is the standard identification system used to fix responsibility for Command on a certain individual within the Command Procedures?
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Depends on the arrival sequence of members, companies, and Command officers.
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Do the Command Procedures provide a system for the orderly transfer of Command to subsequent arriving officers?
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Yes.
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Describe the responsibilities of Company Officers (Captains).
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Responsible for occupying the position of IC or Sector Officer when appropriate, managing task level activities, and supervising firefighters.
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Define the Tactical Objectives.
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Rescue, fire control, and property conservation, as outlined in 202.02A.
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How is the ICS used?
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The ICS is used to facilitate the completion of the Tactical Objectives, with the Incident Commander responsible for building a command structure that matches the organizational needs of the incident.
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What do the Functions of Command include?
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Assuming and announcing Command, evaluating the situation, controlling incident communications, managing resources, identifying incident strategy, developing an IAP, organizing Sectors/Divisions/Groups, reviewing/revising the strategy, and providing for the continuity, transfer, and termination of Command.
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Describe the responsibilities of the IC.
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The IC is responsible for completing the Tactical Objectives, building a command structure, and performing the Functions of Command, among other duties.
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What is the role of the IC?
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The IC is drives the command system towards the completion of the Tactical Objectives & for building a command structure that matches the organizational needs of the incident.
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Describe the Strategic Decision Making Model in the context of command procedures.
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Used to increase the effectiveness of the command team from the initial assumption of command.
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Describe the process for establishing command at the scene of a multiple unit response.
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1st member/unit to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response assumes command of the incident and remains in command until command is transferred or the incident is stabilized and command is terminated.
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What is included in the standard initial radio report when initiating the command process?
Clear alarm, unit designation/on the scene, building/area description (occupancy, size, height), obvious problem/conditions, action taken, declaration of strategy, and command confirmation with name.
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Do one or two company responses that will not escalate require the assumption of command?
No, but they remain responsible for any needed command functions.
27
Define the term 'fully involved' as used in the initial radio report.
Indicates fire is fully developed and involves the entire area or structure.
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How is the command process initiated at the scene of an incident?
1st arriving unit initiates the command process by giving an initial radio report, which includes specific information about the scene and the actions being taken.
29
Describe the procedure for an offensive structure fire..
Engine lays a supply & goes in with a handline to the second floor for search & rescue and fire attack, announcing "Main Street Command."
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What is the procedure for a defensive fire?
Engine lays a supply & attacks the fire with a stang gun & a handline to check for extension, announcing "Main St Command."
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How does a ladder handle an EMS. incident?
Ladder requests the balance of a 2n1 Medical w/ 3 ambos, & announces "Main St Command."
32
Define the follow-up report steps.
1. Address immediate safety concerns
2. Accountability & announce the initial location
3. Determine disposition of resources (hold/add/return)
4. Determine disposition of IRIC if not present.
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Describe the initial IC radio designation used.
"COMMAND" along with the occupancy or address of the incident.
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Do the responsibilities of assuming Command of the incident present options?
Yes, 1. Establishing a Command Post as a top priority
2. Investigative mode when nothing is showing
3. Fast attack in visible working fires.
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Define the Investigative Mode.
Mobile IC on a portable radio, moving around and evaluating conditions while looking for the incident problem; company officer w/ the crew to investigate while utilizing a portable radio to command the incident.
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How is the Fast Attack mode defined?
Involves visible working fires in houses/commercial occupancies, w/ the IC directly participating in the attack to make a positive difference in the outcome, giving an initial radio report, and quickly assigning an attack team.
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Describe the situations in which the Fast Attack mode is utilized.
1. Visible working fires in houses/small commercial occupancies
2. Critical life safety situations
3. Incidents where the safety and welfare of FFs is a major concern
4. Obvious working incidents requiring further investigation
5. Combined crew experience level incidents.
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Describe the Fast Attack Mobile Command mode.
Brief phase in incident response where the fast attack company officer takes command, critically listens to radio traffic, updates the initial size-up, verifies safety, welfare, & accountability, and backs up the basic attack. It should not last more than a few minutes and ends with stabilization, transfer of command, or the officer moving to a stationary command position.
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What are the options available when a Company Officer assumes a Command mode with regards to the assignment of the remaining crew members?
1. 'Move up' an acting officer within the Company
2. Assign crew members to perform staff functions to assist the IC
3. Assign crew to another Company, creating a larger work group with an officer.
40
Define Stationary Command Post.
Command mode where the first arriving IC assumes command from the very beginning & stays out of the hazard zone in a stationary exterior command position until the incident is terminated or command is transferred.
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Why is Command transferred?
To improve the quality of the Command organization, triggering upgrades in the Command structure.
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Do crew members remain in a hazardous area without radio communications?
No, no crew members will remain in a hazardous area without radio communications, and the company officer must decide whether or not to withdraw the remainder of the crew based on their capabilities and experience, safety issues, and the ability to communicate with the crew.
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What are the benefits of an upgraded Command Post (CP)?
1. Provides IC #2 with a Support Officer
2. Establishes an Incident Safety Officer (FIT) (ISO)
3. IC #2 has a wider view of the fireground
4. Improves communication
5. Creates a lighted, temp controlled, &dry environment for IC #2 to operate in
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What is the purpose of having a subsequent arriving response command officer (IC #2) transfer?
To strengthen/continue command within the IAP from an upgraded Command Post (CP), in a vehicle, outside the hazard zone, creating a strong, safe, and under control approach.
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Describe the process of arriving companies to an incident.
The first member arriving on the scene automatically assumes command, which is usually a Company Officer. Subsequent arriving Command Officers report their location to the IC and wait for an assignment.
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What is the role of the Senior Advisor in the Command Team during the transfer of command process?
Assists the IC & manages the transition of the Command Team to the Command Response Vehicle (CRV).
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How does the Command Team handle local events of long duration or requiring long-term evacuations?
They may require a larger Command staff including Planning Chief, Liaison, and Public Information Officer (PIO), with additional support provided by the Assistant Chief of Operations.
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Define the circumstances under which an Incident Management Team (IMT) may be assigned to manage resources..
When an incident is so large or of such duration that State or Federal resources are called to assist.
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Do Assistant Chiefs and the Fire Chief have discretionary power in assuming command?
Yes, assumption of command is discretionary.
50
Describe the authority of the local jurisdiction having authority (JHA) in managing resources during incidents requiring State or Federal resources.
The JHA retains authority to set incident objectives and determine when the IMT, State, and Federal resources are no longer needed.
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What is the role of the Shift Commander in managing evacuations and Command staff during local events of long duration?
The Shift Commander manages the evacuation and Command staff, providing additional support by assisting the Senior Advisor.
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Describe the procedure for transferring Command to a later arriving Company or Command officer.
The officer assuming Command will communicate with the person being relieved by radio or face-to-face, and the person being relieved will brief the officer assuming Command on the general situation status, deployment and assignments of operating companies and personnel, and appraisals of need for additional resources.
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What should happen if a later arriving Company/Command officer cannot locate or communicate with Command after several radio attempts?
They will assume and announce their assumption of Command and initiate whatever actions are necessary to confirm the safety of the missing crew.
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Define the process for transferring Command when an incident becomes so large that an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested.
Command will not transfer to the IMT unless a formal written Delegation of Authority has been signed by both the JHA and the IMT.
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How is the transfer of Command regulated within the chain of Command?
Procedure where the officer assuming Command communicates with the person being relieved by radio or face-to-face, and the person being relieved briefs the officer assuming Command on various aspects of the situation.
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Do ranking Officers automatically assume Command upon arrival at the incident scene?
No, Command is only transferred when the Transfer of Command process has been completed.
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Describe the circumstances under which a ranking Officer may elect to have a subordinate continue the role of Incident Commander.
In cases where an individual is effectively commanding an incident, and satisfactory progress is being made to bring the incident under control, it may be desirable for that person to continue in an active Command role, as determined by the ranking Officer.
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What happens if a ranking Officer elects to have a subordinate continue the role of Incident Commander?
The ranking Officer must determine that the Incident Commander is completely aware of the position and function of operating companies and the general status of the situation, and the arriving ranking Officer may assess the situation and provide further guidance if necessary.
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Importance of adding command officers for Sector (Division), Branch, and Section positions as an incident escalates.
Improves safety, decreases the span of control, improves communication, accountability, and management and supervision of the sector.
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What are the priorities for establishing a Command Post at a working incident?
1. Vehicle equipped for this purpose
2. Providing appropriate work space for the IC & staff personnel
3. Lighting
4. Comms equipment
5. Supplies
6. Reference items
7. Isolation from outside distractions.
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Do Command Officers need to eliminate all unnecessary radio traffic while responding?
Yes, unless such communications are required to ensure that Command functions are initiated and completed.
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Define the responsibility of the IC in managing the incident.
Managing the incident and has the authority to turn decisions into actions, develop an IAP, and assign companies.
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How can a change in incident management be affected in extreme situations relating to safety?
Anyone can effect a change in incident management by notifying Command and initiating corrective action.
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Describe the constant state of readiness of ICS.
Never 'sleeps', always prepared for any working incident.
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Describe the responsibility of the Alarm Room in initiating the ICS process.
Giving instructions to the caller and dispatching the appropriate response, ensuring that the first on-scene unit takes command.
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Define the Command Team (Incident Advisory Team) and its primary players.
The Command Team consists of the IC, Support Officer, and Senior Advisor.
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How does the Incident Command Team provide support to the IC during a dynamic and intense incident?
Managing information, assigning companies, updating the tactical worksheet, planning, forecasting, calling for additional resources, and fulfilling other functions of command.
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Describe the process of establishing an Incident Command Team during an incident.
The first in command officer assumes command from the initial IC, and once IC #2 assumes command, the first in command officer's role becomes the Support Officer.
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What are the roles and responsibilities of the Command Team in managing a significant incident?
The Command Team provides enough command and control to rapidly bring a significant incident under control.
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Describe the responsibilities of the IC in the command team.
Assumes and announces command, evaluates the situation, controls incident communications, provides resources, identifies incident strategy, develops an Incident Action Plan (IAP), and ensures continuity, transfer, and termination of command.
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What are the roles and responsibilities of the Support Officer in the command team?
The Support Officer defines, evaluates, and recommends changes to the incident action plan, provides direction on tactical objectives, becomes the Incident Safety Officer, evaluates the need for additional resources, assigns logistics responsibilities, and assists with the tactical worksheet for control and accountability.
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Define the role of the Senior Advisor in the command team.
The Senior Advisor, usually the highest-ranking member, provides direction, guidance, and advice from a broader perspective, focusing on the entire incident and its impact, while the IC and Support Officer focus on tactical objectives and the strategic and tactical plan.
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How does the IC establish an effective initial command position?
Assumes/announces command and establishes a Command Post as the initial command position.
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Do the IC and Support Officer have different focuses than the Senior Advisor within the command team?
Yes, the IC and Support Officer focus on the completion of tactical objectives, strategic and tactical plans, and incident components, while the Senior Advisor looks at the entire incident from a broader perspective and provides direction and guidance.
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Describe the responsibilities of the IC in terms of incident organization.
The IC develops an effective incident organization using Sectors/Divisions/Groups to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility.
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What is the responsibility of the Support Officer?
Evaluates the fireground organization and span of control as part of their duties within the command team.
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Describe the role and responsibilities of the Senior Advisor?
Reviews/evaluates the incident size-up, incident strategy, and action plan, initiates section and branch functions as required, provides liaison with other agencies, and prepares for long-term operations.
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What is the responsibility of Command at an incident scene?
Developing an organizational structure using standard operating procedures to effectively manage the incident scene, beginning with the deployment of the first arriving unit and continuing through multiple phases.
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How does the Senior Advisor contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Command process?
Working in the Command Post with the Incident Commander, enhancing the Command process.
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Define the Command structure's responsibility in managing the incident scene.
Develop an organizational structure at a pace that stays ahead of the tactical deployment of personnel and resources, in order for the IC to effectively manage the incident.
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Do the Senior Advisor and Support Officer work together as a team in the Command process?
Yes, enhancing the Command process and making its functions more effective.
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Describe the basic configuration of Command.
3 levels: Strategic Level, Tactical Level, and Task Level.
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How is the Strategic level of organization designed?
Around the IC & Command Team, operating in the Command Mode, and working out of a stationary command post.
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Define the responsibilities of Sector officers in the Tactical level.
Tactical deployment of assigned resources, evaluation, and communication with the IC. Assigned by the IC and supervise directly at the site of the assigned activity.
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What are the activities involved in the Strategic level.
Providing initial and ongoing size-up, determining the appropriate strategy (offensive or defensive), establishing a strategic level IAP, obtaining and allocating resources, deployment of appropriate resources, predicting outcomes and planning, and assigning specific assignments and objectives to tactical level units.
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Describe the function of incident organization in command procedures.
Involves tracking, communicating with, and accounting for resources to meet tactical objectives.
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Basic command structure for a 'routine' incident involving a small number of companies?
Two levels: Command combines the strategic & tactical levels, and companies report directly to Command and operate at the Task Level.
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Define a sector.
Smaller, more manageable unit of incident scene organization, achieved through dividing incident scene command into smaller units or pieces.
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How is the span of control defined in the context of incident scene organization?
Maximum number of sectors that an IC can effectively manage, usually ranging from five to seven sectors.
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Different types of units that can be assigned in an incident organization?
Sectors, Divisions, and Groups
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Problem that occurs when the IC requests/assigns additional companies at a rate that exceeds the development of the incident organization.
Overloaded with managing a large number of companies scattered all over the incident site, leading to being overwhelmed yet still in need of more resources.
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How does the IC address the deployment of resources to the incident scene?
By breaking the incident scene down into manageable subunits called sectors, which are managed by Sector Officers.
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Define the concept of Branches in the Incident Organization.
When the number of Sectors exceeds the span of control that the Incident Commander can effectively manage, the Incident Organization should be divided into Branches, with each Branch responsible for several Sectors and assigned a separate radio channel.
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What are the advantages of utilizing sectors in incident management?
Reduces the IC’s span of control, creates more effective incident scene communications, provides a standard and logical system to divide large geographical incidents, provides an array of major support functions, and improves FF safety.
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What is the responsibility of each sector officer in the incident organization?
Each sector officer becomes responsible for the tactical deployment of the resources assigned to his/her sector and communicating needs and progress back to Command.
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When should command assign sectors based on specific factors?
1. Number of assigned and operating companies threatens to overload the IC’s ability to command.
2. Situation will soon exceed the IC’s span of control, when companies are involved in complex operations.
3. Companies are operating from tactical positions out of direct control.
4. Situation presents special hazards, and when naming the sector according to its function or geographical location.
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Describe the responsibilities of a sector officer when assigned a sector.
The sector officer is responsible for maintaining direct control of the position and function of the companies assigned to their sectors at all times, concentrating on their assigned areas, and being in a position to move personnel based on incident conditions and the IC’s decisions.
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Describe the responsibility of Command in assigning Sectors for effective emergency operations.
Assigning both geographic and functional Sectors as required for effective emergency operations.
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How should Command advise each Sector Officer?
Specific Tactical Objectives and provide the overall strategy and plan, time permitting.
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Define the factors that determine the number of Companies assigned to a Sector.
The number of Companies assigned to a Sector depends upon conditions within that Sector and the capability of the Sector Officer to effectively direct operations.
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What are the guidelines for the maximum span of control for a Sector Officer during offensive and defensive fires?
Offensive: five (5) companies represents a reasonable maximum span of control.
Defensive: seven (7) companies represents a reasonable maximum span of control.
99
Describe the designation of Sectors in multi-story occupancies.
Usually be indicated by floor numbers, and in some cases, the floor Sector identification may be subdivided into geographic areas.
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How should Sector Officers use the Sector designation in radio communications?
Use the Sector designation in radio communications. ("North Sector to Command.")
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Initial Sector responsibility.
Given to the Company Officer who receives the initial assignment to a basic tactical position.
102
Describe the Regular Transfer of Command procedures.
Transferring Sector responsibility, with a Sector Officer evaluating and reporting conditions, advising Command of needed tasks and resources, and assuming responsibility for directing resources and operations within their assigned area.
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What are the responsibilities of a Sector Officer?
Directly supervising work in the sector, monitoring personnel safety, accountability, and welfare, developing a sector IAP, redirecting activities as necessary, coordinating actions with related activities and adjacent sectors, managing Maydays within the sector, and providing information for formal and informal After-Action Reviews.
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How do Sector Officers manage Maydays within their sector?
Manage Maydays within their sector and advise the Incident Commander of situation status, changing conditions, progress, completion, and exception reports.
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Define the role of the FIT/ISO in the when a command officer is assigned Sector responsibilities.
FIT/ISO becomes the Sector Safety Officer, responsible for ensuring safety within the sector.
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What is the requirement for Sector Officers operating within the hazard zone?
Must be accompanied by a partner (normally a F.I.T.), be equipped with appropriate PPE, and maintain a visible position as much as possible.
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Does Vol 2 specify any responsibilities for Sector Officers in terms of resource management?
Yes, Sector Officers are responsible for requesting additional resources as needed, reallocating resources within the sector, and de-committing companies as operations are completed.
108
Describe the role of a Sector Officer in developing and managing the sector IAP.
Developing a sector IAP that integrates with the overall IAP, monitoring work progress, and coordinating actions with related activities and adjacent sectors.
109
Describe the role of the FIT/ISO as a Sector Safety Officer partnered with BC.
Performs the Sector Safety Officer function, assesses safety concerns within the sector, assists the BC with managing the sector, manages accountability within the sector, provides air management, manages work/rest cycles, on-deck crews recycle and rehab, establishes communications with the Safety Section, and coordinates with other sector safety officers.
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What is the primary function of a Company Officer working within a Sector?
Direct the operations of their individual crews in performing assigned tasks and to advise their Sector Officer of work progress.
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How should Sector Officers communicate with Command?
Keeping them informed of conditions and progress in the Sector through regular progress reports, prioritizing essential information, and advising immediately of significant changes.
112
Define the responsibility of the Sector Officer when a Company is assigned from Staging to an Operating Sector.
Contacting the assigned Company to transmit any instructions relative to the specific action requested.
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What is the responsibility of Sector Officers in monitoring the condition of the crews operating in their Sector?
Monitoring the condition of the crews and requesting relief crews in a manner to safeguard the safety of personnel and maintain progress toward the Sector objectives.
114
Describe the process of reassigning crews to Rehab Sector as outlined for Sector Officers.
Ensuring an orderly and thorough reassignment of crews to Rehab Sector, with crews reporting to rehab intact to facilitate accountability.
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What must Sector Officers prioritize in their progress reports to Command?
Essential information in their progress reports to Command, keeping them informed of conditions and progress in the Sector.
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What are the sector designations in Vol 2?
Generally North Sector, East Sector, South Sector, West Sector
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Procedure for assigning sector designations to buildings.
For buildings with odd geographic positioning, the front of the building always becomes 'Sector A', with other alphabetical designations provided in a clockwise flow around the building.
117
Describe the purpose of the Phoenix Regional Standard Operating Procedures (Vol 2).
To provide a set of guidelines and protocols for command procedures in the region.
118
Define M.P. 201.01.
Command Procedures.
119
Describe how sectors are designated in multi-story occupancies.
By floor number, and in some cases, the floor division identification may be further subdivided into geographic areas such as 'Sector 6 West' or 'Sector 2 North' depending on stairwell and floor access.
120
Does Vol 2 recommend the use of sectors in below-grade levels such as basements?
Yes, the use of Sector is appropriate when operating in levels below grade such as basements.
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How are subsectors identified?
As 'SUBSECTOR 1' and 'SUBSECTOR 2,' etc.
122
Describe the purpose of Branch Officers in the incident organization.
Designed to provide coordination between the Sectors and Command, supervise and manage a number of Sector Officers, and report to the Incident Commander.
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How does adding Branches to the incident organization impact the communication load on the IC?
It decreases the communication load.
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Define the role of the Command Team in determining the need for an additional intermediate level within the Command Organization.
If needed as the incident organization grows in complexity and the span of control with Sectors is maximized.
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What level of the incident organization does the Senior Advisor work in, and what responsibility do they have?
The Senior Advisor works in the stationary command post and has the responsibility to decide whether or not to expand the organization to include branches.
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Do Branch Officers need to be utilized at every incident? If not, when should they be utilized?
Where the span of control with Sectors is maximized or incidents involving two or more distinctly different major management components, such as a large fire with a major evacuation or a large fire with a large number of patients.
127
Describe the intent of the Branch Level of the Command structure in incident management.
The intent is to split an incident into manageable components and reduce the span of control.
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What types of incidents are examples where Branch Officers should be utilized?
A Hazmat incident that requires a major evacuation, a large-scale incident spread over a wide geographic area, an incident with mass casualties and a significant hazard, campaign high-rise fires, and any incident where the number of Sectors exceed the span of control.
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How do Branch Officers communicate with Sector Officers?
Manage and direct activities of Sector Officers and operate on the Tactical Channel when sending or receiving information from Command.
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Define the radio designation of Branch Officers and the information they should relay to Sector Officers.
The radio designation should reflect the function or geographic area of the Branch. They should relay the Branch and radio channel information to the Companies working in their Sector.
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What should Sector Officers do when providing radio information to the companies in their sector?
They should obtain a PAR and ensure that all members working in the sector are operating on the assigned radio channel.
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Describe the role of Branch Officers in Vol 2.
Branch Officers should be assigned to Chief Officers and operate in forward positions, utilizing a Command Officer's vehicle as a forward Branch Command Post when feasible.
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How are radio channels monitored when Branch Officers utilize a Command Officer's vehicle as a forward Branch Command Post?
In these situations, Command must assign Officers in the Command Post to monitor each Branch radio channel.
134
Define the role of IC in Vol 2.
Oversees the tactical and medical channels, as well as the Sector Officers, and is responsible for the overall management of the incident.
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Do the Section Officers have the authority to implement Branches within their individual sections as needed?
Yes, any of the Section Officers may implement Branches within their individual sections as needed.
136
Describe the large-scale organizational expansion from the initial setup to the final setup.
Includes the Command Team, Roof Sector, West Sector, East Sector, Evac Sector, S.A.S.O.I.C., South Sector, North Sector, and Hazmat Sector. The final setup expands to include Fire Control Branch, Hazmat Branch, Evac Branch, and additional sectors like Environmental and Decontamination.
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Define the role of S.A.S.O.I.C. in Vol 2.
Stands for Situation, Assignment, Safety, Operations, Information, and Communications. It is a key element in the command structure, responsible for managing and coordinating various aspects of the incident.
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What is the significance of the Fire Control Branch in the final setup?
An important addition responsible for managing and coordinating fire control operations during the incident.
139
Describe the expansion of the Command Post organization as an incident escalates into a major incident.
As a small incident escalates, additional ranking Officers and staff personnel may be involved to fill section positions, assisting the Incident Command Staff with long-term management at the Strategic Level.
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What are the four sections that can be implemented as needed during a major incident?
Logistics Section, Planning Section, Operations Section, and Administrative Section.
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How should Section Officers operate in terms of communication during a major incident?
On separate radio channels and utilize radio designations that identify their section (e.g. Planning, Logistics).
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Define the role of the Logistics Section during a major incident.
Responsible for managing resources, facilities, and services to support the incident, including ordering resources, maintaining facilities, and providing services like transportation and supply.
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Describe the role of the Logistics Section in the incident management organization.
The Logistics Section provides services and support systems to all organizational components involved in the incident, and other logistical needs as requested by Command.
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What are the responsibilities of the Logistics Section Officer?
Providing rehab, managing staging, managing supplies and equipment, obtaining future resource needs, providing communications equipment, fuel, repairs, specialized equipment, food, facilities, and other logistical needs as requested by Command, collecting and providing information for an After-Action Review, and supervising assigned personnel.
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Define the term 'rehab.'
The provision of rest, rehydration, and medical monitoring for incident responders to ensure their physical and mental well-being during extended operations.
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How does the Logistics Section support the Planning Section during an incident?
Forecasts and obtains future resource needs, coordinating with the Planning Section to ensure the availability of necessary supplies and equipment for the incident.
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What authority may Command assign to the Logistics Section during an incident?
Its own radio channel and the authority to establish sectors or branches for its section as needed.
148
Describe the role of the Logistics Section in post-incident activities.
Collects and provides information for an After-Action Review, contributing to the evaluation and improvement of response procedures and strategies for future incidents.
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Describe the role of the Planning Section in incident management.
Responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information needed for effective decision-making.
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What is the goal of the Planning Section Chief?
To plan ahead of current events and to identify the need for resources before they are needed.
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What are some of the responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief?
Evaluating current strategy and plan with the Incident Commander, refining and recommending changes to the plan, and evaluating future resource requirements.
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How does the Planning Section serve the Incident Commander?
'Clearing house' for information, allowing the IC to have a single person provide him/her with information instead of having to deal with dozens of information sources.
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Describe the responsibilities of the Operations Section Officer.
Coordinating activities with the IC, assigning units to Sectors/Branches based on Tactical Objectives, managing Operation Section activities, providing for life safety, and requesting additional resources.
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What radio designations should the Operations Officer use based on their location at the incident?
If located at the Command Post, the Operations Officer should use the radio designation of 'Command'. If located out of the Command Post at a 'forward' position, the Operations Officer should use the radio designation of 'Operations'.
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Why should the Operations Officer communicate with the IC?
To request additional resources, provide progress reports, etc.
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Define the role of 'Operations' once implemented in the Incident Management Plan.
Becomes a forward Command Post, and the Operations Officer will need some personnel assigned to assist as staff members to help with radios, tactical worksheets, etc.
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Do Sector Officers and/or Branch Officers need to direct their communications to the 'Operations' Officer once it is activated?
Yes, all Sector Officers and/or Branch Officers must direct their communications to the 'Operations' Officer.
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How does the IC contribute to the incident management after the Operations Officer is in place?
By focusing on the big picture, providing direction to the Operations Officer, reviewing and evaluating the plan, selecting priorities, and establishing liaison with other agencies.
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Describe the role of the Administration Section.
Evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements for the Fire Department's involvement in the incident.
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What are the responsibilities of the Administration Section in the incident management procedures?
Procurement of services and supplies, documenting financial costs, managing legal risk, serving as the Incident Commander's liaison, coordinating emergency service delivery, managing investigations, and collecting information for an After-Action Review.
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How does the Administration Section contribute to potential cost recovery efforts and litigation?
Responsible for obtaining incident documentation for potential cost recovery efforts or litigation, including criminal charges.
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Define the role of the Administration Section as the Incident Commander's liaison.
Liaison with City officials, litigators, regulatory agencies, and coordinates emergency service delivery during major incidents.
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How does Vol 2 address expanding the organization's command structure?
By outlining the different sections and roles within the command team.
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What is the role of the Senior Advisor?
Provides guidance and expertise to the incident commander and may have a specific area of focus, such as safety or legal considerations.
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Describe the organizational chart for a hazardous materials incident.
Includes sections such as Hazmat Branch, Evacuation Branch, Fire Control Branch, Medical Branch, Staging, Rehab, Accountability, Supplies, Communications, Equipment, etc.
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What are some of the logistical needs that may be addressed in the command procedures?
Include procurement, cost recovery, agency liaison, liability, risk management, technical liaison, and any other logistical needs.
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How does the command team expand the organization during a major incident?
By establishing sectors greater sectors such as Decon Sector, Research Sector, Entry Team Sector, Backup Team Sector, East Evacuation Sector, West Evacuation Sector, etc.
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What are some of the key sections and branches mentioned for a hazardous materials incident?
Administrative Section, Logistics Section, Planning Section, Operations Section, Hazmat Branch, Support Officer, Evacuation Branch, Fire Control Branch, Medical Branch, and more.
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Describe the organizational chart for a highrise fire incident.
Command team, senior advisor, administrative section, logistics section, planning section, operations section, fire control branch, support officer, incident commander, medical branch, fire support branch, resource branch, and various sector and support sectors.
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What are some of the logistical needs that may be addressed in a highrise fire incident?
Logistical needs may include staging, rehab, accountability, supplies, communications, equipment, fuel/repairs, food/fluids, fixed facilities, debriefing, procurement, cost recovery, agency liaison, liability, risk management, and technical liaison.
