Sectorisation at incidents PN 434

Question 1

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What is an Operational Sector?

Answer 1

An area of responsibility defined by a physical area of the incident ground, where possible, clearly identifiable boundaries such as floors or walls should be used.

Question 2

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What is a Functional Sector?

Answer 2

An area of responsibility defined by a support role and the resources it commands

Question 3

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Does a Sector Commander need the IC’s permission before changing the tactical mode of a sector?

Answer 3

Yes !

Question 4

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Does a Sector Commander need the IC’s permission before reacting to any adverse changes ?

Answer 4

No !

But they should inform the IC ASAP

Question 5

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How is a Sector Commander Identified?

Answer 5

Sector Commanders will be identified by a yellow tabard with red shoulders

Question 6

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At major incidents where the LESLP is in effect, What level does a Sector Commander operate at?

Answer 6

Bronze Level

Question 7

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What is the role of an Operations Commander?

Answer 7

The role of the Operations Commander exists as a means of maintaining workable spans of control when the incident develops in size and complexity

Question 8

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Give an example of an Operations Commander’s Role?

Answer 8

If the incident were to have four operational sectors and a variety of functional sectors, the Incident Commander’s span of control is likely to be at its limit. The four operational sectors could be condensed to one line of communications using an Operations Commander

Question 9

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Ideally, what is the maximum number of direct lines of communication in an operational sector?

Answer 9

5

Question 10

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Where would you expect to find Sector 1 at an incident?

Answer 10

The focal point at an incident will be identified as Sector 1. This will often be the main entrance or the RVP for on-coming personnel

Question 11

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Where would you expect to find Sector 3 at an incident?

Answer 11

Opposite to Sector 1

Question 12

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If a Sector Commander has been assigned to Sector 3, Does Sector 1 require a Sector Commander?

Answer 12

No, if the Incident Commander is satisfied that they can retain a satisfactory level of command

Question 13

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Where would you expect to see vertical sectorisation used?

Answer 13

Vertical sectorisation may be used at incidents involving high-rise buildings, basements or ships with areas of operations above and below each other

Question 14

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What is the ‘Fire Sector’?

Answer 14

This would be the main area of operations within the building

Question 15

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What is the ‘Search Sector’?

Answer 15

This would be an area of operations where search and rescue, ventilation, or other operations are taking place

Question 16

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What is the ‘Lobby Sector’?

Answer 16

This would cover the area of operations from the ground floor to the ‘Fire Sector’.

Question 17

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How should sector designation be applied if required at an RTC?

Answer 17

Sector designation is dictated by spans of control and physical grouping of tasks, The sectors should be numbered which reflects the priorities they were given.

Question 18

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Can you sketch sectorisation of a high rise?

Answer 18

Question 19

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Can you sketch a basement sectorisation?

Answer 19