TB 076 - Company Operations

Question 1

the number of members necessary to perform interior fire attack are based in part on ______ applicable standards from the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA):

Answer 1

3
NFPA 1500- standard on occupational safety and health program

NFPA 1561- standard on emergency services incident management system

NFPA 1710- standard for the organization and deployment of fire suppression

Question 2

provides the framework for a fire department’s safety and health program.

Answer 2

NFPA 1500

Question 3

NFPA 1500 includes preparation and maintenance of written policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that document the organization _______, _______ and _________, expected functions, and training requirements.

Answer 3

Structure, roles and responsibilities

Question 4

NFPA 1500 also dictates guidelines for firefighters working in a hazardous area at emergency incidents, and that they operate in crews of ____ or more.

Answer 4

2

Question 5

Under this standard(1500), the Incident Commander (IC) is required to properly document _________ and _________ status in order to maintain accountability for the safety of all personnel on-scene and prescribes requirements for the establishment of backup teams whenever entry into an environment that is deemed Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) is initiated.

Answer 5

Situation and resource status

Question 6

dictates that fire department SOPs provide for one individual to assume the role of Incident Commander from the start of operations.

Answer 6

NFPA 1561

Question 7

These decisions must be ________-_______, ________-__________, and with the realization that the first-in officer has the responsibility to assume command of the incident until relieved by an on-scene officer of higher rank, or to pass command to an officer of equal rank.

Answer 7

Incident-driven
Task oriented

Question 8

sets minimum requirements relating to the organization and deployment of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations to the public.

Answer 8

NFPA 1710

Question 9

NFPA 1710 This standard requires ______ _____ to account for personnel in the IDLH.

Answer 9

Staff aides

Question 10

The LAFD policy is that, in the absence of a dedicated Emergency Incident Technician, this function will be performed by a __________ ______ company, ______ _______, or the initial Incident Commander.

Answer 10

Command post company
Ems captain

Question 11

To comply with the intent of the NFPA Standard, ______ Officers, as Incident Commanders, are not expected to operate alone.

Answer 11

Chief officers

Question 12

NFPA 1710 also establishes a minimum of ______-member engine companies, and a minimum of _____-member truck companies in areas with tactical hazards, high hazard occupancies, and high incident frequencies.

Answer 12

4
5

Question 13

The standard approach to command establishes uniform expectations for all officers during the early stages of command. The standardized approach also allows the IC to command and control resources, and initiate the

Answer 13

Incident action plan

Question 14

Incident command

With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

_______ and ________ incident operations.

Answer 14

Safe and effective

Question 15

Incident command
With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

A clear indication of the _______ and ________ of the individual having responsibility for command.

Answer 15

Identity and location

Question 16

Incident command

With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

The development of a ________ and ________ command framework for use in an expanded incident command system.

Answer 16

Simple and flexible

Question 17

Following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will stop ____ block away from the reported address once the first arriving officer has taken charge and announced to MFC his/her assumption of command.

Answer 17

One block

Question 18

Is responsible for the management of all incident operations.

Answer 18

Incident commander

Question 19

Incident commander responsibilities includes implementing the necessary ________ _______ ________ components, planning and directing the overall _______ and ________, initiating the IAP, requesting and deploying resources, and maintaining accurate _______ _______(_____) and _________ ______ (______)

Answer 19

Incident command system components

Strategy and tactics

Situation status (sitstat)
Resource status (restat)

Question 20

The initial IC shall maintain SitStat and ReStat by using the F_____ or the ______ printout, and the ___________ _________ System to monitor members assigned to each company.

Answer 20

F-666
Dispatch
Apparatus roster system

Question 21

This information serves as a permanent record of the initial response to the incident and is considered the Incident _______ (ICS ____) providing the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staff) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident.

Answer 21

Briefing (ICS 201)

Question 22

a key component of firefighter accountability for members assigned to each company.

Answer 22

Apparatus roster system

Question 23

The accurate maintenance of this information on each apparatus is necessary for the Department to comply with “accountability” requirements in NFPA

Answer 23

1500

Question 24

Who shall ensure magnetic nametags carried on Department apparatus are updated whenever staffing changes take place.

Answer 24

All Officers

Question 25

Each member shall assist in making the Department's overall accountability system as

Answer 25

Effective and accurate

Question 26

the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function (i.e., fire attack, rescue, ventilation, etc.), utilization of the ___________ ______ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commander responsibilities.

Answer 26

Portable radio

Question 27

Certain incidents, by virtue of their _______, _________, or potential for rapid _________, require immediate, strong, direct, command.

Answer 27

Size, complexity Rapid expansion

Question 28

The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors: Is my direct supervision required for the immediate

Answer 28

Safety of my crew

Question 29

The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors: Will my immediate attack effort either

Answer 29

Extinguish or confine the fire

Question 30

The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors: Does the fire require immediate coordination due to its ________?

Answer 30

Magnitude

Question 31

The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors: Will offensive attack efforts Be

Answer 31

Futile

Question 32

The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors: Is the fire of such a nature that I can give a few orders (or directions) to incoming companies and then

Answer 32

Attack the fire

Question 33

The first arriving Light Force Officer will normally assume command and then designate an ________ ________, and commit their company to a tactical objective.

Answer 33

Acting captain

Question 34

The first arriving officer is the IC until

Answer 34

Relieved

Question 35

In certain situations, it is advantageous for the _______ _______ IC to pass command to the ________ company ON THE SCENE.

Answer 35

First arriving Next company

Question 36

When a chief officer arrives on the scene at the same time as the initial arriving company, the chief officer shall

Answer 36

Assume command

Question 37

Passing command to a resource that is not on the scene may create a gap in _________ _________ processes (i.e., situational awareness, resource status) and could compromise overall incident management

Answer 37

Critical command process

Question 38

To prevent this “gap”, INCIDENT COMMAND SHALL NOT BE PASSED OR TRANSFERRED TO AN OFFICER WHO

Answer 38

Is not on scene

Question 39

Command is ________ to improve the quality of the command organization.

Answer 39

Transferred

Question 40

Assumption of command is discretionary for all ranks above

Answer 40

Battalion chief

Question 41

First arriving officer shall assume command. The initial IC shall remain in command until command is ________, __________, or the incident is ________ and command is _________.

Answer 41

Passed, transferred Stabilized Terminated

Question 42

Once command has been established, additional resources will stop one block away from the reported address Who is the exception:

Answer 42

First arriving light force

Question 43

Upon arrival of the first chief officer, the chief officer will establish an

Answer 43

Incident command post

Question 44

the chief officer will transmit a radio message to ____ announcing the formal transfer of command and the location of the ICP.

Answer 44

MFC

Question 45

The initial IC, unless that officer is part of an initial ______ _______, will remain at the ICP and assist with incident management and accountability until released by the IC.

Answer 45

Fire attack

Question 46

This process shall include the IC performing a _________________ briefing with the chief officer, unless that IC has committed to a tactical objective with his/her crew, or the chief officer directs otherwise.

Answer 46

Face-to-face

Question 47

The briefing shall include a minimum of: _________ ______ _______ (immediate objectives, strategy, communication plan, ICS organization, etc.) _________ and _________ of all resources. _______ ________ hazards, life and property loss potential. Additional resources needed to complete the IAP.

Answer 47

Incident action plan Location and assignment Specific safety hazards

Question 48

Members from the Command Post Company may be directed by the IC to serve as a ‘_________’ for a Division Supervisor, a Group Supervisor, or for another officer, to enable that officer to enter the IDLH.

Answer 48

Partner

Question 49

Should a Command Post Company or EMS Captain arrive on scene prior to the arrival of a Battalion Chief, unless directed otherwise by the IC, they will assist the IC in maintaining

Answer 49

Sitstat and restat They are not to perform other tasks

Question 50

Chief officers shall ensure adequate personnel are assigned to the ICP to maintain SitStat and ReStat. Other options for fulfilling this responsibility include utilizing the _____ ________ _________ and/or a Command Post Company.

Answer 50

Ems Battalion captain

Question 51

NFPA 1500 mandates a backup team prior to entry into an IDLH with very limited exceptions. This policy, generally referred to as

Answer 51

Two in/two out

Question 52

Team members shall be in communication with each other through _______, _______, ________ or ________ _______ rope in order to coordinate their activities.

Answer 52

Visual,audible, physical, or safety guide rope

Question 53

Communication between the two-member team making entry is not allowed by

Answer 53

Radio communication

Question 54

Upon arrival of an additional company, sufficient members on scene must be available to perform a ______ __________ ________ of members in the IDLH, and may perform other functions outside the hazardous atmosphere.

Answer 54

Rapid intervention rescue

Question 55

In a high rise incident The IC shall provide backup for the initial fire attack team as soon as possible through the use of additional fire attack teams, companies in staging, and/or a _______ _________ _________ (___), which is normally assigned at staging.

Answer 55

Rapid intervention company (Ric)

Question 56

A rapid intervention crew shall consist of at least ____ members and shall be available for rescue of a member or a team if the need arises.

Answer 56

2

Question 57

RIC members shall consist of: a) On-scene members designated and dedicated as ______ ____________ ______; or b) On-scene members performing other _________ but ready to re-deploy to perform rapid intervention crew functions.

Answer 57

Rapid intervention crews Functions

Question 58

Department IC’s shall, as a minimum, designate at least one RIC upon the arrival of additional resources

Answer 58

Above the original structure assignment

Question 59

First-in officers should keep in mind that the first _____ minutes of an incident may be more important than the next five hours.

Answer 59

5

Question 60

“Splitting” of truck personnel to simultaneously accomplish fire attack and roof operations is

Answer 60

Prohibited

Question 61

The inside member in a ten man task force may be utilized to perform_________ work for the engine company

Answer 61

Support work

Question 62

Six member light force operations Should vertical ventilation, forcible entry and interior hose line development not be accomplished in a timely manner, the Light Force Commander must be ready to quickly change strategy from “_________” to “__________” operations.

Answer 62

Offensive to defensive

Question 63

Statistically what ranks as one of the most dangerous foreground activities

Answer 63

Roof cutting operations

Question 64

It must be understood and accepted by all members that roof-cutting operations lacking appropriate __________ are inherently unsafe, and often ineffective.

Answer 64

Oversight

Question 65

One member from the roof-cutting team must have the sole responsibility of the "_______ ________" and not be involved in the cutting operation.

Answer 65

Safety member

Question 66

Ideally, the “safety member” will be the

Answer 66

Officer in charge

Question 67

The “safety member's” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Supervising the roof operation and continually evaluating factors concerning _______ and _________. Being especially cognizant of warning signs of potential _________ __________.

Answer 67

Safety and efficiency Structural collapse

Question 68

The “safety member's” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Ensuring that pre-determined routes of ________ and ________ remain safe. Communicating _________ information to the incident commander and fire attack teams.

Answer 68

Travel and escape Pertinent

Question 69

The “safety member's” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Coordinating with members of other companies as they are assigned to the roof. Monitoring appropriate tactical radio frequencies to better determine exact _____ location and the ______ ________company location and progress.

Answer 69

Fire location Fire attack

Question 70

The “safety member's” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\ Relinquishing command when relieved by a ________ officer and rejoining the company. Constantly evaluating effectiveness of the operation and weighing ________ vs_______ to allow for a safe, timely exit from the roof. It is imperative that all roofcutting teams operate within this standard.

Answer 70

Superior officer Risk vs gain

Question 71

when the Task Force Commander has nine personnel, and elects to respond with the truck, engine and 200 series engine, they shall operate as a _______ and _______

Answer 71

Truck and engine

Question 72

An Officer operating as a five member Light force is permitted to respond with the truck and 200 series engine, but shall only operate as a

Answer 72

Truck or engine company

Question 73

The resource responsible for the accountability of a specific RA will be ________ after the Incident Commander receives verification of the assignment.

Answer 73

Circled

Question 74

When the re‐assignment for accountability of a specific RA changes, an "___" shall be drawn over the previous responsible resource. The new responsible resource shall be listed and circled after verification

Answer 74

X

Question 75

the Staff Aide function will be performed by any of the following:

Answer 75

Company officer from command post Emergency incident technician Ems battalion captain Command post personnel

Question 76

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to: Monitor the ________ Channel, ________ Channel, __________ ________ ____, and any additional Tactical Channels from the ______ side of the vehicle.

Answer 76

Dispatch channel, staging channel, emergency channel 6 Left side

Question 77

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to: Maintain SitStat and ReStat records using the

Answer 77

F-666

Question 78

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to: Manage incident communications with MFC including requests for additional resources/assistance from MFC on the

Answer 78

Dispatch channel

Question 79

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to: Act as _____ _________ for assigned Chief Officer

Answer 79

Safety member

Question 80

To meet the needs of the incident, ICs may utilize a ___ to ensure accurate situational status and resource status is maintained during rapidly expanding incidents, augmenting the initial actions of the IC.

Answer 80

Cpc command post company

Question 81

Command post company _____ personnel are responsible for being familiar with this instruction.

Answer 81

All personnel

Question 82

An additional company trained as a Command Post Company will be dispatched any time a Battalion Chief is dispatched to a_________ incident to be used as a CPC.

Answer 82

Non-ems

Question 83

Command post company This additional company will be identified on the dispatch teletype and on the MDC as____

Answer 83

‘’CC’’

Question 84

Who may reassign the CPC identified by MFC to other assignments.

Answer 84

Incident commander

Question 85

The incident command post is normally where

Answer 85

At the battalion command vehicle

Question 86

CPC assignments may include (but are not limited to) any or all of the following:

Answer 86

Communications Situation status Resource status Staging Serve as a partner

Question 87

also provides the IC or Operations Section Chief a quick diagram view (sketch, map, or other displays) if the incident including the building, fire area, division boundaries, hazards, and company placement.

Answer 87

Situation status

Question 88

is a mandated function needed to coordinate emergency traffic procedures (firefighter down, trapped or missing).

Answer 88

Resource status

Question 89

n most large incidents, a separate “Staging Channel” is identified; otherwise the _______ Tactical Channel is used.

Answer 89

Division tactical channel