TB 76 - Company Ops Flashcards
The Department’s policy on incident management, firefighter accountability, resource tracking, and the number of members necessary to perform interior fire attack are based in part on what three applicable standards from the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)?
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
NFPA _____ includes preparation and maintenance of WRITTEN POLICIES and SOPs that document the organization structure, roles and responsibilities, expected functions, and training requirements.
1500
NFPA _____ dictates guidelines for firefighters working in a hazardous area at emergency incidents, and that they operate in crews of two or more.
1500
NFPA ______ requires the IC to properly document situation and resource 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 IDLH is initiated.
NFPA 1500
NFPA ______ dictates that fire department SOPs provide for one individual to assume the role of Incident Commander from the start of operations.
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.
NFPA 1561 Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System
NFPA 1710 requires staff aides to account for personnel in the IDLH.
The LAFD policy is that, in the absence of a dedicated Emergency Incident Technician, this function will be performed by?
-command post company
-EMS Captain
-initial Incident Commander
(To comply with the intent of the NFPA Standard, Chief Officers, as Incident Commanders, are not expected to operate alone.)
NFPA _____ sets minimum requirements relating to the ORGANIZATION and DEPLOYMENT of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations to the public.
This standard establishes a minimum of 4 member engine companies, and a minimum of 5 member truck companies in areas with tactical hazards, high hazard occupancies, and high incident frequencies.
NFPA 1710 Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression
In relation to Incident Command, with proper use of policy and the utilization of SOUND JUDGMENT in strategy and tactics, COMPANY OFFICERS should achieve:
-SAFE and effective incident operations.
-A clear indication of the identity and location of the INDIVIDUAL having RESPONSIBILITY for command.
-The DEVELOPMENT of a simple and flexible COMMAND FRAMEWORK for use in an expanded incident command system.
Initial Establishment of Command:
The first arriving officer shall assume command. The initial IC shall remain in command until?
-Incident Command is PASSED
-Incident Command is TRANSFERRED
-Incident is stabilized and Incident Command is TERMINATED.
Initial Establishment of Command:
Following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will STOP ONE BLOCK AWAY from the reported address once the first arriving officer has taken charge.
What is the exception to staging one block out?
-Engine company is the first onscene.
In this case, the first arriving truck company is not required to stage one block out, but should proceed directly to the incident where the engine company officer will transfer command.
Command and Accountability:
The initial IC shall maintain SitStat and ReStat by using the F-666 or?
-The dispatch printout
-The Apparatus Roster System (used to monitor members assigned to each company)
-ICS-201
Command and Accountability:
The Apparatus Roster System is necessary for the LAFD to comply with _______ requirements of NFPA 1500.
Accountability
Command and Accountability:
All officers shall ensure magnetic nametags carried on Department apparatus are updated how often?
whenever staffing changes take place.
(Each member shall assist in making the Department’s overall accountability system as effective and accurate as possible.)
Command and Accountability:
If the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function, utilization of the _______ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commander responsibilities.
portable radio
Command and Accountability:
Engine Co. Officer: The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by these several factors:
-Is my direct supervision required for the immediate safety of my crew?
-Will my immediate attack effort either extinguish or confine the fire?
-Does the fire require immediate coordination due to its magnitude?
-Will offensive attack efforts be futile?
-Is the fire of such a nature that I can give a few orders (or directions) to incoming companies and then attack the fire?
Command and Accountability:
The first arriving Engine Co. Officer will normally assume command and ___________.
The first arriving Light Force Officer will normally assume command and then designate an Acting Captain, and commit their company to a tactical objective.
-go with the crew to provide the appropriate level of supervision.
Passing of Command:
This is indicated when the initial commitment of the first arriving company requires a FULL CREW (i.e., high-rise or an immediate rescue situation) and another officer of ____ rank is on the scene.
Equal rank
Passing of Command:
Can incident command be passed to an officer who is not yet on scene?
NO.
(Passing command to a resource that is not on the scene may create a gap in critical command processes and could compromise overall incident management)
Transfer of Command:
Generally, command is TRANSFERRED in order to?
-Improve the quality of the command organization
(ie additional staffing to manage and maintain accountability of members committed to IDLH.)
Transfer of Command:
Assumption of command is discretionary for all ranks above _______.
Battalion Chief.
Upon arrival and assumption of command by first chief officer:
The initial IC, unless that officer is part of initial fire attack, will remain at the Incident Command Post (ICP) and assist with incident management and accountability until released by the IC.
The purpose of this policy is to?
-Provide accountability of personnel assigned to the incident. SitStat/ReStat
(Not really implemented anymore)
Transfer of Command:
Who coordinates the transfer of command?
-The higher-ranking officer who will assume command.
(The purpose of this policy is to ensure proper briefing for the responsible officer)
Officer transferring command to a Chief:
The transfer of command process shall include the IC performing a face-to-face briefing with the chief officer, unless that IC has committed to a _______, or the chief officer directs otherwise.
-tactical objective with his/her crew
