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What is the most "functional" command function? - CORRECT ANSWER-Deployment The basic objective of incident deployment is to provide a? - CORRECT ANSWER-steady, adequate stream of appropriate resources—people, equipment and systems—at the right time, in the right place and performing correct, standard action. Base the Call for Resources on what? - CORRECT ANSWER-the event profile (whats happening in front of you) A lack of adequate resources presents a huge what? - CORRECT ANSWER-safety issue true/false: The initial resources dispatched are usually enough to manage most incidents. - CORRECT ANSWER-True ________________ makes any incident management system fail. - CORRECT ANSWER-Freelancing What must be a regular, standard piece of incident operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-rehab Level 1 staging procedures are ________________ activated when the officer of the initial-arriving unit gives the initial radio report and assumes command - CORRECT ANSWER-automatically Engine companies should not pass their last _________ when staging. - CORRECT ANSWER-water source The IC should identify a Level 2 staging location when? - CORRECT ANSWER-striking additional alarms. Who should assume initial-staging SDG-officer responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER-The officer of the first unit to arrive to the Level 2 staging location
The task-assignment process is where what begins? - CORRECT ANSWER-the action The best way to remember something is to what? - CORRECT ANSWER-write it down What is the best method an IC can use to record resource details and work activities? - CORRECT ANSWER-A tactical worksheet What is used to track the location and objectives of all personnel operating within the hazard zone? - CORRECT ANSWER-an accountability system Company-officer hazard-zone accountability responsibilities include: - CORRECT ANSWER-* Staying together as a company;
- Always maintaining the capability to exit the hazard zone;
- Not working past any crew member's anticipated air supply; and
- No freelancing. All personnel shall stay in contact with their officer by either: - CORRECT ANSWER-Voice, Sight or Touch. NO member shall operate in the _________ __________ alone! - CORRECT ANSWER-hazard zone Who manages strategic-level accountability through strict command and control; by assigning resources with specific tasks, locations and objectives; and by maintaining an accurate, up-to-date tactical worksheet? - CORRECT ANSWER-The IC Safe and effective operations begin by sizing up the incident's what? - CORRECT ANSWER-critical factors Units assigned in the hazard zone must maintain an awareness of their _______________ at all times, - CORRECT ANSWER-air supply on a 30 minute bottle what should a work cycle time be? - CORRECT ANSWER-10-12 minutes
Command mode (command post) Chief officers should only operate in the __________ mode when they are the IC. - CORRECT ANSWER- command For incidents that are not quickly controlled by the initial fast-attacking IC, what must happen? - CORRECT ANSWER-Command must be transferred to an IC in the command mode. This mode is for situations where no problem is visible. - CORRECT ANSWER-Investigating (nothing showing) When the front-end assault doesn't stabilize the situation, the fast-action IC is not in the best position to continue command; they are in the worst position. What needs to happen? - CORRECT ANSWER- Command needs to be transferred to a person in a command post position. IF a command officer is delayed getting to the scene, what should the fast attack IC do if the fire is not going away? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pull back from the scene and become a command post ic. First-arriving, fast-action company officers must initiate command and continue command until the problem is solved, or what happens? - CORRECT ANSWER-until a command officer arrives on scene and command is transferred. What are the three options for ending a fast attack command? - CORRECT ANSWER-* situation stabilizes
- fire doesn't go out and fast attack pulls back to become a command post.
- command is transferred to Chief level The most effective command position is inside a - CORRECT ANSWER-command post When should command be transferred from a fast-attacking IC to a command officer working out of a command post? - CORRECT ANSWER-If the situation isn't quickly stabilized
As IC 2, when you arrive on scene you should Verify that all operating positions match what? - CORRECT ANSWER-the current incident conditions When taking over command what can be done with the original resource assignment? (4 options) - CORRECT ANSWER-* Cancel the original assignment
- Hold the original assignment (Lights/Sirens vs. Normal driving)
- Upgrade/Fill out the original assignment
- Strike additional Alarms/Boxes The command mode is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER-a command position that is stationary, remote, outside of the hazard zone and inside of a vehicle. The IC must realize that it is _______________ to perform the command functions when they are out of position - CORRECT ANSWER-impossible What involves the systematic, rapid and deliberate consideration of all critical incident factors? - CORRECT ANSWER-Size up The IC uses a combination ofwhat to help manage and process information on the emergency scene: ( things) - CORRECT ANSWER-* previous experience
- visual info
- reported info
- pre planning Virtually every incident factor has a related set of consequences ranging from - CORRECT ANSWER- minor to fatal The IC Must Always Match Standard _____________ to Standard _____________ for a Standard ________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Conditions, actions, outcome
As a general rule, incident operations begin when conditions are at their ________. - CORRECT ANSWER- Worst Incident conditions should_________________ after the initial attack is put into place - CORRECT ANSWER-improve (become safer) Overall operational strategy is divided into only two categories which are: - CORRECT ANSWER-offensive or defensive. It is possible, and sometimes desirable and appropriate, to mix strategies on the fireground—as long as it is not in the same _______________ and the process is well managed. - CORRECT ANSWER- compartment When giving an SDC officer an assignment what should be included in your instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER-A task location objective. The tactical priorities for an OFFENSIVE fire are: - CORRECT ANSWER-Life safety Fire Control Property conservation customer stabilization Tactical priorities for a defensive fire include: - CORRECT ANSWER-Firefighter safety establish hazard zone determine cutoff protect exposures outside the cutoff What must be short, sweet and simple; - CORRECT ANSWER-The IAP The first offensive tactical priority is to : - CORRECT ANSWER-search for and remove any savable, endangered customers
The rescue order is: - CORRECT ANSWER-* The most endangered;
- The largest group;
- The remainder of the fire area/structure; and The exposures. The tactical benchmark (and radio designation) for an area that has been searched and cleared is: - CORRECT ANSWER-all clear What is the IC doing when attempting to find the fire, cut it off, and put it out. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fire control The 7 sides of the fire are the: - CORRECT ANSWER-* interior/inside, the top (includes ceilings, attics, and floors above),
- the bottom (includes the floor below, crawl spaces and basements),
- all four sides (includes adjacent rooms, occupancies, or other buildings) and the
- concealed spaces of all those sides (includes walls, attics, utility chases, void spaces, build-overs, etc.). When the forward progress of the fire is stopped and no other resource is required for fire control, the IC will transmit an _________ ____________ radio report - CORRECT ANSWER-"under control" Establish an uninterrupted_____________________ for interior fire-suppression activities; - CORRECT ANSWER-water supply Consider _________ vs _____ when selecting the properly sized hoseline - CORRECT ANSWER-mobility vs. gpm Never ____ an exterior opening - CORRECT ANSWER-fog The initial interior hoseline should be placed where? - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the fire and the most severe exposure (people or property)
- bravo complete this TLO (here are instructions)
- Bravo copy complete TLO (repeat instructions)
- Affirm (acknowledge that they got it right) What provides dispatch, as well as everyone else responding to the scene, with a size-up of conditions seen from the initial command position? - CORRECT ANSWER-Initial radio report. What percent of a small structure can a 200' preconnect reach? - CORRECT ANSWER-100% What percent of a medium structure can a 200' preconnect reach? - CORRECT ANSWER-75% What percent of a large structure can a 200' preconnect reach? - CORRECT ANSWER-50% What percent of a mega structure can a 200' preconnect reach? - CORRECT ANSWER-25% The initial radio report is usually performed from where? - CORRECT ANSWER-the front seat of an engine company When assigning units , the assignment model must include what three things? - CORRECT ANSWER-Task location objective What does C.A.N. stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-conditions actions needs When making a strategic shift (offensive to defensive) what are the steps? - CORRECT ANSWER-1: all units on fire ground emergency traffic 2: We are switching from offensive to defensive 3: units exit/abandon the building
4: repeat we are switching to defensive and all units exit/abandon the building. 5: ask for a par from all units that were interior What is the difference between exit and abandon? - CORRECT ANSWER-Exit: orderly leave the building with all equipment and crew integrity Abandon: leave as soon as possible, crew integrity is the only priority. Leave equipment if it slows you down. Not leaving will result in injury or death. Never get on the radio to give _____________________ unless it is request by the IC. - CORRECT ANSWER-good news (All-Clears, Under Controls, PARs) Only break into the Order Model (routine radio traffic) with ________________________. - CORRECT ANSWER-Priority traffic. What should be included in a roof report? - CORRECT ANSWER-* Type of roof if not easily identified from the ground (peaked, flat, bowstrung, etc)
- Stability of the roof (stable, unstable)
- Fire or smoke conditions and their location on the roof
- Location of any firewalls
- Unusual heavy roof loads (HVAC Systems/location)
- Conditions in the Attic (if known)
- Basic blueprint of the building if unusual What are some conditions that would warrant "priority traffic" and breaking the communication model when giving a roof report? - CORRECT ANSWER-* Unstable roof
- imminent collapse potential
- A locally identified hazardous roof structure (bow stung, etc.)
- Working fire in the attic space What is defined as:moving from an assigned work location to a different geographic work location or exiting the structure to recycle or rehab? - CORRECT ANSWER-A status change.
- safer for firefighters since supervisor is closer to them at the task level Which statement regarding incident organization is correct? a. The fast attack IC operates from a strategic position b. Incident organization begins when the first SDG officer is assigned. c. Develop and support an operational plan that will outlast the incident. d. Hazard zone ops should not begin until the entire organizational plan is in place. - CORRECT ANSWER- c. Develop and support an operational plan that will outlast the incident. Where should you share all of your relevant information? - CORRECT ANSWER-up and down the chain of command. If you've made it this far: - CORRECT ANSWER-Congratulations. The rest of the questions come directly from the test.
- What is the most effective and efficient way to request additional resources? - CORRECT ANSWER-By requesting additional resources using the standard, predetermined "alarm" package(s) Local-resource response, amounts, and capabilities are a product of: - CORRECT ANSWER-Personnel, apparatus/equipment, systems Assigning a four person engine company to search a very large smoke-filled area and control a well- involved structure fire is an example of: - CORRECT ANSWER-not balancing resources with tasks. (too much for 4 people to accomplish) What does the IC use to manage and escalate operations? - CORRECT ANSWER-Command SOPs A major command function involves the IC continuously translating incident conditions into? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tactical needs and objectives How does the first-arriving responder confirm the assumption of command?
A. Determining the proper strategy B. Advising dispatch by broadcasting a standard initial radio report C. By addressing life safety and fire control D. Matching initial actions to the incident conditions - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Advising dispatch by broadcasting a standard initial radio report Which of these statements best describes correctly matching the IC's physical position to operating in the fast-action mode? A. Standing in the front of the fire occupancy, with half of his/her safety gear on, running the incident over a portable radio B. Sitting in the front seat of the apparatus, managing a tactical worksheet while running the incident over the rig radio C. Wearing full PPE on the inside of the hazard zone, managing his/her crew, leading the point of the attack, while running the incident over a portable radio D. Running the incident over a portable radio while doing continuous 360's of the building while his/her crew attacks the seat of the fire - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Wearing full PPE on the inside of the hazard zone, managing his/her crew, leading the point of the attack, while running the incident over a portable radio The objective of fast, initial-command assumption: A. To take immediate offensive action before an accurate size-up has occurred B. Evaluate conditions, develop an IAP, and assign, place and support arriving resources within that plan C. Begin filling out a tactical worksheet D. Pass command and take immediate, effective action - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Evaluate conditions, develop an IAP, and assign, How does the first-arriving responder assume the role of IC? A. Announcement of the accountability location B. Advising dispatch by broadcasting a standard initial radio report C. Coming up with a plan that addresses life safety and fire control D. By implementing a Level 2 staging location - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Advising dispatch by broadcasting a standard initial radio report
An important organizational objective is for the entire team to develop an agreement that connects what the critical incident factors are and what they mean (tactically), in terms of a standard organizational reaction to those factors. A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER-true How does the IC create and constantly maintain two-way information flow? A. By physically engaging the problem B. Operating in command mode and using the advantage of the command post C. By having a more powerful radio D. Using simple text to give orders - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Operating in command mode and using the advantage of the command post The actual level of occupational hazards and exposures that the organization will permit is the concept of: A. Faith B. Risk C. Freudian logic D. Luck - CORRECT ANSWER-B risk What provides the following benefits: *Structures decision making & evaluation *Standardizes understanding & communications *Provides operational control *Improves overall effectiveness *Supports incident safety A. Effective management of the overall strategy by the IC B. Fully implemented RIC organizations working as a branch C. Task level work D. The IC working in a large command post supported by a full blown Command team - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Effective management of the overall strategy by the IC This is what the IC uses as the action-planning road map: A. The tactical priority benchmarks
B. The logistics section C. Elapsed incident times D. The planning section - CORRECT ANSWER-A. The tactical priority benchmarks When are offensive operations conducted? A. Offensive operations are our strategic mode of choice and are always conducted B. Where incident conditions will allow responders to make a fast, active attack inside the hazard zone C. Offensive operations are conducted in situations requiring large volume water streams from exterior positions D. In all building less than 3 stories - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Where incident conditions will allow responders to make a fast, active attack inside the hazard zone What gives the IC a time-based measuring standard to judge the effect that the incident operation has had on the incident problem? A. Progress reports B. Elapsed time notifications C. PARs D. Pre-fire plans - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Elapsed time notifications What is the basis for the standard planning/training/doing/critiquing package that consistently creates both operational effectiveness and continuous improvement? A. Not screaming over the radio B. SOPs C. Support work D. Firefighter rehab locations and the use of RIC's/On-Deck crews - CORRECT ANSWER-B. SOPs How does the IC begin and control the communications process? A. By using a more powerful radio than anyone else B. With an initial radio report that describes conditions and actions C. Command team support
Once divisions/groups are established who is responsible for allocating resources to them? A. The dispatch/alarm center is responsible B. The IC serves as the resource allocator to divisions/groups C. The Level 2 staging officer is responsible for resource allocation D. The Level 2 staging officer and rehab group officer are responsible for resource allocation - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The IC serves as the resource allocator to divisions/groups How does the IC develop and build an organization that matches the deployment of resources to the incident scene? A. Through the use of office positions B. Through the use of division/groups/sectors C. Through the use of multiple branches D. Through the use of full blown command teams - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Through the use of division/groups/sectors What allows the IC to concentrate on overall strategy, incident action plan management, evaluation, and resource allocation? A. Establishing adequate/effective divisions or groups B. Implementing the planning section C. Level 2 staging D. Operating in the fast-attack mode - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Establishing adequate/effective divisions or groups As a general rule, how do company officers communicate with their division/group/sector officer? A. By going through the IC (via the radio) B. Face-to-face C. Hand signals D. Mind melding - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Face-to-face Salvage command is the concept that:
A. A switch to the defensive strategy B. Doing salvage work before an all-clear and fire control have been achieved C. Where IC #2 has to solve the problems created by IC # D. The IC will need to implement rehab before salvage work can be performed - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Where IC #2 has to solve the problems created by IC # What is one of the critical command predictions? A. Will I get a good raise on my next evaluation B. Evaluating and forecasting conditions and deciding if companies assigned to the initial response can adequately stabilize the problem C. Deciding if companies assigned to the initial response are properly supervised D. If units are setting up a level 2 staging location - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Evaluating and forecasting conditions and deciding if companies assigned to the initial response can adequately stabilize the problem How does the IC evaluate conditions in areas that he/she cannot see from their command position? A. By operating on hunches and sheer savvy B. Referring to the preplan C. Physically going there and seeing for themselves D. Progress reports - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Progress reports What is the major goal of the seventh function of command (review & revise)? A. To provide a steady, adequate, timely stream of appropriate resources B. To develop a regular approach to situation evaluation using the standard forms of information management and critical incident factors C. To confirm that the current incident action plan is meeting the tactical requirements of the incident and adequately provides for the safety of the workers, and to identify and address any areas that are not covered D. To quickly establish and confirm a single IC and place that individual in the most effective initial command position - CORRECT ANSWER-C. To confirm that the current incident action plan is meeting the tactical requirements of the incident and adequately provides for the safety of the workers, and to identify and address any areas that are not covered
