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38 Cards in this Set
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What is the ICS?
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Incident Command System is a model for the command, control, and coordination of personnel and resources both responding to and on scene during an emergency.
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What is the primary objective of the ICS?
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The management of assigned resources for the effective and efficient control of any emergency situation regardless of size or complexity.
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Who is the first to assume command?
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The first arriving Officer. They give an initial report over the assigned working channel providing additional information.
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What 5 items does Command included in an Initial Report?
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Unit Identification, Size Up, Summary of Conditions, Initial Plan of Action, Identity/Location (ABCD) of Fire Command
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What is the role of the first arriving District Chief?
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Safety Officer
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What is the role of the second arriving District Chief at a multiple alarm event?
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Incident Commander (previous Command will remain as Fire Command)
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What are the 4 benchmarks that must be met for an emergency to be considered complete?
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Primary Search Complete, Fire Under Control, Secondary Search Complete, Fire Out (in this order)
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What are some of the advantages of ICS?
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Flexibility for any size emergency, Systematic approach lessens confusion, Allows for informed decisions, Deployment of resources are easier, Provides accountability for all resources
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Define Incident Commander.
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The Incident Commander is the person with the overall responsibility and authority for the management of a second or multiple alarm incidents. The I.C. is responsible for supplying resources to assist the Fire Commander.
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Define Fire Commander.
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The fire commander is the person with the overall responsibility to manage dispatched resources at an emergency event. This person is also responsible for developing the initial strategy, determining tactical priorities, and assigning personnel to sectors for the successful mitigation of the emergency.
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What are the 4 major responsibilities of Fire Command?
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Safety, Rescue, Fire Control, Salvage.
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What are the 10 Command Functions?
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1. Assume an effective command position and confirm operations. 2. Rapidly size-up the situation. 3. Initiate, maintain and control the communications process. 4. Identify the overall strategy and develop an attack plan and assign crews. 5. Develop an effective fire ground organization. 6. Provide continuing command within the framework of SOP's. 7. Coordinate the transfer of command as required. 8. Review, evaluate, and revise attack plan as required. 9. Request and assign additional crews as required. 10. Terminate operations/command and return crews to service.
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What are the two ways of establishing Command?
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Command (from Command Post) - Involves the first arriving officer remaining staged at the apparatus, etc. Mobile (Fast Attack) Command - used with immediate action is required such as an offensive attack, or "nothing showing" when command goes on recon.
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When does Mobile (Fast Attack) Command cease?
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Until one of the following: 1. Incident is stabilized 2. The crew is forced to withdraw due to hazardous conditions 3. Incident command is transferred
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Under a typical First Alarm Event, what are the 4 standard sectors under Fire Command?
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Rescue/Evacuation, Ventilation, Fire Attack, Salvage (Note that there would also be a Safety Officer)
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Under a Multiple Alarm Event, what are the 7 sectors who report to IC?
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Public Information, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, Fire Command, Planning Officer, Finance Officer, Logistics Officer
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During a size-up, what are the 3 methods to gain information about fire ground?
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Visual Factors, Reconnaissance Factors (info from officers on scene), Pre-Fire Assessment Factors (pre-planning info)
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To maintain an effective span of control, the fire ground is organized into what 3 levels?
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1. Strategic Levels (ex. Offensive Fire Attack Strategy) 2. Tactical Levels (ex. Primary Search) 3. Task Levels (ex. Left hand search on 2nd floor)
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How is Command transferred?
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Should always be done face to face if possible. The information shared is: Current attack plan, Deployment of crews, The effectiveness of attack, The need for additional apparatus.
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Describe Level 1 Staging
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Upon arrival, all initially dispatched units report their location to Fire Command and assume Level 1 staging.
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Describe Level 2 Staging
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When an emergency escalates to a multiple alarm, additional dispatched resources report to Level 2 Staging. The location of level 2 staging is identified and assigned by Fire Command. The first arriving officer at the Level 2 staging area becomes the Staging officer unless another has been previously assigned.
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What are some of the roles of IC?
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1. Review/Evaluate attack plan 2. Provide on-going review of overall incident 3. Determine priorities 4. Suggest tactical priorities 5. Review org structure 6. Establish a liaison
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What are some of the roles of Safety Officer?
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1. Advise Fire Command of safety concerns 2. Will assume role of ESO of RIC (if created) NOTE: Does not respond to "nothing showing"
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What are some of the roles of Fire Command?
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1. Strategic priorities 2. Implement plan of action 3. Inform IC of situational changes 4. Provide tactical objectives for sectors 5. Control Staging 6. Determine needs to request additional resources 7. Consult with IC as needed
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What are some of the roles of Sector Officer?
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1. Manage assigned tactical activities 2. Develop/implement plan of action with sector crew 3. Assign tasks within sector 4. Ensure safety within sector 5. Determine additional needs
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What are some of the roles of Public Information Officer (PIO)?
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1. Coordinate info between Command and media 2. Coordinate public safety announcements
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What are some of the roles of Planning Officer?
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1. Evaluate current strategy and assist IC with action plan 2. Ensure adequate resources 3. Forecast possible outcomes 4. Evaluate future resource requirements 5. Maintain incident records
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What are some of the roles of Logistics Officer?
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1. Provide/manage supplies or equipment 2. Forecast future resources needed 3. Obtain specialized equipment/expertise 4. Provide fuel/repairs/food/facilities/medical aid 5. Manage Rehab 6. Coordinate CISD (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing)
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What are some of the roles of Finance Officer?
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1. Procure services/supplies (with logistics) 2. Document costs of incident/recovery/supplies/injury claims 3. Analyze/manage legal risk
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What does ICAW stand for?
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Incident Command Accountability Worksheet. It's a working document which serves to identify and catalog the actions and resources used at an emergency event. Proper use allows one to maintain a structured, organized flow chart depicting the sequence of events of involved resources from the onset of the emergency until the event is terminated.
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Define PAR.
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A Personnel Accountability Report is intended to be a formal accounting system for the locations, status, and condition of each crew assigned to an incident.
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When do you have PAR?
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You can touch, see (line of sight) or hear your crew members then you are considered to have PAR.
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What are the 7 key issues the ICAW addresses?
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1. Accountability 2. Outline of emergency site plan 3. Plan of attack 4. Progress 5. Available resources 6. Transfer of command 7. Final report
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What are some of the acronyms used on an ICAW?
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FA=Fire Attack FUC=Fire Under Control FO=Fire Out C=Complete V=Ventilation RIC=Rapid Intervention Crew LC=Lobby Control SS=Site Safety 1SR=Primary Search & Rescue 2SR=Secondary Search & Rescue R/A=Reassign RPT=Reports S/O=Salvage and Overhaul WS=Water Supply
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When is PAR given?
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1. When entering a building 2. When existing a building 3. Whenever Command asks for it
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