Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
91 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is the Risk Management Philosophy? (3) |
1. We risk a lot to save a lot (Savable life) 2. We risk a little to save a little (Savable property) 3. We risk nothing to save nothing |
|
|
What are The 8 Functions of Command? (8) |
1. Manage and Deploy Resources 2. Assume and Announce Command 3. Size-up 4. Strategy and Incident Action Plan 5. Communications 6. Organization 7. Review and Revise Command 8. Transfer, Continue and Terminate Command |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 1. Manage and Deploy Resources |
Provide and manage a steady, adequate, timely stream of appropriate resources |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 2. Assume and Announce Command |
Quickly Establish and Confirm a single IC and place that individual in the most effective initial command position. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 3. Size-up |
Develop a regular approach to situation evaluation using standard forms of information management and critical incident factors. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 4. Strategy and Incident Action Plan |
Use a systematic method to make basic strategic decisions and develop and initiate a tactical incident action plan. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 5. Communications |
Initiate, maintain and control effective incident communications. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 6. Organization |
Develop an effective organization using the sector system to decentralize and delegate geographic and functional responsibility. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 7. Review and Revise Command |
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. |
|
|
Major Goals of the 8 Functions 8. Transfer, Continue and Terminate Command |
To provide the required duration of command necessary to complete the tactical priorities, to standardize how command is transferred and upgraded, and to ensure operations are safely concluded. |
|
|
What are the 4 Tactical Priorities? (4) |
1. Rescue 2. Incident Stabilization 3. Property Conservation 4. Customer Stabilization |
|
|
What are the 3 Levels of IMS Organization and who falls under which level? (3) |
1. Strategic (Platoon Chief, APC, Deputy Chief, Fire Chief, CTO, and Training Officer)
2. Tactical (Captains Acting Captains)
3. Task (Firefighters) |
|
|
What are the Operational Zones and describe them? (3) 1. Hazard Zone |
1. Hazard Zone
This is where the problem is actually occurring and will require personnel to wear specific PPE and possess certain levels of expertise in order to safely operate in; the hazard zone poses and IDLH for those personnel operating within it. |
|
|
What are the Operational Zones and Describe them? (3) 2. Warm Zone |
2. Warm Zone
This area is located just outside the hazard zone creating a perimeter and requires personnel to wear specific PPE and possess a certain level of expertise in order to safely operate in |
|
|
What are the Operational Zones and describe them? (3) 3. Cold Zone |
3. Cold Zone
This area is located just outside the warm zone and does not require the wearing of specific PPE. |
|
|
What are the Tactical Objectives in Priority? (4) |
1. Ongoing Firefighter safety, accountability and welfare
2. Removing endangered civilians and treat the injured
3. Stabilize the incident and provide for life safety
4. Conserve property |
|
|
What 2 documents must the IC use while in a command post? (2) |
1. A Tactical Worksheet
2. The PAS Shift Report |
|
|
The IC Shall preform the following DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES: (5) |
1. Quickly Develop a incident and response profile. 2. Determine how much and what type of resources are needed, call for additional resources as required and return resources not required. 3. Assign resources to complete the IAP. 4. Maintain a current and accurate inventory and tracking of all resources. 5. Operate an overall incident accountability system including personnel accountability and staging procedures. |
|
|
Create an INCIDENT PROFILE by evaluating the situation quickly with the following questions to determine what type of work and how many workers will be required : (4) |
1. What type of problem is it?
2. How big is the problem now and how big will it get?
3. How severe is the problem now and how severe will it get?
4. How long has the problem been going on and how long will it go on? |
|
|
The IC creates a RESPONSE PROFILE by answering the following questions to connect the incident profile with the deployment process: (6) |
1. What resources are on scene ? 2. When will responding resources arrive on scene? 3. How much work can personnel on the initial alarm do and for how long? 4. How much work is there beyond the capability of the initial alarm? 5. How many geographic or functional points require resources assigned to them in order to stay ahead of the incident? 6. What additional resources are required? |
|
|
What is a Conscious Officer Decision? |
A crew officer make a deliberate decision to go to work based on a critical incident factor related to immediate civilian rescue and or firefighter safety that the IC is not aware of. When a crew officer assigns themselves in this manner they shall immediately notify the IC of their actions using the communications order model as described in the communications SOG. |
|
|
The IC shall TRACK INVENTORY AND RESOURCES with the following basic information: (5) |
1. Units assigned to the incident and their status (responding, staged) 2. Location and task of crews assigned to the hazard zone. 3. Progress and time to complete our tactical Priorities. 4. Rough sketch of the incident area and location of all personnel. 5. Basic organizational chart of who is assigned where and to which sector. |
|
|
Personnel and the IC shall ensure that crews are in one of the following locations only to ensure strict accountability: (3) |
1. Hazard Zone (Tactical unit assigned)
2. Warm Zone (Assigned, on Deck, Driver)
3. Cold Zone (Staged in apparatus, Rehab) |
|
|
The IC shall always be able to answer the following questions: (5) |
1. Who is on scene? 2. Where are they? 3. What are they doing? 4. Are they OK? 5. Is the risk being taken worth what they are trying to accomplish? |
|
|
The IC shall choose 1 of 3 command modes to operate in upon initial arrival at an incident: (3) |
1. Investigating/Nothing Showing (mobile capacity with portable radio. Looking for the incident problem. Vehicle with tactical ability) 2. Fast Attack (Remain with crew, portable radio. Quickly mitigate conditions. Vehicle w/ tactical ability) 3. Command Post (stationary position, strong command presence. No tactical ability. Large complex incidents) |
|
|
Personnel arriving on a vehicle with no tactical ability shall NOT operate in what modes? (2) |
1. Investigating/Nothing showing
2. Fast Attack |
|
|
The Fast Attack mode shall not last more than a few minutes and will result in one of the following: (3) |
1. The situation is stabilized
2. Command is transferred from fast attack to a strategic level officer
3. The situation is not stabilized with the IAP and command transfer procedures have not been completed. The IC must decide weather or not to withdraw in order to establish a command post. |
|
|
All officers arriving at an incident with an IC in place shall follow one of 3 actions as directed by the IC: (3) |
1. Receive an assignment from the IC and then work under the IC
2. Transfer command if the current IC requests
3. Join the IC and become part of the command team |
|
|
Define Size Up |
Initial evaluation of an incident, in particular a determination of immediate hazards to responders, other lives and property, and what additional resources may be needed. |
|
|
What are the critical incident factors? (8) |
1. Building 2. Fire 3. Occupancy 4. Life Hazard 5. Arrangement 6. Resources 7. Actions 8. Special Circumstances |
|
|
The IC shall use the following standard forms of Information management to gather intelligence related to the incident: (4) |
1. Previous experience
2. Visual Observation
3. Reports and Reconnaissance
4. Pre-Incident Planning |
|
|
The IC shall match all actions to incident conditions using the following STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING MODEL: (3) |
1. Standard Indident Conditions (Fire, Rescue) coupled with...
2. Standard Actions (Fire Control, Primary) result in...
3. Standard Outcomes (Fire Out, Civilians rescued) |
|
|
The IC shall consider the following MAJOR FACTORS to determine the overall incident strategy: (9) |
1. Fire Extent and Location (Where, how much 2. Fire Effect (Structural Conditions) 3. Savable Occupants (Anyone alive) 4. Savable Property ((Anything Left) 5. Entry and Tenability (Can crews get in and stay in) 6. Ventilation Profile (can Vertical or Horizontal be performed?) 7. Special Hazards (Hazmat, Tech Rope, confined space)
|
|
|
MAJOR FACTORS (9) cont'd... |
8. Violence (Shooting, Weapons, police?) 9. Resources (Sufficient available?) |
|
|
An OFFENSIVE STRATEGY shall be declared by the IC when incident conditions will allow crews to make a fast, active attack in the Hazard Zone: (3) |
1. In fire situations, hand lines are extended into the fire area to support primary and fire control. 2. Support is provided to clear the way for the attack (forcible entry, ventilation, provision of access) 3. The offensive strategy is aggressive, and quickly moves in to directly overpower and extinguish the fire inside. |
|
|
Define Offensive Strategy |
The Offensive Strategy involves taking direct action to mitigate the problem. It is aggressive and quickly moves in to directly overpower and extinguish the fire. |
|
|
A DEFENSIVE STRATEGY shall be declared by the IC when Incident conditions will not allow crews to work inside the hazard Zone: (2) |
1. All fire control activities shall be conducted from outside the hazard Zone. 2. Perimeter control, through the ISO, is critical to ensure personnel do not enter the hazard zone. |
|
|
The IC shall focus on the following when a DEFENSIVE STRATEGY has been declared: (4) |
1. Securing a water supply.
2. Deploying and operating master streams.
3. Identifying collapse zones (distance of no less than 1 1/2 times the height of the hazard zone structure).
4. Protecting exposures |
|
|
The IC shall declare and communicate the overall incident strategy, offensive or defensive to all personnel: (3) |
1. As part of the IRR 2. After command transfer procedures have been completed 3. When a strategic shift occurs |
|
|
The IC shall focus on achieving the following COMMUNICATION PRIORITIES at every incident: (5) |
1. Follow all procedures described within the communications SOG. 2. Be continuously available over the radio. 3. Establish a quiet, access controlled environment to work from, immediately upon establishing a command post mode inside the vehicle. 4. Use the communications order model. 5. Maintain radio discipline. |
|
|
The IC shall communicate any of the following to control via radio transmission: (2) |
1. The completion of all IMS benchmarks. 2. Any critical tasks performed at an incident as it relates to the completion of any IMS benchmark. |
|
|
The IC shall communicate to control via radio transmission when it is clear that any of the following IMS benchmarks will not be completed: (2) |
1. "Primary all clear" - primary search will not be completed. 2. "Secondary all clear" - secondary search will not be completed. |
|
|
What are the 3 basic ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS? (3) |
1. Strategic
2. Tactical
3. Task |
|
|
The Strategic level shall be responsible for the overall DIRECTION OF THE INCIDENT by: (6) |
1. Determining and managing the appropriate strategy. 2. Establishing an IAP and strategic plan for the incident. 3. Setting all incident priorities. 4. Obtaining and allocating all resources. 5. Predicting outcomes and planning. 6. Assigning specific objectives to tactical level resources. |
|
|
The TACTICAL LEVEL shall be responsible for: (1) |
1. Meeting the Operational objectives given to them by the IC. |
|
|
The TASK LEVEL shall be responsible for: (1) |
1. Performing work to complete the tactical objectives. Both strategic and tactical levels support the task level. |
|
|
Sectoring shall be used by the IC in order to maintain SPAN OF CONTROL, in order to: (3) |
1. Reduce the IC's span of control and organize the incident into more manageable pieces through a standard, logical system.
2. Maintain effective communications by allowing the IC to communicate with a limited number of individuals (sector bosses). This reduces the overall radio traffic by allowing crews within a sector to communicate face to face instead of radio. |
|
|
Sectoring shall be used by the IC in order to maintain SPAN OF CONTROL, in order to: (3) Cont'd... |
3. Improve FF safety by allowing each sector to concentrate on their specific sector and move their crews based on incident conditions and the IC's direction. |
|
|
The IC shall CREATE SECTORS and DESIGNATE SECTOR BOSSES based on the following: (4) |
1. The number of assigned crews threatens the span of control. Span of control shall not be exceeded before a sector is created.
2. When the IC forecasts that the incident will be a major operation, soon exceeding their span of control. |
|
|
The IC shall CREATE SECTORS and DESIGNATE SECTOR BOSSES based on the following: (4) Cont'd... |
3. When crews are involved in complex OPS (large interior or geographic area, technical rescue)
4. When special hazards exist and close control of operating crews is required (unstable structural conditions, Hazmat, Heavy fire load, ect). |
|
|
The Sector Boss shall be responsible for all activities within their assigned sector and shall work at the strategic level by: (7) |
1. Directly supervising and redirecting tasks, monitoring progress and reallocating resources within the sector. 2. Monitoring personnel safety, accountability and welfare. 3. Developing a sector IAP based on the IC'S overall IAP. 4. Coordinating sector activities with other sectors. |
|
|
The Sector Boss shall be responsible for all activities within their assigned sector and shall work at the strategic level by: (7) Cont'd... |
5. Requesting additional resources as required to complete tactical Priorities/objectives and maintain on deck requirements. 6. Managing maydays within the sector. 7. Communicating all essential sector info to the IC. |
|
|
The IC shall NAME SECTORS based on: (2) |
1. Geographic and/or structure location (Charlie sector) 2. Floor number (Sector 8 =8th floor) |
|
|
When establishing a sector and designating a sector boss, the IC shall assign the sector boss: (3) |
1. A radio designation 2. Tactical objectives for the assigned sector 3. The identity of the crews assigned to the sector |
|
|
The IC shall evaluate and confirm the following: (6) |
1. Critical incident factors 2. Correct action being performed by crews 3. Size of the attack (Large enough to control and stabilize the incident) 4. Timing and amount of support (is the fire attack receiving adequate support) 5. Adequate backup; are enough resources available for the incident needs (current and future) |
|
|
The IC shall evaluate and confirm the following: (6) Cont'd... |
6. Operational control; does the IC have effective control over the incident |
|
|
Command shall be transferred at any incident in order to improve the quality of the IMS organization. When the initial arriving IC is operating in the fast attack mode and a strategic level officer arrives in order to: (6) |
1. Improve communications 2. Improve accountability 3. Improve safety 4. Improve sector management 5. Place the IC in a position to grow with the incident 6. Provide a protected environment for the strategic level officer to operate in |
|
|
Command shall never be what? (1) |
1. "Passed". Only transferred using the appropriate procedures when a strategic level officer is on scene to transfer command to. Passing command to an officer not yet on scene shall never occur |
|
|
What is the Transfer of Command rule? (1) |
1. If you cant improve the quality of command, dont transfer it. |
|
|
The IC shall ensure that in continuing command that they: (6) |
1. Are in the correct position (command post) 2. Are not overwhelmed (Support) 3. Are not physically wearing out the command organization/personnel 4. Maintain effective communication 5. Confirm and support the incident strategy and IAP 6. Create, maintain and support an effective IMS organization |
|
|
Termination of command rule when personnel are still on scene? (1) |
1. At no time shall command be terminated and FD personnel remain on scene. When personnel are on scene, the IMS shall be utilized. End of IMS SOG |
|
|
Personnel Accountability SOG (100.1)
The PAS and IMS shall ensure the following key principles during any hazard zone operation: (5) |
1. Identification, location and function of all personnel 2. Maintenance of span of control 3. Provision for the emergency removal of crews from a hazard zone when conditions threaten lives 4. Identity of personnel responsible for accountability and entry control 5. Elimination of freelancing |
|
|
Explain a rolling PAR: (1) |
All communications made by an officer at an incident shall end with the crews PAR status. This reaffirms scene accountability and simplifies communications by limiting formal PAR's conducted over the entire scene. Known as a rolling PAR. |
|
|
When shall and IC or Sector Boss conduct a PAR? (4) |
1. Any time the IC or Sector Boss seems necessary. 2. Upon the announcement of the loss stopped benchmark. 3. When strategic shift occurs and crews are ordered to exit or abandon the hazard zone. 4. A mayday is transmitted |
|
|
Air Management SOG Under purpose, what is the extra notation? (1) |
1. "All situations in which an individual's air supple reaches 'emergency air' or 'no air' while operating in an IDLH environment shall be reported to the fire chief, deputy chief and joint health and safety committee. |
|
|
Air supplied by the SCBA shall be utilized in the following fashion: (4) |
1. First Quarter (4500-3375 psi) Used for entering and conducting ops 2. Second Quarter (3375-2250 psi) Used for conducting ops 3. Third Quarter (2250-1125 psi) Used for conducting ops and exiting 4. Fourth Quarter (1125-0 psi) Used as an emergency air supply only |
|
|
The air supplied by the SCBA shall be named using the following standard terms: (5) |
1.Full - At or near 100% 2. Three Quarter - At or near 75% 3. Half - At or near 50% 4. Emergency Air - At or near 25% 5. No Air - At or near empty |
|
|
Apparatus Response and Control SOG
Direction of resources lies with the IC or Dispatch depending on status. What are the stages of response and who directs apparatus at each stage? (4) |
1. Responding - en route to an address, dispatch directs until an IC is established, then IC directs all apparatus 2. On Scene/Staged - apparatus is physically on scene. Directed by IC 3. Cleared - cleared of the incident but may not yet be back in service 4. In-Service - Available for response to another incident. Directed by dispatch |
|
|
Staging Procedures provide the following benefits at incident operations: (6) |
1. Prevent excess apparatus congestion 2. Allow time for the IC to evaluate critical incident factors prior to assigning crews 3. Place apparatus in committed and non committed locations on scene or close to scene for effective crew assignment by the IC
|
|
|
Staging Procedures provide the following benefits at incident operations: (6) Cont'd... |
4. Reduces radio traffic during the critical initial stages of an incident 5. Allows the IC to formulate and implement an IAP without undue confusion and pressure 6. Provides a standard resource pool from which the IC may assign crews when required |
|
|
Describe level 1 response: (1) |
Responding using all emergency warning devices, sirens and lights, ensuring the highway traffic act is followed at all times. |
|
|
Describe level 2 response: (1) |
1. The first due apparatus shall respond to the indicated location using all emergency warning devices (sirens, lights). All other responding units, no warning devices or lights. Following highway traffic act. |
|
|
Standard phrases for resource determination: (5) |
1. "Cancel the alarm" - initial apparatus shall remain on scene. All other assigned units clear
2. "Downgrade the alarm" - initial apparatus, 2nd pump, and PC remain on scene or responding (level 2). All other apparatus clear
3. "Hold the alarm" - all apparatus continue responding level 1 |
|
|
Standard phrases for resource determination: (5) Cont'd... |
4. "Hold the alarm, level 2" - all assigned apparatus continue responding, level 2 5. "Upgrade the alarm" - dispatch shall dispatch all remaining in service apparatus to the incident |
|
|
What information shall the crew officers communicate to dispatch when responding? (5) |
1. Unit designation 2. Apparatus status 3. Address of the incident 4. Nature of the incident 5. Assigned incident frequency |
|
|
All apparatus shall respond level 1 unless specified otherwise based on the following: (3) |
1. Nature of the incident 2. The IC's order 3. The PC's order |
|
|
Standard phrases of resource determination are used by the IC during: (5) |
1. IRR 2. FUR 3. Conformation of command transfer 4. Declaration of a strategic shift or mayday 5. Any time the IC deems necessary |
|
|
What are the Tactical Priority Benchmarks? (6) |
1. '360 Complete' - Indicates that the initial 360 ° size up has been completed and the entire scene/incident/hazard zone has been physically viewed from all 4 sides. 2. 'Agent Applied' - Indicates that fire suppression activities have commenced, water is flowing on the fire. 3. 'Primary All Clear' - indicates that the entire structure or area affected by the incident has been searched and is complete. |
|
|
What are the Tactical Priority Benchmarks cont'd...(6) |
4. 'Under Control' - Indicates that the incident is being willfully controlled by fire department resources. 5. 'Secondary All Clear' - Indicates that the entire structure or area affected by the incident has been searched a second time and is complete. After the 'under control' benchmark has been announced. 6. 'Loss Stopped' - Indicates that no more property is being lost due to primary or secondary damage. |
|
|
On-Deck and Recycling SOG What is the On-Deck location? (1) |
1. On-deck is defined as a forward staging position located within the warm zone. Safely distanced from the entrance to the hazard zone. Crews can only be assigned 'on-deck' by the IC. |
|
|
On-Deck crews may be assigned tasks. What are they? (4) |
1. Any task required to accomplish a tactical priority. (Rescue, primary, secondary, fire control, overhaul, ventilation, etc...) 2. Assist in a mayday 3. Reinforce a position within an assigned sector 4. Crew relief within an assigned sector |
|
|
What is Recycling? (1) |
1. Recycling is defined as timely and efficient means of air replacement and crew rehydration. This action is used to ensure a steady stream of resources for hazard Zone ops. |
|
|
What is the 1st on-deck crew responsible for? (1) |
1. Establishing a staging area complete with all required equipment. This shall be coordinated with the driver of Rescue 1. |
|
|
On-Deck crews must remain intact, in a ready state, and monitor incident radio traffic at all times. They must also size up the area they are assigned to in order to: (4) |
1. Become familiar with all 4 sides of the hazard Zone 2. Locate building entrance and exit points 3. Identify interior and exterior conditions 4. Know the identity, task, location and hose line of all crews working in the hazard zone |
|
|
When an on-deck crew relives an assigned crew, the officers shall make every attempt to transfer info face to face. This info should include: (4) |
1. Interior conditions 2. Routing instructions to the work area including obstructions 3. Additional tools and equipment required 4. Objectives |
|
|
The standard term 'recycle' shall be used by the IC to direct hazard Zone crew to do the following: (4) |
1. Exit the hazard zone 2. Exchange their used SCBA cylinders for full SCBA cylinders with the help of drivers in the on deck area. 3. Rehydrate with at least 1 500 ml bottle of water per crew member 4. Return to the on deck position within their assigned sector |
|
|
Incident Safety Officer SOG
An ISO shall be assigned and utilized at the following incidents: (5) |
1. Any fire incident involving the response of 3 or more apparatus
2. A technical rescue incident
3. A mass casualty incident
4. A hazmat incident involving the response of 3 or more apparatus 5. Any incident that the IC deems an ISO necessary |
|
|
The IC may determine it necessary to assign 2 ISO's when considering the following factors: (3) |
1. Size, severity, complexity and scope of the incident 2. Number of personnel operating at the incident 3. Areas where an ISO will be required to work and the hazards that area presents |
|
|
The ISO shall continually observe all incident conditions including, but not limited to, the following as they relate to the IAP: (4) |
1. Building (size, height, type use) 2. Fire conditions (extent, smoke, location) 3. Tactical effectiveness (observing suppression activities) and identifying required actions to enhance incident safety and mitigate the situation 4. Resources; ensuring enough personnel, equipment |
|
|
The IC shall focus on achieving the following Basic Operational Objectives with regards to resource management and deployment: (9) |
1. Being Bigger - overpowering incident 2. Going longer - outlasting 3. Produce the correct action to meet the current needs of situation 4. Being Quicker - get ahead of incident and cut it off 5. Being Agile - outmaneuvering, always in correct spot |
|
|
The IC shall focus on achieving the following Basic Operational Objectives with regards to resource management and deployment: (9) Cont'd |
6. Avoid Catch-Up - anticipate and manage to control circumstances 7. Ongoing deployment bookkeeping that supports accountability and resource inventory 8. Being Customer Centered - solving incident in customers best interests 9. Protect Personnel - going home OK when incident is over |
