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When is the ICS utilized
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ICS shall be implemented whenever an incident requires more than 1 company
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Upon arrival OS, what is the first thing that you should do if you are the first arriving unit and you are utilizing the ICS system
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You need to set up IC with an identifier that will be used for the duration of the incident
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The command staff of the ICS system consists of _____
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IC
Safety officer Liaison officer Information officer |
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The General staff of the ICS system consists of ____
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Finance
Logistics Operations Planning |
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The responsibilities of the safety officer
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Responsible of monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations
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The responsibilities of the information officer
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Development and release of information regarding the incident
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The responsibilities of the Liaison officer
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Point of contact for assisting and cooperation agencies
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The purpose of operations
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Implementation of the IAP
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The purpose of the planning division
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Collection, evaluation, and distribution of tactical information
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The purpose of the logistics
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Provides facilities, services, support, and material in support of the incident (exception is aircraft)
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The purpose of finance
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Established only when there is a need to track financial information
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What is the ICS system
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A system of managing a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communication operation within a common organizational structure
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The ICS system provides a logical method of expanding the organizational structure as the incident grows in size or complexity
True of False |
True
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What is the span of control
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The number of personnel one person can supervise;
anywhere from 3-7 with 5 being ideal |
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What are the designated facilities for the ICS system
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Command post
Base Staging |
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Name the firefighting resources
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Single resource
Task force Strike team |
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What are the status conditions used for the ICS system
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Assigned
Available Out of service |
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What are the components of the ICS
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-Common terminology
-Modular organization which expands and contracts as necessary -Integrated communications using clear text -Unified command structure -Consolidated action plan |
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Staging, when is it established
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Whenever we have a 2nd alarm or greater, a tier 2 or greater
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Staging, who assumes staging manager
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The first arriving company into staging shall be the staging manager
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Staging, how do we identify staging
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2 orange cones on top of the apparatus
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Staging, what does the staging manager tell a company that is ordered to the incident
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What specific division to report to, where to go, whom to report to, and what radio channel to utilize
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Staging, if units from another jurisdiction arrive in staging, what actions will the staging manager take in terms of communications
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They will ensure that the units from other jurisdictions will have some means of radio communicatinos on the scene
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Staging, all resources in staging are to have a __ minute availability
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3 minute availability
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When turning over command to a chief officer, captain etc - what must we remember to include
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-Overall situation
-Company utilization (including those from other jurisdictions -Number of alarms transmitted -Companies still responding and not arrived yet -Strategic and tactical operations in effect -Exposures -Agencies notified -Injuries reported, FD and civilian -Water supply -Anticipated time of containment |
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IC's relinquishing command to immediate subordinate will ___
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-Give condition report
-Advise of further action that should be taken before subordinate relenquishes command |
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ICS communications
What is the command network? |
Radio communications between the IC, command/general staff, including the transmissions to the division level and to SJ fire
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ICS communications
What is the tactical network? |
-Radio communications between the operations section chief and any section personnel assigned to carry out tactical objectives
-IC should consider tactical frequencies at the 2nd alarm level -Communications cannot monitor tactical channels (this is a huge safety issue). |
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ICS communications
What is the support network? |
Used when the command net becomes too crowded with logistical communications and status changes
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ICS 201 define
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-Known as the incident briefing form
-Used to record information regarding the incident situation and resources allocate -Prepared by IC or assistant at the 2nd alarm level |
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Define the Incident Action Plan
(IAP) |
-Use ICS 202
-Objectives contained in the overall incident strategy and specific tactical actions and supporting information for the next operation period -Use if incident is expected to lasy more than 12 hours, involving mutual aid, or incident is rapidly escalating |
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How does the ICS system use the geographic designations for a building
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-A system of letters shall be used to identify the sides of the building (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta). Alpha is the front or street side, proceeding clockwise from there.
-Floors in a multi-story incident shall be designated numerically based on the floor |
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What are the responsiblities of the Operations sections Chief
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-Manage tactical operations
-Requests resources to implement the tactics -Develops the operations portion of the IAP, makes/approves changes to it |
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What are the responsibilities of the Branch Director
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-May be functional or geographic
-Assigns specific work tasks to division/group supervisors |
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What are the responsibilities of Division/Group supervisors
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-Coordinate with adjacent divisions or groups
-Requests for resources must go through the chain of command -Review all assignments with subordinates -Resolve tactical and logisitical problems within the group -Advise supervisor (Branch director or OPS chief) of hazardous situations or significant events |
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Divisions and groups serve what purpose in the ICS system
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They implement assigned portions of the IAP, they actually perform the action needed to control the emergency
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Divisions are defined ____
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Geographically. Ground divisions are usually divided by the letters of the alphabet.
High Rise incidents use the floor # to designate divisions |
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Groups are defined by ____
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Functional operations. For example rescue group, ventilation group, fire attack group
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What are the responsibilities of the task force/strike team leaders
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-Obtain briefing from supervisor (division or group supervisor)
-Review assignments with subordinates and assign tasks -Coordinate with adjacent resources -Keep supervisor informed of situation and resource status -Moniter and inspect progress, make changes as needed |
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Single resource leaders (like engine captain) responsibilities
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-In charge of single tactical resource
-Obtain briefing from strike team/task force leader or div/group -Weather/environmental conditions for assigned areas -Brief subordinates on SAFETY -Ensure communications between supervisor and subordinates -Keep supervisor informed of changes -Brief relief personnel |
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Staging area manager responsibilities
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-Report to and determine required resources from OPS or IC
-Provide check in for incoming resources -Advise OPS or IC when reserves reach minimum -Assign units upon request |
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Full staging responsibilities, name em all
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-In San Jose all 2nd alarm, tier 2 or greater companies will report STAGING
-1st company to arrive in staging will assume staging manager -ID position to incoming and staged companies by placing 2 orange traffic on the apparatus -Coordinate through the IC or OPS offer, the use of PD to block streets and intersections, or other access for staging -Ensure apparatus are parked orderly for expeditious response -Maintain a record of companies in staging -Stockpile tools and equipment as required by IC, OPS, or the incident -Report resources available to the IC/OPS by company or unit as directed -Order additional resources through the IC or OPS officer -When ordered, assign companies to repot to specific divisions, where and to whom to report, and what radio channels to use -Inform IC of arriving units form other agencies, and direct them as per IC -Ensure units from other agencies have some means of radio communications |
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The Planning section of the ICS systems purpose
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Collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information about incident and resources
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In the SJFD, who fills out the RE STAT and SIT STAT positions
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HIT team
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Resource unit leader responsibilities
RE STAT |
-Check in status recorders
-Re STAT collection of T cards and talking on the radio for the IC |
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Situation unit leader responsibilities
SIT STAT |
-Field and weather observers
-Mapping out incident and mapping where resources are located |
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The Logistics section of the ICS systems purpose
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Provide facilities, services, support, and material in support of the incident
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The Service Branch Director falls under which branch of the ICS
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Logistics
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The Support Branch director falls under which branch of the ICS
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Logistics
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What leaders fall under the Service Branch director
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-Communications unit leader
-Medical unit leader -Food unit leader |
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What leaders fall under the Support Branch director
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-Supply unit leader
-Facilities unit leader |
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Finance branch in the ICS system has which responsibilities?
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Responsible for financial, administrative, and cost analysis of the incident
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What leaders fall under the Finance branch of the ICS
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-Time unit leader
-Procurement unit leader -Compensation/claims unit leader (injuries/claims specialists) -Cost unit leader |
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Taking/Passing command - minimum info that must be passed on
Hint: OCNC/SEA/IWA |
-Overall situation
-Company utilization -Number of alarms transmitted -Companies still responding -Strategic and tactical ops in effect -Exposure problems -Agencies notified -Injuries reported (FD and civilians) -Water supply -Anticipated time of containment |
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What is ICS 201
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-Incident briefing form
-Used to record info on incident situation and allocated resources -Prepared by IC or assistant at 2nd alarm level |
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What is ICS 202
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It is the Incident Action Plan:
-Used when incident is rapidly escalating, expected to last >12 hours, or involves mutual aid -Has objectives containing the overall incident strategy and specific tactical actions and support info for the next operational period |
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What is ICS 214
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It is the ICS activity log
-Used on full 1st alarm fires or greater -Completed by all key ICS positions |
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Command channels, what are they utilized for
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-Radio communications between the IC, command/general staff
-Includes transmissions to the division level and to SJ fire |
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Tactical channels, what are they utilized for
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-Radio communications between OPS section chief and section personnel assigned to carry out tactical objectives
-IC should consider TAC channels at the 3rd alarm level -COMMUNICATIONS CAN'T BROADCAST ON TAC CHANNELS |
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When should the IC consider TAC channels
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3rd alarm level or greater
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Which radio network do we utilize for radio communications between the OPS section chief and section personnel to carry out tactical objectives
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Tactical channels
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Support network is used for what purpose
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When the command net becomes too crowded with logistical communications and status changes
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Under what branch of the ICS does the documentation unit leader, demobilization leader, and technical specialists preside
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Planning
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Under what branch of the ICS does the resource unit leader and situation unit leader preside
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Planning
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Under what branch of the ICS does the food unit leader, medical unit leader, and communications unit leader preside
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Logistics, their director would be the service branch director
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Under what branch of the ICS does the supply unit leader and facilities unit leader preside
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Logistics, their director would be the support branch director
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When is HIT utilized in the ICS system for SJFD
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2nd alarm level code 3
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When HIT is called to an event that is non haz matl, how do they aid in the organization of the ICS system
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HIT captain becomes the plans section chief. HIT crew staffs Restat and Sitstat. First arriving IDT takes over Restat
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Where is the initial command post set up?
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At the rear of the first arriving BC vehicle
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What does the first arriving IDT (incident dispatch team) member do?
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Becomes communications. Functionally, the Resource Status (ReStat) position. Duties include tracking location & status of all resources, manage T-cards, monitor command net and manage cell phone traffic for IC.
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Where is communications recommended location?
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Adjacent to command net postitions and Mobile Data Transmitter (MDT)
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What happens with the MDT position?
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Staffed by 2nd arriving IDT member at command vehicle. Manages all MDT communication transmissions for IC and PIO
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What happens with the Situation Status (SitSat) positions?
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If possible, initially staffed by HIT crew member to map incident and surrounding areas. Maintains status summary of incident
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When should Operations be established within the ICS system?
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When IC determines communication needs have reached span-of-control limits.
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What does the OPS chief do?
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Direct all personnel in sections to a tactical frequency, and utilize a BFO admin Captain to montor command and tactical channels
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When is a Support network established?
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When command overcrowds with logistical and status change communications
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What does the support network actually do?
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It divides the incident radio plan functionally and frees command net for priority traffic
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When is the Incident Briefing form used
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Prepared by the IC or assistant, starting at 2nd alarm level as a reference for briefing all subsequently assigned officers
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What color T cards are used for single piece engine companies
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Pink
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What color T cards are used for 2 piece companies
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Tan
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What color T cards are used for personnel that are not assigned to an apparatus
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White
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What are the grey colored T cards for
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They are in all BC vehicles for organizing the nylon T-card sorter. Used to reflect different compnents of scene organization
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How are T cards gathered
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By a designee of the IC for apparatus already involved in operations until staging is established. Then the staging or base manager collects them from reporting units
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How are T cards sorted
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By functional unit or location where resource is working
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How many status changes are on the back of each T card
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4
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Who gives the order/request number on T cards
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When communications dispatches mutual aid requests
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At what time of year do the BP's go out with wildland companies
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May through October
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Who facilitates the Post incident analysis/evaluation
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The BC. It's informal. A more formal discussion may be held later
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Define serious injury
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Any injury that permanently disfigures, any loss of limb, eye, or hospitalization >24 hours for other than observation
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How soom must OSHA be contacted after a serious injury
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Within 24 hours. Includes a death
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Who else is notified of a serious injury
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The BC. Also make an entry into a company journal
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What is the criteria for in-service status
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Must available for response in terms of operational readiness and geographical location
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What is your status on move ups to another station
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Report as in-service, en route to station ___
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