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Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
When should the Area Command component be activated?
When should the Area Command component be activated?
What is the size of a Strike Team and a Task Force, respectively?
What is the size of a Strike Team and a Task Force, respectively?
What is the makeup of the Forward Component of the IMT?
What is the makeup of the Forward Component of the IMT?
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What is the composition of the Local IMT?
What is the composition of the Local IMT?
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What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT?
What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT?
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What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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When should a protected unit be on scene and in radio communication with a unit operating in the Hot Zone?
When should a protected unit be on scene and in radio communication with a unit operating in the Hot Zone?
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How often should PAR’s be conducted while on scene, and when should accountability be established?
How often should PAR’s be conducted while on scene, and when should accountability be established?
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Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
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When should the Area Command component be activated?
When should the Area Command component be activated?
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What is the size of a Strike Team and a Task Force, respectively?
What is the size of a Strike Team and a Task Force, respectively?
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What is the makeup of the Forward Component of the IMT?
What is the makeup of the Forward Component of the IMT?
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What is the composition of the Local IMT?
What is the composition of the Local IMT?
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What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT?
What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT?
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What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
What is the purpose of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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When should a protected unit be on scene and in radio communication with a unit operating in the Hot Zone?
When should a protected unit be on scene and in radio communication with a unit operating in the Hot Zone?
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How often should PAR’s be conducted while on scene, and when should accountability be established?
How often should PAR’s be conducted while on scene, and when should accountability be established?
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Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
Which component of the Incident Management Team should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
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When should the Area Command component be activated?
When should the Area Command component be activated?
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What is the minimum and maximum size of the IMT makeup?
What is the minimum and maximum size of the IMT makeup?
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What is the composition of the Forward Component of the IMT?
What is the composition of the Forward Component of the IMT?
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What is the composition of the Local IMT component?
What is the composition of the Local IMT component?
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What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT component?
What is the composition of the Regional Type 3 IMT component?
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What is the composition of a Strike Team and a Task Force?
What is the composition of a Strike Team and a Task Force?
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What is the purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
What is the purpose of a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT)?
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What is the purpose of conducting PAR’s while on scene?
What is the purpose of conducting PAR’s while on scene?
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What is the purpose of the SOP for All Hazards Incident Management Team?
What is the purpose of the SOP for All Hazards Incident Management Team?
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True or false: The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT)?
True or false: The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT)?
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True or false: The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when three mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
True or false: The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when three mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call?
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True or false: The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed?
True or false: The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed?
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True or false: The Area Command component may activate only based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types?
True or false: The Area Command component may activate only based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types?
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True or false: The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup?
True or false: The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup?
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True or false: The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement?
True or false: The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement?
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True or false: The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief?
True or false: The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief?
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True or false: A Task Force consists of five engines or brush trucks?
True or false: A Task Force consists of five engines or brush trucks?
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True or false: PAR’s should be conducted at least every 60 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system?
True or false: PAR’s should be conducted at least every 60 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system?
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Study Notes
Standard Operating Procedures for All Hazards Incident Management Team
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The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT).
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The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call.
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The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed.
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The Area Command component may activate at any time regardless of the above based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types.
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The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup.
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The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement.
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The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief.
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Strike Teams consist of five engines or brush trucks, while Task Forces consist of two engines and three brush trucks.
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A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) will be established and placed at a strategic location on the incident.
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Anytime a unit is operating in the Hot Zone, at least one protected unit will be on scene and in radio communication with that unit.
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An ALS unit will be requested to establish Rehab on scene to evaluate the crews using the approved Rehab form.
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PAR’s should be conducted at least every 30 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system.Key Considerations for Incident Management Teams
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A Command Bus will respond when an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested to respond by the County.
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Food and water considerations will be addressed as soon as possible by the IMT.
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The Support Branch of the IMT will address fuel needs as soon as practical.
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Equipment maintenance issues should be considered by the Support Branch, and an agency mechanic should be ordered if needed.
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Local wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity should be obtained if resources are available.
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Weather information should be updated through command at least every two hours or as conditions warrant.
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Fire weather information can be obtained at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Weather.
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The text is copyrighted by Lexipol, LLC, as of May 22, 2023.
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All rights are reserved for the text, which is published with permission by Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.
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The text is intended for use by All Hazards Incident Management Team - 7.
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The text provides general information for incident management teams to consider during emergency responses.
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The text emphasizes the importance of addressing essential needs such as food, water, fuel, and equipment maintenance to support effective emergency response.
Standard Operating Procedures for All Hazards Incident Management Team
-
The SOP establishes operational procedures for the agency's response and operation at incidents requiring assistance from the Regional Incident Management Team (IMT).
-
The Forward component of the IMT should be notified when two mutual-aid Departments or Florida Forest Service is called out via FD All-Call.
-
The Area Command component should be activated when two or more simultaneous incidents within two or more fire service jurisdictions occur or when a Strike Team – Task Force is deployed.
-
The Area Command component may activate at any time regardless of the above based upon county call volume or complexity of incident types.
-
The IMT makeup may vary in size depending on the incident, and the Forward Component consists of Incident Commander, Safety Officer, and Div. Sup.
-
The local IMT consists of Incident Commander, Div. /Grp Sup, Plans Chief, Safety Officer, PIO, Staging Manager, Comm Unit Leader, and Law Enforcement.
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The Regional Type 3 IMT consists of IC, Safety, PIO, Liaison, OPS Chief, Plans Chief, Log Chief, and F/A Chief.
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Strike Teams consist of five engines or brush trucks, while Task Forces consist of two engines and three brush trucks.
-
A Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) will be established and placed at a strategic location on the incident.
-
Anytime a unit is operating in the Hot Zone, at least one protected unit will be on scene and in radio communication with that unit.
-
An ALS unit will be requested to establish Rehab on scene to evaluate the crews using the approved Rehab form.
-
PAR’s should be conducted at least every 30 minutes while on scene, and accountability should be established immediately using the passport system.Key Considerations for Incident Management Teams
-
A Command Bus will respond when an Incident Management Team (IMT) is requested to respond by the County.
-
Food and water considerations will be addressed as soon as possible by the IMT.
-
The Support Branch of the IMT will address fuel needs as soon as practical.
-
Equipment maintenance issues should be considered by the Support Branch, and an agency mechanic should be ordered if needed.
-
Local wind speed and direction, temperature, and relative humidity should be obtained if resources are available.
-
Weather information should be updated through command at least every two hours or as conditions warrant.
-
Fire weather information can be obtained at http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Wildland-Fire/Fire-Weather.
-
The text is copyrighted by Lexipol, LLC, as of May 22, 2023.
-
All rights are reserved for the text, which is published with permission by Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.
-
The text is intended for use by All Hazards Incident Management Team - 7.
-
The text provides general information for incident management teams to consider during emergency responses.
-
The text emphasizes the importance of addressing essential needs such as food, water, fuel, and equipment maintenance to support effective emergency response.
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