Functions and Structure of Command

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Which color vests are used for the Operations chief and subordinate positions at a command post or in positions of an incident management team?

Tan vests

Dark blue vests

White vests

Red vests (correct)

What additional garments should the on-scene safety officer wear?

Unique and identifiable garments (correct)

White vests

Red vests

Dark blue vests

Who is responsible for developing and/or approving an incident action plan (IAP)?

Incident commander (correct)

Operations chief

Logistics section chief

Planning section chief

How should the incident action plan (IAP) be communicated to all staged and assigned members at an incident?

Verbally Signup and view all the answers

What risk management principles should be utilized by the incident commander?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who has the overall authority for management of the incident?

The incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum level of emergency medical care required at the scene?

Basic life support (BLS) Signup and view all the answers

When should the incident commander evaluate the risk to members operating at the scene?

Throughout the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the incident commander in establishing a command post?

To establish presence and visibility Signup and view all the answers

When should the incident commander authorize the release of information to the news media?

After the incident is completely under control Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the public information officer at any incident?

Develop material for use in media briefings Signup and view all the answers

When is the position of liaison officer established on the command staff?

When incidents are multi-jurisdictional or have several agencies involved Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the liaison officer at any incident?

Maintain a list of assisting and cooperating agencies and agency representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the safety officer at any incident?

Ensure the achievement of safety functions Signup and view all the answers

When does the safety officer have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities at an emergency incident?

When activities are judged by the safety officer as posing an imminent threat to responder safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the incident management system?

To determine the levels and elements to be implemented at each incident Signup and view all the answers

What determines the effective span of control in the incident management system?

The ability of each supervisory position to monitor the activities of assigned subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What activates the standardized supervisory assignments in the incident management system?

The assignment by the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What defines the role, authority, and responsibilities of assigned responders in the incident management system?

The standardized supervisory assignments Signup and view all the answers

How are assignments defined in the incident management system?

By function or by location at the scene of the incident Signup and view all the answers

What action should the safety officer take if they identify unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to responders?

Notify the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What authority is granted to the assigned assistant safety officer(s)?

Authority to take immediate action to mitigate or eliminate unsafe conditions Signup and view all the answers

How should the safety officer and assistant safety officer(s) be identified at the incident scene?

They should wear specific badges or identification cards Signup and view all the answers

What should the safety officer do upon arrival or assignment as the safety officer at an incident?

Conduct a situation-status briefing with the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the safety officer obtaining a situation-status briefing from the incident?

To assess the overall safety of the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

Which staff position is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies and organizations?

Public information officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the multi-agency coordination system (MACS)?

To coordinate resources at the regional level Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of supervisory personnel in the incident management system?

To define the limits of acceptable and unacceptable positions and functions for all responders Signup and view all the answers

What should supervisory personnel do in the event of conflicting orders?

Inform the individual giving the order that a conflict exists Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the area command in the incident management system?

To determine if resources should be dispatched into the identified tactical area Signup and view all the answers

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Which color vests are used for the Operations chief and subordinate positions at a command post or in positions of an incident management team?

What additional garments should the on-scene safety officer wear?

Who is responsible for developing and/or approving an incident action plan (IAP)?

How should the incident action plan (IAP) be communicated to all staged and assigned members at an incident?

What risk management principles should be utilized by the incident commander?

Who has the overall authority for management of the incident?

What is the minimum level of emergency medical care required at the scene?

When should the incident commander evaluate the risk to members operating at the scene?

What is the responsibility of the incident commander in establishing a command post?

When should the incident commander authorize the release of information to the news media?

Which of the following is a responsibility of the public information officer at any incident?

When is the position of liaison officer established on the command staff?

What is a responsibility of the liaison officer at any incident?

What is a responsibility of the safety officer at any incident?

When does the safety officer have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities at an emergency incident?

What is the purpose of the incident management system?

What determines the effective span of control in the incident management system?

What activates the standardized supervisory assignments in the incident management system?

What defines the role, authority, and responsibilities of assigned responders in the incident management system?

How are assignments defined in the incident management system?

What action should the safety officer take if they identify unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to responders?

What authority is granted to the assigned assistant safety officer(s)?

How should the safety officer and assistant safety officer(s) be identified at the incident scene?

What should the safety officer do upon arrival or assignment as the safety officer at an incident?

What is the purpose of the safety officer obtaining a situation-status briefing from the incident?

Which staff position is responsible for developing and releasing information about the incident to the news media, incident personnel, and other appropriate agencies and organizations?

What is the purpose of the multi-agency coordination system (MACS)?

What is the role of supervisory personnel in the incident management system?

What should supervisory personnel do in the event of conflicting orders?

What is the purpose of the area command in the incident management system?

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