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Which color vest should the Operations chief and subordinate positions wear at a command post or in positions of an incident management team?
Which color vest should the Operations chief and subordinate positions wear at a command post or in positions of an incident management team?
- Tan
- White
- Red (correct)
- Dark blue
What additional garments should the on scene safety officer wear?
What additional garments should the on scene safety officer wear?
- White vests
- Dark blue vests
- Unique and identifiable garments (correct)
- Red vests
What is the responsibility of the incident commander with respect to the risk to responders?
What is the responsibility of the incident commander with respect to the risk to responders?
- Evaluating the risk to responders (correct)
- Developing the command organization
- Coordinating activity for all command and general staff positions
- Conducting planning meetings
What are the risk management principles that should be utilized by the incident commander?
What are the risk management principles that should be utilized by the incident commander?
When should the intelligence function be established?
When should the intelligence function be established?
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
What is the purpose of the incident management system?
Who determines which levels and elements of the incident management system are to be implemented?
Who determines which levels and elements of the incident management system are to be implemented?
What is the basis for defining an assignment by function?
What is the basis for defining an assignment by function?
What is the purpose of standardized supervisory assignments?
What is the purpose of standardized supervisory assignments?
What determines the effective span of control?
What determines the effective span of control?
Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisory personnel in the incident management system?
Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisory personnel in the incident management system?
What is the function of the public information officer (PIO) in the incident management system?
What is the function of the public information officer (PIO) in the incident management system?
Which staff positions are specifically identified in the incident management system?
Which staff positions are specifically identified in the incident management system?
What is the purpose of the multi-agency coordination system (MACS)?
What is the purpose of the multi-agency coordination system (MACS)?
What should supervisory personnel do in the event of conflicting orders?
What should supervisory personnel do in the event of conflicting orders?
What action should the safety officer take when identifying unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present an imminent threat to responders?
What action should the safety officer take when identifying 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) according to the text?
What authority is granted to the assigned assistant safety officer(s) according to the text?
How should the safety officer and assistant safety officer(s) be identified at the incident scene?
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 at an incident according to the text?
What should the safety officer do upon arrival or assignment at an incident according to the text?
What action should the safety officer take if an unsafe condition, operation, or hazard presents an imminent threat to responders?
What action should the safety officer take if an unsafe condition, operation, or hazard presents an imminent threat to responders?
What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of command safety measures?
What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of command safety measures?
What is the minimum level of emergency medical care that should be available at the scene of special operations?
What is the minimum level of emergency medical care that should be available at the scene of special operations?
Who should provide or supervise emergency medical care and medical monitoring at hazardous materials incidents?
Who should provide or supervise emergency medical care and medical monitoring at hazardous materials incidents?
Where should the command post be located at an incident?
Where should the command post be located at an incident?
What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of responder accountability for the incident?
What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of responder accountability for the incident?
What are the major responsibilities of the public information officer at any incident?
What are the major responsibilities of the public information officer at any incident?
When can the incident commander establish the position of liaison officer on the command staff?
When can the incident commander establish the position of liaison officer on the command staff?
What are the major responsibilities of the liaison officer at any incident?
What are the major responsibilities of the liaison officer at any incident?
What are the criteria for the response or appointment of a safety officer?
What are the criteria for the response or appointment of a safety officer?
When does the safety officer have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities at an emergency incident?
When does the safety officer have the authority to stop, alter, or suspend activities at an emergency incident?