Functions and Structure of Command

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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?

Tan

White

Red (correct)

Dark blue

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?

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When should the intelligence function be established?

When required Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the incident management system?

To allow the application of only those elements that are necessary at a particular incident Signup and view all the answers

Who determines which levels and elements of the incident management system are to be implemented?

The incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for defining an assignment by function?

Performing or supervising a particular function or set of functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardized supervisory assignments?

To define the role, authority, and responsibilities of assigned responders Signup and view all the answers

What determines the effective span of control?

The ability to monitor the activities of assigned subordinates and to communicate effectively with them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of supervisory personnel in the incident management system?

Defining the limits of acceptable positions for responders Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the public information officer (PIO) in the incident management system?

Developing and releasing information about the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which staff positions are specifically identified in the incident management system?

Public information officer, liaison officer, and safety officer Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordinating resources at the regional level Signup and view all the answers

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

Inform the individual giving the order of the conflict Signup and view all the answers

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

Take appropriate action to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition Signup and view all the answers

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

Authority 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?

By being readily identifiable Signup and view all the answers

What should the safety officer do upon arrival or assignment at an incident according to the text?

Obtain a situation-status briefing from the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What action should the safety officer take if an unsafe condition, operation, or hazard presents an imminent threat to responders?

Inform the incident commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of command safety measures?

The incident commander is responsible for evaluating the risk to members operating at the scene and requesting BLS personnel and patient transportation as required in Chapter 8 of NFPA 1500. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum level of emergency medical care that should be available at the scene of special operations?

BLS Signup and view all the answers

Who should provide or supervise emergency medical care and medical monitoring at hazardous materials incidents?

Personnel who meet the minimum requirements of NFPA 473 Signup and view all the answers

Where should the command post be located at an incident?

The command post should be located in the cold zone of an incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the incident commander in terms of responder accountability for the incident?

The incident commander is responsible for overall responder accountability for the incident. Signup and view all the answers

What are the major responsibilities of the public information officer at any incident?

Develop material for media briefings and conduct media briefings Signup and view all the answers

When can the incident commander establish the position of liaison officer on the command staff?

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

What are the major responsibilities of the liaison officer at any incident?

Participate in planning meetings and provide current resource status Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for the response or appointment of a safety officer?

SOPs shall define criteria for the response or appointment of a safety officer 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 they believe the activities pose an imminent threat to responder safety Signup and view all the answers

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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?

What additional garments should the on scene safety officer wear?

What is the responsibility of the incident commander with respect to the risk to responders?

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

When should the intelligence function be established?

What is the purpose of the incident management system?

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 purpose of standardized supervisory assignments?

What determines the effective span of control?

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?

Which staff positions are specifically identified in the incident management system?

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

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 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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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