201.01 Command Team (Incident Advisory Team)

What is a primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC)?

Which of the following is a function the IC must perform during an incident?

How should the IC prioritize resource management during an incident?

Which task involves developing an organizational structure for the incident?

When should the IC review and revise the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

What is the primary purpose of the Command Team during an incident?

Who typically assumes the role of the Support Officer in the Command Team?

What happens if a situation remains unstable and continues to grow during an incident?

Which officer usually takes over command from the initial Incident Commander?

What is one of the key tasks the Incident Commander (IC) must handle during an incident?

If the initial assignment at an incident stabilizes, what typically occurs next regarding command?

What role does the Incident Commander primarily fulfill during a significant incident?

What does the IC typically do if they do not have a Support Officer available?

Command Team Overview

The Command Team operates under the same structure as the Incident Advisory Team, consisting of the Incident Commander (IC), Support Officer, and Senior Advisor.
Command Team terminology is utilized to enhance the clarity of roles within the organizational response framework.

Command Team Functionality

Designed to rapidly bring significant incidents under control through effective command and control.
The incident scene is dynamic, requiring immediate support for the IC who manages extensive information and multiple responsibilities.

Roles and Responsibilities

The IC oversees incident management, including resource allocation and tactical planning.
The Support Officer assists the IC, often filling this role through the IC's driver or the next arriving Command Officer.
The Senior Advisor provides strategic guidance and support to the IC.

Establishing Command

Typically, a Battalion Chief (BC) assumes command (IC#2) from the initial officer (IC#1).
If the first assignment stabilizes the situation, command remains at that level; if not, command structure expands.
The second-in-command (BC) may be assigned to a Sector or act as the Support Officer for IC#2 if additional resources are unavailable.

Functions of Command

IC responsibilities include:
- Announcing and establishing an effective command position at the incident scene.
- Rapid situational evaluation to gather essential information.
- Facilitating clear and controlled incident communications.
- Ensuring timely access to necessary resources.
- Identifying strategies, developing an Incident Action Plan (IAP), and delegating roles.
- Creating a functional incident organization using Sectors/Divisions/Groups.
- Regularly reviewing and updating the tactical strategy to align with ongoing developments.
- Managing the continuity, transfer, and termination of command as required.

This quiz covers the structure and roles of the Command Team in incident management. It details the responsibilities of the Incident Commander, Support Officer, and Senior Advisor, emphasizing their importance in maintaining effective command and control during emergencies.