Command Safety
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Who assumes the role of incident commander for the incident?

  • The communications center
  • The safety officer
  • The ESO
  • The first arriving responder (correct)
  • What is one of the responsibilities of the incident commander?

  • Establishing an effective communications plan
  • Conducting an initial and ongoing situational assessment (correct)
  • Requesting additional resources
  • Developing the incident objectives
  • What does the incident commander establish for the management of the incident?

  • An incident organization (correct)
  • An accountability system
  • An effective communications plan
  • A command post
  • What does the incident commander review, evaluate, and revise based upon the needs of the incident?

    <p>The strategy and tactics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ESO identify and develop specific plans for?

    <p>Community risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the requirements for establishing a command post?

    <p>Presence and visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintaining an awareness of the location and function of all companies or units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles should the incident commander utilize for risk management?

    <p>Activities that present a significant risk to the safety of responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the safety officer report directly to?

    <p>The incident commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the safety officer do during an incident?

    <p>Recon the incident to identify hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the incident management system, how many supervisory levels should be implemented to create a command structure?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the incident management system require in terms of span of control for each incident?

    <p>Effective supervisory span of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for being in overall command at the scene for the duration of the incident?

    <p>Incident commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the incident commander establish a stationary command post?

    <p>During the initial stages of an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the incident commander initiate at the beginning of operations and maintain throughout operations?

    <p>Accountability system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the incident commander assign a staff aide to facilitate tracking and accountability?

    <p>When there are three or more companies or crews involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should the incident commander request additional resources?

    <p>Throughout the duration of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the rapid intervention crew/company (RIC) assigned by the incident commander?

    <p>To initiate immediate rescue of injured, lost, or trapped responders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the responsibilities of the incident commander according to the incident management system?

    <p>Effective span of control and command post establishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What authority does the safety officer have in an emergency incident where activities are judged unsafe or an imminent hazard?

    <p>The authority to alter, suspend, or terminate those activities</p> 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 danger?

    <p>Take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operations, or hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the safety officer have when operating in forward or otherwise hazardous positions?

    <p>Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), radio communication equipment, and be accompanied by another responder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the requirements for appointed safety officers be found?

    <p>Chapter 5 of NFPA 1521</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the safety officer take if they identify an imminent hazard at the emergency scene?

    <p>Immediately inform the incident commander of any actions taken to correct the imminent hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the safety officer in an emergency incident?

    <p>To judge activities as safe or an imminent hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the safety officer take if they identify unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that present an imminent danger?

    <p>Alter, suspend, or terminate those activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment must the safety officer have when operating in forward or otherwise hazardous positions?

    <p>Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), radio communication equipment, and be accompanied by another responder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the safety officer do if they identify an unsafe condition, operation, or hazard at the incident scene?

    <p>Take appropriate action through the incident commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirements must appointed safety officers meet?

    <p>The requirements set forth in Chapter 5 of NFPA 1521</p> Signup and view all the answers

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