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What should the first arriving company officer do upon arrival at an incident?
What should the first arriving company officer do upon arrival at an incident?
What can be used to help identify the incident location when establishing command?
What can be used to help identify the incident location when establishing command?
Which side of the building is typically identified as Alpha?
Which side of the building is typically identified as Alpha?
Who establishes command if the first arriving unit does not have an officer?
Who establishes command if the first arriving unit does not have an officer?
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What must happen when a non-officer has assumed command, and a fire department officer arrives?
What must happen when a non-officer has assumed command, and a fire department officer arrives?
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When can a mutual aid officer assume command?
When can a mutual aid officer assume command?
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What is the difference between passing command and transferring command?
What is the difference between passing command and transferring command?
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What should happen when the first arriving unit establishes command?
What should happen when the first arriving unit establishes command?
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When is it necessary for the first arriving unit to commit all personnel to a task?
When is it necessary for the first arriving unit to commit all personnel to a task?
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How many times can command be passed by the first arriving unit?
How many times can command be passed by the first arriving unit?
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Who retains tactical responsibilities after command is passed to the next arriving unit?
Who retains tactical responsibilities after command is passed to the next arriving unit?
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Which officer may assume command upon arrival at an incident?
Which officer may assume command upon arrival at an incident?
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What should occur before a chief officer assumes command?
What should occur before a chief officer assumes command?
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What type of information is crucial during the transfer of command?
What type of information is crucial during the transfer of command?
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Which method should be used to communicate during a transfer of command if a face-to-face meeting is not possible?
Which method should be used to communicate during a transfer of command if a face-to-face meeting is not possible?
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What must be transmitted to Fire Alarm during a transfer of command?
What must be transmitted to Fire Alarm during a transfer of command?
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When must the transfer of command be communicated to operating companies?
When must the transfer of command be communicated to operating companies?
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Who is ultimately responsible for all actions at an incident, regardless of command status?
Who is ultimately responsible for all actions at an incident, regardless of command status?
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Study Notes
First Arriving Unit Responsibilities
- Upon arrival, the first arriving company officer must establish command.
- Incident location identification can be achieved using the street or building name.
Building Orientation
- The Alpha side of a building is identified as the street address side.
Non-Officer Command
- If the first unit lacks an officer, command is established by a member in charge of the unit.
- When a fire department officer arrives, they must relieve any non-officer in command.
Mutual Aid Officers
- Mutual aid officers can only assume command when requested, not automatically.
Command Passing and Transferring
- Passing command can only be done by the first arriving unit, while transferring command must occur face-to-face.
- Command passing typically occurs when the first arriving unit commits all personnel to a task, such as rescues.
- Command by the first unit can only be passed once.
Tactical Operations Responsibility
- The original person passing command remains responsible for tactical operations even after passing command.
Command Assumption
- A senior officer or chief officer is responsible for assuming command upon arrival.
Briefings for Command Transfer
- Before a chief officer assumes command, they should have a face-to-face briefing with the current Incident Commander.
- Essential briefing details during command transfer include the location and extent of the fire, control efforts success, and unit assignments.
Additional Information During Transfer
- An appraisal of additional resources needed should be communicated during the transfer of command.
Communication Protocols
- If a face-to-face meeting isn’t possible, command transfer should occur using the fireground radio frequency.
- The new Incident Commander’s name must be transmitted to Fire Alarm during a command transfer.
Overall Responsibility
- The Chief Officer retains ultimate responsibility for all actions at the incident, regardless of command status.
Timing for Command Transfer Notification
- The transfer of command should be communicated to operating companies as soon as command is established.
Tactical Responsibilities After Command Transfer
- The original unit must continue to retain tactical responsibilities until the next unit arrives, even if command is passed.
Frequency of Command Transfers
- Command can be transferred as many times as necessary during an incident.
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Test your knowledge on important fire command procedures. This quiz covers critical decision-making scenarios for the first arriving unit at a fire scene and the conditions under which command can be transferred. Assess your understanding of effective emergency management practices.
