16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the document mentioned in the text?
To provide arrival and on-scene procedures for establishing command at emergency incidents
What information should the first arriving department unit provide to Dispatch?
Unit on-scene, initial scene size-up, mode of operations
What is one of the responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC) during the first five minutes?
Perform or direct another member to perform a 360 assessment of the incident
When should the Incident Commander (IC) refer to the Unified Command Procedure?
If the incident involves multiple jurisdictions or multiple agencies/organizations within a single jurisdiction
What should initial arriving apparatus do?
Leave access for later arriving units
What should the IC do after establishing command?
Declare Command Mode and not engage in firefighting operations
What should the IC do when in Investigative or Fast Attack mode?
Have a portable radio and make appropriate communications and assignments for incoming units
When transferring command, what should the qualified officer assuming command do?
Provide a verbal report to all incident personnel via the fireground channel
What should the IC do when transferring command?
Provide a verbal report to the qualified officer assuming command
When is it appropriate for the IC to engage in firefighting operations?
When he/she determines that direct involvement will make a positive difference in the outcome of the incident
What should remaining company personnel do when the IC declares Command Mode?
Be assigned to staff functions to assist the IC
What is Investigative Mode?
The IC is with investigating crews
What should happen following the transfer of command?
The qualified officer assuming command should notify Dispatch and all incident personnel via the fireground channel that he/she is now in command.
When is it appropriate for the IC to declare Investigative or Fast Attack mode?
When Command Mode is not reasonably practicable and direct involvement will make a positive difference in the outcome of the incident.
What should personnel be wearing while responding?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the response.
What does Apparatus need to do when responding to a scene?
Position to fulfill its assignment, or stage, as directed by the IC.
Test your knowledge of arrival and on-scene procedures for establishing command at emergency incidents in the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department. Learn about fireground accountability, incident management, and staging.
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