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What is a primary action to take regarding company resources while en-route to an incident?
During size-up, which of the following aspects is NOT considered?
Which information is NOT transmitted when taking command at an incident?
What should be done if reconnaissance is necessary during the incident size-up?
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When ordering resources for an incident, what is the foremost step to take?
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What is the correct order of priorities for an incident action plan?
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What is identified as the primary benchmark for 'Life Safety' completion?
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Which of the following is NOT a benchmark related to the priorities outlined?
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What should the Incident Commander do with the feedback from companies during an incident?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of using a tactical worksheet during an incident?
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What is the primary focus of effort after Life Safety and Incident Stabilization benchmarks are achieved?
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What is an important action to take after contacting owners/occupants?
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Which action should be prioritized during the fire incident overhaul phase?
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What should be done before formally releasing the scene to the owner?
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What is a key component of the demobilization and wrap-up phase?
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Study Notes
Response Model
- Companies should switch to pre-designated tactical subfleets.
- Companies should consider preplan information including water supply, special hazards, and access.
Conduct Size-Up
- Conduct a thorough size-up to gain the most complete assessment of the incident
- Send a person on reconnaissance if needed.
- Consider fire conditions, scene conditions, operations already in progress, anticipated construction, preplans, location, extent, hazards, access, exposures, and hazards.
- Remember to position yourself upwind and uphill when considering hazmat situations.
Take Command
- Assume or take command of the incident.
- Transmit the name of command, corrected or clarified address, and status report including strategic mode.
Order Resources
- Determine the resources needed to control the incident.
- Call for additional alarms and/or individual resources.
Develop Incident Action Plan
- Determine strategy and lay out the initial incident action plan prioritizing life safety, followed by incident stabilization, and lastly property conservation.
- Use a tactical worksheet to document the incident and assist with transfer of command.
- Identify the strategic mode and back-up strategic mode.
Make Assignments
- Assign resources to reflect strategic goals and tactical objectives.
- Prioritize life safety actions such as search and rescue, rapid intervention crew (RIC), and evacuation.
- Prioritize incident stabilization actions such as fire attack and dam-dike operation.
- Prioritize property conservation actions as the third priority.
Continued Size-up, Monitor Progress, and Obtain Feedback
- Companies are expected to provide feedback and status reports.
- The incident commander adjusts operations based on status reports.
Obtain Benchmarks
- Companies are expected to provide benchmarks of completion for each incident priority.
- Life Safety: "Primary Search All Clear"
- Incident Stabilization: "Fire is Under Control"
- Property Conservation: "Loss Stopped" (Not announced)
Shift Priorities
- As benchmarks for Life Safety and Incident Stabilization are obtained, the effort shifts to Property Conservation and Loss Control.
- Notify the assistant chief of anticipated resource needs and times.
- Conduct a secondary search with a different company than the primary search.
Contact Owners/Occupants
- Contact owners/occupants.
- Assign a company or code enforcement officer to assist them.
- Give them an "After the Fire" brochure and begin making arrangements and contacts.
Conduct Salvage Operations
- Conduct salvage operations.
Overhaul the Fire
- Coordinate with fire investigators, conducting overhaul.
Restore Safe Premises
- Restore premises to a safe condition as possible.
Investigate Cause and Origin
- Investigate the cause and origin of the fire.
Demobilize and Wrap-Up
- Account for personnel and check for injuries.
- Report injuries.
- Document the scene and complete incident reports.
- Formally release the scene to the owner and conduct a walk-through if safe.
- Secure the building for public safety.
- Demobilize and return companies to service.
- Rehab personnel and consider the need for debriefing.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the key procedures for effective fire incident command. It covers essential steps such as size-up assessment, taking command, and developing an action plan. Test your understanding of strategic operations and resource management in fire situations.
