59 Questions
What is the role of the Staging Manager in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Coordinating the movement of resources to support the incident
What is the typical first-alarm assignment in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Operations Section Chief
What is the primary responsibility of the Logistics Section Chief in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Managing the supply chain and equipment support for firefighting operations
What does the EMS Branch Director oversee in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Air operations if required, and rapid intervention team (RIT)
What is the role of the Documentation Unit within the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Managing personnel accountability reports (PAR) and checklists
What is the responsibility of the Finance/Administration Section Chief in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Managing financial resources, costs, and administrative support for firefighting operations
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Branch Director?
Coordinate activities of all Divisions involved in attacking the fire
Under what circumstances may the Incident Commander consider the creation of Branches?
All of the above
What are the duties of the Investigations Group Supervisor?
Obtain information and keys from building personnel, communicate pick up point for keys, and distribute appropriately
What is a responsibility of the RIT Group Supervisor?
Establish a Division on fire floor prior to attack
What is the main responsibility of the Equipment Officer?
Manages all equipment related issues in Staging
What does the Air Ops Branch Director primarily manage?
Communication with the jurisdictions providing air support
What are the duties of the EMS Branch Director?
Triage, Treatment, and Transport of any and all civilian casualties
What does the Accountability Officer do?
(If Necessary) Staging Manager Tracks location and times for all units in Staging
What is a key responsibility of the Branch Director?
(If Necessary) Manages their specific portion of the Incident Action Plan
'Rapid Intervention (RIT) Group Supervisor' is responsible for:
'Affecting the rescue of other emergency workers'
'Fire Branch Director' primarily manages:
'Activities of all Divisions involved in attacking the fire'
When should the IC consider creating Branches?
All of the above
What is one of the duties of the Base Manager?
Establish one or more safe routes to the fire building
What is the primary responsibility of the Ground Support Manager?
Coordinate the transport of equipment via stairwells to the staging floor
Which duty falls under the responsibilities of the Base Manager?
Determine the most effective access route to Base for responding resources
What is a specific responsibility of the Ground Support Manager?
Refilling SCBA cylinders and maintaining SCBA’s
Which task is part of the Base Manager's duties and responsibilities?
Coordinates movement of equipment and resources into the fire building through Lobby Control
What is a specific responsibility of the Base Manager?
Determines the most effective access route to Base for responding resources
Which duty falls under the responsibilities of the Ground Support Manager?
Coordinates the transport of equipment via stairwells to the staging floor
What is one of the main responsibilities of the Base Manager?
Determines the most effective access route to Base for responding resources
What task falls under the responsibilities of the Ground Support Manager?
Supply auxiliary water to the entry point of the stairwell for use by Ground Support personnel if needed
What duty does NOT fall under the responsibilities of the Ground Support Manager?
Coordinates movement of equipment and resources into the fire building through Lobby Control
What are the duties and responsibilities of the Liaison Officer?
Participate in planning meetings; provide current resource status of assisting agencies, including capabilities and limitations
What is the purpose of the responder rehabilitation (Rehab)?
To evaluate and assist personnel who may be suffering from the effects of sustained physical exertion during emergency operations
What are the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Medical Officer?
Maintain firefighter-related EMS issues in Staging
What does the Staging Manager do?
Establishes staging area layout
What are the duties and responsibilities of the Operations Section Chief?
Implement the Operations portion of the IAP
What is the primary duty of the Liaison Officer?
Point of contact for representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies
What is a Staging Area used for?
To temporarily locate resources that are immediately available for assignment
What is the primary responsibility of the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Group?
Start the search for a missing Firefighter at the last known location
What should the Ventilation Group Supervisor do before breaking windows in a high-rise building?
Break windows only after thorough consideration and radio coordination with Operations/Command
Which function can be assigned and facilitated by the Systems Control Unit at a high-rise incident?
Use the building communications system to address civilian occupants
What are the duties of the Evacuations Group Supervisor?
Coordinate with IC to establish a containment area for evacuees
What is the responsibility of the Logistics Chief during a high-rise incident?
Provide for medical aid for incident personnel and manage responder rehabilitation
What should the Lobby Control Officer do when the building HVAC cannot be used?
Pressurize stairwells with fans
What is the primary function of the Base Manager during a high-rise structural incident?
Assemble and deploy personnel and equipment from the base area
What is a duty of the Logistics Chief in a high-rise incident?
Participate in the development of the IAP Forecast and obtain future resource needs.
What should the Ventilation Group Supervisor do in high-rises with Lexan windows?
Break windows only after thorough consideration and radio coordination with Operations/Command. Area below must be clear.
What is a responsibility of the Lobby Control Officer at a high-rise incident?
Use fire line tape to direct personnel and civilians evacuated from the building
What does the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Group do until relieved?
Remains in a state of readiness with crew intact until relieved
What is a duty of the Evacuations Group Supervisor during a high-rise incident?
Search and Evacuation of all endangered, or designated occupants
What is the typical first-alarm assignment in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Fire/Medical Branch
What does the Accountability Officer do?
Ensures all personnel are accounted for
What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Branch Director?
Oversee fire ground communication
What is a key responsibility of the RIT Group Supervisor?
Coordinate rapid intervention efforts
What is a responsibility of the Documentation Unit within the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Relay accurate and complete information to the media
What is the role of the Staging Manager in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Oversee resource deployment
'Fire Branch Director' primarily manages:
(Fire Control Room) Base
'Rapid Intervention (RIT) Group Supervisor' is responsible for:
Coordinating rapid intervention efforts
What is a responsibility of the Finance/Administration Section Chief in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Utilize resources efficiently and effectively
What are the duties of the Investigations Group Supervisor?
Identify potential hazards and inform Command
'Fire Branch Director' primarily manages:
Staging Base
What does the EMS Branch Director oversee in the Southern Nevada Fire Operations?
Triage & Treatment Transport Lobby Ground Support
Study Notes
- Southern Nevada Fire Operations manual for high-rise incidents
- Consensus on best practices among Las Vegas Valley Fire Departments
- Focus on incident management system, resource allocation, and tactical objectives for high-rise emergencies
- Overview of positions and their responsibilities in IMS for high-rise incidents
- Incident Commander:
- Evaluates IAP and initiates changes
- Oversees overall incident
- Develops IAP, sets priorities, and provides direction
- Coordinates with other agencies and property owners
- Ensures safety, limits loss of life and property damage, utilizes resources efficiently, and ensures adequate communication
- Safety Officer:
- Identifies hazards and informs Command
- Recommends changes to IAP based on findings
- Alters, suspends, or terminates activities that pose unacceptable risks
- Investsigates accidents within incident area
- Operates in hazardous positions with appropriate PPE and communication equipment
- Public Information Officer:
- Relays accurate and complete information to media and other agencies
- Determines limits on information release
- Coordinates with JIC when established
- Obtains useful media information
- Assists in Single or Unified Command structure
- Liaison Officer:
- Coordinates with representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies
- Participates in planning meetings
- Provides current resource status and capabilities/limitations
- Operations Section Chief:
- Manages tactical activities
- Coordinates with IC and participates in IAP development
- Implements Operations portion of IAP
- Keeps Command informed about special activities and occurrences
- Assigns resources to tactical level areas
- Builds organizational structure through Branches and Divisions/Groups
- Controls Staging and Air Operations
- Provides for life safety
- Determines needs and requests additional resources
- Consults with and informs other members of General and Command Staff
- Staging Manager:
- Establishes staging area layout for resources
- Responds to requests for resources
- Maintains adequate equipment reserves and establishes Rehab area
- Controls entry and exit from Staging
- Assigns personnel to direct crews in and out of Staging and Rehab
- Utilizes floor layout to reduce traffic congestion
- Requests logistical support from Logistics Section Chief
- Routes arriving and departing companies
- Establishes Accountability and Equipment positions
- Reports all Firefighter injuries through the Chain-of-Command
- Rehab Officer:
- Manages all firefighter related rehabilitation issues in Staging
- Staging Area:
- A location (normally two floors below fire floor) designated within incident area for temporary resource location
- Used to temporarily locate resources immediately available for deployment
- Recycle:
- Crews entering Staging Area for recycle
- Not considered "available," but will retain their current assignment
- Directed to recycle area and assisted in replacing their SCBA cylinder and re-hydrating
- Return to forward area for deployment once recycle is accomplished.
Test your knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a fire personnel accountability officer, including reporting injuries through the chain of command, staging, rehab, and equipment accountability. This quiz covers tracking location and times of units, identifying delays, and documenting entry and exit of responders.
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