Fire Officer Chapter 14-1 Pg 354-370
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What is the expected duty of a fire officer at any incident?

  • Directing traffic, managing crowd control, and liaising with local businesses
  • Assuming command of the incident, following standard operating procedures, and establishing the management structure (correct)
  • Conducting initial investigation, communicating with the media, and providing medical assistance
  • Ensuring public safety, coordinating with federal authorities, and overseeing resources allocation

    • What is the National Response Framework (NRF) designed to provide?

  • A comprehensive approach to domestic incident response and guidelines for managing incidents (correct)
  • Regulations for managing local law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services
  • International guidelines for disaster response and recovery
  • Resources for federal contractors to manage incidents effectively

    • What is the role of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in relation to the National Response Framework (NRF)?

  • Ensuring the safety of first responders and coordinating with private sector organizations
  • Providing a consistent template for managing incidents and governing the allocation of federal resources (correct)
  • Developing local response plans and managing community engagement during incidents
  • Overseeing international disaster response efforts and coordinating with foreign governments

    • What specific area does this chapter of the text focus on?

    <p>Resources and issues involved in commanding a major incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situations might the Incident Commander (IC) establish branches?

    <p>When there is a problem with the span of control even after establishing divisions/groups/units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing branches in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>To address problems with the span of control and ensure effective command and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might an Incident Commander consider establishing a medical branch within the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>When there is a need to coordinate all aspects of caring for victims, including triage, treatment, and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the safety officer at an incident scene?

    <p>Ensuring safety issues are managed effectively and stopping operations when unsafe situations occur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex incident where unified command has not been established, what role could be assigned to work with the police?

    <p>Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which national standards clearly state the authority of the safety officer to stop or suspend operations when unsafe situations occur?

    <p>NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the liaison officer at an incident scene?

    <p>Exchanging information with representatives from outside agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the public information officer at an incident scene?

    <p>Gathering and releasing incident information to the news media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can additional qualified personnel be assigned as assistant safety officers at an incident scene?

    <p>As soon as the incident becomes more complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which departmental rules and regulations should a safety officer be knowledgeable about?

    <p>Departmental safety rules and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the IC's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?

    <p>Exchanging information with representatives from outside agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the public information officer serve as during a major incident?

    <p>The contact person for media requests so that the IC can concentrate on managing the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might full-time safety officers perform administrative functions related to health and safety?

    <p>When they are not responding to emergency incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four standard components defined in the ICS model for emergency incidents?

    <p>Operations, Planning, Logistics, Public Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Stafford Act?

    <p>To save lives and protect property in the event of a catastrophe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for eligibility for Stafford Act Funding?

    <p>Adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Incident Action Plan (IAP) outline?

    <p>The strategic objectives and conduct of emergency operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is a written Incident Action Plan (IAP) required?

    <p>For large or complex incidents with extended duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the five components of NIMS?

    <p>Preparedness, communications and information management, resource management, command and management, ongoing management and maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the safety officer within the incident management structure?

    <p>To report directly to the Incident Commander (IC) and address safety concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the Incident Action Plan (IAP) be a lengthy document?

    <p>For large-scale incidents with an extended duration that require regular updates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Incident Management System expand to handle larger incidents?

    <p>By assigning fire officers to section, branch, division, and group assignments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the responsibility given to the Department of Homeland Security administrator by the Homeland Security Act?

    <p>Building a comprehensive national incident management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for the coordination and readiness of each emergency support function under NRF?

    <p>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which emergency support function is responsible for Public Safety and Security?

    <p>Department of Justice (DOJ)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position is often held by the company officer during large, complex responses?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the company officer to abandon offensive fire suppression operations and adopt a defensive strategy?

    <p>The discovery that the property was a registered Superfund site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the incident involving the hazardous materials scene, what role did the company officer assume when the battalion chief arrived?

    <p>Group Supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of scene did the company officer initially believe they were dealing with when responding to the unknown fire?

    <p>Routine grass/vegetation fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who decides which of the four components need to be activated?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the planning section do when it is activated?

    <p>Collects and analyzes relevant information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing supplies, services, and facilities during the incident?

    <p>Logistics section chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the operations section?

    <p>Fighting the fire and rescuing trapped individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are known as the ICS general staff?

    <p>Four people in charge of the four major sections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are positions assigned in the ICS organization?

    <p>Positions are assigned when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the logistics section ensure during an incident?

    <p>Availability of resources and functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the planning section resemble a department at a company?

    <p>It resembles a scheduling department at a company.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the operations section focus on at complex incidents?

    <p>Tactics that are required to get the job done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the logistics section chief report directly to?

    <p>Incident Commander (IC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for developing and updating the IAP?

    <p>Planning section personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for fighting fires and rescuing trapped individuals?

    <p>IAP implementation team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a division/group/unit supervisor in an incident management system?

    <p>Coordinating actions with related activities and adjacent division/group/unit supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the incident management system, what is the function of a unit?

    <p>Performing a specific incident activity or specific geographic assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a group in the incident management system from a division or unit?

    <p>It is composed of resources assigned to a specific function or geographic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of incidents are units more frequently used in?

    <p>Large or complex incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designated responsibility of a ventilation group supervisor in an incident?

    <p>Coordination with other division, group, or unit supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a company-level officer often get assigned as a division/group/unit supervisor?

    <p>When an incident is rapidly escalating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key duty of a division, group, or unit supervisor in an incident management system?

    <p>Requesting additional resources as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an incident management system, what must a group supervisor do upon entering the division’s geographic area?

    <p>Coordinate with related activities and adjacent division/group/unit supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does effective communication among divisions and groups contribute to during emergency operations?

    <p>Improved coordination and safety of operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest organizational element within the incident management system?

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

    What distinguishes a unit from a group in an incident management system?

    <p>Functional responsibility for a specific incident activity or specific geographic assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of incidents are units more frequently utilized?

    <p>Large or complex incidents where many specialized groups must work together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main responsibility of the finance/administration section in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>Managing administrative, accounting, and financial aspects of an incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the ICS, when may a finance/administration section be established during an incident?

    <p>When state or federal expense reimbursements are expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a division represent in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>A structural operation, such as one floor inside a building or the rear of the fire building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are tactical-level units established in the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>In the early stages of an incident when individual companies are often assigned to work in different areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent function of the finance/administration section in a company?

    <p>Ensuring that there is enough money to keep the company running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a division within the ICS?

    <p>Effective coordination of the tactics being used by different companies working in the same area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a finance/administration section usually established within the ICS?

    <p>At large-scale and long-term incidents that require immediate fiscal management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of a division within a fire department emergency operation?

    <p>Coordinating the activities of all resources working within a defined geographic area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a group's primary function within the ICS?

    <p>Overseeing procurement and compensation for resources at an incident scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario might a unit be established within the ICS?

    <p>When several resources are working near each other or doing similar tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not activated at most incidents within the ICS?

    <p>Finance/Administration section.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What represents a geographic operation within the Incident Command System (ICS)?

    <p>Division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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