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What is the expected duty of a fire officer at any incident?
Assuming command of the incident, following standard operating procedures, and establishing the management structure
What is the National Response Framework (NRF) designed to provide?
A comprehensive approach to domestic incident response and guidelines for managing incidents
What is the role of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in relation to the National Response Framework (NRF)?
Providing a consistent template for managing incidents and governing the allocation of federal resources
What specific area does this chapter of the text focus on?
Resources and issues involved in commanding a major incident
In which situations might the Incident Commander (IC) establish branches?
When there is a problem with the span of control even after establishing divisions/groups/units
What is the purpose of establishing branches in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
To address problems with the span of control and ensure effective command and coordination
When might an Incident Commander consider establishing a medical branch within the Incident Command System (ICS)?
When there is a need to coordinate all aspects of caring for victims, including triage, treatment, and transportation
What is the responsibility of the safety officer at an incident scene?
Ensuring safety issues are managed effectively and stopping operations when unsafe situations occur
In a complex incident where unified command has not been established, what role could be assigned to work with the police?
Liaison Officer
Which national standards clearly state the authority of the safety officer to stop or suspend operations when unsafe situations occur?
NFPA 1500, NFPA 1521, and NFPA 1561
What is the responsibility of the liaison officer at an incident scene?
Exchanging information with representatives from outside agencies
What is the responsibility of the public information officer at an incident scene?
Gathering and releasing incident information to the news media
When can additional qualified personnel be assigned as assistant safety officers at an incident scene?
As soon as the incident becomes more complex
Which departmental rules and regulations should a safety officer be knowledgeable about?
Departmental safety rules and regulations
What is the responsibility of the IC's point of contact for representatives from outside agencies?
Exchanging information with representatives from outside agencies
What does the public information officer serve as during a major incident?
The contact person for media requests so that the IC can concentrate on managing the incident
When might full-time safety officers perform administrative functions related to health and safety?
When they are not responding to emergency incidents
What are the four standard components defined in the ICS model for emergency incidents?
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Public Information
What is the main purpose of the Stafford Act?
To save lives and protect property in the event of a catastrophe
What is required for eligibility for Stafford Act Funding?
Adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
What does the Incident Action Plan (IAP) outline?
The strategic objectives and conduct of emergency operations
In which scenario is a written Incident Action Plan (IAP) required?
For large or complex incidents with extended duration
What are the five components of NIMS?
Preparedness, communications and information management, resource management, command and management, ongoing management and maintenance
What is the role of the safety officer within the incident management structure?
To report directly to the Incident Commander (IC) and address safety concerns
When can the Incident Action Plan (IAP) be a lengthy document?
For large-scale incidents with an extended duration that require regular updates
How does the Incident Management System expand to handle larger incidents?
By assigning fire officers to section, branch, division, and group assignments
What was the responsibility given to the Department of Homeland Security administrator by the Homeland Security Act?
Building a comprehensive national incident management system
Which entity is responsible for the coordination and readiness of each emergency support function under NRF?
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Which emergency support function is responsible for Public Safety and Security?
Department of Justice (DOJ)
What position is often held by the company officer during large, complex responses?
Incident Commander (IC)
What caused the company officer to abandon offensive fire suppression operations and adopt a defensive strategy?
The discovery that the property was a registered Superfund site
During the incident involving the hazardous materials scene, what role did the company officer assume when the battalion chief arrived?
Group Supervisor
What type of scene did the company officer initially believe they were dealing with when responding to the unknown fire?
Routine grass/vegetation fire
Who decides which of the four components need to be activated?
Incident Commander (IC)
What does the planning section do when it is activated?
Collects and analyzes relevant information
Who is responsible for providing supplies, services, and facilities during the incident?
Logistics section chief
What is the main responsibility of the operations section?
Fighting the fire and rescuing trapped individuals
Who are known as the ICS general staff?
Four people in charge of the four major sections
When are positions assigned in the ICS organization?
Positions are assigned when needed
What does the logistics section ensure during an incident?
Availability of resources and functionality
In what way does the planning section resemble a department at a company?
It resembles a scheduling department at a company.
What does the operations section focus on at complex incidents?
Tactics that are required to get the job done
What does the logistics section chief report directly to?
Incident Commander (IC)
What is responsible for developing and updating the IAP?
Planning section personnel
What is responsible for fighting fires and rescuing trapped individuals?
IAP implementation team
What is the primary responsibility of a division/group/unit supervisor in an incident management system?
Coordinating actions with related activities and adjacent division/group/unit supervisors
In the incident management system, what is the function of a unit?
Performing a specific incident activity or specific geographic assignment
What distinguishes a group in the incident management system from a division or unit?
It is composed of resources assigned to a specific function or geographic area
What type of incidents are units more frequently used in?
Large or complex incidents
What is the designated responsibility of a ventilation group supervisor in an incident?
Coordination with other division, group, or unit supervisors
When does a company-level officer often get assigned as a division/group/unit supervisor?
When an incident is rapidly escalating
What is a key duty of a division, group, or unit supervisor in an incident management system?
Requesting additional resources as needed
In an incident management system, what must a group supervisor do upon entering the division’s geographic area?
Coordinate with related activities and adjacent division/group/unit supervisors
What does effective communication among divisions and groups contribute to during emergency operations?
Improved coordination and safety of operations
What is the smallest organizational element within the incident management system?
Unit
What distinguishes a unit from a group in an incident management system?
Functional responsibility for a specific incident activity or specific geographic assignment
In what type of incidents are units more frequently utilized?
Large or complex incidents where many specialized groups must work together
What is the main responsibility of the finance/administration section in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Managing administrative, accounting, and financial aspects of an incident
In the ICS, when may a finance/administration section be established during an incident?
When state or federal expense reimbursements are expected
What does a division represent in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
A structural operation, such as one floor inside a building or the rear of the fire building
When are tactical-level units established in the Incident Command System (ICS)?
In the early stages of an incident when individual companies are often assigned to work in different areas
What is the equivalent function of the finance/administration section in a company?
Ensuring that there is enough money to keep the company running
What is the primary function of a division within the ICS?
Effective coordination of the tactics being used by different companies working in the same area
When is a finance/administration section usually established within the ICS?
At large-scale and long-term incidents that require immediate fiscal management
What is the responsibility of a division within a fire department emergency operation?
Coordinating the activities of all resources working within a defined geographic area
What is a group's primary function within the ICS?
Overseeing procurement and compensation for resources at an incident scene
In which scenario might a unit be established within the ICS?
When several resources are working near each other or doing similar tasks.
What is not activated at most incidents within the ICS?
Finance/Administration section.
What represents a geographic operation within the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Division.
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