Group Designators in Incident Management

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According to the text, what is the maximum number of personnel in a team at an incident?

Two (correct)

Four

One

Three

According to the text, how many sides should be seen and compared at an incident?

Two

Five

Three

Four (correct)

What is the recommended time interval for evaluating the situation and strategy at an incident, according to the text?

Ten minutes (correct)

Seven minutes

Five minutes

Six minutes

Which area is designated for responding units to stand-by until they are assigned to the incident scene?

Base Signup and view all the answers

What do teams do when they are called-up to Staging?

Shut down and secure their apparatus Signup and view all the answers

What do personnel do after they are relieved from the fire ground for rehab?

Cycle through a Decon Area for removal of fire suppression debris Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended span-of-control for an Incident Commander to effectively manage within the fast-paced time constraints of an emergency scene?

Five Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the three high-risk situations that kill firefighters?

Working above a structure fire, working below a structure fire, and rapid fire growth Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the formula to determine the number of sides seen for a complete perspective when assessing an incident?

Alpha + Bravo + Charlie + Delta = 4 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the six operational modes that describe the conditions, resource capacity, and the Incident Action Plan (IAP) currently in play?

TRIPOD Signup and view all the answers

According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, how many strategic priorities should an Incident Action Plan address?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ten-minute notification provided by dispatchers to the Incident Commander?

To assess the appropriateness of the current operational mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing assignments early in an incident?

To provide a minimum standard of care for firefighters operating within the hazard area Signup and view all the answers

What is incident equilibrium?

A balance between firefighter (tactical) activities and fire officer (strategic) activities Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of a Group designator?

Rescue Team Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Resource Management in incident coordination?

To coordinate the strategic assignment of resources Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'Park' units at an incident scene?

To temporarily hold units just short of the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Staging Area at an incident scene?

To pool available resources for ready deployment Signup and view all the answers

Which designations are used to orient the incident geographically and organize assigned areas of responsibility within the command structure?

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'assume command' in the context of incident management?

To transfer command from one officer to another in either direction Signup and view all the answers

When is it necessary to 'terminate command' in incident management?

When command responsibility is no longer necessary Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning division designations in incident management?

To organize assigned areas of responsibility within the command structure Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of Command Status indicates that the Incident Commander is mobile and managing command responsibility without a formal Command Post?

Initiate Command Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when Command Status is 'Established'?

The Incident Commander is managing strategy, resources, and risk from a formal Command Post. Signup and view all the answers

When does the first officer at an incident typically relinquish the role of Incident Commander and return to supervising their company?

When the second officer to arrive establishes Command. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a single resource arrives at an incident and chooses to 'Establish Command'?

There will be two radio designators at the incident: 'Command' and the remaining company's apparatus designator. Signup and view all the answers