26 Questions
According to the text, what is the maximum number of personnel in a team at an incident?
Two
According to the text, how many sides should be seen and compared at an incident?
Four
What is the recommended time interval for evaluating the situation and strategy at an incident, according to the text?
Ten minutes
Which area is designated for responding units to stand-by until they are assigned to the incident scene?
Base
What do teams do when they are called-up to Staging?
Shut down and secure their apparatus
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
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
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
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
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
According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, how many strategic priorities should an Incident Action Plan address?
Three
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
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
What is incident equilibrium?
A balance between firefighter (tactical) activities and fire officer (strategic) activities
Which one of the following is an example of a Group designator?
Rescue Team
What is the purpose of Resource Management in incident coordination?
To coordinate the strategic assignment of resources
What does it mean to 'Park' units at an incident scene?
To temporarily hold units just short of the incident scene
What is the purpose of a Staging Area at an incident scene?
To pool available resources for ready deployment
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
What does it mean to 'assume command' in the context of incident management?
To transfer command from one officer to another in either direction
When is it necessary to 'terminate command' in incident management?
When command responsibility is no longer necessary
What is the purpose of assigning division designations in incident management?
To organize assigned areas of responsibility within the command structure
Which mode of Command Status indicates that the Incident Commander is mobile and managing command responsibility without a formal Command Post?
Initiate Command
What does it mean when Command Status is 'Established'?
The Incident Commander is managing strategy, resources, and risk from a formal Command Post.
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.
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.
This quiz tests your knowledge of group designators used in incident management. Test yourself on your understanding of different functional assignments such as rescue, ventilation, salvage, triage, and transportation groups. Challenge your knowledge and improve your incident management skills with this quiz!
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