10 Questions
In which mode should the IC assign the remainder of the crew to staff functions to assist the IC?
Command Mode
What type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should personnel be in, according to the text?
Firefighting gear
When is it appropriate for the IC to engage in firefighting operations?
When in Fast Attack Mode
What should the IC do after establishing command and locating a command post?
Advise dispatch and fireground personnel of the command location
What should the IC do after declaring Command Mode?
Assign the remainder of the crew consistent with specific options
When should command be transferred between the initial IC and the qualified officer assuming command?
Depending on staffing and situation
What information should the first arriving department unit provide to Dispatch?
The initial scene size-up and mode of operations
What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) during the first five minutes?
Performing a 360 assessment of the incident
What does the term 'reactive mode to proactive mode' refer to in the context of incident stabilization?
Moving from a responsive mode to a preventive mode
Where should apparatus not immediately required for stabilization of the scene stage?
In an area that allows critical units access to the scene
Study Notes
Incident Command
- The IC should assign the remainder of the crew to staff functions to assist the IC in Complex Mode.
- Personnel should be in full personal protective equipment (PPE).
Incident Stabilization
- The IC should engage in firefighting operations only when life or property is immediately threatened.
- After establishing command and locating a command post, the IC should conduct a size-up, identify hazards, and implement a plan.
Command Mode
- After declaring Command Mode, the IC should assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust the plan as needed.
Command Transfer
- Command should be transferred between the initial IC and the qualified officer assuming command when the qualified officer is fully briefed and assumes responsibility.
Initial Response
- The first arriving department unit should provide scene size-up, location, and resource requirements to Dispatch.
Primary Responsibility
- The primary responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) during the first five minutes is to ensure scene safety and stabilize the incident.
Incident Stabilization Mode
- The term 'reactive mode to proactive mode' refers to the transition from initial response to planned and coordinated actions.
Apparatus Staging
- Apparatus not immediately required for stabilization of the scene should stage at a safe distance, awaiting further instructions.
Test your knowledge of arrival and on-scene procedures, incident management, and fireground accountability for emergency incidents. This quiz is based on the procedures for Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department units.
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