Incident Command and Rescue Strategies Quiz

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What is the Policy Number for Firefighter Physicals?

In the event of an emergency, who is responsible for Fire Ground Decontamination?

Incident Commander

Under the Training Policy Title, what is the policy number for Certifications and Re-certifications?

111

Which policy covers the Treat/Transport Decision and Hospital Destination?

Emergency Response Policy Title Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Division Supervisor at a structure fire?

Directing and maintaining accountability of assigned resources Signup and view all the answers

In the SOP Table of Contents, under which title would you find information on Uniform Policy?

General Conduct Signup and view all the answers

What should Rescue 7's officer/engineer do when no formal ICS assignment has been made?

Continue to use the radio call sign and be responsible for their crew Signup and view all the answers

How are buildings with multiple floors addressed in terms of geographic boundaries?

Referring to floors first followed by a letter assignment (e.g., 2-B) Signup and view all the answers

What should firefighters do when assigned to an apparatus?

Ensure nametag is placed on the vehicle passport board at the beginning of shift Signup and view all the answers

When other companies are assigned to the interior at the same time, who should company officers coordinate their actions with?

Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Company Officer in Investigation Mode ('Nothing Showing')?

Utilize a portable radio to Command the incident Signup and view all the answers

In Offensive Mode ('Working Command'), what must the Company Officer do before committing to a structure?

Relay tactical information to next arriving units Signup and view all the answers

In Defensive Mode (Formal/Defensive Ops), what position should the Company Officer initially assume?

Exterior safe and effective Command position Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'two in/two out' rule that Company Officers must follow?

It ensures a safe number of officers inside the structure Signup and view all the answers

What is one key responsibility of a Company Officer in Offensive Mode?

Relaying tactical information to support overall strategy Signup and view all the answers

Who is expected to email all work order requests to the 'Fire-Rescue Computer Support' group?

Officer in Charge Signup and view all the answers

When experiencing a priority 1 (Hot) work stoppage, who will make a call for assistance to the MIS technician?

St. Johns County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Signup and view all the answers

For what type of issue is a priority 1 (Hot) work stoppage declared?

Specific Building or Department wide issue; multiple individuals affected Signup and view all the answers

Who should not be directly contacted regarding new work orders?

MIS Technicians Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice for storing patient care reports?

Storing them in safe and secure areas Signup and view all the answers

Who should have access to patient or billing records according to the text?

Only those with a need for job duties completion Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended security measure for computer access terminals?

Securing access by password only Signup and view all the answers

What should personnel do to protect computer screens from unauthorized viewing?

Shield viewing of screens by unauthorized persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended practice for disposing of reports according to the text?

Shredding them before disposing Signup and view all the answers

What action activates the Command process according to the text?

Giving an arrival report and initial communications Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in the initial communications when activating the Command process?

A brief description of the incident situation Signup and view all the answers

What should a firefighter do if they see 'nothing showing' at a reported fire?

Report that there is 'nothing showing' Signup and view all the answers

Who remains in Command until Command is transferred or the incident is stabilized and terminated?

The first arriving unit's ranking officer Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for ICs to communicate orders succinctly and clearly?

To eliminate confusion and provide defined boundaries for subordinates Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to refer to team-level tactical resources on an emergency scene?

By their correct apparatus name Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested method for assigning personnel arriving POV and not part of a team?

Assigning to an established team or designated leader Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can individual resources like Section Chiefs or training officers have personnel assigned using their individual radio designators?

When they are part of a formal ICS structure Signup and view all the answers

When should personnel arriving POV be kept together with the designation of the team leader's rank and name?

When the incident expands Signup and view all the answers

What may the IC elect to establish as the incident expands?

Division or Group Supervisors Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing Division or Group Supervisors in the Incident Command System?

To provide clear leadership roles as the incident expands Signup and view all the answers

Why should teams avoid changing their radio designators repeatedly on an emergency scene?

To eliminate confusion and provide clear communication channels Signup and view all the answers

How should personnel arriving POV be assigned if they are not part of a team?

To a leader designated by command or an established team Signup and view all the answers

What should individual resources like Section Chiefs or training officers use as their designation when assigning personnel?

Their individual radio designators Signup and view all the answers

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