1.2 Assume, Confirm, and Position Command

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What is the primary purpose of Command Function #2 in incident management?

To assign a tactical channel for command.

To create a uniform process for initial command assumption. (correct)

To ensure all units respond to the same incident.

To determine the strategy of the incident.

Under what circumstances must command be formally declared?

For incidents where 3 or more units are dispatched. (correct)

When 2 or fewer units are dispatched.

Only when a tactical channel is assigned.

For all single-unit responses.

What does the first officer arriving at a multi-unit incident need to transmit to establish command?

An Incident Action Plan.

A formal transfer of command.

A standard Initial Radio Report. (correct)

A confirmation of unit assignments.

How does Fire Control confirm the initial command after the IRR is transmitted?

By relaying the IRR back to the responding units. Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the initial Incident Commander regarding the incident's strategy?

The initial Incident Commander must size up the incident and formulate an Incident Action Plan. Signup and view all the answers

Once command is established, how should communication be directed?

Communication should be directed through the Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the first arriving officer when only 1 or 2 companies respond to an incident?

The first arriving officer may remain responsible for command but does not need to formally assume it. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the initial Incident Commander when command is transferred or the incident is stabilized?

Their role is terminated, and they leave the scene. Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of a Mobile Command Position?

Improves crew safety and accountability Signup and view all the answers

What is a key disadvantage of operating in a Mobile Command Position?

Limited visibility and communication challenges Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a situation where a Mobile Command Position should end?

The Battalion Commander takes control Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes a Stationary Command Position?

It is usually situated outside the hazard zone and often inside a vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

When should the initial Incident Commander take a stationary command position?

If there is a significant delay in the arrival of a Battalion Commander Signup and view all the answers

Which action can compromise the effectiveness of a Mobile Command Position?

Trying to combine task level and strategic level command Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for crews remaining in the hazard zone?

Continuous radio communication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a resource concern when managing a Mobile Command Position?

Availability of thermal imaging technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the first arriving officer at an incident?

To size up the incident and declare strategy. Signup and view all the answers

Which command position allows for mobility within the hazard zone?

Mobile Command position Signup and view all the answers

What is the radio designation used by the incident commander?

COMMAND Signup and view all the answers

Who typically assumes command when multiple units have arrived at an incident?

The initial incident commander. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of mobile command for the first arriving officer?

Direct supervision of quick force at the event's start. Signup and view all the answers

Which level is primarily managed by the first arriving officer during an incident?

All three levels. Signup and view all the answers

What action does the first arriving officer take regarding incident action planning?

They implement and execute an incident action plan. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Battalion Commanders after the first arriving officer?

To establish a stationary, exterior command post. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action a Battalion Commander should take upon arriving at the scene?

Transmit that their unit is On-Scene Signup and view all the answers

What does a Battalion Commander need to provide to Command after arriving at the scene?

A unit run down to maintain an accurate understanding of the incident Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the command transfer process?

The first arriving Company Officer transfers command to the Battalion Commander if they arrive simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

What confirmation does a Battalion Commander request to verify hazard zone resources?

A CAN report Signup and view all the answers

What should the Battalion Commander announce when transferring command?

Taking it from out here Signup and view all the answers

How should the Battalion Commander ideally transfer command?

Short and concise Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in facilitating a seamless command transfer?

The first arriving officer providing a concise, clear initial radio report Signup and view all the answers

What should Battalion Commanders reference prior to arriving at the incident scene?

Aerial views and hydrant locations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Command and its Purpose

Command should be declared on incidents with 3 or more units dispatched.
The first arriving officer assumes command by transmitting an Initial Radio Report (IRR), confirmed by Fire Control.
The Incident Commander sizes up the situation, determines strategy, and formulates an Incident Action Plan (IAP), shared with all participants.
Command remains with the initial officer until transferred or the incident is stabilized.
Formal command must be established when there’s a hazard zone and 3 or more units are present.

The Three Operational Levels

Strategic level: Overall incident management.
Tactical level: Implement and execute the IAP to achieve tactical priorities.
Task level: Directly supervising crews and assisting with tasks to control the incident.

Naming Command – Radio Designations

The radio designation “COMMAND” is used with the major cross road or specific occupancy name (e.g., “Main Street Command”).

Mobile Command Position: Company Officers

Mobile and located within the hazard zone in full PPE.
Preferred position for the initial arriving Engine Company Officer or Battalion Commander.
Advantages: Enhanced crew safety and accountability, more information for decision-making, faster problem-solving.
Disadvantages: Combining task and strategic command can be challenging, communication difficulties in hazardous areas, limited field of vision.
Ends in one of three ways: Situation stabilized, command transferred to a Battalion Commander, if not stabilized and a BC is delayed, the incident commander assumes stationary command.

Stationary Command Position: Battalion Commanders

Stationary, remote, outside the hazard zone, typically in a vehicle (Command Post – CP).
Most effective command position.
Requires a tactical worksheet to manage the incident.
Battalion Commanders should prepare by reviewing pre-plan information, aerial views, and hydrant locations, and logging companies on the tactical worksheet.

Transferring Command

The first arriving BC upgrades command to the stationary command position.
Upon arrival, the BC must: announce their arrival, contact command and provide a unit rundown, confirm by requesting a CAN report, announce command transfer, contact fire control and confirm the transfer, announce the current strategy, and make a resource determination.
Command transfers should be concise.

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Explore the fundamentals of incident command, including the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander and the operational levels involved. Understand the importance of the Initial Radio Report and how command is established and managed during emergency incidents. This quiz will test your knowledge on key concepts related to incident management.