ICM Incident Command System pg. 48-49

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What is a primary responsibility of the Incident Commander during the initial actions?

To deliver the size-up report of the situation by the first arriving company officer (correct)

To establish a social media strategy for community engagement

To allocate funds for additional resources immediately

To directly oversee all emergency evacuations

Which element is essential for the protection and security during a working emergency incident?

Providing immediate medical treatment to victims

Requesting police assistance for traffic and scene control (correct)

Conducting interviews with witnesses

Setting up a mobile command unit in the field

During an emergency incident, what must the Incident Commander do regarding the incident management plan?

Review, evaluate, and revise it as necessary (correct)

Compile a final report without any revisions

Delegate the revision process to junior personnel

Maintain the original plan regardless of evolving circumstances

What should the Shift Commander communicate in the secondary size-up report?

The identity of the Incident Commander and command location Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing a staging area during an emergency incident?

To manage additional resources and personnel effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Incident Command and Management System?

To manage and organize tactical operations at emergency incidents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Developing and modifying strategies for tactical objectives Signup and view all the answers

What are the first five functions of Command that must be addressed immediately?

Assessing the situation, establishing Command structure, developing strategy, assigning tasks, ensuring safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of strategic objectives prioritized by the Incident Commander?

Identify life hazards, stabilize the incident, conserve property, ensure personnel welfare Signup and view all the answers

What is required for effective incident organization according to incident command procedures?

A strong, visible Command established from the beginning Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?

A nationally accepted system to manage emergency incidents and resources Signup and view all the answers

How is the responsibility for Command transferred during an incident?

Based on the arrival sequence of companies and Command Officers Signup and view all the answers

What function must the Incident Commander perform at the start of an operation?

Establish a complete Command structure immediately Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Objective of Incident Command System

Aims to manage and organize emergency incidents using the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Ensures safety and efficiency in strategic and tactical operations at incident scenes.

Purpose

Enhances management of personnel and resources during emergency incidents.
Focuses on life safety and welfare for all personnel involved.

Command Procedures

Assigns Command responsibility to a specific individual based on the arrival sequence of companies and Command Officers.
Establishes a strong and visible Command from the beginning of the incident.
Defines roles and responsibilities within the Incident Command System for effective incident organization.
Implements a system for processing information to support incident management and decision-making.

Responsibilities of Command

The Incident Commander is responsible for directing the Command system and building an appropriate Command structure for the incident.
Develops and modifies strategies for achieving tactical objectives.
Strategic objectives prioritized:
- Identify life hazards, remove endangered occupants, and attend to the injured.
- Stabilize the incident.
- Conserve property.
- Ensure safety and welfare of personnel.

Functions of Command

The Incident Commander performs essential functions to achieve tactical objectives.
Core functions that must be addressed immediately upon assuming Command include:
- Establish a Command Post and its location.
- Identify and set up a staging area, seeking police assistance for traffic control if needed.
- Conduct an initial size-up of the situation.
- Control communication processes using the V-TAC system.
- Develop an incident management plan and assign roles according to procedures.
- Create an effective Incident Command organization.
- Continuously review, evaluate, and adjust the incident management plan.
- Ensure continuity, transfer, and termination of Command as necessary.

Command Support Services - Police

Essential for the security and protection of firefighters, paramedics, and civilians.
Security requirements may include traffic management and dealing with potential interference from outside agencies.
Police support requested to assist with traffic and scene control during emergencies.

Shift Commander (IC) Initial Actions

The first arriving company officer provides a size-up report indicating operational mode (Investigation, Offensive, Defensive).
When Battalion 1/2 or a staff officer arrives, they assume Command.
The Incident Commander communicates a secondary size-up report to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) including:
- Identity of the Incident Commander (e.g., “Battalion 1 or Battalion 2”).
- Command location (e.g., Division A).
- Identification of a staging area if required and request for traffic control from police.

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Description

This quiz covers the objectives, purposes, and command procedures of the Incident Command System (ICS). It emphasizes the importance of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in managing emergency incidents. Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities within ICS to ensure effective incident management.