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What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Incident Commander?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Incident Commander?
Which role in the command team is responsible for evaluating and recommending changes to the incident action plan?
Which role in the command team is responsible for evaluating and recommending changes to the incident action plan?
What function does the Support Officer serve in relation to the command?
What function does the Support Officer serve in relation to the command?
What advantage do departments have by pairing response Chiefs with Chief's Aides?
What advantage do departments have by pairing response Chiefs with Chief's Aides?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander?
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What role does the Senior Advisor play in the command team?
What role does the Senior Advisor play in the command team?
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Finance Section during an incident?
What is one of the primary responsibilities of the Finance Section during an incident?
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What is the main purpose of the 'challenge-and-verify' exchange between the Command Officer and the Support Officer?
What is the main purpose of the 'challenge-and-verify' exchange between the Command Officer and the Support Officer?
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Which section is primarily responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel working in the Hazard Zone?
Which section is primarily responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel working in the Hazard Zone?
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How does the Support Officer benefit the incident command structure?
How does the Support Officer benefit the incident command structure?
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What is a responsibility of the Finance Section in relation to the aftermath of an incident?
What is a responsibility of the Finance Section in relation to the aftermath of an incident?
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During major incidents, what is the role of the Finance Section with regard to legal risks?
During major incidents, what is the role of the Finance Section with regard to legal risks?
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What is essential for the Operations Section Officer when communicating objectives?
What is essential for the Operations Section Officer when communicating objectives?
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Which of the following is NOT part of the Operations Section’s responsibilities?
Which of the following is NOT part of the Operations Section’s responsibilities?
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What should the Operations Section Officer focus on to ensure effective organization?
What should the Operations Section Officer focus on to ensure effective organization?
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What is a key component that the Finance Section is responsible for monitoring during major incidents?
What is a key component that the Finance Section is responsible for monitoring during major incidents?
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What is the primary goal of any critique following an incident?
What is the primary goal of any critique following an incident?
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What should be prioritized in Command's demobilization plan?
What should be prioritized in Command's demobilization plan?
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Why is it more difficult to conduct on-scene critiques for larger incidents?
Why is it more difficult to conduct on-scene critiques for larger incidents?
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What is a key component of effective critical incident support?
What is a key component of effective critical incident support?
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In the context of incident critiques, what should happen to the lessons learned?
In the context of incident critiques, what should happen to the lessons learned?
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What aspect of organization plays a significant role in preventing emotional distress for responders?
What aspect of organization plays a significant role in preventing emotional distress for responders?
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What should Command ensure before placing responders back into service?
What should Command ensure before placing responders back into service?
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Which method can command use during critiques to support responders?
Which method can command use during critiques to support responders?
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What is the primary purpose of the Logistics Section during an incident?
What is the primary purpose of the Logistics Section during an incident?
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Which of the following positions belongs to section-level responsibilities in incident management?
Which of the following positions belongs to section-level responsibilities in incident management?
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What does the Planning Section primarily focus on during an incident?
What does the Planning Section primarily focus on during an incident?
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How can the command team manage the risk of 'overload' during complex incident operations?
How can the command team manage the risk of 'overload' during complex incident operations?
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Which responsibility is NOT associated with the Logistics Section?
Which responsibility is NOT associated with the Logistics Section?
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What role does the Planning Section Chief serve during an incident?
What role does the Planning Section Chief serve during an incident?
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In the context of incident management, what does the term 'rehab' typically refer to?
In the context of incident management, what does the term 'rehab' typically refer to?
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What is a key benefit of having a Logistics Section assigned during an incident?
What is a key benefit of having a Logistics Section assigned during an incident?
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What is the primary purpose of utilizing a Command Officer's vehicle as a forward Branch Command Post?
What is the primary purpose of utilizing a Command Officer's vehicle as a forward Branch Command Post?
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Which group is NOT included in the regular need for rehab, rotation, and relief during extended operations?
Which group is NOT included in the regular need for rehab, rotation, and relief during extended operations?
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What is a crucial action for command as they conclude incident operations?
What is a crucial action for command as they conclude incident operations?
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What mechanism is used to evaluate the success of the incident response and identify areas for improvement?
What mechanism is used to evaluate the success of the incident response and identify areas for improvement?
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In extended fire-incident operations, what is true about the role of the Incident Commander?
In extended fire-incident operations, what is true about the role of the Incident Commander?
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What characterizes the management of command structure as incidents approach their conclusion?
What characterizes the management of command structure as incidents approach their conclusion?
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What is essential to conduct regular critiques during the action-management cycle?
What is essential to conduct regular critiques during the action-management cycle?
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How should command transfer occur at the end of the incident operations?
How should command transfer occur at the end of the incident operations?
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Study Notes
Incident Command Team
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The commander manages overall safety, hazard zone management, and the 8 functions of command.
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The commander evaluates critical fireground factors, analyzes risks, and develops and manages strategies.
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The commander coordinates the incident action plan (IAP) with division officers and manages the completion of tactical priorities.
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Resources are delivered based on division requirements.
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The Support Officer (SO) evaluates and recommends changes to the IAP, provides direction regarding tactical priorities, critical incident factors, and safety.
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The SO evaluates the need for additional resources, assigns logistics responsibilities, assists with the tactical worksheet, and evaluates the incident organization and span of control.
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The Senior Advisor (SA) is a member of the command team for large, complex incidents and provides logistical, planning, and administrative support for larger organizations.
Section Positions
- Section level positions are assigned to help manage the organizational structure during large, complex incidents.
- Sections include Logistics, Planning, Operations, and Finance.
Logistics Section
- Logistical support is provided to all organizational components involved in the incident.
- The Logistics Section operates on its own radio channel.
- Responsibilities include providing rehabilitation, managing staging, providing necessary supplies and equipment, forecasting and obtaining resources, providing communications equipment, fuel and repairs, specialized equipment or expertise, food and supplies, fixed/portable facilities, managing after action reviews, and supervising assigned personnel.
Planning Section
- The Planning Section is responsible for gathering, assimilating, analyzing, and processing information to support effective decision-making.
- The Planning Section serves as the Incident Commander's "clearing house" for information to ensure a single point of contact for information.
- Information should be used to make long-range plans.
- Responsibilities include evaluating and refining strategic plans, evaluating incident organization and span of control, forecasting possible outcomes, evaluating future resource requirements, utilizing technical assistance, evaluating tactical priorities, gathering, updating, and managing information, facilitating after-action reviews and reports, and liaising with external agencies.
Finance Section
- The Finance Section evaluates and manages the risk and financial requirements of the Fire Department's involvement in the incident.
- Responsibilities include procurement of services and supplies, documenting financial costs, documenting for potential cost recovery, analyzing and managing legal risk, serving as incident commander's liaison with city officials, litigators, regulatory agencies.
- Other responsibilities include monitoring emergency service delivery throughout the community, serving as the EOC representative in the Command Post, managing investigations, collecting and providing information for after-action reviews.
Operations Section
- The Operations Section is responsible for tactical priorities, accountability, and the safety and welfare of personnel.
- The Operations Section Officer uses the tactical radio channel to communicate with S/D officers and/or Branch Officers.
- Responsibilities include coordinating activities with the Senior Advisor, implementing the Incident Management Plan, assigning units to strategic deployment groups (SDGs)/Branches based on tactical objectives and priorities, building an effective organizational structure, providing tactical objectives, managing Operations Section activities, ensuring personnel accountability, and providing for life safety.
Command Support and Ending Stages of Incident Operations
- Proper rehab, rotation, and relief are provided for command and command staff during extended incidents.
- Command structure is reduced during ending phases of incident operations in the same process used to expand during escalation.
- The command team should conduct critiques after incident operations to improve procedures and identify areas for improvement.
- Critiques should be conducted as soon as possible after an incident to ensure everyone is available and the details are fresh.
- Command should develop a demobilization plan to ensure resources are released back into service in a timely and efficient manner.
- Command must ensure that the appropriate number and type of units remain on scene after the incident is complete.
- Command should provide critical incident support to ensure responders are adequately supported in the aftermath of a traumatic incident.
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This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities within an Incident Command Team, including the commander, support officer, and senior advisor positions. You will learn about safety management, tactical priorities, and the coordination of the incident action plan. Test your knowledge on the essential functions required for effective incident management.