Mastering Incident Command and Risk Assessment
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According to the text, what is the basic premise of risk management?

  • To identify risks
  • To manage risks once they are identified (correct)
  • To calculate and manage risks in a controlled manner
  • To minimize potential harm

    • Who is ultimately responsible for determining and managing the level of risk assumed by those operating on the incident scene?

  • Division supervisors
  • Incident safety officers
  • Incident managers (correct)
  • Fire officers

    • According to the text, what is the concept of risk management based on?

  • Both saving endangered lives and protecting property (correct)
  • Saving endangered lives
  • Minimizing risks to firefighters
  • Protecting property

    • According to the text, what conditions were present on Floor 2 during the incident?

    <p>Active Fire and Moderate Smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should track the 'on-air' time within an IDLH atmosphere for each assigned team?

    <p>Division/Group Supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can the Incident Commander discontinue the 10-minute notifications?

    <p>Once the incident is no longer in an Offensive mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, who is ultimately responsible for incident safety?

    <p>The incident commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Incident Commander consider when assigning incident safety officers?

    <p>The level of risk involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'Three That Kill' situations that fire officers must monitor on the fire ground?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IAFC 10 Rules of Engagement for Structural Firefighting, what is the responsibility of the Incident Commander in terms of risk assessment?

    <p>Evaluate the level of risk in every situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the IAFC 10 Rules of Engagement for Structural Firefighting, when should an offensive operation be initiated?

    <p>When there is compelling evidence of a civilian life safety problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended team size for firefighters operating in hazardous areas?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should teams operating in buildings with active fire have with them?

    <p>A charged and functional hose line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During structure firefighting operations, when will the incident commander receive a notification from Prospect Dispatch?

    <p>Every ten minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what is the role and responsibility of the Incident Commander?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guidelines should be incorporated within the incident management practices associated with all emergency responses, according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of fire officers/team leaders, according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should firefighters and all emergency responders do to effectively manage risk, according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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