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According to the Ten Commandments of Intelligent and Safe Incident Operations, how many personnel should be in a team at every incident?
What is the maximum Span-of-Control recommended by the Ten Commandments of Intelligent and Safe Incident Operations?
According to the Ten Commandments of Intelligent and Safe Incident Operations, how often should the Situation and Strategy be evaluated?
According to the text, how many high-risk situations are there that can kill firefighters?
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What is the maximum number of team members that an Incident Commander can effectively manage within the fast-paced time constraints of an emergency scene?
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What are the six operational modes that describe the conditions, resource capacity, and the Incident Action Plan (IAP) currently in play?
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How many sides of a building should an Incident Commander ensure are seen for a complete perspective?
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According to the text, how many strategic priorities should an Incident Action Plan address?
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Which phase of an incident is defined as the portion before it is brought under control and stabilized?
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What is the purpose of the ten-minute notification provided by dispatchers to the Incident Commander?
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What does incident equilibrium refer to?
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According to the text, what does it mean to 'assume command' in the context of firefighting?
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What is the purpose of establishing command in firefighting?
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According to the text, when can command responsibility be assumed by another fire officer?
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What does it mean to 'terminate command' in firefighting?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Initiating Command' in the context of firefighting?
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When would an officer choose to 'Establish Command' during an incident?
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What does the term 'Command Status' refer to in firefighting?
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In general, what intervention is required to bring an incident into equilibrium when it is out of balance tactically?
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Study Notes
Incident Operations
- A team at every incident should have at least 3-5 personnel.
- The maximum Span-of-Control recommended is 3-5 personnel.
Situation and Strategy Evaluation
- The Situation and Strategy should be evaluated every 10-15 minutes.
High-Risk Situations
- There are 10 high-risk situations that can kill firefighters.
Incident Commander's Manageable Team Size
- An Incident Commander can effectively manage a maximum of 3-5 team members within the fast-paced time constraints of an emergency scene.
Operational Modes
- The six operational modes that describe the conditions, resource capacity, and the Incident Action Plan (IAP) currently in play are:
- Stabilization
- Containment
- Exclusion
- Suppression
- Mitigation
- Recovery
Building Perspective
- An Incident Commander should ensure all 4 sides of a building are seen for a complete perspective.
Incident Action Plan
- An Incident Action Plan should address at least 3 strategic priorities.
Incident Phases
- The pre-control phase is defined as the portion of the incident before it is brought under control and stabilized.
Ten-Minute Notification
- The purpose of the 10-minute notification provided by dispatchers to the Incident Commander is to allow for situational awareness and planning.
Incident Equilibrium
- Incident equilibrium refers to the balance between incident resource allocation and the tactical objectives.
Assuming Command
- To 'assume command' in firefighting means to take responsibility for the overall management of the incident.
Establishing Command
- The purpose of establishing command in firefighting is to create a clear chain of command and ensure effective decision-making.
Command Responsibility
- Command responsibility can be assumed by another fire officer when the Incident Commander is no longer able to fulfill their duties.
Terminating Command
- To 'terminate command' in firefighting means to relinquish responsibility for the overall management of the incident.
Initiating Command
- Initiating command refers to the moment when an officer takes control of the incident and starts making tactical decisions.
Command Status
- Command status refers to the current state of the incident's management and control.
Incident Intervention
- When an incident is out of balance tactically, intervention is required to bring it into equilibrium, which may involve adjusting resource allocation or tactical objectives.
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Description
Test your knowledge of incident management with this quiz! Learn about the seven key components of an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and how to effectively manage incidents. Challenge yourself to identify and classify incident problems strategically, perform risk/benefit assessments, establish operational modes, evaluate resource availability, prioritize objectives, and initiate command.
