Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Policy 24-01 Quiz
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What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander?

  • Implementing organization's policies
  • Leading the supporting role in incidents
  • Developing incident objectives (correct)
  • Activating IMS components

    • How are incident management processes initiated?

  • By playing a supporting role in incidents
  • By developing standard operating procedures
  • With a scene size-up assessment (correct)
  • Through extensive activation of IMS components

    • Which document does the provided text indicate is not governing the specific application of IMS by other county agencies?

  • Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service 24-01 Policy and Procedure Page 2 of 12 Incident Response Policy
  • FCGO 16-02 Incident Command Teams 01/27/2016
  • Policy and Procedure 20-02 Incident Command System 3/19/2002
  • Policy Number: 24-01 Authority: Montgomery County Code Section 21-3 (b) (correct)

    • In the context of Incident Response Policy, what is an essential function of the Incident Commander?

    <p>Ensuring consistency with organization's policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Incident Commander need to do after conducting a scene size-up assessment?

    <p>Develop incident objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, when may the Incident Commander need to develop incident objectives in the moment?

    <p>When immediate decision-making is required based on the assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Incident Commander need to continuously evaluate in order to ensure the validity of the stated objectives?

    <p>Configuration of personnel and other resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept is crucial for scalability within incident command?

    <p>Span of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the second Certified Chief Officer (CCO) in a stationary vehicle-based command post?

    <p>Enhance situational awareness for the Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult for the first arriving Chief Officer to develop comprehensive situational awareness?

    <p>Unable to visually inspect the scene before taking command functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the intent of forming an Incident Command Team (ICT) according to the text?

    <p>To have a centralized command structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to have both career and volunteer CCOs in the incident command post according to the text?

    <p>To enhance representation in the command post</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is having a second CCO in the command post beneficial during complex events?

    <p>To reduce the chance of missing critical communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must operations be directed toward, according to the text?

    <p><strong>Clearly defined</strong> and attainable objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must pass Command to the first arriving Primary Unit Officer?

    <p>EMS Unit Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times can Command be passed from one Primary Unit Officer to another?

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

    Who may assume Command of incidents as allowed by the IECS?

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

    What represents a deficit in capability according to the text?

    <p>Exercising Stationary Command from the officer seat of fire apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for monitoring and assessing safety hazards or unsafe situations at an incident scene?

    <p>Incident Scene Safety Officer (ISSO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which IMS component is responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies?

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

    What is the responsibility of a Group Supervisor?

    <p>Completing objectives assigned to his/her group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Divisions generally identified during incidents?

    <p>By floor numbers in buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who assigns all IMS roles according to the text?

    <p>Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In incident response, when is the first Incident Duration Reminder (IDR) supposed to be provided by the Emergency Communications Center (ECC)?

    <p>10 minutes after incident dispatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which member of the Command Staff has the authority to stop or alter actions in case of an imminent life-threatening situation?

    <p>Incident Scene Safety Officer (ISSO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action can cause the Incident Duration Reminder (IDR) cycle to be stopped?

    <p>Interference with incident operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resource staging in incident response?

    <p>To allow time for reconnaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Staging Area Manager in incident response?

    <p>Account for all resources assigned to staging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far away do units stage in Remote Staging during an incident?

    <p>600 feet or 2 blocks away from the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which quadrant is described as 'Echo' in standard geographic designations used by MCFRS?

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

    What does Side Alpha refer to in MCFRS standard geographic designations?

    <p>The address side of a structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When staging units in Tactical Staging during an incident, what are personnel on apparatus prepared to do?

    <p>Immediately engage and complete assigned duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Exposures' in MCFRS incident response is based on the designation of what?

    <p>'Sides'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Geographic Designations in MCFRS?

    <p>'Side Alpha' identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental difference between the command function of a Primary Unit Officer and a CCO operating from a stationary command post?

    <p>A Primary Unit Officer can simultaneously work with their crew and provide effective command for complex incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a CCO do when establishing a stationary command post?

    <p>Move to the first arriving BCP unless there is a compelling reason not to.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the LCAN format for status updates intended for Command, what does 'A' stand for?

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

    What action should units take if they respond to a basic incident and find it to be complex?

    <p>Ensure that a command officer is alerted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an EMS Unit Officer do when another unit officer is not on the scene of an incident?

    <p>Act as Incident Commander.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the TWO methods of managing incident command recognized by MCFRS within the scope of the document?

    <p>Tactical Command and Stationary Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does Tactical Command apply according to the text?

    <p>For short duration engagement in emergency operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to MCFRS, what must a special service officer do in terms of establishing Tactical Command at structure fires?

    <p>Must not establish Tactical Command of structure fires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must one Primary Unit Officer NOT do in terms of assuming Command from another Primary Unit Officer according to the text?

    <p>Assume Command from another Primary Unit Officer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might the Incident Commander need to pass the Command or establish Stationary Command?

    <p>If Tactical Command cannot resolve the incident quickly and no CCO is on scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'terrace level' typically refer to in many multi-family dwellings?

    <p>A floor with a ground level exit through the rear of the main living area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of isolation zones in incident response?

    <p>To define incident action areas based on relative hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the incident command post usually located?

    <p>Cold zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a multi-story structure, which floors are generally considered exposures to a fire?

    <p>The top two floors and the floor below the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a unit officer do when encountering a structure that does not follow normal conventions?

    <p>Advise Command of the building layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the warm zone in incident response?

    <p>To act as a transitional space between high and no hazard areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing isolation zones?

    <p>To define incident action areas based on hazard levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Incident Commander locate the command post during an incident?

    <p>Cold zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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