Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Policy 24-01 Quiz

What is the primary responsibility of the Incident Commander?

Developing incident objectives

How are incident management processes initiated?

With a scene size-up assessment

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

Policy Number: 24-01 Authority: Montgomery County Code Section 21-3 (b)

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

Ensuring consistency with organization's policies Signup and view all the answers

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

Develop incident objectives Signup and view all the answers

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

When immediate decision-making is required based on the assessment 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?

Configuration of personnel and other resources Signup and view all the answers

What concept is crucial for scalability within incident command?

Span of control 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?

Enhance situational awareness for the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

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

Unable to visually inspect the scene before taking command functions Signup and view all the answers

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

To have a centralized command structure 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?

To enhance representation in the command post Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the chance of missing critical communications Signup and view all the answers

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

Clearly defined and attainable objectives Signup and view all the answers

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

EMS Unit Officer Signup and view all the answers

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

Once Signup and view all the answers

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

CCOs Signup and view all the answers

What represents a deficit in capability according to the text?

Exercising Stationary Command from the officer seat of fire apparatus Signup and view all the answers

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

Incident Scene Safety Officer (ISSO) Signup and view all the answers

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

Liaison Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a Group Supervisor?

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

How are Divisions generally identified during incidents?

By floor numbers in buildings Signup and view all the answers

Who assigns all IMS roles according to the text?

Incident Commander 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)?

10 minutes after incident dispatch 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?

Incident Scene Safety Officer (ISSO) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interference with incident operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of resource staging in incident response?

To allow time for reconnaissance Signup and view all the answers

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

Account for all resources assigned to staging Signup and view all the answers

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

600 feet or 2 blocks away from the incident Signup and view all the answers

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

Delta Signup and view all the answers

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

The address side of a structure Signup and view all the answers

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

Immediately engage and complete assigned duties Signup and view all the answers

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

'Sides' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Geographic Designations in MCFRS?

'Side Alpha' identification 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?

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

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

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

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

Actions Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensure that a command officer is alerted. 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?

Act as Incident Commander. Signup and view all the answers

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

Tactical Command and Stationary Command Signup and view all the answers

When does Tactical Command apply according to the text?

For short duration engagement in emergency operations. 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?

Must not establish Tactical Command of structure fires. 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?

Assume Command from another Primary Unit Officer. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

To define incident action areas based on relative hazard Signup and view all the answers

Where is the incident command post usually located?

Cold zone Signup and view all the answers

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

The top two floors and the floor below the fire Signup and view all the answers

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

Advise Command of the building layout Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the primary purpose of establishing isolation zones?

To define incident action areas based on hazard levels Signup and view all the answers

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