Mutual Aid Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is an Automatic Response Agreement?

Assistance given by one department to another department upon request.

The person who assumes overall command at an incident.

A mutual aid department dispatched on the original alarm due to a prior agreement. (correct)

A signed agreement between 2 or more agencies.

What does 'Backing In' refer to?

The act of a company and apparatus filling a temporary vacancy at a fire station.

What does CIMA stand for?

Channel Industries Mutual Aid.

What is a Fire Zone?

An unincorporated area designated for fire protection. Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Houston Fire Chief Designated Representative?

The on-duty OEC Shift Supervisor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an Incident Commander (IC)?

To assume overall command of personnel at an incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mutual Aid Contract?

A signed agreement between 2 or more agencies with defined terms and conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mutual Aid (M/A) mean?

Assistance given by one department to another department upon request. Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mutual Aid Agreement?

A signed agreement between agencies for sharing personnel and equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What does OCL refer to?

Outside Houston city limits. Signup and view all the answers

What does OEC stand for?

Office of Emergency Communication. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Terms in Mutual Aid

Automatic Response Agreement
A pre-established arrangement wherein a mutual aid department is dispatched automatically based on prior agreements concerning alarms.
Backing In
Refers to the process of sending a fire company and apparatus to temporarily fill vacancies at a fire station when the normally assigned units are unavailable due to extended out-of-service time.
CIMA
Abbreviation for Channel Industries Mutual Aid, indicating a specific mutual aid group or network.
Fire Zone
Designated unincorporated areas within a county, assigned specific numbers for fire protection; the City of Houston may contract to provide fire protection in these zones.
Houston Fire Chief Designated Representative
The designated representative under mutual aid guidelines is the on-duty OEC Shift Supervisor responsible for overseeing operations.
Incident Commander (IC)
The individual responsible for commanding all personnel at an incident scene, managing, controlling, and directing all operations on the fireground.
Mutual Aid Contract
A formal, written agreement involving two or more agencies, stipulating the specific terms and conditions for mutual aid assistance.
Mutual Aid (M/A)
Assistance rendered by one firefighting department to another upon request, often under emergency conditions.
Mutual Aid Agreement
A legally binding document between multiple agencies, detailing the availability of equipment, facilities, and trained personnel for mutual assistance when requested.
OCL
Stands for "Outside Houston city limits," referring to locations that fall beyond the jurisdiction of Houston’s fire services.
OEC
Acronym for Office of Emergency Communication, a key entity in coordinating emergencies and mutual aid responses.

Description

Test your knowledge on mutual aid vocabulary with our flashcards. This quiz covers key terms and definitions that are essential for understanding mutual aid operations. Perfect for firefighters and emergency services personnel!