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What is the first step in a follow-up report?
What is the correct order of a follow-up report?
What information is included in the report for an E.M.S. incident?
What is the purpose of announcing the initial accountability location?
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Who assumes command of the incident at the scene of a multiple unit response?
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When does the initial Incident Commander remain in command?
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What is the purpose of the initial radio report?
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What is included in the standard Initial Radio Report?
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What is the purpose of declaring a strategy in the initial radio report?
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When is the first arriving unit or officer not required to assume command?
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What is the purpose of the command confirmation with the name?
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What is an example of an incident that does not require the first arriving unit or officer to assume command?
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Study Notes
Command Procedures
- The first fire department member or unit to arrive at the scene of a multiple unit response shall assume command of the incident.
- The initial Incident Commander shall remain in Command until Command is transferred, or the incident is stabilized and Command is terminated.
Exceptions to Assuming Command
- One or two company responses that are not going to escalate beyond the commitment of these companies do not require the first arriving unit or officer to assume Command.
- Examples of exceptions include single-unit responses, check hazards, and any EMS calls requiring only one or two companies.
Initial Radio Report
- The standard Initial Radio Report includes:
- On-Scene Report
- Unit designation/on the scene
- Building/area description (including occupancy, size, and height)
- Obvious problem/conditions (including smoke and fire showing, working fire, and fully involved)
- Action taken (including assuming command, laying a line, and attacking with...)
- Declaration of Strategy (including offensive or defensive)
- Command confirmation with name
Examples of Initial Radio Reports
- For an offensive structure fire:
- Engine 11 to Alarm: "Engine 11 is on the scene of a large two-story school with a working fire on the second floor. Engine 11 is laying a supply line and going in with a hand-line to the second floor for search & rescue and fire attack. This is an offensive fire attack. Engine 11 will be 7th Street Command."
- For a defensive fire:
- Engine 11 to Alarm: "Engine 11 is on the scene of a medium size warehouse fully involved with exposures to the east. Engine 11 is laying a supply line and attacking the fire with a stang gun and a hand-line to the east exposure to check for extension. This is a defensive fire. Engine 11 will be Buckeye Command."
- For an E.M.S. incident:
- Ladder 11 to Alarm: "Ladder 11 is on the scene with a multi-vehicle accident. Give me the balance of a 2 and 1 medical with three ambulances. Ladder 11 will be Parkway Command."
Follow-up Report
- The Follow-up Report includes:
- Any immediate safety concerns
- Accountability started (announce the initial accountability location)
- Disposition of resources (hold/add/return)
- Disposition of IRIC (only required if IRIC will not be present)
Examples of Follow-up Reports
- For an offensive structure fire:
- 7th Street Command to Alarm: "Engine 11 will be North side accountability. Give me the balance a 1st Alarm."
- For a defensive fire:
- Buckeye Command to Alarm: "Engine 11 will be South side accountability. Give me the balance of a 1st Alarm."
- For an E.M.S. incident:
- Parkway Command to Alarm: "Be advised we have a total of 3 patients, 2 Immediates and 1 delayed. All patients have been extricated."
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This quiz is about the standard operating procedures for the Phoenix region, specifically focusing on command procedures in multiple unit responses.
