23 Questions
According to the text, when can the Two-in/Two-out exemption be exercised in the Investigating Mode?
When less than three personnel are on-scene
In which mode would the tactical objective be Rescue?
Rescue Mode
What is the condition for the mode to change from 'preparing for a rescue from on' to 'Rescue in progress from on'?
When there are exactly three personnel on-scene
Which tactical assignment involves conducting a rapid search for viable victims within tenable areas involved in fire or exposed to an IDLH hazard specifically to verify removal and/or safety of occupants?
Primary Search
What is the purpose of a Secondary Search?
To ensure that no victims remain undiscovered
Which tactical assignment involves systematically removing civilian occupants from a potential hazard area?
Evacuation
What is the purpose of the Confine/Extinguish tactical assignment?
To contain the hazards generated by the incident
According to the text, what is the purpose of conducting an evaluation of available resources and making a judgment?
To determine the maximum impact of available resources
What is the difference between strategy and tactics in the context of incident management?
Strategy defines where the IC wants to end up, while tactics are the steps taken to get there
Why is it important to have efficient and accurate communications during the initial stages of an incident?
Because time is most critical and information is limited
What is the purpose of a tactical assignment in incident management?
To support Primary Phase life safety, incident stabilization, and/or property conservation strategies
Which mode is declared when no life or property can be saved?
Defensive Mode
What is the purpose of an Incident Action Plan?
To provide an organized course of action
What are the two phases of incident mitigation?
Primary and Secondary
What are the seven factors used to determine priorities and basic strategy in Incident Action Planning?
Rescue, Ventilation, Exposures, Salvage, Confinement, Extinguishment, Overhaul
According to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual, what is the definition of 'Ventilate' in tactical assignments?
The tactical assignment of clearing smoke and/or toxins from within the hazard area.
What is Step 2 in the six-step process for managing tactical assignments according to the Whatcom Fire & EMS Operations Manual?
Tactical Size-up
In the incident management hierarchy, who is responsible for developing and/or approving the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
Incident Commander
What is the role of the Incident Safety Officer in the incident management hierarchy?
Provide periodic risk assessments of the incident scene to the Incident Commander.
Who is responsible for developing the incident action plan?
Operations Section Chief
Who communicates overall strategic goals and action plan components to Branch Directors and/or other resources within direct span of control?
Operations Section Chief
Who is responsible for supervising action plan progress?
Division and/or Group Supervisors
Who performs tasks that will achieve the strategic benefit by completing a tactical or support objective?
Team Members
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