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What is the main purpose of establishing 'Command' by the first unit on the scene?
What is the main purpose of establishing 'Command' by the first unit on the scene?
- To ensure all personnel are committed to the incident
- To prioritize assignments and improve communication (correct)
- To alert the media about the incident
- To request additional resources immediately
In which scenario is there no need to formally announce who is in Command?
In which scenario is there no need to formally announce who is in Command?
- In incidents involving an eminent rescue situation
- During a multi-vehicle accident
- For single company incidents like trash fires (correct)
- When a hazardous materials release is involved
Who is assumed to be in command in a single company incident according to the text?
Who is assumed to be in command in a single company incident according to the text?
- The Incident Commander from the neighboring jurisdiction
- The highest-ranking officer in the area
- The first unit to acknowledge their arrival on scene (correct)
- The dispatch center
How long should the initial Incident Commander remain in Command?
How long should the initial Incident Commander remain in Command?
When should Command be transferred according to the text?
When should Command be transferred according to the text?
What does the first arriving unit or personnel activate by giving an arrival report and initial communications?
What does the first arriving unit or personnel activate by giving an arrival report and initial communications?
When should incidents involving an eminent rescue situation commit all personnel to rescue according to the text?
When should incidents involving an eminent rescue situation commit all personnel to rescue according to the text?
Who may be responsible for establishing Command in incidents involving an eminent rescue situation according to the text?
Who may be responsible for establishing Command in incidents involving an eminent rescue situation according to the text?
What must be developed for incidents that require the commitment of multiple companies or units?
What must be developed for incidents that require the commitment of multiple companies or units?
