Incident Command Structure #513
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According to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513, what is the purpose of the Incident Command Structure?

  • To provide guidelines for the management of an emergency incident
  • To meet the standards set forth by NIMS, NFPA and OSHA Regulations
  • To improve the use of resources and tactical effectiveness (correct)
  • To ensure the safety of personnel operating at emergency incidents

    • Who does the procedure outlined in Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513 apply to?

  • All members of the Bridgeport Fire Department (correct)
  • Emergency Medical Technicians
  • Firefighters
  • Fire Chiefs

    • What is the definition of 'Still Alarm' according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513?

  • A multi company response
  • A single company response (correct)
  • A double company response
  • The first arriving Officer in Command of the emergency

    • When is Formal Command established according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513?

    <p>When an incident is complex or rapidly escalating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is designated as the Operations Chief (OC) when the assigned Deputy Chief arrives at the incident?

    <p>The first to arrive Battalion Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Deputy Chief in the incident command structure?

    <p>Assume overall command of the incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is command established at all incidents?

    <p>Upon arrival of the first BFD unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who automatically assumes command when multiple companies are dispatched to an incident?

    <p>The first arriving Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which position is responsible for coordinating assisting outside agencies and their interaction at the Command Post?

    <p>Liaison Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which section is responsible for all tactical operations at the incident and the development of strategic objectives and the Incident Action Plan?

    <p>Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which section is responsible for the collection, documentation, evaluation, use, and dissemination of information regarding the incident?

    <p>Planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which position is responsible for assessing hazardous and unsafe situations and assisting the Incident Commander in developing measures to ensure the safety of members operating at the emergency?

    <p>Safety Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who is responsible for assuming command at an incident when a single company responds?

    <p>The first arriving Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary mode of operation for Company Officers?

    <p>Combat Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, where should the Incident Command Post (ICP) be established?

    <p>In proximity to the emergency incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the three incident priorities determined by the Incident Commander (IC)?

    <p>Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513, what is the designated phonetic designation for the side of the building that is identified as the address side?

    <p>Side ALPHA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Incident Command Structure, when does command establish a Command Post?

    <p>When an incident is large, complex, or rapidly escalating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ICS Organizational Structure for Operations, which companies initiate tactical operations at the emergency scene?

    <p>First Engine Company, second engine company, first Ladder Company, and the rescue company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the ICS Organizational Structure for Operations, where should the 4th Due Engine (RIT) stage?

    <p>In an area not impeding the access of other staged units into the emergency scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which section of the Incident Command Structure is responsible for tracking all incident costs and evaluating the financial considerations of the incident?

    <p>Finance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when are financial considerations a major factor during incident operations?

    <p>Only when agencies seek reimbursement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, which section of the Incident Command Structure is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material for the incident?

    <p>Logistics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the role of the Support Branch in the Incident Command Structure?

    <p>Providing personnel with equipment and supplies to support incident operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of Level 2 Staging in the Incident Command Structure?

    <p>To gather resources for emergency incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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