25 Questions
According to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513, what is the purpose of the Incident Command Structure?
To improve the use of resources and tactical effectiveness
Who does the procedure outlined in Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513 apply to?
All members of the Bridgeport Fire Department
What is the definition of 'Still Alarm' according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513?
A single company response
When is Formal Command established according to Bridgeport Fire Department Policy #513?
When an incident is complex or rapidly escalating
Who is designated as the Operations Chief (OC) when the assigned Deputy Chief arrives at the incident?
The first to arrive Battalion Chief
What is the responsibility of the Deputy Chief in the incident command structure?
Assume overall command of the incident
When is command established at all incidents?
Upon arrival of the first BFD unit
Who automatically assumes command when multiple companies are dispatched to an incident?
The first arriving Officer
According to the text, which position is responsible for coordinating assisting outside agencies and their interaction at the Command Post?
Liaison Officer
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?
Operations
According to the text, which section is responsible for the collection, documentation, evaluation, use, and dissemination of information regarding the incident?
Planning
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?
Safety Officer
According to the text, who is responsible for assuming command at an incident when a single company responds?
The first arriving Officer
According to the text, what is the primary mode of operation for Company Officers?
Combat Command
According to the text, where should the Incident Command Post (ICP) be established?
In proximity to the emergency incident
According to the text, what are the three incident priorities determined by the Incident Commander (IC)?
Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation
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?
Side ALPHA
In the Incident Command Structure, when does command establish a Command Post?
When an incident is large, complex, or rapidly escalating
According to the ICS Organizational Structure for Operations, which companies initiate tactical operations at the emergency scene?
First Engine Company, second engine company, first Ladder Company, and the rescue company
According to the ICS Organizational Structure for Operations, where should the 4th Due Engine (RIT) stage?
In an area not impeding the access of other staged units into the emergency scene
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?
Finance
According to the text, when are financial considerations a major factor during incident operations?
Only when agencies seek reimbursement
According to the text, which section of the Incident Command Structure is responsible for providing facilities, services, and material for the incident?
Logistics
According to the text, what is the role of the Support Branch in the Incident Command Structure?
Providing personnel with equipment and supplies to support incident operations
According to the text, what is the purpose of Level 2 Staging in the Incident Command Structure?
To gather resources for emergency incidents
This quiz will test your knowledge on incident command decision-making and command establishment in emergency situations. Explore the factors that determine whether initial activity should be conducted from a fixed position or simultaneously with tactical operations. Learn about the use of Combat Command mode by the first arriving company officer and the establishment of command from an exterior position in large, complex, or rapidly escalating incidents.
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