Test Your Knowledge on Incident Command and Management

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Which command mode options apply only to company-level operations?

Five

Two

Three (correct)

Four

Which level of operations do the three command mode options apply to?

Company-level (correct)

Department-level

Division-level

Battalion-level

When must a stationary command post be established?

When the incident is large

When the incident is small

When a company officer assumes command

When a chief officer assumes command (correct)

When must a stationary command post be established?

When a chief officer assumes command Signup and view all the answers

What should department SOPs address regarding command transfer?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Where must command transfer be addressed?

In department SOPs Signup and view all the answers

When should command be transferred between company officers?

When there is a compelling reason Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances should command be transferred between company officers?

When there is a compelling reason Signup and view all the answers

What must the person assuming command communicate with the previous IC?

The situation and resource status Signup and view all the answers

What is the first thing the person assuming command must do?

Communicate with the previous IC Signup and view all the answers

What must the IC assuming command evaluate?

The safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress Signup and view all the answers

What must the IC assuming command evaluate?

The safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen when command is transferred?

Operations become more chaotic Signup and view all the answers

What tends to disrupt the continuity of operations?

Command transfers Signup and view all the answers

When could command of a structure fire be transferred to another agency?

Rarely Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances could command of a structure fire be transferred to another agency?

Rarely Signup and view all the answers

What information should be passed on during a transfer of command?

Progress report, company location and assignments, known hazards, and additional resources requested but not assigned Signup and view all the answers

What information should be passed on during a transfer of command?

Progress report, company location and assignments, known hazards, and additional resources requested but not assigned Signup and view all the answers

What is essential in establishing control over available resources?

Delegation of authority Signup and view all the answers

Why is delegation of authority essential?

To establish control over available resources Signup and view all the answers

Where should a good command post be established?

Outside the hot zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended range for span of control according to NIMS?

3-7 people reporting to a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Three command mode options apply only to company-level operations.
A stationary command post must be established when a chief officer assumes command.
Command transfer must be addressed in department SOPs.
Command should not be transferred between company officers unless there is a compelling reason.
The person assuming command must communicate with the previous IC to determine situation and resource status.
The IC assuming command must evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress.
Command transfers tend to disrupt the continuity of operations.
On rare occasions, command of a structure fire could be transferred to another agency.
Information passed on during a transfer of command should include progress report, company location and assignments, known hazards, and additional resources requested but not assigned.
Delegation of authority is essential in establishing control over available resources.

A good command post should be established outside the hot zone and provide a view of the two most important sides of the building.
Companies and agencies report to the command post for instructions and information.
Positioning the command post so that two sides of the building can be viewed is usually good practice.
Managing an incident requires the IC’s undivided attention.
Span of control should range from three to no more than seven, with five being the average.
Large-scale operations where the span of control exceeds manageable limits become chaotic and unsafe.
NIMS recommends a span of control ranging from three to seven people reporting to a supervisor.
Keep it simple when forming tactical-level management components.
A better approach to calling for additional resources is to stage arriving resources until assignment needs are identified.
The need for additional units must be anticipated and requested well in advance of when the units should actually be in position.

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Are you familiar with the best practices for command and control during emergency situations? Test your knowledge with this quiz! From command transfer to span of control, this quiz covers essential concepts that every emergency responder should know. sharpen your skills in establishing a command post, delegating authority, and managing resources. Get ready to enhance your understanding of incident management and take control of emergency situations with confidence!