Test Your Knowledge on Incident Command and Management
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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?

    <p>When a chief officer assumes command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should department SOPs address regarding command transfer?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must command transfer be addressed?

    <p>In department SOPs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should command be transferred between company officers?

    <p>When there is a compelling reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances should command be transferred between company officers?

    <p>When there is a compelling reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The situation and resource status</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Communicate with the previous IC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the IC assuming command evaluate?

    <p>The safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the IC assuming command evaluate?

    <p>The safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to happen when command is transferred?

    <p>Operations become more chaotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tends to disrupt the continuity of operations?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is essential in establishing control over available resources?

    <p>Delegation of authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is delegation of authority essential?

    <p>To establish control over available resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should a good command post be established?

    <p>Outside the hot zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3-7 people reporting to a supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Three command mode options apply only to company-level operations.
    2. A stationary command post must be established when a chief officer assumes command.
    3. Command transfer must be addressed in department SOPs.
    4. Command should not be transferred between company officers unless there is a compelling reason.
    5. The person assuming command must communicate with the previous IC to determine situation and resource status.
    6. The IC assuming command must evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the operation in progress.
    7. Command transfers tend to disrupt the continuity of operations.
    8. On rare occasions, command of a structure fire could be transferred to another agency.
    9. 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.
    10. 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!

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