EOG 100.3.4-100.3.6 pg 8-11 Tulsa Fire Department Incident Command Guidelines

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What is the highest priority for incident command responsibilities?

Resource Management

Incident Stabilization

Life Safety (correct)

Property Conservation

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the ongoing size-up process?

Identifying available resources

Understanding the current situation

Speculating on public opinions (correct)

Assessing potential outcomes

Which question is NOT part of the critical judgments during initial size-up?

What resources are available?

Where is the fire located? (correct)

What have I got?

Where is it going?

In the incident command framework, which priority comes second?

Incident Stabilization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'dynamic' refer to in the context of size-up?

A continuous assessment process (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which strategic mode requires an initial offensive attack while establishing defensive positions?

Marginal (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which strategic mode are responders likely to take no action and wait for conditions to become safer?

Non-Intervention (C) Signup and view all the answers

During which strategic mode would a responder prioritize protecting nearby exposures before mitigating the main incident?

Defensive (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which example best represents actions taken in the Offensive strategic mode?

Attacking the main body of a wildland fire (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of the Defensive strategic mode?

Protect exposures while mitigating the incident (B) Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if a TFD resource responds to a mutual aid call and finds the ICS has not been implemented?

The ranking officer must establish command and involve the requesting department in decision-making. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario would require passing command to the next arriving company?

If immediate tactical activity demands the company officer's involvement. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred command mode when dealing with complex incidents?

Command from a fixed position. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If the ranking officer concludes that tactical operations will not impact the incident's outcome, what should the command decision be?

Command from a fixed position should be established. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a situation where the initial company officer remains the Incident Commander (IC)?

The next company has not yet arrived, requiring continued command by the initial officer. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What primary factor influences the selection of command mode according to the guidelines?

The ability of the first company to execute tactical objectives. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should the first arriving company do before beginning tactical operations?

Provide a detailed status report of operations. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When a mutual aid incident is in progress, which aspect must TFD resources verify?

That the requesting department has implemented the ICS. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must occur when the Incident Commander (IC) changes strategy?

All resources must be notified. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an essential consideration when developing a strategy according to the Risk Management Plan?

The building construction and fire load. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of having a Back-Up Strategy?

To prepare for any failures of the primary plan. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline indicates a situation where risk to life is not acceptable?

When loss is already inevitable. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should the initial strategic mode be communicated to the firefighters on scene?

It cannot be a mystery to anyone. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT included in the evaluation for strategic mode selection?

Type of firefighting equipment used. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benchmark that can trigger a change in strategy during an incident?

Achieving an 'all clear' status. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when evaluating the resources available versus those needed to manage an incident?

A realistic assessment of situational needs. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Tactical operations is not to begin until a _____ status report of operations is communicated

Detailed Signup and view all the answers

Based on a risk management plan the IC has ___ strategic options

4 Signup and view all the answers

The 4 strategic options are offensive, ____, defensive and non intervention

Marginal Signup and view all the answers

Strategy can change with _ or because certain _ ( all crear, under control) are obtained

Conditions benchmarks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Command on Mutual Aid Incidents

TFD ranking officer verifies the implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) by the requesting department when responding to mutual aid calls.
TFD supports existing command efforts or establishes command if ICS is not implemented, involving the requesting department in decision-making.

Selection of Command Mode

Initial command mode is determined by the ranking officer of the first arriving unit.
Fixed position command is preferred for complex or rapidly escalating incidents.
Two questions dictate command mode:
- Will initial tactical operations significantly impact the incident's outcome?
- Will the company officer’s efforts significantly affect achieving tactical objectives?
If immediate tactical action is necessary, command is passed to the next arriving company; until then, the initial officer remains the Incident Commander (IC).

Responsibilities of the Incident Commander (IC)

Assess Incident Priorities:
- Life Safety is the top priority.
- Second priority is Incident Stabilization.
- Third priority is Property Conservation.
Initial and Ongoing Size-Up:
- Continuous assessment of the situation, potential, and resource needs throughout the incident.
- Critical questions for evaluation:
  - What have I got? (situation)
  - Where is it going? (potential)
  - What do I need to control it? (resources)

Strategic Mode Selection

The IC has four strategic options based on the Risk Management Plan (RMP):
- Offensive: Direct action to mitigate incident sources (e.g., interior fire attack, capping leaks).
- Marginal: Combination of offensive and defensive actions; initiating interior attack while preparing defense.
- Defensive: Protect exposures first and then control the incident non-aggressively (e.g., exterior fire attack).
- Non-Intervention: Isolate the area, taking no action; evacuate and wait for conditions to improve.

Changing Strategy and Back-Up Plans

Strategy may change based on conditions or upon achieving benchmarks (e.g., "all clear").
The IC must notify all resources when a strategy change occurs.
"Plan B" must always be established as a back-up strategy if "Plan A" fails.

Risk Management Plan (RMP) Guidelines

TFD guidelines for risk management emphasize:
- High risk to protect savable lives.
- Moderate risk to protect savable property.
- No risk to save property that is already lost.
Strategic decisions are based on:
- Rescue profiles, fire/smoke conditions, building construction, and incident hazards.
The initial strategic mode sets the operational framework and must be clear to all firefighters on scene.

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