QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Preparation and Capabilities - ANSWER - obtain complete information from dispatch
when receiving the assignment
- bring adequate personal gear within established weight requirement
- bring FFT/ICT5 Kit. Kit should contain enough critical info and materials to allow you to
operate for the first 48 hours without need for support
- follow safety procedures for transporting personnel and equipment
- arrive at the incident and check in
- inspect crew members and their PPE and ensure personnel and equipment meet
agency requirements, serviceability, conditions of hire, and supervisor's instructions
- obtain initial briefing from the supervisor
- correctly prepare the radio for operation on the incident, and properly use the portable
or mobile multichannel radio
- accurately navigate to an assigned destination
- apply the principles of the ICS
Providing Leadership for Your Crew - ANSWER - obtain and understand priorities, and
determine work objectives
- delegate task to employees, and hold them accountable for their actions
- ensure the supervisor's work objectives and performance standards are met
- evaluate your crew member's performances
- provide praise or discipline to crew members, as warranted
When Obtaining Info From Dispatch - ANSWER - incident name and order number
- incident phone number
- reporting time
- reporting location
- transportation arrangements and travel routes
- contact procedures during travel
FFT1/ICT5 Kit - ANSWER - IRPG and other guides
- incident organizer
- ICS forms
- programmable radio
- cell phone
- writing materials
- compass and GPS
- belt weather kit
- flagging
- batteries
- camera
Preparing Radio's for Operation - ANSWER - obtain a communication plan