FEMA MISC Georgia Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting Course SECTION 3: INCIDENT CONSIDERATIONS & SIZE-UP

TEST KEY 1. Define Incident Management System. An incident management system, also known as an incident command system, is a standardized method of emergency services use to manage all aspects of an incident. It includes an organized system of roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures. 2. List six common criteria met by effective command procedures. a. organizational structure is defined. b. unity of command is maintained. c. span of control is not exceeded. d. division of labor is used. e. discipline is required of everyone on the scene. f. fundamental group principles are incorporated. g. authority to establish command at any level is explicitly stated. h. procedures for effectively transferring command are outlined. 3. List the three tactical priorities upon which all actions should be based. a. life safety b. incident stabilization c. property conservation 4. List two ways command can be established. a. someone assumes command b. a command post is designated c. other units are directed in a planned & coordinated operation. 5. List five factors that affect positioning of equipment and personnel. a. wind b. terrain c. wreckage d. survivors e. hazardous areas f. number, types, & capabilities of responding apparatus g. number, types, & capabilities of responding perso