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A ____ structure is necessary when an incident involves more than one jurisdiction. -
ANSWER: unified command
Which one of the following statements is correct regarding common terminology?
- resource typing will include all emergency traffic such as police and ems
- agencies can use 10 code
- the IC can determine which 10 code to use
- The purpose of resource typing is to allow an IC commander to order exactly what
is needed. - ANSWER: The purpose of resource typing is to allow an IC commander to
order what is needed.
Under the Incident Management System, general staff consists of: - ANSWER:
operations, planning, logistics, and finance.
A set number of the same kind and type of resources staffed with a specific
minimum number of personnel describes a : - ANSWER: strike team
______ is responsible for setting strategic objectives and maintaining a
comprehensive understanding of the incident. - ANSWER: command
Regardless of the size of the scene and what is involved, there are two phases of
scene management that always apply. - ANSWER: size-up and scene control
The purpose of a post incident analysis is to - ANSWER: look for strength and
weaknesses of the response
The company command officer had three command options upon arrival at the
scene of an emergency which are: - ANSWER: nothing showing, fast attack,
command
In the absence of an investigator, the preservation of physical evidence generally
rests with the: - ANSWER: command officer
The post incident critique should be attended by: - ANSWER: all participating units
and agencies
Responsibility for the establishment and expansion of the Incident Command System
modular organization rests with the: - ANSWER: incident commander
,A _______ command structure is necessary when an incident involves, or threatens
to involve, more than one jurisdictional agencies. - ANSWER: unified
Choose the correct order of incident priority beginning with the most important to
least important. - ANSWER: Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, Property Conservation.
Only personnel directly involved in mitigating the the incident should be allowed in
the _______ zone. - ANSWER: Hot
In the command role, the company officer - ANSWER: maintains control of the
incident and directs resources.
The section that developes and documents action plans is: - ANSWER: Planning
The RIT crews need to be staged in the ______ - ANSWER: cold zone
To comply with OSHA and/or NFPA requirements, a(n) ________ crew must be
immediately available during firefighting. - ANSWER: rapid intervention
The _____ section chief manages the incident tactical activities - ANSWER:
operations
Which of the following best describes the term limited access zone (warm) -
ANSWER: Where personnel who support the incident are located.
Emergency scenes are divided into three operating zones. They are: - ANSWER: hot,
warm, and cold zones
The organizational level having functional/geographic responsibility located between
Section/Division/Groups is called - ANSWER: a branch
An incident involving a mullti-juridictional response requires : - ANSWER: Unified
Command
Which of the following are factors to be considered during size up? - ANSWER: Facts,
probabilities, own situation, decision, and plan of operation.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is which part of the National Incident
Management System (NIMS)? - ANSWER: Command and management
The Planning Section comprises four primary units during an incident: Resources,
Situation, Documentation and ________ - ANSWER: Demobilization
A subordinate's perception of a supervisor's authority to administer discipline is
referred to as ______ power. - ANSWER: coercive/punishment
, Three common types of FAA notifications for an impending aircraft incident or
emergency are: - ANSWER: alert I, II, III
Which of the following characteristics describes an offensive firefighting strategy? -
ANSWER: Aggressive interior attack
A post-incident analysis is designed to : - ANSWER: focus on the activities
A set number of five resources of the same type and kind are called a: - ANSWER:
strike team
The most common injury sustained by emergency responders operating on the fire
ground is: - ANSWER: sprains/strains
Which of the following best describes the term "cold zone" - ANSWER: Area where
the command post is located
It is essential that incident reports have the following characteristics: - ANSWER:
completeness, clarity, objectivity, and factuality
RIT teams are required: - ANSWER: when crews are operating in a hazardous
environment
Which of the following is the correct post-incident process? - ANSWER: Incident,
overview, gather information, critique, documentation
Effective incident command is based on: - ANSWER: modular organization
Which of the following is true regarding storage containers for equipment
contaminated during hazardous materials incident. - ANSWER: The proper term for
them, according to CFR, is salvage drum.
Once initial size-up has been completed, incident commander should: - ANSWER:
continue size-up and revise plans as conditions change
With respect to scene security at a fire, when law enforcement officials or fire
investigators are not available, the company officer must: - ANSWER: ensure the
property remains under control of the fire and emergency services organizations
until all evidence has been collected.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a fire department has the authority to remain
on scene for what period of time to investigate the fire? - ANSWER: A reasonable
amount of time
At an emergency incident, command vehicles should be placed: - ANSWER: so they
have a good view of two sides of the scene