Fire Officer p211

What is the first question to answer during the initial size-up phase?

• What resources do I have?

• What do I have?

• What is the weather condition?

• Who is in charge?

What should the IC's initial actions include during phase two?

• Contacting the media

• Evacuating the building

• A 360-degree walk-around of a fire building

• Calling for backup

What is a key consideration when determining where the fire is going?

• The time of day

• The number of fire trucks available

• The current location and stage of development of the fire

• The color of the fire

What is essential for answering the question 'How do I control it?'

• Understanding the history of the building

• Having a large team

• Knowing the weather forecast

• Considering different alternatives in relation to available resources

What does phase three of the size-up process involve?

• Finalizing the incident report

• Training new personnel

• Ongoing analysis and evaluation of the situation

• Initial assessment of the fire

What was a significant outcome of the Murrah Federal Building bombing in terms of incident management?

• The establishment of a written IAP for every 12-hour work period

• The creation of a new fire department

• The introduction of new firefighting equipment

• The development of a new communication system

What is a major component of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?

• The list of personnel involved

• The strategic objectives and tactical objectives

• The history of the incident location

• The weather conditions

What should the IC be prepared to do if the situation changes?

• Cancel the operation

• Call for a press conference

• Evacuate the entire city

• Switch between offensive and defensive strategies

What is required for large or complex incidents with extended duration?

• A simple verbal plan

• A written Incident Action Plan (IAP)

• A single fire truck

• A media briefing

What does the ongoing size-up require from the IC?

• A detailed weather report

• A constant flow of feedback information

• A map of the city

• A list of all personnel