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WorksheetsBC Intro-1.8.2 Tactical lvl accountability responsibilities
Total questions: 77
Worksheet time: 39mins
What is the major goal of Command Function 1 in the Blue Card SOP?
To provide and manage a steady, adequate, and timely stream of appropriate resources.
To ensure the safety of all personnel on the scene.
To document all incidents for future reference.
To train new recruits in emergency response.
What is the essence of incident control according to the Blue Card SOP?
The ability of every IC to create, manage, and move the position and function of all resources in the Hazard Zone.
The ability to quickly extinguish fires.
The ability to communicate effectively with the public.
The ability to document all incidents accurately.
What is the major goal of the local Dispatch Center?
To dispatch the appropriate amount and type of resource(s) to the scene of an emergency immediately after the receipt of the appropriate information.
To train new recruits in emergency response.
To document all incidents for future reference.
To ensure the safety of all personnel on the scene.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a component of the standard Deployment management that an IC must manage on every incident?
Dispatch
Standard incident response
Training new recruits
Recycling
What should the call taker determine based on the information received from the caller?
The type of fire extinguisher to use
The appropriate Nature Code
The number of firefighters needed
The type of building on fire
What does a 3-1 Assignment consist of?
2 Engine Companies and 1 Ladder/Truck Company
3 Engine Companies and 2 Ladder/Truck Companies
3 Engine Companies and 1 Ladder/Truck Company
2 Engine Companies and 2 Ladder/Truck Companies
What is included in a 1st Alarm/Box Assignment?
3 Engine Companies, 1 Ladder/Truck Company, and 1 Medic/Ambulance
5 Engine Companies, 2 Ladder/Truck Companies, and 1 Medic/Ambulance
4 Engine Companies, 2 Ladder/Truck Companies, and 1 Medic/Ambulance
5 Engine Companies, 3 Ladder/Truck Companies, and 1 Medic/Ambulance
What does the term "Working Fire" indicate?
A fire that can be controlled by one unit
A fire that requires the commitment of all responding companies
A fire that does not require additional alarms
A fire that is already extinguished
When notified of a Working Fire First Alarm, what is the first action the Dispatch Center should take?
Upgrade the dispatch to a Working Fire assignment
Isolate a tactical channel
Dispatch a Fire Investigator
Dispatch PD for traffic and crowd control
What should the Dispatch Center be prepared to do when the need is indicated?
Dispatch a Fire Investigator
Make notifications to pertinent personnel
Dispatch gas and electric companies
Dispatch any special agencies or equipment
Who must be contacted if a fire occurs at a public-school facility?
The on-duty State Fire Marshal
The local police department
The school principal
The fire investigator
What is the purpose of Elapsed Time Notifications (ETN)?
To notify the public about the fire
To begin elapsed time notifications for the incident
To dispatch additional fire units
To isolate a tactical channel
How often will the TRO announce an elapsed time notification during a Working Fire incident?
Every 10 minutes
Every 15 minutes
Every 5 minutes
Every 20 minutes
On which channel will all emergency incidents be dispatched?
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
What should be done if an incident is declared a "Working Fire"?
Use the same tactical radio channel for all incidents.
Clear the assigned tactical radio channel of other incidents.
Use a mobile phone to communicate.
Ignore the incident.
How many tactical radio frequencies should be used for all Hazard Zone transmissions?
One
Two
Three
Four
Who is responsible for handling all communications between units assigned to an incident and the Dispatch Center?
Incident Commander (IC)
Tactical Radio Operator (TRO)
Mobile Computer Terminal (MCT)
Channel 1 Operator
What should the Dispatch Center do if no reply is received after three attempts to contact the unit?
Ignore the unit
Send a cover assignment
Wait for another minute
Contact the unit's family
What information should be provided to the Dispatch Center when reporting a non-emergency incident?
Nature of the incident
Exact location of the incident
Resource request required to control the incident
All of the above
What should the Channel 1 Operator do after receiving a report of a non-emergency incident?
Ignore the report
Assign a separate tactical frequency for the incident
Call the police
Send an email to the supervisor
What is the role of the TRO when a unit is substituting for another unit or responding in addition to the original assignment?
The TRO should cancel the original unit dispatched if the substituting unit is closer to the scene.
The TRO should send both units to the scene.
The TRO should ignore the substituting unit.
The TRO should wait for further instructions.
What does Code-1 status indicate?
Assigned to a non-emergency service call.
Assigned to an emergency call using lights and sirens.
Not assigned to a service call.
Assigned to a fire emergency.
What should all fire and EMS responses be classified as unless otherwise indicated by the Dispatch Center or Command?
Code-1
Code-2
Code-3
Code-4
What must Company Officers review while enroute to an incident?
Tactical information on their MCT, map books, and any pre-fire planning info.
The weather forecast.
The latest news updates.
Their personal messages.
What should all personnel do before the truck moves?
Ensure all radios are set to the assigned channel.
Securely fasten their seat belts.
Open station doors fully.
All of the above.
What is the importance of effective communications during the response period?
It can set the stage for effective action and improve the overall rescue and fire attack effort.
It allows for casual conversation.
It helps in reducing the response time.
It ensures the safety of the dispatch center.
What is the responsibility of the Co-driver in an emergency response vehicle?
Operating the vehicle safely
Being a second set of eyes and ears
Managing the intersection
Using warning devices
What should drivers do when stopped at the scene of an incident?
Keep the vehicle running
Place the vehicle to protect personnel working in the street
Turn off all lights
Leave the vehicle unattended
What should personnel do before stepping off the apparatus?
Look both ways and verify the outside surroundings
Turn off the engine
Remove all equipment
Call for backup
What should be done at night to illuminate the scene?
Use headlights only
Use mounted floodlights and any other available lighting
Use handheld flashlights
Use the vehicle's interior lights
What should all personnel working in or near traffic lanes wear?
Casual clothing
High visibility vests
Fire-resistant suits
Reflective helmets
What should drivers avoid whenever possible?
Speeding
Backing
Using sirens
Stopping
What is the purpose of using warning devices in traffic?
To alert pedestrians
To request the right-of-way in a safe and predictable manner
To signal other emergency vehicles
To indicate a stop
What must drivers consider when their moving vehicle poses to fire ground personnel and spectators?
The speed of the vehicle
The dangers their vehicle poses
The color of the vehicle
The size of the vehicle
What should be done when stopped at the scene of an incident to protect personnel working in the street?
Turn off the vehicle
Use warning lights
Sound the horn
Move the vehicle to the side
When can personnel exit a vehicle or piece of apparatus?
When the vehicle is moving slowly
When the vehicle is at a complete stop
When the vehicle is in neutral
When the vehicle is parked on a slope
What must personnel dismounting the apparatus do before stepping off?
Look both ways and verify the surroundings
Check the fuel level
Adjust their seatbelt
Turn off the engine
What should drivers do when waiting for personnel to return to the truck before repositioning closer to the scene?
Keep the apparatus moving slowly
Keep the apparatus at a full stop
Turn off the engine
Sound the horn
What should be used to illuminate the scene at night?
Vehicle mounted floodlights
Flashlights
Streetlights
Headlights
What must all personnel working in or near traffic lanes wear?
Helmets
High visibility vests
Gloves
Boots
What is required of all department employees when operating a vehicle?
Use seat belts at all times
Use the horn frequently
Drive at high speeds
Turn off the headlights
Who is responsible for the safety of all vehicle operations and managing compliance of the procedure?
The driver
The Company Officer
The passenger
The dispatcher
Under what conditions are Fire Department vehicles authorized to exceed posted speed limits?
During heavy traffic
Under favorable conditions
During bad weather
On narrow roads
What is the maximum permissible speed when emergency vehicles must travel in center or oncoming traffic lanes?
10 mph
15 mph
20 mph
25 mph
When emergency vehicles must use center or oncoming traffic lanes to approach controlled intersections, what must they do before proceeding through the intersection?
Slow down and proceed with caution
Come to a complete stop
Flash their lights and honk
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
What should a vehicle do when approaching a negative right-of-way intersection (red light, stop sign)?
Slow down and proceed with caution
Yield to oncoming traffic and proceed
Come to a complete stop and proceed only when safe
Flash their lights and proceed
For incidents located directly on a freeway, who must use their best judgment on the proper response (Code 2 or 3)?
The first arriving unit
The IC (Incident Commander)
Company officers
Dispatch Center
What is the role of the first unit to arrive at the scene of a multi-unit dispatched incident?
To start rescue operations immediately
To establish command of the incident
To wait for additional units to arrive
To assess the damage and report back
What is the primary responsibility of the IC (Incident Commander) at the incident scene?
To manage the work and resources at the scene
To provide medical assistance
To direct traffic around the scene
To communicate with the media
Which of the following is NOT a question the IC needs to answer to create a basic response profile for the incident?
What resources are on the scene?
How much work is there beyond the capability of the initial assignment?
What type of command support do I need to manage the dispatched resource?
What is the role of the IC (Incident Commander) in managing resources during an incident?
To provide medical assistance
To allocate resources and manage work cycles on the strategic level
To conduct fire safety inspections
To handle public relations
What is the purpose of Level 1 Staging procedures?
To increase radio traffic
To allow the IC to evaluate conditions prior to assigning companies
To delay the response time of units
To reduce the number of resources available
What happens if units disregard staging procedures and "auto-assign" themselves in a Hazard Zone?
They will be rewarded for quick action
They will be reassigned to a different incident
They will make the scene unsafe for everyone else
They will receive additional resources
What is one of the benefits of effective utilization of Level 1 Staging procedures?
Increases apparatus congestion at the scene
Reduces radio traffic during the critical initial stages of the incident
Delays the implementation of the Incident Action Plan (IAP)
Increases confusion and pressure on the Command
When are Level 1 Staging procedures automatically activated?
When the IC arrives at the scene
When the initial arriving unit clears the Dispatch Center and assumes command
When the fire alarm is triggered
When the last unit arrives at the scene
What is the primary responsibility of Level 1 Staged units?
To immediately proceed to the incident site
To wait for an assignment from the IC before proceeding out of their Level 1 Staging location
To assist in setting up the incident command post
To provide support to the Ladder/Truck companies
What should all initial responders on the 1st Alarm do?
Wait for further instructions at the station
Respond directly to the scene
Set up a perimeter around the incident site
Assist in traffic control
What is the definition of Level 2 Staging?
A location for initial responders to gather
A centralized staging location, adjacent to the incident scene where later arriving resources will assemble
A location for the public to gather for information
A place for media personnel to set up
What is the most preferable method of communication in the Level 2 Staging area?
Radio communication
Text messaging
Face-to-face communication
Email communication
Who will become the Level 2 Staging Manager in the absence of an assigned manager?
The first fire department officer to arrive at the staging area
The incident commander
The senior most firefighter on site
The dispatch center operator
What is one of the options for an engine company officer's crew when they arrive at the Level 2 Staging location?
They can assist the Company Officer with Level 1 Staging operations.
They can be assigned as manpower to another company in Level 2 Staging.
They can be moved up to form a minimum of a 3-person company.
They can be assigned to the Command Post.
Who should the Level 2 Staging Manager notify upon their arrival at the staging area?
The Company Officer
The Operations Section Chief
The Incident Commander (IC) or Ops Section Chief
The Dispatch Center
What should the Level 2 Staging Manager maintain in the staging area?
A list of available companies
A list of all equipment
A list of all personnel
A list of all vehicles
What information should be relayed to companies when they are assigned out of Level 2 Staging?
The location of the nearest hospital
The tactical channel on which they are to operate
The names of all personnel in the staging area
The weather conditions
What should companies leaving staging do?
Communicate directly with the Dispatch Center
Communicate directly with Command or their assigned S/D Supervisor
Communicate directly with the Company Officer
Communicate directly with the Operations Section Chief
What should the first arriving Ladder/Truck company assume when they arrive in Level 2 Staging first?
Level 1 Staging
Level 2 Staging
Incident Command
Hazard Zone
What should be done with un-needed, subsequent arriving apparatus at the incident site?
Parked in the Hazard Zone
Left out of the way in the Level 2 Staging area
Parked in front of the incident site
Left in the Level 1 Staging area
What is one of the major objectives of the Incident Commander (IC)?
To control the position/location and function of all resources assigned to the Hazard Zone
To manage the financial aspects of the incident
To oversee the media communications
To handle the medical emergencies
What are the three components the IC should consider when assigning any unit into the Hazard Zone?
Tasks, Location of tasks, Objectives of tasks
Time, Resources, Budget
Safety, Efficiency, Communication
Equipment, Personnel, Strategy
Who has the greatest stake in the accountability system at the task level?
Incident Commander
Staff Officers
Companies working on the task level
Ladder/Truck companies
Which of the following is NOT a task level responsibility?
Following all staging procedures
Being properly assigned into the Hazard Zone
Freelancing
Staying together as a company
What is the maximum depth into a structure based on air supply?
100-150 feet
175-200 feet
200-225 feet
150-175 feet
How many firefighters with at least one portable radio are required to be assigned to a crew or team operating in a Hazard Zone?
One firefighter
Two firefighters
Three firefighters
Four firefighters
Which of the following is NOT a method for personnel to be in contact with their Company Officer?
Voice (radio)
Vision (TIC)
Touch (hoseline)
Who should give an accountability report upon exiting the Hazard Zone?
Any firefighter
Company Officers
Division Supervisor
Safety Officer
Who is responsible for managing the companies assigned to an operational area?
The first Company Officer assigned to the area
The Office-in-Charge of that area
The Safety Officer
The Division Supervisor
Which of the following is a responsibility of a Chief Officer assigned as a S/D boss?
Implement and manage the S/D IAP
Freelancing
Ignoring tactical priorities
Avoiding risk management
