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Incident Command Quiz

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The 3 normal managerial levels associated with emergency incidents are called Strategic, Tactical, Operational

a)

Offensive, Defensive, Transitional.

b)

Analysis, Assessment, Safety

c)

1

2.

The planning and directing of the organisations resources in order to meet its overall objectives is called ?

a)

Strategic Command

b)

Tactical Command

c)

Operational Command

3.

The deployment and control of resources and personnel to meet the objectives in the incident management plan is ?

a)

Tactical Command

b)

Strategic Command

c)

Operational Command

4.

Carrying out the tasks on the incident ground to achieve desired objectives is called ?

a)

Operational Command

b)

Strategic Command

c)

Tactical Command

5.

What is the name of the area established around the immediate scene of operations ?

a)

Inner Cordon

b)

Outer Cordon

c)

Transitional Area

d)

Red Zone

6.

What is the name of the area established for public evacuation or to prevent access by the public?

a)

Outer Cordon

b)

Transitional Area

c)

Inner Cordon

d)

Red Zone

7.

Who normally secures the outer cordon?

a)

Garda

b)

Civil Defense

c)

HSE

d)

ESB

8.

Marshalling areas are normally situated in the ?

a)

Outer Cordon

b)

Inner Cordon

c)

Transitional Area

d)

Red Zone

9.

How many levels of command are there in DFB ?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

3

d)

2

e)

1

10.

An incident where there are 1 or 2 pumps in attendance and the IC is a Sub/ Station Officer with no DO required is called

a)

Level 1 Command

b)

Level 3 Command

c)

Level 2 Command

d)

Level 4 Command

11.

At an incident where there is 2 to 5 pumps in attendance with the DO as IC is called

a)

Level 2 Command

b)

Level 3 Command

c)

Level 4 Command

d)

Level 1 Command

12.

At an incident where there is 6 to 8 pumps in attendance with the 3rd Officer as IC is called

a)

Level 3 Command

b)

Level 2 Command

c)

Level 1 Command

d)

Level 4 Command

13.

At an incident where there is 8 or more pumps in attendance with the CFO or ACFO as IC is called

a)

Level 4 Command

b)

Level 2 Command

c)

Level 3 Command

d)

Level 1 Command

14.

At what type of incidents is the DICU deployed?

a)

Level 3 Command

b)

Level 2 Command

c)

Level 4 Command

d)

Level 1 Command

15.

At a level 3 command incident when a 3rd Officer takes command what role will the previous IC take?

a)

Operations Commander

b)

Incident Commander

c)

Sector Commander

d)

Support Commander

16.

In every day operations how many lines of direct communications should the span of control be limited to ?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

4

d)

3

e)

1

17.

In an incident which is stable the span of control can be acceptable at how many lines?

a)

6 to 7

b)

7 to 8

c)

8 to 9

d)

9 to 10

18.

The Command Team at larger incidents usually includes 3 elements , Command Support Function, Incident Commander, Operations Commander and Sector Commanders

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

blank

d)

blank

19.

What colour is the surcoat of the Incident Commander?

a)

White

b)

Red

c)

Yellow and Black

d)

Chequers

e)

Green

20.

What colour is the surcoat of the Operations Commander?

a)

Red

b)

White

c)

Green

d)

Yellow and Black

e)

Chequers

21.

What colour is the surcoat of the Entry Control Officer?

a)

Yellow and Black Chequers

b)

Green

c)

Red

d)

White

22.

What colour is the surcoat of the Sector Commander?

a)

Yellow surcoat with red shoulders

b)

White

c)

Green

d)

Red

23.

What colour is the surcoat of Command Support?

a)

Red and White Chequers

b)

Red

c)

Yellow and Black Chequers

d)

White

24.

What colour is the surcoat of the Safety Officer?

a)

Blue surcoat with yellow shoulders

b)

Red and White Chequers

c)

White

d)

Yellow

25.

. In a standard 4 sided building sectorisation is done what type of pattern?

a)

Clockwise

b)

Anti Clockwise

c)

blank

d)

blank

26.

A risk assessment that is continuous in a changing environment is called?

a)

Dynamic Risk Assessment

b)

Initial assessment

c)

Safe Assessment

d)

Control measure

27.

How many tactical modes are there?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

6

d)

4

e)

1

28.

If an incident is being tackled aggressively it is an example of?

a)

Offensive Mode

b)

Defensive Mode

c)

Transitional Mode

d)

blank

29.

If an IC decides not to commit crews and fight the fire from the outside it is an example of?

a)

Defensive Mode

b)

Transitional Mode

c)

Offensive Mode

d)

blank

30.

If both Offensive and Defensive tactics are used this is an example of?

a)

Transitional Mode

b)

Defensive Mode

c)

Offensive Mode

d)

blank

31.

How often should the ERCC be informed of the tactical mode?

a)

Every 20 mins

b)

Every 10 mins

c)

Every 30 mins

d)

Every 45 mins

32.

How many stages are there in an incident?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

2

e)

1

33.

What channel is allocated to BA Main Control Officer?

a)

2

b)

1

c)

3

d)

5

34.

The three stages of an incident are initial, development and closing stage

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

blank

d)

blank

35.

What channel is allocated to Local Authority, Garda and Ambulance Service?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

3

d)

9

e)

1

36.

What are the two documents that support the Incident Command System in the DFB?

a)

DFB Standard Operational Guideline 1-ICS

b)

DFB Operational Aide Memoir.

c)

Incident command document and SOG for IC

d)

SOG and health and safety document

e)

none of these

37.

What are the key elements of the system?

a)

Standard Structure for organisating resources/comms/delegation

b)

Structured Approach system for I. C.

c)

National framework

d)

Consistent Methodology/Terminology

e)

Performance Management Changes to a learning organisation.

38.

What is a Tactical Mode?

a)

So the IC can manage the incident effectively.

b)

A plan formulated for the deployment of personnel and equipment.

c)

all of these

d)

none of these

39.

What is a Tactical Plan?

a)

A plan formulated for the deployment of personnel and equipment.

b)

So the IC can manage the incident effectively.

c)

Prior Experience

d)

none of these

40.

The key objectives of an incident management plan are , Saving and protecting those that are in immediate danger, Preventing an escalation of the incident, Ensuring the safety of operational personnel, Protecting property, infrastructure and the environment.

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

blank

d)

blank

41.

The IC decides the overall plan, who has the responsibility of the application of the plan/ tactics?

a)

Sector Commander.

b)

Support Commander

c)

Operations Commander

d)

Station Officer

42.

Who has the responsibility of all three, strategic, tactical and operational at a small incident?

a)

Likely to be the 1st arriving officer.

b)

Station officer

c)

District Officer

d)

D I C U

43.

At the incident ground the IC needs to consider the safety of whom?

a)

all of these

b)

Staff from other utilities attending

c)

The public

d)

Firefighters

44.

The IC is responsible for assessment of resources such as additional....?

a)

Appliances

b)

Personnel

c)

Equipment

d)

Fire fighting media

e)

Consumables ( fuel, BA cylinders etc)

45.

Command Support will operate from the designated contact point. How should it be identified?

a)

Continuing to display flashing lights.

b)

no flashing lights

c)

Continuing to display flashing lights and continuos sounding sirens

d)

blank

46.

Are we limited to 4 sectors?

a)

No, high rise can go floor by floor, sector by sector.

b)

yes only 4 sectors

c)

No

d)

blank

47.

The bridgehead is normally how many floors below the fire floor?

a)

Two Floors

b)

One Floor

c)

Same Floor

d)

Four Floors

48.

What are the 3 separate stages to Dynamic Management of Risk?

a)

Initial stage, Development stage, Closing stage

b)

Risk stage, Development stage, Opening stage

c)

Risk stage, Intermediate stage, Closing stage

49.

which of the following is not a need that the I.C. needs to assess/provide regarding comms?

a)

communicate directly himself with ERCC from command support vehicle

b)

set up a single direct link to ERCC

c)

allocate radios, channels and call signs

d)

establish comms with other agencies

50.

At a 4 pump fire upon request from D/O, a 3rd Officer has attended and assumed command of incident, what level of command is now in place at the incident?

a)

command level 3

b)

command level 2

c)

command level 4

d)

command level 2 but 3rd officer has responsibility for the incident

51.

Define clear "line of command"

a)

clear and visible line of command from IC to every individual on the incidentground meaning every unit(crew or sector) has 1 individual who is responsible for that unit - its safety and achivemnet

b)

blank

c)

blank

d)

blank

52.

span of control is defined as chain of delegated command when demands on any individual's attention become excessive

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

blank

d)

blank

53.

channel 1 is OIC, PMCO, BA MCO, BA ECOBA ECO and BA Ops command for smaller incidents

a)

other agencies

b)

garda, nas etc...

c)

1

54.

channel 2 is BA main control

a)

BA ops spare

b)

command for smaller incidents

c)

BA ECO and BA Ops

55.

channel 3 is BA ECO and BA Ops (ie BA teams)

a)

dublin airport

b)

command for smaller incidents

c)

BA main control

56.

channel 4 is re- broadcast

4 lines
57.

What should be considered when span of control is too great and IC can't give sufficient attention to each task?

a)

537101

b)

None of these

58.

Which of the following is an example of when sectorisation is not possibly used?

a)

Once the rear of a building has been sectorised but the IC feels he can maintain a sufficient level of command over front part of building so that it doesn't need to become a different sector

b)

Divided incident ground ie. forest, spillage etc.

c)

RTC with cars separated by large distance or physical barrier ie. embankment

d)

High rise building

59.

Why are Cordons used at operational scenes?

a)

To control resources and maintain safety

b)

To maintain spans of control

c)

To control sectorisation

d)

None of these

60.

If a change of command takes place at an incident which of the following do not need to be notified?

a)

Firefighters on scene

b)

Officers on scene

c)

Command support

d)

Control room

61.

Who deals with the media on scene of incidents?

a)

Incident Commander

b)

Any officer on scene

c)

Any D/O rank and above

d)

Command support

62.

At very complex incidents spans of control should be maintained at how many lines of control?

a)

2 to 3

b)

6 to 7

c)

11

63.

At small incidents for spans of control the IC is in control but for large incidents the IC must appoint who?

a)

Operations commander

b)

Safety officer

c)

Sector commanders

d)

None of these

64.

How many UHF radio channels are used by DFB?

a)

10

b)

8

c)

9

d)

11

65.

The following list the roles of who at an incident.....command over all fire service and personnel, create incident mgmt plan, manage spans of control, nominate command support?

a)

Incident commander

b)

Operations commander

c)

Sector commander

d)

Command support

66.

The following list the roles of who at an incident.. appointed to maintain spans of control, coordinates sector commanders, implement the strategic plan?

a)

Operations commander

b)

Incident commander

c)

Sector commander

d)

Command support

67.

The following lists the roles of who at an incident.. responsibility for particular operations on scene or tasks on scene?

a)

Sector commander

b)

Operations commander

c)

Command support

d)

Incident commander

68.

Which of the following are roles of Command Support?

a)

All of these

b)

Maintain comms with IC, record sector identifications, record all resources on scene, collect and return tallies/nominial boards

c)

Record location of all resources, maintain record of decisions, actions and results, liaise with other agencies booking in their staff

d)

Arrange relief for personnel and appliances

69.

Sectorisation is introduced when span of control is too great. This is usually when span of control exceeds how many lines?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

3

d)

8

70.

When using vertical sectorisation the fire sector is defined as?

a)

Area involved in fire + one floor above and below

b)

Area involved in fire + 2 floors above

c)

Area involved in fire + one floor above

d)

Area involved in fire only

71.

When using vertical sectorisation the search sector is defined as?

a)

Area above the fire for search, rescue and venting

b)

One floor above and below the fire

c)

Area involved in fire + one floor above

d)

Area involved in fire only

72.

When using vertical sectorisation the Lobby sector is defined as what?

a)

Area from lobby to the bridgehead

b)

The bridgehead and 2 floors below

c)

The main lobby

d)

The bridgehead

73.

Provide competent workforce, safe working environment, safe working equipment and safe systems of work all describe what?

a)

Safe person concept

b)

Safe systems of work

c)

Organisational responsibility

d)

Personal responsibility

74.

Select safe systems of work, evaluate situation, Introduce additional control measures are all tasks at what stage of an incident?

a)

Initial stage

b)

Closing stage

c)

Developing stage

d)

None

75.

Incident commander delegates to a Sector commander at what stage of an incident?

a)

Developing stage

b)

Initial stage

c)

Closing stage

d)

None

76.

If a Sector commander feels so he can appoint a Safety Officer. Who does this safety officer report to?

a)

Sector commander

b)

Incident commander

c)

Operations commander

d)

Command support

77.

Maintain control, Personnel welfare and incident de-brief all take place at what stage of an incident?

a)

Closing stage

b)

Developing stage

c)

Initial stage

d)

All of these

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