Fire Fighter II

After the evacuation, the radio airways should always remain clear so the IC can do a ___ of all units. This step ensures that all personnel have safely exited the building. After the (First term), the IC will allow the resumption of normal radio traffic.

-roll call

The introduction of NIMS sparked tremendous discussion and debate related to the broader emphasis given to the concept of unified command. UC is a critical evolution of the ICS system that recognizes an important reality of incident management: A multiagency or multijurisdictional response to an incident is a ___ occurence.

-routine occurence.

The ICS promotes the use of common terminology both within an organization and among all agencies involved in emergency incidents. Common terminology means that each word has a ___ definition, and no two words used in managing an emergency incident have the same definition. Everyone uses the same terms to communicate the same thoughts, so everyone understands what is meant. Each job comes with (How many?) set of responsibilities, and everyone knows who is responsible for each duty.

-single definition -one set of responsibilities

Single command is best used when a single ___ in a single jurisdiction is responsible for the strategic objectives associated with managing the incident. Single command is also appropriate in the later stages of an incident that was initially managed through UC. Over time, as many incidents become stabilized, the strategic objectives become increasingly focused on a single jurisdiction or discipline. In this situation, it is appropriate to transition from unified to single command.

-single discipline

An ICS provides a standard, professional, organized approach to managing emergency incidents. The use of an ICS enables a fire department and any other type of emergency response agency to operate both more safely and more effectively. A ___ approach facilities and coordinates the use of resources from multiple agencies, ensuring that they work toward common objectives. It also eliminated the need to develop a ____ approach for each situation.

-standardized approach -special approach

Incident reports for fires should include details about (list 3) Such reports can be completed and submitted on paper, although many fire departments now enter them on computers and store the information in a computerized ___. Several incident-reporting software packages are available, and many large fire departments use ___-designed software.

-the origin of the fire -the extent of damage -any injuries of fatalities -data-base -custom-designed

If a mayday call is heard on the radio, all other radio traffic should stop immediately. The fire fighter making the mayday call should describe (list 3) needed. Fire fighters should study and practice the procedure for responding to a mayday call. An example of a mayday call follows:

-the situation -the location -help needed MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!

The actual span of control should depend on the complexity of the incident and the nature of the work being performed. For example, at a complex incident involving hazardous materials, the span of control might only be __; during less intense operations, the span of control could be as high as ___.

-three -seven

The evacuation signal that is commonly used is a sequence of ___ blasts on an __ air horn, repeated ___ times, or sirens sounded on "___" for ___ seconds. An evacuation warning should be announced at least ___ times to ensure that everyone hears it; the warning should also be announced on the radio by the __. Because no universal evacuation signal has been established, fire fighters must learn their department's ___ for emergency evacuation.

-three blasts -apparatus -several times -"high-low" for 15 seconds -three times -IC -SOP

In most situations, one person can effectively supervise only __ to __ people or resources. Because of the dynamic nature of emergency incidents, an individual who has command or supervisory responsibilities in an ICS normally should not directly supervise more than ___ people.

-three to seven people -five people

The lesson of UC is to be concerned less with ___ and more ___. For UC to be effective, the management of the incident depends on a collaborative process to establish incident objectives and designate priorities that accomodate those objectives. This approach must yield a single __ that clearly defines the various agency and jurisdictional responsibilities for incident management.

-with less who is in charge and more with what is required to safely and effectively manage the incident.

UC provides a framework that allows agencies with different legal, geographic, and functional responsibilities to coordinate, plan, and interact effectively. UC, through a concensus-based approach, addresses the challenges that were encountered nationwide when multiple organizations responding to the same incident established separate, but concurrent, incident management structures. This approach, which is still routine in many jurisdictions, leads to inefficiency and duplication of effort that results in ineffective incident management, on-scene conflict, and substantial safety issues. UC is crafted specially to address these issues.

A lot of info

Unity of command reduces delays in solving problems as well as the potential for life and property losses. By ensuring that each person has only one supervisor, unity of command can increase overall accountability, prevent free-lancing, improve the flow of communication, assist with the coordination of operational issues, and enhance the safety of the entire situation.

Heyoooo

Relative to the incident scene, the ICP should be in a nearby, protected location. Often, the ICP for a major incident is located in a special vehicle or building. This choice of location enables the command staff to function without needless distractions or interruptions. For large incidents that are geographically spread out, the command post may be some distance from part of the emergency incident.

How I met your mother is a good show

For example, a small structure fire can usually be managed by ___, in the form of a person who directly supervises four or five company officers. Each company officer supervises his or her respective company fire fighters. At a larger fire, when more companies respond, the ICS would expand to include divisions of up to five companies. At the same time, officers would be assigned to perform specific functions, such as safety and planning. At even more complex incidents, the additional levels and positions within the ICS structure would be filled in the same manner. The organization can expand as much as needed to manage the incident.

I'm traveling, not driving

___ entails the use of a standard system of assigning and keeping track of the resources involved in the incident. In structural firefighting, the basic units are ___. Engine companies, ladder companies, and other units are dispatched to the incident and assigned specific ___. In some cases, groups from several different companies are assigned to ___ forces and ___ teams. The ___ System of the ICS keeps track of the various company assignments

Resource Management -companies -functions -task forces and strike teams -Resource Management System

Fire administrators in all states have been invited to participate in NFIRS 5.0, although participation is not mandatory. If your department has its own incident reports and coding procedures, you should follow department ___

SOPs

The ___ is responsible for ensuring that safety issues are managed effectively at the incident scene. He or she serves as the eyes and ears of Command in terms of safety; identifying and evaluating hazardous conditions, watching out for unsafe practices, and ensuring that safety procedures are followed.

Safety Officer

An ICS can and should be used for everyday operations as well as major incidents. Command should be established at every incident, whether it is a trash bin fire, an automobile collision, or a building fire. Regular use of the system ensures familiarity with standard procedures and terminology. It also increases the users' confidence in the system. Frequent use of ICS for routine situations makes it easier to apply to larger incidents.

derp de derp

The procedure for responding to a mayday call, which is used when fire fighter are in ___ danger, should be studied and practiced frequently.

imminent

Resource-intensive or ___-duration situations may require assignment of a Logistics Section Chief, however, because service and support requirements may be so complex or so extensive that they need their own management component.

long-duration

For example, suppose a military aircraft crashes in a national park and starts a wildland fire that spreads across the park's boundaries into an adjoining state. There, the fire causes a hazardous material to leak into a navigable waterway and approaches a county jail located inside the limits of an incorporated city. Such a situation involves both __ and __ agencies as well as multiple levels of government. Chaos would ensue if each affected jurisdiction claimed to be in charge of this incident and attempted to issue orders to other jurisdictions.

military and civilian agencies

IAPs are (oral? typed? written?) plans containing general objectives reflecting overall strategy for managing an incident. The incident commander is responsible for the IAP and all requests pertaining to the ordering and releasing of incident resources.

oral and written

At large-scale incidents, units are often dispatched to a ___ rather than going directly to the incident location.

staging area

Fire fighters must understand the overall structure of ICS as well as the basic roles and responsibilities of each position within the ICS organization. As an emergency develops, a fire fighter could start in ___, move to ___, and eventually assume a __ position. Knowing how ICS works enables fire fighter to see how different roles and responsibilities work together and relate to one another. This grasp of the "big picture" makes it easier for fire fighters to focus on a particular assignment, instead of being overwhelmed by the incident.

start in Logistics, move to Operations, and eventually assume Command position.

Integrated Communications ensures that everyone at the emergency can communicate with both ___ and ___.

supervisors and subordinates

Command is established when...

the first unit arrives on the scene and is maintained until the last unit leaves the scene.

When responsibilities of responders overlap, the ICS may employ a ___. This structure brings representatives of different agencies together to work on one plan and ensures that all actions are fully coordinated. "Command", although the chosen term of the ICS system, is perhaps misleading. It is important to remember that incidents are ___, personnel are ___.

unified command (UC) -incidents are managed; personnel are commanded

The ___ is the headquarters location for the incident. Command functions are center in the ICP; thus Command and all direct support staff should always be located at this site. The location of the ICP should be broadcast to all units as soon as it is established.

Incident Command Post

Roles and Responsibilities of Fire Fighter II

-Prepare reports -Communicate the need for assistance -Coordinate an interior attack line team -Extinguish an ignitable liquid fire. -Control a flammable gas cylinder fire -Protect evidence of fire cause and origin -Assess and disentangle victims from motor vehicle accidents -Assist special rescue team operations -Perform a fire safety survey -Present fire safety information -Maintain fire equipment. -Perform annual service tests on fire hoses.

Effective management of incidents requires an organizational structure to provide both a hierarchy of authority and responsibility and formal channels for communications. Under the ICS, the specific responsibilities and authority of everyone in the organization are clearly stated, and all relationships are well defined. Important characteristics of an ICS include:

-Recognized jurisdictional authority -Applicable to all risk and hazard situations -Applicable to both day-to-day operations and major incidents -Unity of Command -Span of Control -Modular Organization -Common Terminology -Integrated Communications -Consolidated incident action plans -Designated incident facilities -Resource Management

NFIRS 5.0 was developed by the __ in partnership with the ___. It has been offered to all states and territories to help them develop a more usable database of fire statistics.

-United States Fire Administration -National Fire Information Council

Common terminology is particularly important for radio communications. For example, in many fire departments, the term "__" refers to a mobile water supply apparatus. To wildland firefighting agencies, however, "(first term)" means a fixed-wing aircraft used to drop an extinguishing agent on a fire. Without common terminology, a request for a "(first term)" could result in the Operations Section Chief getting an airplane instead of the truck he or she actually requested from Command.

-"tanker"

An __ is a fire fighter (sometimes an ___) who serves as a direct assistant to a member of the Command or general staff.

-Aide -Officer

On an ICS organization chart, the first component is ___. (First term) is the only position in the ICS that must always be filled for every incident, because there must always be someone in charge.

-Command

The ICS structure identifies a full range of duties, responsibilities, and functions that are performed at emergency incidents; it also defines the relationships among those components. Some components are used at almost every incident, whereas others apply to only the largest and most complex situations. The five major components of an ICS organization are:

-Command -Operations -Planning -Logistics -Finance/Administration

The ICS is designed to be flexible and modular. The ICS organizational structure (list 5) is predefined, ready to be staffed and made operational as needed. Indeed, an ICS has often been characterized as an organizational toolbox, where only the tools needed for the specific incident are used. In an ICS, these tools consist of (list 3) that defines the relationship between positions. Some positions and functions are used frequently, whereas others are needed only for complex or unusual situations. Any position can be activated simply by assigning someone to it.

-Command -Operations -Planning -Logistics -Finance/Administration -position titles -job descriptions -organizationl structure

In the ICS structure, Command (either single or unified) is ultimately responsible for managing an incident and has the necessary authority to direct all activities at the incident scene. Command is directly responsible for the following tasks: (list 9)

-Determine the strategy -Selecting Incident Plans -Setting the Action Plan -Developing the ICS Organization -Managing Resources -Coordinating Resource Activities -Providing for Scene Safety -Releasing information about the incident -Coordinating with outside agencies

The NFIRS 5.0 system includes __ improvements and additional modules such as (list 4) that address the increasingly diverse demands face by fire departments. In this way, it expands data collection beyond fires to encompass the full range of department activities.

-EMS -Department Apparatus -Wildland -Personnel

___ is the final communications step in an emergency situation. Every time a fire department unit responds to an incident, someone must complete the proper reports. The report includes: (list 3)

-Incident Report -where and when the incident occured -who was involved -what happened

The ___ is Command's representative to a point of contact for representatives from outside agencies. This member of the Command Staff is responsible for exchanging information with reps from those agencies. During an active incident, Command may not have time to meet directly with everyone who comes to the ICP.

-Liaison Officer

The authority of a Safety Officer is clearly stated in national standards, including (List 4) Several state and federal regulations require the assignment of a safety officer at incidents involving hazardous materials and at certain technical rescue incidents.

-NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program -NFPA 1521 Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer -NFPA 1561 Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System -NFPA 1026

Command has the overall responsibility for the entire incident command organization, although some elements of Command's responsibilities can be handled by the Command Staff. When the incident is too large or too complex for just one person to manage effectively, Command may appoint someone to oversee parts of the operation. Everything that occurs at an emergency incident can be divided among major functional components within ICS: List 4 The staff of these four sections are known as:

-Operations -Planning -Logistic -Finance/Administration -ICS General Staff

From a legal standpoint, records and reports are vital parts of the emergency. Information must be complete, clear, and concise because these records can become ___ evidence in a course case. Improper or inadequate documentation can have long-term ___ consequences. Fire reports are considered to be (Public or private?) records under the ____ Act, so they may be viewed by (List 4 examples). If a fatality or loss occurs, incomplete or inaccurate reports may be used to prove that the fire department was ___. (List 3) can be held accountable.

-admissible evidence -negative -public records -Public -Freedom of Information Act -attorney, insurance company, news media, or the public -negligent -The department, fire chief and others

Another emergency traffic message is "evacuate the building", which warns... Most fire departments have specified a standard __ to warn all personnel to pull back to a safe location.

-all units inside a structure to abndon the the building immediately. -evacuation signal

Many fire department portable radios have an ___ button that can be pressed to transmit an emergency signal to the ___. Can this transmission identify which radio is sending the emergency signal? You should learn this procedure for using it.

-emergency button; dispatcher -yes

At a fire scene, the safety officer should be an individual who is knowledgeable in (list 6) He or she should also have considerable experience in incident response and specialized training in occupational safety and health. Many larger fire departments have full-time safety officers who perform administrative functions relating to health and safety when they are not responding to emergency incidents. The NFA's Incident Safety Officer and Advanced Operations and Management courses are excellent resources for people who are interested in serving in this capacity.

-fire behavior -building construction and collapse potential -firefighting strategy and tactics -hazardous materials -rescue practices -departmental safety rules and regulations

The officer preparing an incident report should share information with any authorities - such as (list 3) - who also are looking into the cause of the fire. The ___ and ___ numbers of any equipment damaged by or involved in the fire should be recorded as well.

-fire marshal -law enforcement personnel -insurance investigator -serial number and model number

It is also acceptable, if all agencies and jurisdictions agree, to designate a single commander in multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional incidents. In this situation, however, Command personnel should be carefully chosen. The incident commander is responsible for developing the strategic incident objectives on which the ___ will be based.

-incident action plans (IAPs)

Single Command is the most traditional perception of the Command function and is the genesis of the term ___.

-incident commander

At smaller incidents, Command develops an action plan and communicates the (list 4) to all of the operating units. Representatives from all participating agencies meet regularly to develop and update this plan. In both large and small incidents, all personnel involved in the incident understand what their specific roles are and how they fit into the overall plan.

-incident priorities -objectives -strategies -tactics

A staging area is a location close to the ___ where a number of units can be held in reserve, ready to be assigned if needed.

-incident scene

Codes are often used in incident reports to indicate ___ type, ___ taken, and ___ use. The ___ Guide identifies these information codes, as does the ___, a condensed version that does not include __ or ___. The ___ Guide also provides coding information for NFIRS 5.0 incident reports.

-incident type -actions taken -property use -NFIRS Reference Guide -Quick Reference Guide -graphics or examples -The Coding and Answers Guide

Common terminology is particularly important for radio communications. For example, in many fire departments, the term "tanker" refers to a ____. To wildland firefighting agencies, "tanker" means a ___ used to drop an extinguishing agent on a fire.

-mobile water supply apparatus -fixed-wing aircraft

Command activates the Planning Section when information needs to be (list 3) The ____ reports directly to Command. Individuals assigned to Planning examine the current situation, review available information, predict the probable course of events, and prepare recommendations for strategies and tactics. The (first term) also keeps track of resources at large-scale incidents and provides Command with regular situation and resource status reports.

-obtained, managed, and analyzed -Planning Section

After each incident, the ___ will need to complete an incident report. The ___ and/or ___ is a primary source of information for that report. Any bystanders or eyewitnesses should also be questioned about what they observed.

-officer in charge -property owner; occupant

An ICS ensures that everyone involved in the incident is following (how many?) plan(s)? Different components of the organization may perform different functions, but all of their efforts contribute to meeting the same goals and objectives. Everything that occurs is coordinated with everything else.

-one overall plan

The Planning Section Works with It is also responsible for developing and updating the IAP. The Planning Section develops what needs to be done by whom and identifies which resources are needed.

-pre-incident plans -building construction drawings -maps -aerial photos -diagrams -reference materials -statusboards

The ICS must support communication up and down the chain of command at every level. A message must be able to move efficiently through the system from Command down to the lowest level, and from the lowest level up to the Command. Within the fire department, the primary means of communicating at the incident scene is by ___.

-radio

An ICS is not necessarily a ___-oriented system. The best-qualified person should be assigned at the appropriate level for each situation, even if that means a lower-ranking individual is temporarily assigned to a higher-level position. This concept is critical for the effective application of the system and must be embraced by all participants. Additionally, a critical and developing component of NIMS will be a national credentialing standard for ICS positions such as Command and Section Chiefs in Operations, Plans, Logistics, and Finance/Administration

-rank-oriented system

Major Functional components of ICS Figure 5-9 (page 124)

Command -Operations -Planning -Logistics -Finance/Administration

The Logistics Section of ICS Figure 5-12 Page 125

Command I Logistics I Logistics Section Chief

The Planning Section of ICS Figure 5-11 (Page 125)

Command I Planning I Planning Section Chief

The Operation Section of ICS Figure 5-10 (page 125)

Command I Operations I Operations Section Chief

Individuals on the ___ perform functions that report directly to Command and cannot be delegated to work in other major sections of the organization. The (list 3) are always part of the Command Staff. In addition, (list 3) may be assigned to work directly for members of the Command Staff.

Command Staff -Safety Officer -Liaison Officer -Public Information Officer -aides -assistants -advisors

An ICS organization chart may be quite simple or very complex. Each block on an ICS organization chart refers to a function area or a job description. Positions are staffed as they are needed. The only position that must be filled at every incident is ___.

Incident COmmand

UC also yields a single, integrated set of incident objectives. Moreover, the use of UC reinforces those other aspects of ICS that make it effective for managing incidents. For example, because Command is provided using the UC model, the incident is managed using a single organizational structure, thereby limiting duplication and freeing more resources for overall incident management duties. In addition, UC ensures that the incident will be managed from a single incident command post (ICP). Finally, UC allows for a single planning section, which helps prevent multiple, redundant request for similar items and the inefficient use of limited supplies and resources.

Dag gone sir

___ are assigned locations where specific functions are always performed. For example, Command will always be based at the ___. The staging area, rehab area, casualty collection point, treatment area, base of operations, and helispot are all designed areas where particular functions take place. The facilities required for the specific incident are established according the specific ___ or a predefined ___.

Designed Incident Facilities ICP -IAP or a predefined ICS plan

____ is an urgent message that takes priority over all other communications. Sometimes the telecommunicator must interrupt normal radio transmissions. When a unit needs to transmit one, the telecommunicator generates a distinctive ___ to notify everyone on the frequency to stand by, so the channel is available for the emergency communication. Once the emergency message is complete, the telecommunicator notifies all units to resume normal ___.

Emergency traffic -alert tone -radio traffic

Jurisdictional Authority is usually not a problem at an incident with a single focus or threat such as a structure fire, where the highest-ranking or designated officer from the local fire department assumed incident command. Matters become more complicated, however, when several jurisdictions are involved or when multiple agencies within a single jurisdiction have authority for various aspects of the incident.

Facts

Span of control relates to all levels of ICS: From the strategic level, to the operational/tactical level, to the task level (individual companies or crews)

Facts

The flexibility of the ICS enables the management structure to expand as needed, using whatever components are necessary. The operations of multiple agencies and organizations can be integrated smoothly in the management of the incident

Facts of life

Regarding ICS General Staff, Command decides which (if any) of these four positions need to be activated, when to activate them, and who should be placed in each position. (recall that the blocks on the ICS organizational chart refer to functional areas or job descriptions, not to positions that must always be staffed.) The four Sections Chiefs on the ICS general staff, when they are assigned, may run their operations from the main ICP, although this structure is not required. At a larger incident, the four functional organizations may operate from different locations, but will always be in direct contact with Command

Factual Facts

The ___ Section is the fourth major ICS component managed directly by command. This section is responsible for the accounting and financial aspects of an incident, as well as any legal issues that may arise in its aftermath. This function is not staffed at most incidents because...

Finance/Administration Section cost and accounting issues are typically addressed after the incident.

Example of a fire fighter yelling mayday:

Fire Fighter: MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY IC: Unit calling MAYDAY, go ahead. Fire Fighter: This is Engine 403. We are on the second floor and running out of air. Fire has cut off our escape route. We request a ladder to the window on the Charlie side of the building so we can evacuate. Command copied, Engine 403, your escape route cut off by fire. I am sending the rapid intervention crew to Charlie side with a ladder

__ decides which additional components are needed for the given situation and activates those positions by assigning someone to perform those tasks.

Incident Command

Operations are conducted in accordance with an __ that outlines what the strategic objectives are and how emergency operations will be conducted. At most incidents, the IAP (Incident Action Plan) is relatively simple and can be expressed in a few words or phrases. For a large-scale incident, however, it can be a lengthy document that is regularly updated and used for daily briefings of the Command Staff.

IAP

___ ensures that everyone at the emergency can communicate with both supervisors and subordinates.

Integrated Communications

The ___ is responsible for providing supplies, services, facilities, and materials during the incident. The ___ reports directly to Command and serves as the supply officer for the incident. Among the responsibilities of this section are: (list 4)

Logistics Section Logistics Section Officer -keeping apparatus fueled -providing food and refreshments for fire fighters -obtaining the foam concentrate needed to fight a flammable liquids fire -arranging for specialized equipment to remove a large pile of debris.

___ was developed by the United States Administration in partnership with the National Fire Information Council.

NFIRS 5.0

___ is the NIMS document that lists the proper terminology for the common resources used at large-scale emergencies.

NIMS Guide 0001, National Resource Typing Criteria

In the United States, the ___ is used to compile and analyze incident reports at the local, state, and national levels. This information is used to help reduce the loss of life and property by fire. It also gives a clear picture of the fire problem in the United States.

National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

In many fire departments, these logistical functions are routinely performed by support services personnel. These groups work in the background to ensure that the members of the ___ Section have whatever they need to get the job done.

Operations Section

For most structure fires, Command directly supervises the functions of the Operations Section. At complex incidents, a separate ___ takes on this responsibility so that command can focus on overall strategy while the Operations Section Chief focuses on the tactics that are required to get the job done.

Operations Section Chief

The ___ is responsible for taking direct action to control the incident. This person fights the fire, rescues any trapped individuals, treats any injured victims, and does whatever else is necessary to alleviate the emergency situation.

Operations Sections

___ are the most vital resource the fire service has. Under the ICS, the incident commander uses a ___ system to track each and every member at the scene.

Personnel -personnel accountability system

The ___ is responsible for gathering and releasing incident information to the news media and other appropriate agencies. At a major incident, the public will want to know what is being done. Because Command must make managing the incident the top priority, the public information officer serves as the contact person for media requests, which frees up Command to concentrate on the incident. Where should the media headquarters be located? Who needs to approve the public information to the media?

Public Information Officer Adjacent to, but not in, the ICP. IC

___ is the most traditional perception of the Command function and the genesis of the term "incident commander"

Single Command

Incident command (IC), whether conducted by an individual or through UC, is a management and leadership position. This role is responsible for setting strategic objectives, maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the impact of an incident, and identifying the strategies required to manage that impact effectively. The Command function is structured in one of two ways:

Single or Unified

The concept of UC represents a clear departure from the traditional view of incident command. Unfortunately, it is frequently misunderstood and difficult for some organizations to implement. To be effective in implementing UC, agencies and individuals need to worry less about the structural change and more about the changes required in organizational culture and interagency relationships. As incidents become increasingly complex, the likelihood of any one individual having the knowledge and expertise required to effectively develop, implement, and evaluate strategic objectives for a major incident decreases rapidly.

Sleepy head

____ refers to the number of subordinates who report to one supervisor at any level within the organization.

Span of Control

The ___ is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident.

The Planning Section

___ is a management concept in which each person has only one direct supervisor. All orders and assignments come directly from that supervisor, and all reports are made to the same supervisor. This approach eliminates the confusion that can result when a person receives orders from multiple bosses.

Unity of Command

When an incident occurs within a single jurisdiction, and when there is no jurisdictional or functional agency overlap, a single incident commander should be identified and designated as having overall incident management responsibility by the appropriate jurisdictional authority. This does not mean that other agencies do not respond or do not have a role in supporting the management of the incident.

Yep

The safety officer is appointed early during an incident. As the incident becomes more complex and the number of resources present at the scene increases, can additional qualified personnel can be assigned as assistant safety officers?

Yes

When multiple agencies with overlapping jurisdictions or legal responsibilities respond to the same incident, UC provides several advantages. In this approach, representatives from each agency cooperate to share command authority. They work together and are directly involved in the decision-making process. UC helps ensure cooperation, avoids confusion, and guarantees agreement on goals and objectives.

You life my spirit

The most important emergency traffic is __. Most departments use ___ to indicate that a fire fighter is lost, is missing, or requires immediate assistance.

a fire fighter's call for help -mayday

The liaison officer functions as the representative of Command under these circumstances, obtaining and providing information, or directing people to the proper location or authority. Where should the liaison area be located?

adjacent to, but not inside, the ICP

The ICS has evolved into an ___ system that can be applied to management resources at fires, floods, tornadoes, plane crashes, earthquakes, hazardous materials incidents, or any other type of emergency situation. This kind of system has also been used to manage many nonemergency events, such as ___, that have similar requirements for command, control, and communication.

all-risk, all-hazard system -large-scale, public events