CO Chapter: 15

Each Company Officer II should be trained to ICS Level: A. 200 B. 300 C. 400 D. 800

A. 200

The company officer and unit members can hold an informal critique following: A. Any single-unit incident. B. Any multi-unit incident. C. Any NBC incident. D. Any major incident.

A. Any single-unit incident.

Postincident critiques should always...the exception is: A. Be formal and official. B. Be positive. C. Communicate constructive feedback to correct operational deficiencies. D. Take into account the different personalities present.

A. Be formal and official.

Company officers who operate at multiunit incidents should understand the following ICS organizational levels — Division, Group, Branch, Section. The following level has functional/geographic responsibility for major segments of incident operations. The branch level is organizationally between section and division/group. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

A. Branch

This level is organizationally between section and division/group. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

A. Branch

Tactical-level supervisors are responsible for supervising the following: A. Operational activities toward specific objectives B. Obtaining and assigning resources C. Planning D. Predicting outcomes

A. Operational activities toward specific objectives

Task level refers to those activities assigned to: A. Broad resources that result in the accomplishment of strategic-level requirements. B. Specific resources that result in the accomplishment of strategic-level requirements. C. Broad resources that result in the accomplishment of tactical-level requirements. D. Specific resources that result in the accomplishment of tactical-level requirements.

D. Specific resources that result in the accomplishment of tactical-level requirements.

The Group level is organizationally between: A. Branch and Incident Commander B. Division and Branch C. Section and division/group D. Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch

D. Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch

Transfer of command can be assisted through the use of: A. A transfer of command checklist B. A handshake C. An organization-approved tactical worksheet D. Small talk

C. An organization-approved tactical worksheet

Responsibilities at the strategic level include the following...the exception is: A. Determining the appropriate strategy B. Establishing overall incident objectives C. Operational activities toward specific objectives D. Setting priorities

C. Operational activities toward specific objectives

Responsibilities at the strategic level include the following...the exception is: A. Assigning specific objectives to tactical level management units B. Determining the appropriate strategy C. Operations in specific geographic areas or function D. Predicting outcomes

C. Operations in specific geographic areas or function

Tactical-level supervisors are responsible for supervising the following: A. Assigning specific objectives to tactical level management units B. Developing an Incident Action Plan C. Operations in specific geographic areas or function D. Setting priorities

C. Operations in specific geographic areas or function

NIMS-ICS provides forms to document the actions taken during an incident. The primary forms contained in most IAPs include...the exception is: A. Division Group Order List (ICS 540) — Informs Division and Group Supervisors of incident orders. B. Incident Objectives (ICS 202) — Clearly stated and measurable objectives to be achieved in the specific time interval C. Assignments List (ICS 204) — Specific unit tactical assignments divided by Branch, Division, and Group D. Medical Plan (ICS 206) — Provides information on the location and staffing of the incident medical aid station, the types of ambulance resources available, the location of on-site ambulances, and the contact information for hospitals that are available to the IC

A. Division Group Order List (ICS 540) — Informs Division and Group Supervisors of incident orders.

Operational plans should be carried out in accordance with the following standards...the exception is: A. NFPA 1001®, Standard on Firefighting B. NFPA 1600®, Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management C. NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting D. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments

A. NFPA 1001®, Standard on Firefighting

Operational plans should be carried out in accordance with the following standards...the exception is: A. NFPA 1500, Standard on Health and Safety B. NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Fire Fighting C. NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments D. NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Departments

A. NFPA 1500, Standard on Health and Safety

For situations where the incident has an odd geographical layout (no obvious north, South, East, or West): A. The front of the building is designated Division A, and the remaining sides are designated B, C, or D in a clockwise manner. B. The rear of the building is designated Division A, and the remaining sides are designated B, C, or D in a clockwise manner. C. The front of the building is designated Division I, and the remaining sides are designated II, III, or IV in a clockwise manner. D. The rear of the building is designated Division I, and the remaining sides are designated II, III, or IV in a clockwise manner.

A. The front of the building is designated Division A, and the remaining sides are designated B, C, or D in a clockwise manner.

When the span of control is exceeded, the IC should establish: A. Branches or a Divisions Section. B. Branches or an Operations Section. C. Operations or a Divisions Section. D. Section and division/groups.

B. Branches or an Operations Section.

In inclement weather, the critique: A. Can take place the following day after crews are relieved. B. Can take place at the station after returning from the incident. C. Must take place prior to leaving the incident scene. D. Must be postponed.

B. Can take place at the station after returning from the incident.

Company officers who operate at multiunit incidents should understand the following ICS organizational levels — Division, Group, Branch, Section. The following level has responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. It is composed of individual units that are assigned to operate within a defined geographical area. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

B. Division

The following are tactical-level management components that assemble units and/or resources in a common location or for a common purpose: A. Branch and Groups B. Divisions and Groups C. Groups and Sections D. Sections and Divisions

B. Divisions and Groups

Incident action plans (IAPs) are developed: A. Before an actual incident. B. During an actual incident after the first operational period. C. During an actual incident after the second operational period. D. After an actual incident.

B. During an actual incident after the first operational period.

Responsibilities at the strategic level include the following...the exception is: A. Developing an Incident Action Plan B. Grouped resources C. Planning D. Obtaining and assigning resources

B. Grouped resources

Transfer of command can be assisted through the use of an organization-approved tactical worksheet or a: A. DS Form 526. B. ICS Form 201. C. Roster. D. Transfer checklist.

B. ICS Form 201.

The postincident analysis is a compilation of all factual data obtained from key positions to include statements and communication tapes. The PIA should be completed for incidents that involve...the exception is: A. Line-of-duty injuries and deaths B. Minor incidents C. Unusual situations D. Situations that the IC or Staff Officers consider necessary

B. Minor incidents

In fast-moving, complex operations, a span of control of three to seven Divisions/Groups is recommended with five being optimal. In slower moving, less-complex operations, the IC may effectively manage: A. Less Divisions/Groups. B. More Divisions/Groups.

B. More Divisions/Groups.

Postincident documentation, such as filing a 'X', must be filled out per AHJ SOPs. A. National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) report B. National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) report C. Post-Incident Evaluation (PIE) report C. Post-Incident Group (PIG) report

B. National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) report

While operating on scenes where Division or Group supervisors are established, it is essential for company officers to report to Command: A. Directly. B. Only through their assigned Division or group supervisor. C. Only though skip-chain function. D. Via email.

B. Only through their assigned Division or group supervisor.

The basic structure for an initial response incident involving a small number of units requires: A. Only one level of the Command structure. B. Only two levels of the Command structure. C. Only three levels of the Command structure. D. Only four levels of the Command structure.

B. Only two levels of the Command structure.

Common types of personnel accountability systems used at an emergency incident include...the exception is: A. Bar code readers B. QR code identifiers C. SCBA tag systems D. Tag systems

B. QR code identifiers

The Group level is organizationally between Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch. Examples of the Group level are...the exception is: A. Rescue Group B. Respond Group C. Search Group D. Salvage Group

B. Respond Group

At every incident, each organization should employ a standardized system of accountability that identifies and tracks all personnel working at the scene. All personnel must be familiar with the system and participate in it. This system should also be compatible with any mutual aid departments. This system must account for: A. Individuals who respond to the scene in emergency response apparatus. B. Individuals who respond to the scene in vehicles other than emergency response apparatus. C. Both A & B. D. None of the above.

C. Both A & B.

NIMS-ICS provides forms to document the actions taken during an incident. The primary forms contained in most IAPs include...the exception is: A. Division Group Assignment List (ICS 204WF) — Informs Division and Group Supervisors of incident assignments B. Communication List (ICS 205A) — Records methods of contact for incident personnel C. Function List (ICS 723) — Specific functional assignments divided by Branch, Division, and Group D. Incident Radio Communications Plan (ICS 205) — Lists the basic radio channel assignments for use during the incident

C. Function List (ICS 723) — Specific functional assignments divided by Branch, Division, and Group

Company officers who operate at multiunit incidents should understand the following ICS organizational levels — Division, Group, Branch, Section. The following level is responsible for individual units that are assigned to perform a specified function (such as ventilation, salvage, water supply, extrication, transportation, or EMS) at an incident. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

C. Group

Tactical-level supervisors are responsible for supervising the following: A. Determining the appropriate strategy B. Establishing overall incident objectives C. Grouped resources D. Predicting outcomes

C. Grouped resources

NIMS-ICS provides forms to document the actions taken during an incident. The primary forms contained in most IAPs include...the exception is: A. Organization Assignment List (ICS 203) — Description of the ICS table of organization, including the units and agencies involved B. Assignments List (ICS 204) — Specific unit tactical assignments divided by Branch, Division, and Group C. Incident Mutual Aid Plan (ICS 305) — Lists the basic mutual aid assignments for use during the incident D. Incident Objectives (ICS 202) — Clearly stated and measurable objectives to be achieved in the specific time interval

C. Incident Mutual Aid Plan (ICS 305) — Lists the basic mutual aid assignments for use during the incident

Postincident critiques can be: A. Formal only B. Informal only C. Informal or formal D. Official

C. Informal or formal

The basic structure for an initial response incident involving a small number of units requires only two levels of the Command structure. In this situation, the IC directly handles: A. Strategic levels B. Tactical levels C. Strategic and Tactical levels D. None of the above

C. Strategic and Tactical levels

Company officers should remember that an effective span of control ranges from: A. One to seven subordinates per supervisor, with five considered the optimal number, depending upon the variables just mentioned. B. Three to seven subordinates per supervisor, with three considered the optimal number, depending upon the variables just mentioned. C. Three to seven subordinates per supervisor, with five considered the optimal number, depending upon the variables just mentioned. D. Five to seven subordinates per supervisor, with seven considered the optimal number, depending upon the variables just mentioned.

C. Three to seven subordinates per supervisor, with five considered the optimal number, depending upon the variables just mentioned.

Postincident critiques can be informal or formal. The company officer and unit members can hold an informal critique following any single-unit incident. This critique usually occurs: A. immediately after termination of the incident and after leaving the incident scene. B. immediately prior to termination of the incident and prior to leaving the incident scene. C. immediately after termination of the incident and prior to leaving the incident scene. D. immediately prior to termination of the incident and after leaving the incident scene.

C. immediately after termination of the incident and prior to leaving the incident scene.

NFIRS information is used...the exception is: A. To track fire data from across the country B. To analyze fire data from across the country C. For educational purposes D. For disciplinary purposes

D. For disciplinary purposes

Contaminated clothing and equipment should be cleaned: A. In bathroom sinks B. In kitchen sinks C. In showers D. None of the above

D. None of the above

A formal critique is held if the PIA indicates it is necessary or if the incident involves an interagency or interjurisdictional response. Critiques for incidents involving only units from one jurisdiction should include all incident participants. If the incident was interjurisdictional: A. The formal critique should be postponed until all participants are available. B. The formal critique should be cancelled. C. The formal critique should proceed regardless. D. Representatives of each agency or jurisdiction should be in attendance.

D. Representatives of each agency or jurisdiction should be in attendance.

Company officers who operate at multiunit incidents should understand the following ICS organizational levels — Division, Group, Branch, Section. The following level has functional responsibility for primary segments of incident operations that includes Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administrative. The section level is organizationally between branch and Incident Commander. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

D. Section

This section level is organizationally between branch and Incident Commander. A. Branch B. Division C. Group D. Section

D. Section

Divisions are the organizational level having responsibility for operations within a defined geographic area. The Division level is organizationally between: A. Branch and Incident Commander B. Division and Branch C. Section and division/group D. Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch

D. Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch

The Group level is organizationally between Single Resources, Task Forces, or Strike Teams and the Branch. Examples of the Group level are...the exception is: A. Hazmat Group B. Medical Group C. Salvage Group D. Suppression Group

D. Suppression Group

For situations where the incident has an odd geographical layout (no obvious north, South, East, or West), the front of the building is designated Division A, and the remaining sides are designated B, C, or D in a clockwise manner. During radio communications: A. The Division/Group Supervisor should use the alpha-numerical designations of Alpha-1, Bravo-2, Charlie-2, and Delta-4 for clarity. B. The Division/Group Supervisor should use the numerical designations of I, II, III, and IV for clarity. C. The Division/Group Supervisor should use the phonetic designations of A, B, C, and D for clarity. D. The Division/Group Supervisor should use the phonetic designations of Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta for clarity.

D. The Division/Group Supervisor should use the phonetic designations of Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and Delta for clarity.

The strategic level involves: A. Grouped resources B. Operational activities toward specific objectives C. Operations in specific geographic areas or function D. The overall command of the incident

D. The overall command of the incident

The PIA is intended: A. To place blame or find fault with participants. B. To punish participants. C. To be perceived as a fault-finding process. D. To be a compilation of all factual data obtained.

D. To be a compilation of all factual data obtained.

NFIRS information is used...the exception is: A. As the basis for funding requests B. For consumer product safety initiatives, and standards development C. For research purposes D. To predict future events

D. To predict future events

An informal critique can be used as a: A. Fault-finding exercise for the unit. B. Punishment for the unit. C. Spanking session for the unit. D. Training exercise for the unit.

D. Training exercise for the unit.