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Name some Reasons why a structure A collapse can be man-made, such as poor
may collapse? construction or an explosion, or caused by nature,
such as a flood or ice storm.
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Name three command staff Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liason Officer
positions?
What is the Primary role of the The point of contact for media or other
Information Officer? organizations seeking information.
What is the Primary Role of the Monitors safety conditions and develops
Safety Officer? procedures to assure the safety of all personnel. A
safety officer or designate will be positioned on
scene throughout the operation.
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What is the Primary role of the Liason The primary contact for other agencies. On larger
Officer? incidents that require a multi-agency response,
representatives may be assigned to assist in
coordinating their agency's involvement.
Name the Four General Staff Operations, Planning/Intelligence, Logistics,
Positions ? Finance/Admin
What is a Division? A division is established to divide Operations
geographically, and is based on the needs of the
incident. Divisions cover a certain area and are
usually labelled by letters of the alphabet. If the
incident occurs in a building, a division may be
broken up by floor numbers.
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What is a Group? A group is established to divide Operations by
areas of functions. The Group will work where
needed and may be used as a resource by any
division if needed. For example, a group may be a
specialized rescue team such as canine search and
rescue.
What are the Three Reasons for Span of control (5:!), Need for functional Branch
Branches in the Command Structure? Structure, Multi jurisdictional incidents
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