TCFP INCIDENT COMMANDER
ICS characteristic of common terminology require that words: ANS: Have a single definition
Naturalistic Decision Making ANS: Process of drawing conclusions based on experience and intuition
rather than conscious analysis
Critical Method ANS: Approach to decision making that may not be suitable when faced with
insufficient information
Command Sequence ANS: Classical methodology of decision making involving:
- Size-Up
- Strategy and Tactics
- Implementing an Action Plan
Experience or Training ANS: Gaining knowledge and skills through exposure or education
Mission Statement ANS: Defines the purpose and goals of an organization
Incident Priorities ANS: 1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Conservation
Size-up - Definition ANS: First action step in the command sequence involving problem identification
Strategy and Tactics ANS: Second action step in the command sequence involving determining an action
plan
,Implementing the Action Plan ANS: Final action step in the command sequence involving executing the
planned strategy
Expertise ANS: High level of skill or knowledge in a particular area
Simulation Training ANS: Practice exercises that replicate real-life scenarios for learning and skill
development
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ANS: Individuals with specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field
Classical Decision Making ANS: Structured approach to decision making based on established methods
and principles
Action Plan ANS: Detailed plan outlining the steps to be taken to achieve a specific goal
Property Conservation ANS: Preservation of assets or belongings during an incident
Life Safety ANS: Priority given to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved in an
incident
Clue ANS: A hint or suggestion and innuendo a notion or insinuation that might lead you to a conclusion
or an answer
Cue ANS: High degree of certainty based on experience and lessons learned
Size-Up Phases ANS: * Pre-incident Information
* Dispatch through on scene size up
, * Ongoing size up
ICS General Staff Functions ANS: * Command
* Operations
* Planning
* Logistics
* Finance/Admin
Unity of Command ANS: A term meaning everybody has only one boss
Command Staff ANS: Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Transfer of Command ANS: Best method is face to face where the new IC can review documents
Single Resource ANS: An individual company, engine, truck, or ambulance with personnel and
equipment
Crew ANS: A group of individual personnel that are formed into working units. A crew is still considered
a single resource
Task Force ANS: A group of two to five single resources (not of the same type or kind) with common
communications and a leader
Strike Team ANS: Five of the same type and kind of a resource with common communications and a
leader.
ICS characteristic of common terminology require that words: ANS: Have a single definition
Naturalistic Decision Making ANS: Process of drawing conclusions based on experience and intuition
rather than conscious analysis
Critical Method ANS: Approach to decision making that may not be suitable when faced with
insufficient information
Command Sequence ANS: Classical methodology of decision making involving:
- Size-Up
- Strategy and Tactics
- Implementing an Action Plan
Experience or Training ANS: Gaining knowledge and skills through exposure or education
Mission Statement ANS: Defines the purpose and goals of an organization
Incident Priorities ANS: 1. Life Safety
2. Incident Stabilization
3. Property Conservation
Size-up - Definition ANS: First action step in the command sequence involving problem identification
Strategy and Tactics ANS: Second action step in the command sequence involving determining an action
plan
,Implementing the Action Plan ANS: Final action step in the command sequence involving executing the
planned strategy
Expertise ANS: High level of skill or knowledge in a particular area
Simulation Training ANS: Practice exercises that replicate real-life scenarios for learning and skill
development
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) ANS: Individuals with specialized knowledge and skills in a particular field
Classical Decision Making ANS: Structured approach to decision making based on established methods
and principles
Action Plan ANS: Detailed plan outlining the steps to be taken to achieve a specific goal
Property Conservation ANS: Preservation of assets or belongings during an incident
Life Safety ANS: Priority given to ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved in an
incident
Clue ANS: A hint or suggestion and innuendo a notion or insinuation that might lead you to a conclusion
or an answer
Cue ANS: High degree of certainty based on experience and lessons learned
Size-Up Phases ANS: * Pre-incident Information
* Dispatch through on scene size up
, * Ongoing size up
ICS General Staff Functions ANS: * Command
* Operations
* Planning
* Logistics
* Finance/Admin
Unity of Command ANS: A term meaning everybody has only one boss
Command Staff ANS: Public Information Officer
Safety Officer
Liaison Officer
Transfer of Command ANS: Best method is face to face where the new IC can review documents
Single Resource ANS: An individual company, engine, truck, or ambulance with personnel and
equipment
Crew ANS: A group of individual personnel that are formed into working units. A crew is still considered
a single resource
Task Force ANS: A group of two to five single resources (not of the same type or kind) with common
communications and a leader
Strike Team ANS: Five of the same type and kind of a resource with common communications and a
leader.
