Fire Officer p217

What is the preferred method of communication when transferring command?

• Face-to-face meeting

• Through a written report

• Via email

• Over the radio

What should the initial IC include in the briefing to the new IC?

• Personal opinions

• Incident conditions and tactical worksheet

• Weather forecast

• List of all fire department personnel

What should be included in an on-duty wallet?

• Social security card

• Passport

• Duplicate driver's license and certification cards

• Regular driver's license

What is the purpose of creating a set of duty keys?

• To use as a spare set for home

• To ensure access to necessary areas without disrupting personal life

• To share with family members

• To have a backup for personal keys

When is command officially transferred?

• When the new IC has been briefed

• When the initial IC leaves the scene

• When the dispatch center is notified

• When the new IC arrives on scene

What should be communicated to the dispatch center after command transfer?

• The names of all personnel on scene

• The estimated time to resolve the incident

• The weather conditions

• The fact that command has been transferred

What is the role of the initial IC after command is transferred?

• Return to the fire station

• Assist the new IC or take on a supervisory role

• Take a break

• Leave the scene

Why should command be transferred?

• To give everyone a chance to lead

• Because a higher-ranking officer arrives

• To follow a strict time schedule

• To improve the quality of the command organization

What should be done with personal items like a wedding ring before reporting for duty?

• Wear them at all times

• Give them to a colleague for safekeeping

• Leave them at home

• Lock them up securely

What is the importance of the tactical worksheet?

• It outlines the status and location of personnel and resources

• It is a checklist for equipment

• It is a backup for the incident report

• It is used for training purposes