Essentials of Firefighting (4th Edition)
Chapter 1 FF2 Definitions Test
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1) (Abbreviation) Strategic goals, tactical objectives, and support requirements for the incident. Required by all incidents. For simple incidents, it is not usually in written form. Large or complex incidents will require documentation in writing.

2) (Abbreviation) Functional unit within the planning section of an incident management system; responsible for recording and evaluating the status of resources committed to the incident, the impact that additional responding resources will have on the incident, and the anticipated resource needs.

3) Functional unit within the planning section of an incident management system; responsible for assuring orderly, safe, and efficient demobilization of resources committed to the incident.

4) Situation in which a multi-jurisdictional incident requires the use of more than on incident commander. (Co-Incident Commanders).

5) (Abbreviation) Functional unit within the planning section of an incident management system; responsible for analysis of situation as it progresses; reports to planning section chief.

6) (Abbreviation) Management system of procedures for controlling personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications so that different agencies can work together toward a common goal in an effective and efficient manner.