Essentials of Firefighting (4th Edition)
Chapter 1-Implementing IMS
FF 2 Test Review
The following statements come from the Firefighter II material found on pages 14-20 of this chapter.

• The first person to arrive on scene should initiate IMS.
• Questions to ask when evaluating a scene on arrival include:  What occurred?, status of the emergency?, anyone injured or trapped?, can resources on scene or en route handle it?, and are individuals trained to the level of experience required for the incident?.
• An IAP's first priority is ensuring personnel safety and survival.
• Unified Command should be used when an incident involves a multi-jurisdictional response.
• The IMS organization should be set up so that all resources are used to achieve the IAP.
• Command may not be passed to someone who is not on scene.
• When transferring command, the status report should be repeated back to the previous commander to ensure transfer report was understood.
• Situation status reports should include what has happened, what resources are on scene and en route along with what functions they are assuming, and whether current resources are adequate.
• Upon arrival of a senior officer at a scene, they will decide whether command should be transferred.
• When transferring command, the person relinquishing command shall announce that command has been transferred.
• The organization set up by the IMS should be the smallest that allows for the incident to be handled safely and effectively.
• Resource tracking at an incident should include:  companies assigned/not assigned to functions, their locations, and whether they are needed or can return to service.
• Demobilization plans aid in recovering loaned equipment and identify/document lost or damaged equipment.