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1
Q

What must the IC arriving as the PDA attendance conduct to declare the appropriate tactical mode ?

A

Dynamic risk assessment

2
Q

What are the primary objectives of an operational incident ?

A
Save life
Prevent further spread/loss/risk of injury
Mitigate damage 
Mitigate environmental damage
Minimise disruption
3
Q

What must the IC use when handing/taking over an incident or briefing others to ensure relevant info is exchanged ?

A

DMM

4
Q

Describe the IC surcoat

A

White yolk and yellow lower body marked incident commander.

5
Q

What is stated when taking over an incident ?

A

I am taking over

6
Q

What distinguishes the ICP from other appliances ?

A

Headlights and blue beacons remain on

7
Q

What needs to be set up on the ICP

A

Incident command wallet and a command pump operator assigned

8
Q

What points should be considered when siting appliances ?

A

Entry exit of other emergency vehicles.
Access to appliances for ladder equipment.
Aerial appliances
Appliances can easily be moved for redeployment.
Maintain a thoroughfare
Identification of a suitable RVP

9
Q

What defines the IC ?

A

The officer with the responsibility for the overall command

10
Q

When an officer arrives at an incident to take over , what are their actions ?

A

Book in at ICP/CU and establish contact with the IC

11
Q

What info will the IC give the officer taking over in accordance with the DMM ?

A
Hazards
Resources
Actions initiated
Objective/plan
All messages
12
Q

When should the ICP be established at an incident ?

A

As soon as possible whenever more than one appliance is in attendance

13
Q

What message is sent from the initial ICP when setting up ?

A

H28 is the initial command pump tactile mode

14
Q

Describe the command support surcoat ?

A

Red and white chequered yoke with yellow lower body marked command support

15
Q

What is the minimum staffing on a CU ?

A

2 sub officers

16
Q

Where is RMC resource management centre situated ?

A

At London Operations Centre in Merton

17
Q

RMC is activated by what

A
4 pump incidents and above
Major special services
Civil disturbances 
Incidents of special interest
Multiple casualties
Directions from the officer of the day