1. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

2. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Module 2 Command Modes

3. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives

4. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify and explain the 3 command modesIdentify and explain the 3 command modes

5. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify and explain the 3 command modesIdentify and explain the 3 command modes Given a situation, identify the appropriate command modeGiven a situation, identify the appropriate command mode

6. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Objectives Identify and explain the 3 command modesIdentify and explain the 3 command modes Given a situation, identify the appropriate command modeGiven a situation, identify the appropriate command mode Explain the transfer of command procedureExplain the transfer of command procedure

7. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes

8. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes Command modes are the “starting play” from which we operate

9. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes 3 Command Modes

10. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes 3 Command Modes Nothing Showing

11. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes 3 Command Modes Nothing Showing Fast Attack/Offensive

12. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Command modes 3 Command Modes Nothing Showing Fast Attack/Offensive Defensive

13. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing

14. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing Used when no emergency is apparent

15. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command

16. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing Assume and announce commandAssume and announce command Officer and crew investigateOfficer and crew investigate

17. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing “Engine 4 is on the scene and is Bowes Command - we have a 1 story commercial - nothing showing - going interior to investigate”

18. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing The first arriving engine, truck and the Shift D/C proceed to the scene.

19. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing The Truck Company is to place their apparatus in the most advantageous position based on the structure and the potential needs of the incident

20. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Nothing Showing Additional companies arriving on the scene automatically go to level 1 staging until directed further by Command

21. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response

22. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response During the “nothing showing” mode the first arriving company will be further investigating to determine if a problem exists

23. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response In those instances where it is determined that the situation may require additional companies, but the level of urgency does not warrant the use of lights and sirens, the IC has the option of requesting a “code 2” response from certain or all units

24. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Code 2” means that the remaining companies responding will discontinue the use of lights and siren and proceed to level 1 staging until further directed by Command

25. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response Examples of situations where a code 2 response may be indicated:

26. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response Examples of situations where a code 2 response may be indicated: broken sprinkler pipesbroken sprinkler pipes

27. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response Examples of situations where a code 2 response may be indicated: broken sprinkler pipesbroken sprinkler pipes certain types of ambulance alarmscertain types of ambulance alarms

28. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response Examples of situations where a code 2 response may be indicated: broken sprinkler pipesbroken sprinkler pipes certain types of ambulance alarmscertain types of ambulance alarms smoke investigations that indicate food on the stove, light ballast, etc.smoke investigations that indicate food on the stove, light ballast, etc.

29. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Elgin Fire from Highland Command”

30. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Elgin Fire from Highland Command” “Go ahead Highland Command” “Go ahead Highland Command”

31. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Elgin Fire from Highland Command” “Go ahead Highland Command” “Go ahead Highland Command” “This is a broken sprinkler pipe - have all other companies respond code 2”

32. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Elgin Fire from Randall Command” “Go ahead Randall Command” “This appears to be an electric motor on the roof - have Tower 2 continue code 2 - all other companies can return”

33. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response “Ambulance 2 from Engine 4” “Go ahead Engine 4” “This is going to be a non-transport - continue 2 code” “Message received - Ambulance 2 continuing code 2”

34. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response With code 2 response the truck company that would normally proceed to the scene will now go to level 1 staging

35. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response The Shift D/C will continue to the scene

36. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Code 2 Response The main purpose of establishing code 2 as an option is to reduce the use of lights and sirens in situations where it is not necessary

37. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack

38. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Used when immediate action to stabilize incident requires company officer involvement

39. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Offensive fire attacksOffensive fire attacks

40. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Offensive fire attacksOffensive fire attacks Critical life safety situationsCritical life safety situations

41. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Offensive fire attacksOffensive fire attacks Critical life safety situationsCritical life safety situations Incidents where firefighter safety is a major concern and direct supervision is necessaryIncidents where firefighter safety is a major concern and direct supervision is necessary

42. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The first arriving company officer:

43. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The first arriving company officer: Gives the appropriate initial reportGives the appropriate initial report

44. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The first arriving company officer: Gives the appropriate initial reportGives the appropriate initial report Directs and supervises his/her company to address the immediate needDirects and supervises his/her company to address the immediate need

45. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Engine 1 is on the scene and is Jefferson Command - we have a 2 story house - heavy smoke showing - we’re going fast attack with a preconnect”

46. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack During the fast attack mode the Company Officer assumes Command and remains in Command using the portable radio from the interior

47. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The Fast Attack mode is only meant to last a few minutes

48. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Mode Ends When:

49. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack Mode Ends When: The situation is stabilizedThe situation is stabilized

50. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Elgin Fire from Jefferson Command” “Go Ahead Jefferson Command” Engine 1 can handle 650 Jefferson, food on the stove, all other companies can return”

51. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The situation is stabilizedThe situation is stabilized Fire is beyond fast attack mode - officer establishes exterior command for a defensive mode fireFire is beyond fast attack mode - officer establishes exterior command for a defensive mode fire

52. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Elgin Fire from Jefferson Command” “Go ahead Jefferson Command” “Be advised we had an explosion in the basement - heavy fire, advise all incoming companies we are going defensive - Jefferson Command has a PAR”

53. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack The situation is stabilizedThe situation is stabilized Fire is beyond fast attack mode - officer establishes exterior commandFire is beyond fast attack mode - officer establishes exterior command Command is transferred to an on scene Chief OfficerCommand is transferred to an on scene Chief Officer

54. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Jefferson Command (Eng 1) from 203” “Go ahead 203” “I’m on the scene - give me a status report”

55. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “203 we have heavy fire on the 2nd floor - I need 2 more companies in here - the truck is going to the roof”

56. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Message received - need 2 more companies - Engine 1 you will be the interior sector and I will assume command”

57. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Engine 1 - interior sector - message received”

58. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Fast Attack “Elgin Fire from 203” “Go ahead 203” “203 is now Jefferson Command”

59. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Defensive Mode Used when the incident due to it’s size, complexity, or potential requires an immediate, strong, direct, overall command on the exterior of the structure

60. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Defensive Mode Company Officer determines that it is necessary to stay outside and direct responding units.Company Officer determines that it is necessary to stay outside and direct responding units.

61. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Defensive Mode “Engine 4 is on the scene and is Umdenstock Command - we have a 2 story house under construction - fully involved - extending to the house in sector B - we’re setting up 2 1/2”s for defensive mode” 2 1/2”s for defensive mode”

62. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 What do I do with my company?

63. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 What do I do with my company? “Move up” an acting officer“Move up” an acting officer

64. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 What do I do with my company? “Move up” an acting officer“Move up” an acting officer Assign crew members to another companyAssign crew members to another company

65. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 What do I do with my company? “Move up” an acting officer“Move up” an acting officer Assign crew members to another companyAssign crew members to another company Use crew members to assist commandUse crew members to assist command

66. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 1-23 Activity Command Modes

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72. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 1-95

73. 1-58 Command Mode Slide 1

74. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command

75. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command Done when doing so will improve the quality of Command

76. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command First arriving unit assumes CommandFirst arriving unit assumes Command

77. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command First arriving Chief officer will evaluate the situation and assume Command if doing so will improve organizationFirst arriving Chief officer will evaluate the situation and assume Command if doing so will improve organization

78. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command If the Chief Officer elects to take command it will be done using the transfer of command procedure.If the Chief Officer elects to take command it will be done using the transfer of command procedure.

79. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command In this situation command would usually be changing from an interior to an exterior location

80. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command When an exterior command is established:

81. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command When an exterior command is established: Position the command vehiclePosition the command vehicle

82. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command When an exterior command is established: Position the command vehiclePosition the command vehicle Establish a fixed command postEstablish a fixed command post

83. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command When an exterior command is established: Position the command vehiclePosition the command vehicle Establish a fixed command postEstablish a fixed command post Use the IC vestUse the IC vest

84. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command Communicate with person being relieved - face to face is preferredCommunicate with person being relieved - face to face is preferred

85. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command Initial IC briefs officer assuming CommandInitial IC briefs officer assuming Command

86. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing

87. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions

88. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions –The plan

89. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions –The plan –Progress

90. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions –The plan –Progress –Safety

91. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions –The plan –Progress –Safety –Where companies are and what they are doing

92. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command BriefingBriefing –Incident conditions –The plan –Progress –Safety –Where companies are and what they are doing –Additional needs

93. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 Transfer of Command Transfer of Command is announced over radioTransfer of Command is announced over radio

94. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

95. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary

96. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary 3 command modes 3 command modes

97. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary 3 command modes3 command modes Identifying the appropriate command modeIdentifying the appropriate command mode

98. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Summary 3 command modes3 command modes Identifying the appropriate command modeIdentifying the appropriate command mode Transfer of command procedureTransfer of command procedure

99. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Questions

100. ELGIN FIRE DEPARTMENT - TRAINING DIVISION - 1998 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM