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Home My WebLink AboutFD-55 - Transfer of Command ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL FORMS 106.060 TRANSFER OF COMMAND (FD-55) EFFECTIVE: MAY 2017 Current Revision Date: 5/15/19 Next Revision Date: 5/15/24 Author’s Name/Rank: Todd Tuggle, Battalion Chief Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Christina Johnson, Senior Administrative Clerk Section 106.060 Page 1 of 5 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to discuss the FD-55, Transfer of Command form, which is a worksheet for the initial incident commanders (ICs) when multiple units are responding to an incident. APPLICATION The FD-55 form is to be completed anytime the initial IC is addressing subsequent responding units. OPERATIONAL POLICY This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE This section intentionally left blank. PROCESS For the process of completing the FD-55 Transfer of Command form, see Instruction Sheet immediately preceding the form. INFORMATION For further information regarding Operational Modes, see Standard Operating Pro- cedures Manual, Section 201.005, Risk Management Policy. Section 106.060 Page 2 of 5 DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. CROSS-REFERENCES Standard Operating Procedures Manual Section 201.005, Risk Management Policy Section 106.060 Page 3 of 5 TRANSFER OF COMMAND WORKSHEET INSTRUCTION SHEET Completing the Form: The top left section denotes actions taken upon arrival at the scene. Anything highlighted in gray shall be verbalized over the radio. Report on Conditions (ROC): First in officers ROC from the cab. Resource Needs: Three possible responses, “resources at scene suf- ficient,” “standby,” or order additional resources. 360°: Verbalize a 360° has been completed or to whom it has been assigned. Savable Human Life: “YES”- The incident commander (IC) is beyond reasonable suspicion that there is some- one in the building AND the survivability profile of the structure supports them still being alive. “NO”- Either, it has been confirmed through verifi- able souraces that the building is all clear OR the survivability profile will not support life. “UNKNOWN”- Not enough information is available to make high risk rescue attempt. As soon as resources arrive, a search of the area will be conduct- ed. Operational Mode: The mode should be verbalized over the radio. De- termination of the Operational Mode is based on the application of the FFD Risk Management Policy and may change with the conditions or because certain benchmarks (i.e., all clear) are obtained. See Standard Operating Procedures Manual, Sec- tion 201.005, Risk Management Policy for further information. Strategic Objectives: Should be verbalized over the radio. Should be succinct, achievable goals completed through tacti- cal assignments. Section 106.060 Page 4 of 5 The top right section denotes tracking of resources. Listing of Resources Assigned: This includes space for a full commercial alarm as- signment, 2nd alarm, and overhead positions. Tactical Assignments: The most common tactical assignments are listed with space to write the assigned unit. Additional assignments can be written in below as needed. It is strongly recommended that initiation and com- pletion of assignments are verbalized and time hacks noted in the space provided next to the tacti- cal assignments. Radio Channels: Note the Operations channel designator. Addition- al space for a Command channel and TAC chan- nels, if needed. The bottom/back section identifies the incident location. Address: Utilize to keep all responding apparatus oriented to the incident location. Incident Name: Designated by Communications and is the title of the IC, e.g., “Dakota IC.” Incident Map: Utilize to help orient the incident for the incoming battalion chief. TRANSFER OF COMMAND WORKSHEET Section 106.060 Page 5 of 5 1st Alarm 2nd Alarm TACTICAL ASSIGNMENTS E BC Rescue E E Fire Attack E E 2 Out E T Search E Vent T Water Supply T Utilities BC RIC EMS Salvage SO Divisions RADIO CHANNELS CMD: OPS: TAC: Report on Conditions Perform 360° Resource Needs Savable Human Life? Yes Unknown No OPERATIONAL MODE Defensive Mode Rescue Mode Offensive Mode FD-55 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ADDRESS: INCIDENT NAME: INCIDENT MAP: