Sog 1-11 Peer support Team Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Peer Support Team (PST)?
To provide anonymous and confidential interventions.
When can a captain initiate contact with the PST?
B. When a traumatic or stressful event has occurred.
What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander (IC) regarding PST involvement in significant incidents?
A. Ignore the PST unless explicitly requested by the crew.
B. Make a courtesy call to the on-call PST member through Communications.
C. Notify the District/Platoon Chief before contacting the PST.
D. Only consider PST support for extremely large incidents.
B. Make a courtesy call to the on-call PST member through Communications.
What is the purpose of a CIS Debriefing?
A. To evaluate the performance of fire department operations.
B. To provide a format for discussing the emotional impact of an incident.
C. To determine the need for relief of duty.
D. To critique the coping skills of involved personnel.
B. To provide a format for discussing the emotional impact of an incident.
Who has the authority to decide on relief of duty for personnel involved in significant incidents?
A. The Peer Support Team coordinator.
B. The District/Platoon Chief (or Division Chief).
C. The Incident Commander.
D. The affected personnel’s crew.
B. The District/Platoon Chief (or Division Chief).
What is the responsibility of all personnel according to the Accountability & Contact section?
A. Ignore significant incidents unless directly involved.
B. Identify stressful and significant incidents for potential CISM intervention.
C. Delegate PST responsibilities to the District/Platoon Chief.
D. Notify the involved personnel’s significant other directly.
B. Identify stressful and significant incidents for potential CISM intervention.
When should a WIIR (Workplace Injury and Incident Report) be completed?
A. Only for injuries requiring medical attention.
B. Following exposures to significant events or loss of time as a result of exposure to a traumatic or stressful event.
C. At the discretion of the Incident Commander.
D. Only for incidents attracting critical news media coverage.
B. After any exposure to a traumatic or stressful event.
Who is responsible for evaluating and determining the level of CISM intervention required?
A. All personnel involved in the incident.
B. The Incident Commander.
C. The PST member and/or coordinator(s).
D. The District/Platoon Chief.
C. The PST member and/or coordinator(s)
Where may CISM interventions/debriefings be conducted?
A. Only at fire stations.
B. Anywhere with ample space, privacy, and freedom from distractions.
C. Only in city facilities.
D. Exclusively at the discretion of the involved personnel.
B. Anywhere with ample space, privacy, and freedom from distractions.
What is the scope of the PST and coordinator’s accessibility?
A. Limited to regular working hours.
B. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
C. Only during significant incidents.
D. Accessible through SharePoint only.
B. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Do captains have the authority to initiate PST
Yes
CIS discussion is conducted within how many hours since incident and how long can it last
Within 8-12 hrs
1 hour
CIS Debriefing is conducted within
It can last
24-72 hours
Up to 3 hours
CIS follow ups are conducted with check in calls within
24-72 hours
Can the DC and PC take individuals out of service?
Yes
