205.12 RESPONSE TO VIOLENT INCIDENTS

Question 1

Based upon the circumstances of a violent incident, Fire Dispatch will process fire units according to one of two modes:

Answer 1

1. Stage for P.D…Confirmed Patient(s)

2. Respond directly to the P.D. secured scene and proceed with caution.

Question 2

CODE 4 given by the Police Department is a report for what?

Answer 2

for the Officer making that report ONLY, not the entire SCENE

Question 3

If the decision to stage is made on a violent incident, the Company Officer shall notify both Dispatch Centers that the unit(s) is ______ and _____ _____.

Answer 3

staged,their location

Question 4

Units should Stage, Level 2 in Quarters if the violent incident is within ___ mile(s) of the station.

Answer 4

1

Question 5

Describe Staging position on a violent incident. (i.e. stage for PD.)

Answer 5

stage a minimum of 1⁄2 mile from the incident, out of sight of the incident, with at least two (2) means of egress (backing out doesn’t count).

Question 6

If Fire Department companies respond to an incident of an unknown nature and find themselves in a violent situation, they will immediately ___________.

Answer 6

retreat to a safe location

Question 7

During violent situations where fire crews are at risk of danger/injury and need police assistance immediately, use the radio code ___.

Answer 7

906