Fairfax County Joint Event Guide

Question 1

All violent incidents are considered ____ until the PD determines otherwise?

Answer 1

Hot

Question 2

Who operates in the HOT zone?

Answer 2

PD only

Question 3

What type of treatment is performed in the Warm Zone?

Answer 3

Only life-saving pt treatment, with a focus on pt removal

Question 4

In what zone is routine EMS care perfomed?

Answer 4

Cold Zone

Question 5

What is a forward location where victims can be assembled for movement from areas of risk?

Answer 5

Casualty Collection Point

Question 6

The pathway secured by PD for the purpose of accessing and removing casualties is?

Answer 6

Evacuation Corridor

Question 7

A Rescue Task Force (RTF) is made up of?

Answer 7

Minimum two FD personnel (1 OIC and 1 ALS, avoid using transport personnel) in ballistic gear paired with two assigned PD officers. Preferred deployment is 4 (full suppression co.)

Question 8

When can the RTF PD officers separate from the FD personnel?

Answer 8

They cannot

Question 9

What is the task of the RTF?

Answer 9

initial treatment and triage of patients

Question 10

Once triage and treatment is complete what does the RTF do?

Answer 10

Assist with pt movement

Question 11

Extraction Task Force (ETF) is made up of?

Answer 11

Large team of FD personnel (2 suppression co. min.) , paired with a minimum of 2 assigned PD officers

Question 12

What do members of the ETF wear?

Answer 12

Reflective vests or turnouts

Question 13

What is an MCI alarm assignment?

Answer 13

• 10 closest suppression units
• 10 EMS transport units
• 3 EMS supervisors
• 1 BC
• Mass Casualty Support Unit
• Mobile Ambulance Bus
• Green Bus (county school bus/ fastran for minor injured)

Question 14

Terrorist activity is an often cause of explosions?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

During Explosions/WMD Incidents will FD stage?

Answer 15

Not unless there are active/known additional threats

Question 16

During Violent Incidents FD personnel are to have what on?

Answer 16

Either reflective vests or PPE

Question 17

For violent incidents (assault, stabbing, etc) if the scene is Warm what should FRD deploy?

Answer 17

Rapid Trauma Kits and carrying devices, focus on life-saving treatment and rapid pt extraction

Question 18

During a hostage/barricade/suspicious device incident the FD should assemble?

Answer 18

RTF

Question 19

Since scene is secure is no longer valid terminology what is the correct terminology?

Answer 19

Scene is hot/warm/cold

Question 20

If there is an Active Shooter Incident, FD should request what alarm and notify what resource?

Answer 20

MCI alarm and RHCC

Question 21

During an active shooter incident how many RTFs should be assemble?

Answer 21

2 RTF

Question 22

Where should the Fire OIC report to during an Active Shooter Incident?

Answer 22

Police Command Post

Question 23

Phase 1 of an Active Shooter/Hostile Incident is?

Answer 23

Response, Command and Readiness

Question 24

How many ETF’s should be assembled for an Active Shooter/Hostile Incident?

Answer 24

2

Question 25

Who is the first RTF who makes up the second RTF?

Answer 25

1st Engine and Second Engine

Question 26

What is the readiness time frame for RTFs/ ETFs?

Answer 26

less than 10 minutes

Question 27

What is Phase 2 of an Active Shooter/ Hostile Incident Immediate Response?

Answer 27

Access/Treatment/Transportation

Question 28

What marking indicates a room has been searched with no victims?

Answer 28

an X

Question 29

What marking indicates searched with live victims present?

Answer 29

slash with a check mark

Question 30

What mark indicates searched, live victims removed?

Answer 30

X with a check mark

Question 31

When speaking on the PD radio channel what must preface your unit designator?

Answer 31

"Fire"

Question 32

Fire units will NOT transmit on PD radio untill?

Answer 32

contacted by PD or there is emergency traffic

Question 33

A PD captain is equivalent to?

Answer 33

BC

Question 34

A PD 1st LT is equivalent to?

Answer 34

Capt II

Question 35

A PD 2nd LT is equivalent to?

Answer 35

Capt I

Question 36

A PD Sgt is equivalent to?

Answer 36

LT

Question 37

How many district Police Stations are in Fairfax County?

Answer 37

8

Question 38

What model of radio traffic do PD units follow?

Answer 38

"Unit calling to unit receiving"

Question 39

What does the term "Hold the Channel" mean?

Answer 39

means all radio traffic is held for this incident and there is to be no non-critical transmissions until the channel has been released for normal traffic

Question 40

What does the term "Split the Channel" mean?

Answer 40

Means the channel will be dedicated to this incident, and the normal patching of the adjacent station will cease

Question 41

Commander __ is?

Answer 41

Station Commander (capt)

Question 42

Commander __0 is?

Answer 42

Assistant Station Commander (1st LT)

Question 43

Car __ followed by shift identifier is?

Answer 43

2nd LT in charge of a patrol squad (shift)

Question 44

Car __0 followed by shift identifier?

Answer 44

Sgt, 2nd in command of a patrol squad.

Question 45

Scout __ and 2 unit designator, followed by shift identifier?

Answer 45

Patrol officer

Question 46

If PD channel is held what should DPSC announce over FD channel?

Answer 46

"hold the channel" or "PD channel restricted"

Question 47

What is the best method of communication and when is it required?

Answer 47

face to face and during incidents requiring Unified Command

Question 48

When will PD units transmit on FRD tactical radio frequency?

Answer 48

Only if there is emergency traffic