7.6.2 Emergency Evacuation Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the purpose of the Emergency Evacuation standard operating guideline?
It provides a specific method of alerting personnel to evacuate the area at the order of the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer.
Who does the Emergency Evacuation SOG pertain to?
It pertains to all personnel in the organization.
What situations may require an emergency evacuation?
- Structural compromise or decreasing structural integrity
- Worsening fire conditions
- Loss of water supply
- Any condition deemed critically threatening by Incident Command or the Safety Officer.
Who can order an Emergency Evacuation?
Only the Incident Commander or Incident Safety Officer can order an Emergency Evacuation.
What message does the Incident Commander transmit for an evacuation?
“(Incident location) Command to all units, EVACUATE, EVACUATE.”
What must the Incident Commander do after ordering an evacuation?
Notify dispatch of the evacuation order.
What action should be taken regarding the apparatus air horn during an evacuation?
Assign someone to activate an apparatus air horn continuously for ten (10) seconds.
What should personnel do during an emergency evacuation?
Leave the structure or IDLH atmosphere immediately, potentially leaving tools, equipment, and hoselines behind, while maintaining crew integrity as a high priority.
Where should all personnel assemble after an evacuation?
At the Command Post or a prescribed location for a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR).
What happens if a firefighter is unaccounted for after an evacuation?
The Incident Commander shall declare a Mayday and develop an action plan to locate the missing firefighter.
What does the Incident Commander do after a successful PAR?
Assign tasks to accomplish objectives for the new incident action plan.
