IMS training Notes Flashcards
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104.1.2
What is the Strategic Level of IMS ?
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It involves the overall Command of the incident.
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104.1.2
What is the responsibility of the IC ?
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Developing the Incident Management Plan (IMP)
That defines the objectives and determines how, where and when resources will be assigned.
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104.1.2
What gives the IC the ability to strategize ?
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Training, prior experience, and most importantly info updates from the personnel at the Incident.
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104.1.2
What are the objectives of an Offensive Strategy ?
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Life and Rescue, Incident Control and Investigation.
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104.1.2
What are the objectives of a defensive strategy ?
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Life Protection and Property Conservation.
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104.1.2
When transitioning from offensive to defensive strategy, what must the IC be aware of ?
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All personnel on the fire ground must be notified
Building may be structurally damaged with potential for wall collapse.
Red tape in the command vehicle
Should be used to tape off potential collapse zones.
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104.1.2
what should be conducted after withdrawing from an offensive attack and prior to initiating a Defensive Attack .
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A partial PAR
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104.1.2
What are some of the potential dangers of conducting Offensive and Defensive strategies simultaneously?
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Opposing hose streams
Starting water tower operations without instructed to by the IC is dangerous
Breaking glass without permission
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104.1.2
What are some of the responsibilities of the IC at the strategic level ?
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Size - up of the incident
Develop an Incident Management Plan (IMP)
Determine the appropriate strategy - offensive/defensive or marginal
Set priorities
predict outcomes an pd planning
Assign specific tasks to sectors or teams
Assign soecific tactical objectives to Sectors or Branches
Assign Sections, Branches,Sector Officers or personnel
Obtain and allocate additional resources
Evaluate strategy and modify as needed
Safety of personnel and public
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104.1.2
What is The Strategic Decision Flow Chart ?
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Analysis
Situation, Resources, Prediction
Strategy
Offensive,Defensive,Marginal
Action
Deployment, Tactics,Task
Evaluation
outcome vs Predictions
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What does the tactical level involve ?
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The deployment of sufficient resources and personnel to meet the objectives identified in the IMP.
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What are some of the Officers at the tactical level and what are there responsibilities?
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Sector Officers and Branch Officers
Usually assigned responsibility for
Resources, functions or geographical areas and the personnel required to perform the tasks that will achieve those tactics.
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104.1.2
What are the three main tactical objectives in order of priority ?
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Rescue and Life Safety, Stabilization of the Emergency Incident, Conservation of the environment and property.
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What type of decisions does the IC have to make during the Rescue and Life Safety phase ?
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Recognizing the need for resources as well as strong aggressive actions from fire personnel.
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104.1.2
What may the stabilization of the incident include ?
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Controlling / confining the fire
Hazmat - identifying, isolating, controlling and neutralizing foreign substances until cleanup crews arrive.
Shoring or tunnelling etc during a structural collapse rescue.
First aid, Defibrillation or oxygen therapy for patients until (TEMS) assumes responsibility of the patient.
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What are the responsibilities of the IC during the Conservation of the Environment and Property Phase ?
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Commit the necessary resources and personnel to keep the environmental and property losses to a minimum.
They require the same early and ongoing command functions and actions as Stabilization and Rescue/ Life Safety.
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104.1.2
What does the Task level refer too ?
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Activities normally accomplished by FF personnel and the resources they utilize to complete those tasks.
It’s where the physical work is usually done.
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What may task level include ?
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Search and rescue Fire Attack ventilation Setting up hose streams (fire attack and backup lines ) Laddering - establish egress RIT Property Conservation Overhaul First Aid
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104.1.2
How should Pesonnel working at the task level communicate with their Supervisor (Captain/Sector Officer) ?
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Face to Face
Avoid use of the radio whenever possible.
Command does not need to hear how you do the job.
They do want to be updated from the Sector/ Branch Officer of progress.
“Benchmarks”
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104.1
What is IMS designed to do ?
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It can expand and contract depending upon the # of apparatus and level of organization required to manage the incident.
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104.1.3
What is the primary advantage of using an ICT ?
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It allows a second person to overlook the actions of the IC.
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104.1.3
What are the roles of the Captain and Chief at a 1st alarm or working fire response ?
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The DC is normally the IC but could be the SO to a strong Captain or Acting DC if they have developed and implemented an effective incident Action Plan (IAP)
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What is the Command Structure for a
Single apparatus response .
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Combines all 3 facets of command.
The Company Officer on a single apparatus response determines the Strategic, Tactical, and Task aspects of the call and then supervises the task level activities of the crew.
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104.1.3
What is the Command Structure for a Multiple Apparatus Response ?
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this is where we begin to separate Strategic and Tactical from task level activities.
The IC is responsible for assesssing the situation and devising a plan of how to deal with the particular emergency.
The IC will then delegate various tactical functions to Officers and crew, which willl lead to the successful mitigation and closure of the emergency.
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104.1.15 Staging
| Where does Staging occur ?
In an assigned location outside of the controlled area.
Personnel are safe and away from suppression activities.
Personnel safety is the prime consideration over easy and quick access.
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Where is Staging located ?
Adjacent parking lot, front lawn of a single dwelling, lobby of a commercial building.
High Rise Incident, May be 2 floors below the fire.
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A Staging Officer (SO) will manage the Staging Sector by ?
- locating a suitable area in a safe environment for Staging.
- Notify Command of the location of Staging
- compromised, the SO will immediately notify command by radio and relocate as soon as possible.
- Ensuring that all personnel PIT in when entering Staging
- Ensuring that all personnel PIT out when leaving Staging
- Personnel within Staging remain equipped and ready for immediate assignment.
- Accounting for all Personnel when a PAR is conducted
- Contacting Command for new resources as they become depleted
- Notifying personnel of re-assignment , to whom they should report and on what channel.
- Ensuring that all routine communications within Staging are done face to face.
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104.1.15 Staging
Responsibility of Personnel Assigned To Staging
All personnel assigned to Staging will :
- Report face to face to the Staging Officer and hand over their PIT’s ( PIT in )
- Ensure that routine communications within Staging are done face to face
- Ensure that they are in a ready state
- Ensure that they retrieve their PITs prior to leaving Staging (PIT out )
-Ensure that they are fully aware of any re-assignment and to which sector they are to report.
-Ensure that any specialized equip they require is taken with them.
personnel assigned to Staging should determine what equip (air bottles, pike poles,electric fans, refreshments etc) is required to be transported to Staging or The Forward Rehab area.
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Base 104.1.16
| Accessing Equip And Personnel Within Staging
Whenever equip or personnel are required from Staging a communication must be received from Command requesting the same.
Staging Officer will delegate the most appropriate personnel from within Staging to perform the requested function.
The Staging Officer will communicate face to face with the personnel being reassigned, returning their PITs and relaying all pertinent info, including - number of personnel required, nature of the assignment and the Sector Officer and location they are to report to.
The Staging Officer will reconfirm with Vommand that personnel have been deployed from Staging to the new Sector.
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104.1.6 Transfer Of Command
| What dictates who The IC is ?
The size and nature of the emergency incident will dictate who the Incident Commander (IC) will be at any given time.
An incident can quickly grow beyond the capabilities and span of control of the first arriving officer.
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104.1.6
| What is the first critical step in the IMS system ?
Initial size-up and establish command.
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104.1.6
| What is the second step in Transferring Command ?
When (necessary) involves transferring the responsibilities of Command to another Officer, Chief Officer or Senior Officer to improve the effectiveness of command.
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104.1.6
| Should a Chief Officer accept a transfer of Command if they are not physically present ?
No
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104.1.6
What happens if a late arriving Officer cannot locate or communicate with the initial IC ( who may be involved in the Fast Attack or Investigative mode ) ?
That Officer will announce assumption of Command.
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104.1.6
| What does the second arriving Officer do after he assumes Command ?
The Officer assuming Command shall initiate actions to confirms the location of the previous IC and their crew ( this may include the possibility of initiating a RIT )
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104.1.6
| Why is Command Transferred ?
Command is transferred to improve the effectiveness of the Command Organization.
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104.1.6
| Does an arrival of a higher ranking officer mean that Transfer of Command has occurred?
No only when Transfer of Command procedures have been completed.
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104.1.6
| Who can Command be transferred too ?
Command can be transferred to an Officer of equal or higher rank, as the incident escalates, or to an Officer of lower rank as the incident approaches termination.
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Does the first on scene Officer have to Transfer Command in Investigative Mode to an Officer of Equal rank ?
in investigative mode the first on - scene Officer is not required to transfer Command, however if Transfering Command will improve the effectiveness of command, command should be transferred.
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When should the transfer of Command take place with an Officer of equal rank ?
Situation requires a task level action
Fast Attack mode the first arriving Officer shall Transfer Command to the next on-scene Officer or Chief Officer as soon as possible.
( The IC cannot reasonably be involved in a task level activity and develop overall strategy at the same time)
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104.1.6
| When would the transfer of command happen to an Officer of equal rank .
Normally only occur once at which time Command should become static.
The next transfer of Command would be to The Chief Officer on scene.
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104.1.6
| When should the transfer of command happen to an Officer of Higher Rank ?
When the Chief Officer has arrived and conducted an initial size up and transfer of command procedures have been followed. Applies to DC and PC
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104.1.6
| What is the Transfer of Command Procedure ?
Only take place when both Officers involved are physically present at the emergency incident.
- ideally face to face or via radio
After the following info has been communicated to the new IC
- general situation status
- incident conditions
- operational strategy
- update on tactical objectives
- safety considerations
- deployment status ( assignment of personnel already on scene and additional resource requirements)
And
the new IC has contacted Toronto Fire and announced the assumption of Command and the establishment or relocation of the Command Post.
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104.1.7 Sectoring
| What is Sectoring ?
Tool within the IMS to group personnel and other resources into manageable units at an emergency incident.
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104.1.7
| What are Sectors based on and what are they used for ?
Based on either a geographical or functional basis to achieve tactical level tasks.
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104.1.7
| Why does the IC use Sectoring ?
To reduce span of control, provide effective Command Structure, and reduce radio traffic.
The IC can concentrate on overall strategy and resource allocation.
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104.1.7
| What are the Geographical Designations of a building ?
The main entrance to any building shall be given the Sector designation Alpha Sector and the remaining sides are designated phonetically in a clockwise manner.
Alpha ( main entrance ), Bravo, Charlie, Delta.
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104.1.7
| How are Sectors designated in a multi - storey occupancy ?
Will be indicated by floor numbers
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What are The Sector Officers Responsibilities and Duties ?
Responsible for Command and Control of their Sector and shall carry out the tactical objectives assigned by command.
Sector Officers will :
- advise Command of their location, when they are in place and ready to perform their assigned duties.
- Ensure accountability
- Designate a staging area in their Sector
- Designate a controlled area and assign an entry control person.
- Notify Command when they require additional or Personnel
- Set up air supply for their Sector.
- Ensure adequate resources are maintained in the Sector
- Coordinate personnel re-assignment through Command
- Ensure personnel are operating in a safe and effective manner.
- Control when personnel are assigned to Rehab Sector
- Conduct and report PAR status of their Sector.
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104.1.7
| What kind of factors does a Sector Officer consider when rotating personnel ?
- function being performed
- controlled area entry and exit time consideration
- activity level ( light, moderate,heavy)
- On - air and air use timelines (air management)
- Equipment being operated/ utilized.
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104.1.7
| What kind of PPE should Sector Officers be wearing ?
The same level of PPE available to them as the crews assigned to them.
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104.1.7
| where should Sector Officers be located ? And what should they be wearing ?
Sector Officers should be easily identifiable ( Sector Vests where available) and in a conspicuous location.
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104.1.7 Sectoring
Command should be updated when ?
- The Sector Officer cannot complete their assigned objective
- The Sector Officer needs additional resources
- Conditions change in their Sector
- The tactical objectives assigned by Command have been completed.
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104.1.7
| Info from The Sector Officer is used by The IC for what purpose .
This info is used to continually update the Incident Action Plan ( IAP)
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104.1.7
| When is a work cycle rotation needed ?
Where tasks cannot be interrupted. whuthin that Sector.
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104.1.7
| How many crews should be assigned per task ?
Three
1. First crew deployed
2. Second Crew “On Deck”
3. Third crew is available at Sector Rehab
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104.1.7
| How does The Work Cycle Rotation Work ?
Teams will rotate through the three positions within their Sector, until two cylinders are depleted. Teams will then be assigned to the Incident Rehab Sector.
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104.1.7
What are the three crews in The Work Cycle Rotation ?
And how do they function ?
Deployed Crew
All crews in the Sector performing tasks in the hot zone are considered deployed.
“On Deck” Crew
Crews are standing by within a Sector and ready for assignment
Sector Rehab Crew
Crews that have just exited the hot zone and getting ready to redeploy.
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104.1.7
| What are the advantages of a Work Cycle System ?
1. Having personnel ready for immediate deployment to replace crews
2. Having Personnel provide immediate resources for a MAYDAY or RIT
3. Reduces time travelling from Sector to Sector ( airlight / Rehab )
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104.1.7
| What are the challenges of a Work Cycle system ?
1. Getting adequate personnel in place to support the Work Cycle.
2. Setting up air supply
3. Accountability
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104.1.7
| What factors are used to assign Sectors ?
1) Span of Control will be used for the IC (typically not exceed 5 to 1 )
2) when it is a large or complex incident
3) When special hazards are present
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104.1.7
| Who is responsible for RMS documentation of patients ?
The medical Sector Officer is responsible for ensuring all patient RMS documentation is completed.
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104.1.8
| Why have Rehab ?
Allows ff to work within safe limits for longer periods of time.
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What is the goal of rehab ?
Allow a persons body to return to as close to a normal state as possible so they can continue to work safely.
Lessen the risks of injury and provides physical and psychological rest from stresses.
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In rehab ff should be cycled through ?
Cooling / warming, rehydration and rest.
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104.1.8
| Who is responsible for the level of rehab management ?
The IC
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104.1.8
| How does the IC determine this ?
Commanders Guide for Work Times for FF. (Circular Slide Rule )
Provides guidelines for safe working times for ff in warm environments.
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104.1.8
| Who assigns personnel to rehab?
Sector Officers and or the IC.
| Personnel will not assign themselves to rehab Sector.
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104.1.8
| How doe rehab work?
Ff will pit in
Record their time into the rehab Spector
Ff with the longest time will be reassigned
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104.1.8
| Who determines when. Ff can return to task level activities
The IC
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104.1.8
T / F
Does The Sector Officer have the option of maintaining adequate crews stage at Sector locations.
True
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104.1.8
| When do you establish an Incident Rehab Sector ?
- Second alarms that are expected to last 2 hours or more
- Third alarm or greater response
- Incidents that continue longer than 30 min and the ambient temp exceeds 26 degrees Celsius or is below -5 degrees Celsius.
- IC determines because of environmental, or physical conditions.
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104.1.8
| With regards to location, who is responsible ?
The Sector Officer that has been assigned, unless directed by the IC.
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104.1.8
| What considerations must be given to where rehab should be set up?
- size of Incident
- Incident duration
- time of year
- time of day
- uphill, upwind and outside of the controlled area
- large enough for the number of personnel expected
- away from vehicle exhaust and noise
- protection from environmental extremes
- ground conditions
- access to and from the Staging area
- access for box 12 and support 7
- access for Toronto Paramedics Service
- restroom facilities
- hazmat require decon before rehab.
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104.1.8
| Where will rehab be set up in a high rise fire?
The floor below Staging
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104.1.8
| What equip is needed for rehab?
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Cooling chairs
Misting equipment
Scene marking tape and pylon cones
Water jugs and drinking cups
Anti bacterial waterless handwash
Rehab kit from command vehicle that includes
- vest
-rehab status sheets
-pens and pencils
-log sheets with instructions on rehab
-Circular slide rule
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104.1.8
| What does the Kore Kooling chair provide ?
Cooling FF water reservoir in the arms of the chair
| DRDC study proved this is an effective way to cool the body’s core.
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104.1.8
| What are the rehab status sheets used for?
Accountability in the rehab sector
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104.1.8
| What are the responsibilities of the Rehab Sector Officer?
Conduct Tactical Level Activities such as :
Selecting a site
Obtaining personnel and resources
Ff have performed sufficient decon practices before entering
Inform Command of location
Coordinations with TEMS
Rehab status sheets
Update IC
Informing personnel where and whom they report to
PAR info
TEMS any personnel who symptomatic of any illness or injury
Establishing time ff must remain in rehab according to The Circular Slide Rule.
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104.1.9
| What does a Command Post provide?
A static position
- vantage point to direct the incident
- vantage point to view the incident
- comfortable,contained , well it environment
- access to reference material
- access to more powerful communication systems, telephones
- space for Command Post staff
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104.1.9
| When is a Command Post activated ?
Automatically once a DC or Chief Officer arrives on scene and transfer of command protocols have been followed.
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104.1.9
| When is a dedicated Command Vehicle dispatched ?
Second Alarms and higher.
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104.1.9
| What is the communication advantage of a Command Post Vehicle.
Radio is 15 watts vs portable radio 3 watts.
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104.1.9
| How will the Command Post be identified ?
Flashing or revolving green light.
| Announced over the radio
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104.1
| What does the ICT Incident Command Technician do ?
Works closely with the Fits ensuring the proper gathering ,analyzing and processing of info for effective decision making.
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104.1.9
| What does a Fit do ?
Operational and logistical responsibilities.
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What does the Command Post Officer do ? (CPO)
Responsible for implementing the Incident Action Plan as determined by IC.
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104.1.11 IC Rules Of Engagement
What is “The Checklist” ?
- 360 size up
- Determine The Occupant Survival Profile
- Conduct an Initial Risk Assessment and Implement a SAFE Action Plan
- If you do not have the resources to safely support and protect FF seriously consider a Defensive Strategy.
- Do not risk FF lives for property that cannot be saved
Seriously consider a Defensive Attack.
- Extend limited risk to protect savable property
- Extend measured risk to protect and rescue savable lives
- ACT upon reported unsafe practices and conditions that can harm ff.
Stop, evaluate, and decide.
- Maintain frequent 2 -way communications and keep interior crews informed of changing conditions.
- Obtain frequent Progress reports and revise the Action Plan.
- Ensure Accurate accountability of all FF location and status
- After completing time primary search no progress has been made towards fire control has been achieved, Seriously consider a Defensive Attack.
- always have a RIT team in place at all working fires
- always have ff rehab services in place at all working fires
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
What is the rule of 8 ?
- Size - Up
- Rescue
- Exposures
- Confinement
- Extinguishment
- Overhaul
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-Ventilation
- Salvage
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104.1.12
| Where does ventilation and salvage fit into three rule of 8 ?
Ventilation and Salvage shall be inserted into the list of priorities anywhere deemed appropriate to mitigate of the Incident.
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
| What does size up entail ?
Size up shall be performed by all personnel
- info from dispatch
- weather conditions
- time of day
- time of year
- info provided on route
- building type and construction
- occupancy type
- 360 degrees observation of the incident ( smoke conditions, fire conditions, reports from civilians, etc )
- location of fire depot connections and hydrants
- preplanning info
- determining the need for additional resources
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
| What does Rescue entail ?
IC must determine
- people visibly endangered
- people reported to be missing or trapped
- potential for people to be endangered
Must attempt to rescue savable persons or initiate actions that will mitigate the dangerous condition from affecting them.
- dangers are significantly reduced with the extinguishment of the fire.
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
| What is the primary reason for Overhaul ?
The primary reason for Overhaul is to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
It must aid in determining the cause and origin of the fire, while attempting to preserve evidence.
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
When can Ventilation be performed during tThe Rule Of 8 ?
The IC should consider the need for Ventilation and coordinate its implementation as soon as possible.
Ventilation can be done at any point while using The Rule Of 8
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104.1.12 Rule Of 8
| When can salvage be done ?
Salvage can be done at any point while using the Rule of Eight.
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104.2.1 The Incident Commander
| What is The IC’ s responsibilities ?
- announce via radio establishment of command
- operate at a strategic level ( except for fast Attack mode )
- develop an IAP plan
-Determine Strategy ( offensive / defensive )
Rescue and Life Safety
Stabilization of the emergency incident
Conservation of property and the environment
- Transfer Command or expand the IMS when necessary to improve the quality of Command
- Be aware of RIT , Mayday and emergency procedures
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104.2.1 The Incident Commander
| What is IC’s strategic functions initially ?
Them IC will institute or modify the IMS in order to :
- rapid size-up of an Incident is conducted
- identify the overall strategy, develop an IAP and assign personnel as needed to meet the tactical objectives.
- establish an effective command structure
- initiate, maintain and control the communications process, relative to the complexity of the incident.
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104.2.2 FITT
| What are the responsibilities of the FITT .
Operational and Logistical
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104.2.2 FITT
| Whar factors does a FITT have to consider when locating a vehicle ?
- ability to direct operations
- sight line of at least two sides of a structure
- not blocking the access/ egress of emergency vehicles
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104.2.2 FITT
| when The DC has taken Command what is the responsibilities of The FITT ?
- Turn off the flashing / revolving red lights on the DC’s vehicle
- Announce via radio the location of The Command Post
- Activate the flashing / revolving green light on the Command Post.
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104.2 .3 Incident Command Technician ( ICT)
| What does the ICT do ?
The ICT works closely with FITS ensuring the proper gathering , analyzing and processing of information for effective decision making by the IC.
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What does the CPO ( Command Post Officer )do ?
Ensure that the Command Post is set up properly and adequately staffed to operate. They are Administrative Assistant to The Incident Commander. if the IC is temporarily leaves the Command Post , the CPO will be in Command.
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104.2.5 Incident Safety Officer
| What does The Incident Safety Officer do , and what are his goals ?
Usually by a DC
- minimize injuries to FF
- recognize and understand types of hazards present on the emergency scene.
-recommend proactive and corrective measures to minimize the likelihood of accidents occurring.
The ISO provides advice to The IC regarding safety related issues involved in The IC’s Incident Action Plan and other activities that occur at the Incident.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| When shall RIT be established ?
When there is an immediate danger to life and health (IDLH )Of fire crews that are operating in a controlled area.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| What is IRIT ( Initial Rapid Intervention Team ) ?
- 2 FF Initially who do not have to have specialized RIT Training
- Must have full PPE
- Transfer their IRIT responsibilities to the firs designated RIT Apparatus when it arrives on scene.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| What does RIT consist of ?
Minimum of 4 personnel, have a least one RIT trained Captain and one RIT trained crew member.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| When will RIT be added and dispatched ?
- a reported working fire
- requested by the IC
- a structural collapse
- deemed necessary by Toronto Fire Communications
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| Should a RIT Apparatus be designated RIT in its own running area .
No
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| Where it RIT located at a High Rise Fire ?
RIT should be located one floor below the fire floor or just outside the controlled area with easy access to a stairwell for rapid deployment.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| When should RIT be deployed by Command ?
- when contacted by Toronto Fire upon activation of an emergency button and Toronto Fire is unable to establish radio contact with the crew.
- upon receiving a Mayday
- as a result of a PAR, a ff or crew has is trapped , missing or has sustained a life threatening injury.
- at any time there is doubt as to the safety of personnel in the controlled area.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| What does RIT consist of for deployment ?
- One RIT ( a team of 4 ) is required per downed ff
- One RIT search line is required per downed ff
- I f a Mayday is called for two downed ff the RIT and IRIT May immediately be utilized if a second RIT cannot be established quickly enough.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
What are the RIT Responsibilities ?
When deployed ?
- utilize an entry control board
- develop and communicate a search / rescue plan
:Point of entry
:Last known location of ff
:Assign tasks to RIT entry team ( RIT Kit , searchers1 and 2)
:Provide timely reports to Command or Ritso
:Locate, identity and assess the ff involved with the Mayday
Provide medical aids, rescue air
: utilize a search line and attach to the exterior of the IDLH in an
Obvious location.
: attach the search line in close vicinity to the downed ff or last known
Location reached, so other crews may locate the ff.
:remove ff involved wth the Mayday
: announce bench marks as they are achieved
: call for assistance if needed
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| What are RIT responsibilities? Prior to Deployment ?
- bring forward and set up all necessary equipment in the assigned area in the RIT tarp.
- briefed by IRIT and ISO
- Monitor all Incident communications and changing incident conditions
- familiarize themselves with the structure/ incident and conduct a 360, if possible
- Ensure a hose line is charged and ready to deploy from a separate water source
- Ensure access and egress to the structure/ incident is available
- Ensure one crew member stays in assigned RIT staging area at all times
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| Can RIT go on air prior to deployment.
No. The Chief has to be notified if you plan to go on air to perform a task before deployment.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| It is the responsibility of the RIT Sector Officer to :
- Ensure RIT is fully equipped
- Thoroughly brief the team prior to entry
- Be the primary radio contact for the RIT
- Provide a regular timeline (on-air) to the deployed RIT
- Request additional personnel and or resources as required
- Provide updates to The IC, RIT and Toronto Fire Communications
- Ensure RIT carries out their responsibilities prior to and during deployment.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| Upon deployment of the RIT, RITSO’S responsibilities will expand to include :
- announcing all RIT benchmarks as they are achieved
- ( Deployed, Fire Fighter Located, Fire Fighter Outside )
Providing updates to t
He RIT Officer/personnel
-ensuring that a new RIT is established
- Ensuring additional RIT search lines are used( one RIT search line per downed ff) once established, record which search line leads to which downed ff.
- Ensure all RIT’S properly PIT onto the correct search line
- Monitoring The Rehab needs of RIT personnel
-Ensuring TEMS have medical personnel available at the appropriate exit point.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| When IRIT or RIT is deployed on a MAYDAY what happens next, Communications wise ?
A The IC will notify Toronto Fire Communications who will make an announcement with alert tones, on all channels operating at the Incident, informing all personnel that the IRIT doesn’t RIT has been deployed.
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| What channel should RIT transmit on ?
RIT shall operate on the channel th MAYDAY has been transmitted on, unless otherwise directed by command.
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| What are the Benchmarks that need to be communicated via radio ?
- RIT Deployed
- FF Located
- FF Outside
- RIT Stood Down
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TN 104.2.8 Rapid Intervention Teams
| Can RIT be assigned alternate tasks ?
RIT May be assigned alternate tasks by the IC if they have been set up for less than one hour or environmental stress is not a factor.
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| Who is responsible for DECON ?
It is the responsibility of each individual ff to initiate decon procedureswhen they, their supervisor or the ISO fell it is required.
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| Who should crews report to after they have been cleared ?
The Decon Officer
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| Prior to transport, what should be done on scene ?
Contaminated PPE shall be contained and ff equipment and hose shall be gross decontaminant scene.
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| What is the responsibilities for the Post Decon Officer ?
- Ensure before each apparatus clear the Incident they confer with the company Officer on the proper post incident decon necessary.
- request a decon Apparatus if one is not on scene already.
- Ensure proper Post Fire decon procedure is performed
- record the level of decon that is performed on each apparatus
- Ensure a decon Crew is assigned the responsibilities for gross decon ( if required and resources are available )
- Decon record re forwarded to the IC upon completion of the incident.
- Ensure decon crews have enough supplies to complete their assigned tasks.
- determine the decon area ( close vicinity of the decon apparatus)
- Ensure exposed equipment, bunker suits, clothing, etc is appropriately handled when being removed for secondary cleaning.
- Ensure that all equip is bagged and stored securely for transportation.
- to give the final approval for cleaning of an apparatus to return to station to ensure that they have performed the required Post Incident decontamination
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| What should The IC be notified ?
- Decon area is ready for use
| - Decon procedures have been completed at the Incident at its conclusion.
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104.2.9 Post Incident Decontamination Officer
| What are the three levels of Contamination ?
Level 1
Minor incident minimum exposure to VOCs and PAHs
i.e. pot on a stove ( Officer in charge of each apparatus will determine the need for PPE decon and each individual ff is to engage in hygiene appropriate to the level of exposure)
Level 2
A small outside fire involving a vehicle or garbage dumpster etc
Command to determine need for decon. Each ff will be responsible to ensure their individual requirements to mitigate Post fire exposure.
Level 3
Large scale, or any incident as determined by Command in conjunction with Safety or other Command Staff, whereby large numbers of personnel have been exposed to VOCs or PAHs where the requirement for decon and complete ff hygiene will require time and resources.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What are the two main firms of communication ?
Face to face and radio
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What are the advantages of face to face communication?
Reduces radio communications and frees up the channel.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| When should face to face be utilized .
- The IC wishes to speak with those personnel who are in their immediate span of control ( I.e. Section, Branch, Sector, or task level, depending on the size of the incident or when initiating transfer of command procedures )
- Any designated person within the IMS is speaking with the personnel within their span of control
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What is the most common means of communication ?
Radio
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| What are the advantages of the radio ?
It allows everyone to be part of the communication process
| Most common means of communication
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| When should the radio be utilized?
- face to face is not practical
- the use of the radio is needed to communicate with multiple personnel
- when communicating Benchmarks to Command or Toronto Fire
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What is the most obvious reason for separate channels?
The reduction in non-emergency scene (operations) radio traffic.
At specialized or large / complex incidents the IC, Section, Branch,or Sector Officer needs to maintain a span of control over the amount of radio traffic they can process, in order to manage there IAP.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What else must be on scene ? In order for communications to assign a second fire channel.
There must be a second vehicle equipped with a DVRS, set to that channel. When changing channels or zones , the DVRS will turn off. deactivation of the DVRS will be required when a new channel is assigned.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| Who’s responsible for monitoring all radio communications pertinent to a particular emergency incident ?
FIT
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What radio identifiers shall the IC use at a scene ?
Teams operating at a scene shall use the portable radio identifier when assigning task level activities.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
| What are the two main reasons for using the portable radio identifiers ?
Emergency Call Button ( Orange Button ) - when activated this feature will only display the portable radio identifier on the communications centre console.
Locating a ff who has activated their emergency call button at there last known location, it is essential that team to be identified according to their portable radio identifier.
- familiarity- personnel automatically tune their individual listening skills to identify the radio transmissions pertinent to their assigned portable / vehicle / station call signs.
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104.3.1 IMS Communications
When a portable radio is being replaced what should the ff responsible for the new portable radio make sure with communications?
They should ensure that Toronto Fire reassigns the same radio identifier to the portable that is being replaced.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
At an emergency incident what does the term MAYDAY indicate ?
Indicates to all TFS personnel that a ff is in need of immediate assistance.
Any communication pertaining to a ff who is trapped, missing,has sustained a life threatening injury or is in a life threatening situation shall be transmitted via radio using the word MAYDAY.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| What radio messages are allowed once radio silence is announced ?
- MAYDAY/ EVACUATE / URGENT transmissions relating to immminent danger to TFS personnel and or civilians
- Messages critical to Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) Rescue operations
- Information as requested by the Incident Commander, RIT Sector Officer or RIT
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| Who can initiate a MAYDAY ?
All TFS personnel involved with an incident can initiate a MAYDAY, including communications personnel.
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As soon as a ff identifies the need to request a MAYDAY what shall the do ?And then what happens ?
- they shall depress the emergency button (orange) on their portable radio. this activates an alarm in the Communications Centre which alerts the dispatcher of an emergency.
- The on - scene District Chief’s DVRS also recieves notification of the distress.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| What does the radio system do automatically after a MADAY has been called ?
- the radio system automatically allocates priority transmission for the emergency activated portable radio when on a TAC channel.
- priority transmission will also be given on the F/G channel if the DVRS is in range.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| Immediately after activating the emergency button the ff shall communicate?
MAYDAY - MAYDAY - MAYDAY
L - Location -where they are or where the problem is
I - Identification - names, what truck, how many involved
P - Problem - what is the exact nature of the Mayday
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
Once a MAYDAY has been initiated and communicated ?
What should a FF do ?
Try to remain in the same location until found by the RIT if safe to do so, if not self - rescue should be attempted.
If you change locations the IC or RIT Sector Officer should be notified as soon as possible.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| The FF shall activate their PASS and keep in full alarm mode :
- after making radio contact with someone
- when a second attempt at making radio contact is unsuccessful
- when their radio is inoperable
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| The FF shall deactivate their PASS when :
- FF(s) are reached by RIT
- they need to communicate ( reactivate alarm after communication )
- self rescue is accomplished
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| Partner(s) of the FF trapped , missing or is in a life - threatening situation: should ?
Transmit a MAYDAY
Activate both PASS and keep in full alarm mode :
- after making radio contact with someone
- when a second attempt at making radio contact is unsuccessful
- when their radio is inoperable
Partner of FF in distress shall remain with that FF if possible.
If it becomes unsafe FF not in distress should make an attempt to rescue their partner and move to a safer location and inform command.
If the situation deteriorates to the point that it threatens th non Distressed FF , Command should be informed and a self rescue should be attempted.
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What should a FF with an inoperable or missing radio do ?
- The FF in distress shall activate their PASS in the full alarm mode until reached by a rescuer.
- If lost , FF should attempt to get re-oriented ( wall , stairwell, window, etc ). If conditions become too dangerous, self rescue or safe egress should be attempted.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
Partner (s) Of FF that is trapped , missing, has a life threatening injury or is in a life threatening situation and radio is inoperable?
- The partner(s) Of a FF in distress shall if unable to communicate by radio, activate the downed ff PASS alarm in the full alarm mode.
- after activation attempt to contact any other person in the Controlled Area tihst has a radio and inform Command using the MAYDAY protocol.
- if unable to find help quickly attempt self rescue / safe egress and inform Entry Control that their partner in in need of immediate assistance.
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| FF PASS alarm sounding for an extended period of time :
- A FF must communicate a MAYDAY if a PASS alarm is sounding in full alarm mode for an extended period of time.
- this transmission may not necessarily identify the FF with the problem
- the IC shall conduct a PAR to find out whose PASS alarm is activated
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104.3.2 MAYDAY
| What are the radio channel assignments during a May Day ?
Channel 16 is located turning clock wise to the end.
- once DVRS is on scene and activated F/G 6 is patched with TAC 6 and that channel is no longer in Talk Around Mode.
- FF initiating May Day along with crews shall remain on assigned channel and everyone else will maintain radio silence and switch their radios to channel 16
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104.3.3. Urgent
| When do you use the word URGENT ?
At an emergency incident any communication pertaining to the existence of a dangerous condition or a life threatening situation shall be transmitted via radio using the word URGENT.
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104.3.3. Urgent
| Who can initiate a URGENT and what does it entail ?
All TFS personnel involved with an incident can initiate an URGENT including communications personnel.
Ex
- potential loss of water
- change of interior conditions
- concern for a potential collapse
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104.3.3. Urgent
| How is an Urgent message communicated ?
URGENT shall be repeated three times followed by info for the FF crews and IC.
Ex
urgent , urgent, urgent, all interior crews this is command be advised there is a hole at the top of the stairwell on the second floor.
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104.3.4 Evacuate
What doe Evacuate mean ?
The term Evacuate indicates to all personnel to immediately remove themselves from the affected area.
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| Initiate a Evacuate ?
When the need to evacuate is immediate.
The initial transmission for an EVACUATE order shall be repeated three times followed by info for the FF crews and IC.
Ex
Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate, All interior crews, this is Command, building integrity has been compromised.
The transmission shall be followed by an Air Horn Evacuation Signal.
The signal is three distinct blasts of the air horn followed by a five second pause.
This will be repeated two more times in succession, for a total of three.
Represents an ( Evacuation Order )
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| When is the Evacuation complete ?
The Evacuation is complete once the IC confirms through a Partial PAR of the affected area that all personnel are accounted for.
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| Upon an EVACUATE order and / or hearing the Air Horn Evacuation Signal, personnel in the Evacuation area shall ?
- Cease operations immediately
- Evacuate to a safe area
- withdraw or exit via the entry control point and / or Sector Officer
- answer a PAR or partial PAR
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| If crews evacuate the area at a point other than where they entered ?
Ensure your exit and PAR status has been confirmed with Entry Control.
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| Whenever an Evacuate is called it is the responsibility of Command to ?
- Ensure that all Evacuate messages are acknowledged
- Ensure that the appropriate actions are carried out without delay.
- Conduct a PAR or partial PAR
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104.3.5 CAN Report
| what is a CAN Report ?
A CAN Report is an efficient, structured method for personnel to update the IC.
A CAN Report keeps things simple and delivers the IC the info needed to keep the strategy and IAP current.
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104.3.4 Evacuate
| What does a CAN Report stand for ?
Conditions , Actions , Needs
Conditions
Fire conditions, smoke conditions, visibility, heat conditions, fuel load
Actions
Advancing a fire, applying agent, search progress, checking for extension
Needs
No needs, additional crews, relief, equip/ tools, support work
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104.3.6 Elapsed Time Notification
| What is the Elapsed Time Notification ?
Gives The IC a time - based measuring standard to judge the effect that the Incident Action Plan is having on the fire.
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How does The Elapsed Time Notification Work ?
Communications shall notify the IC at every 10 - min increment with the time that resources have been on scene until the incident (Fire, Hazmat, Rescue, etc) is under control.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Who establishes Command ?
The Officer of the first Operations Division Apparatus / vehicle to arrive on -scene will, after conducting an initial size- up assume Command of the incident.
The initial incident (IC) will remain in Command until Command is transferred or until the incident is stabilized and terminated.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| What is the initial report ?
Command will be established by the initial radio report to TFS Communications in the following manner :
- Identify The Incident location by using the correct street address and /or a common descriptive name.
- Provide a brief description of the incident structure
- Provide a brief description of what signs are visible upon arrival
- Briefly describe the Action to be taken
- Confirm the assumption and designation of Command
- End radio report by stating your PAR status.
Example :
Toronto Fire, Rescue 423 has arrived 123 Annette Street, we have a three story semi - detached home, no signs, Rescue 423 Captain is Annette Command, investigating PAR 3.
A single apparatus incident (e.g. rubbish fire, medical call, etc ) does not require that the initial radio report include the assumption of Command.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Follow - Up Report
The follow - up report shall be transmitted by the IC before engaging in task - level activities.
- Result Of a 360
- Any changes to the initial IAP
- Assignments for incoming apparatus
- Any immediate safety concerns
A 360 shall be performed at every incident we respond to, The initial arriving IC may not be able to conduct a 360. When crews are unable to perform a 360 , it shall be communicated 360 not complete so that subsequent crews may complete it.
Example
Toronto Fire , Annette Command, 360 is complete, smoke visible second floor Charlie side, requesting a working fire response . Rescue 423 advancing a 45mm line to the second floor, PAR 3 Fast - Attack mode.
R425 inbound I need a back - up line , A423 inbound I need ladders to the rear.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Mobile Command
Mobile Command is used when the initial arriving Company Officer is immediately required to either investigate the situation or be involved in a task level activity.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Mobile Command May incorporate one of two distinct modes : ?
Investigative Mode , Fast Attack Mode
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Investigative Mode ?
The investigative Mode applies when the situation requires investigation by the initial arriving Company Officer.
Upon arrival of a second Officer , a Static Command Post should be established and Command is transferred to the second arriving Officer.
The initial Company Officer should continue to investigate, keeping Command and other responding personnel updated.
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Fast Attack Mode
Fast Attack mode may be utilized in situations requiring immediate action towards stabilizing the incident and there is the requirement of the Company Officer’s assistance at the task level.
- Rescue
- Fire Attack
- Critical Life Safety situatuion
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104.3.7 Establishing Command
| Static Command
Static Command requires the immediate establishment of a Command Post, the announcement of its location and a name to identify Command.
Certain incidents require immediate overall Command. The Company Officer will initially assume a safe and effective Command Position. Static Command shall be maintained and transferred to a Chief Officer on their arrival.
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104.3.1 FF Survival Procedure
| GRAB LIVES
A mnemonic used by The International Association of FF to describe the procedures that can increase a FF’s survivability in a MAYDAY.
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104.3.1 FF Survival Procedure
| What doe s GRAB LIVES Mean ?
G- R-A-B L-I-V-E-S
Gauge
- Check Air ( Chest Remot Gauge )
- Utilize green button on PASS device for cylinder air time, at current breathing rate
- advise IC of quantity of air
Radio
- Depress the orange emergency button and transmit a “Mayday” via radio. Ensure the transmission is acknowledged.
Activate
- Activate the pass device
- Orient The SCBA so the audible alarm and lights can be heard and seen by rescuers.
- Ensure the alarm is silenced when transmitting on radio
Breathing
- Control breathing by ‘Skip Breathing’ ( Inhaling, holding breath for amount of time it takes to exhale, take another short breath in, and exhale)
- There is still air available during low air warning, as well as when it stops ringing
- Minimize Exertion
Low
- stay low to floor fo avoid super heated air
- stay low to help visualize hose lines and locating an exit.
Illuminate
- keep flashing light on
- shine flashlight at 45 degree angle, utilize the flashing feature by holding down power button
- momentarily turn off flashlight to locate rescuers light.
Volume
- Use hand tools to make noise.
Generate sound on an exterior wall, if possible.
Exit
- move along exterior walls to locate windows.
- follow hose lines out using couplings as guides
Shield Airway
- When Air in SCBA is exhausted, disconnect second stage regulator.
- Cover air intake port on face - piece with hood or glove.
- Shield the intake prevents debris from entering the mask.
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104.3.1 FF Survival Procedure
| Does the grab lives procedure have to be followed sequentially?
The procedure can be prioritized by actions required for the immediate survival of the FF.
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| What doe it mean by using grab lives daily ?
Can be used daily to reinforce the procedure by using it to check their daily equipment.
- Gauge , check available air in cylinder
- Radio, check battery and frequency
- Activation od PASS, all modes are working
- Illuminate, flashlight battery charged
- Shield airway, hood and gloves are inspected
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| Using grab lives at an Incident
- Gauge , check air remaining in cylinder periodically
- Radio, advise Command of conditions / location
- Low, stay below the heat
- Illuminate, use light too cut through smoke
- Exit, identify exits while searching for victims and fire
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104.3.9. Benchmarks
| What is a Benchmark ?
Phrases that indicate the status of the event.
| Benchmarks allow for more efficient operations at an Incident and standardized terminology.
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104.3.9. Benchmarks
| What does a “ Benchmark” communicate ?
A brief announcement that a specific task / activity has been completed.
- Inform Command that a specific Task has been completed.
- Allows recording on the running log / worksheet
- Allows time stamping on the radio communication recordings.
- Gives Command progress indicators of the incident.
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104.3.9. Benchmarks
| Definition
360 Complete - 360 has been completed and is followed with any relevant info for responding crews.
A2 - Indicates the true response time for events by calculating the time that passes between a responding emergency vehicle announcing their arrival at Scene and the time that the crew has reached the actual location of the incident.
Arrived at the patient location - indicates the time crews have reached the patient after the arrival on scene at a medical emergency.
EVAC Announcements have been made - voice communication systems have been utilized to communicate essential information to occupants.
Application of Agent or Decision to Defer - The time at which extinguishing agent is initially applied to a fire OR the decision to defer application is made.
Fire knocked down - the main body of the fire has been extinguished.
Fire under control - informs all personnel and Toronto Fire that the fire can be controlled with the equipment and resources that are in the scene.
Primary Search Completed “All Clear “- Primary search has been completed and no persons have been located.
Secondary Search Completed “All Clear” - Secondary search has been completed and no persons have been located.
RIT Deployed - Thus informs all personnel and Toronto Fire that the Rapid Intervention Team has deployed.
FF Located - Indicates they the lost , trapped , or injured FF has been found.
FF Outside - Indicates they the lost , trapped , or injured FF have been removed from the structure.
RIT Stood Down - Indicates that the RIT is no longer needed at the Incident.
Loss Stopped - When any further damage to the building or its contents has ended.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| What does it mean ?
An organized roll call of personnel to determine that they are accounted for.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| What is a Running PAR ?
A self initiated means of communicating to Command and other personnel on the scene exactly how many personnel are contained in a team.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| When is a running PAR announced ?
The Running PAR is announced at the end of each communication when :
- initially arriving on scene
- a change in location
- a change or completion of task
- entering or exiting a controlled area
- a change in the # of personnel operating within a team.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| Who can call for a PAR ?
Any TFS personnel concerned for the safety or location of oother TFS personnel can make a request for a PAR from Command at any time.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| Show to call a PAR ?
Command will decide :
- who is going to conduct the PAR. Command may conduct the PAR , or it may be delegated to the Accountability or Operations Officer.
- whether it is a full or partial PAR ( all personnel on scene, or specific crews )
- the order in which to call the PAR ( eg prioritized by Sector, beginning with the Sector where there is the greatest concern for FFsafety )
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| When a PAR is requested, how will the teams respond ?
The teams will respond with only the word PAR and no # because it is not a running PAR. Command will know the # of personnel in your team because you have already established your running PAR.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| When a PAR (full or partial) is ordered by Command:
- All personnel shall maintain radio silence and await orders to provide PAR information
- Evacuate / Urgent / MAYDAY radio transmissions and alerts can interrupt the radio silence.
- Entry Control will contact all the personnel who have entered the Controlled Area and then report the PAR status for that location back to Command.
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104.3.10 Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
| If a PAR is requested during a MAYDAY situation and the RIT team is responding what should they communicate?
The PAR status should not include the downed FF as part of the team even if they have been located and / or are removing the downed FF.
Ex RIT is PAR plus firefighter Smith
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104.4.1 FF Accountability System
| What does FFAS do ?
Provides a means of accounting for the location and task assignment of personnel.
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What does an Orange PIT pass stand for ?
TFS accredited media personnel will be induced with an Orange PIT. Contains a photograph.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| What does The Firefighter Accountability System (FFAS) do ?
Allows The IC to identify at any given time, the number and approximate location of all personnel committed to a particular incident.
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Mag Tags on the Passport are placed as per seat location on the apparatus as well as radio identifier. what are the slots ?
Captain - top slot CAP
AC - behind the Captain second slot CR
FF behind driver in the third slot CR2
Driver of apparatus in the bottom slot CR3
Any other FF will put their Mag Tag in the CR4 slot
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| How should the Mag Tag be placed if The FF is not moving forward ?
Upside down
| ex a driver or base Sector Officer not moving forward with their crew.
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| what must the Mag Tag be associated with ?
With your radio identifier.
| this allows Accountability to easily identify a FF in an emergency when only a radio identifier is known.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| Who is responsible for The Passport in the vehicle at the beginning of each shift ?
The Driver
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As regards to the passport it is the responsibility of The Captain in charge of the vehicle at the beginning of each shift to ensure that :
- all personnel assigned to their apparatus have attached a Mag Tag to the passport.
- Mag tags on the passport are located in the correct position and that FFs have the correct radios assigned to them.
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| Passports at an emergency incident
- shall be brought forward to The IC when possible.
- upon clearing from an incident , it is the responsibility of the Captain to collect the passports from the Command Post.
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| What happens if personnel reporting to work that do not have a PIT ?
Personnel reporting for their shift without their PIT shall nit be assigned to an apparatus until they receive a temporary ‘ Red Pit’ that will be issued by The DC.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| If a PIT Pass is lost, what is the next step ?
There are security issues surrounding photo identification tags. Any loss or theft must be reported immediately to your superior officer.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| PITs at an emergency incident should :
Should be left with the driver or with The Passport in the cab and transferred to Entry Control as soon as possible.
If unable to leave it with the driver or in the cab, the PITs shall be left near the entrance point to the hot zone or with the elevator control FF.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| With regards to PIT Passes who does personnel hand their PITs to in a controlled area ?
It is the responsibility of personnel to hand their PIT to a Sector Officer or Entry Control Officer when entering a controlled area.
PITs are not to be handed to a Base Sector Officer.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| When personnel do not leave the Sector but exit the controlled area ?
Their PITs remain on the Entry Control board ( PITs relocated from the right side to the left side) When personnel exit a Sector they retrieve their PITs ( PIT OUT).
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| What determines what side of the board the PITs are on ?
The Sector Officer performing a Work Cycle rotation will obtain the PITs of all personnel in the Work Cycle.
PIT’s are clipped together in teams and when ‘on air’ are clipped on the right side of the board, crews not on air in the Sector are clipped together on the left side of The Entry Control Board.
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What happens to The PITs in the event of a MAYDAY?
In the event of a MAYDAY or a RIT deployment, the PIT of the FF that called the MAYDAY or is in need of assistance shall be moved to the bottom of the entry control board and then transferred to The RIT Entry board when it is established. The PITs af the down FFs crew shall also be transferred to RIT entry board as they are now part of RITSO’S Control.
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| PITS from personnel being cleared from an incident are ?
Personnel being cleared from an incident are responsible for ensuring that they have retrieved their PIT and attached the PIT to the front of their Bunker Coat prior to leaving.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| Where are the passports and Mag tags located at larger incidents ?
At larger incidents the person assigned Accountability will have the Passprt and Mag Tags of all personnel that have moved forward from base, collected in one location.
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| Who is the initial Accountability at all incidents ?
The Incident Commander shall be Initial Accountability at all incidents.
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104.4 Using The Accountability System
| What is a controlled area ?
An area where SCBA is required or the IC determines that monitoring of personnel would afford a greater margin of safety.
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| A controlled area must be established?
- when personnel are on air
- any time when the close monitoring of personnel would afford a greater margin of safety.
- when the IC deems it necessary
: The IC or Sector Officer May identify and establish a controlled area
The establishment of an entry control point shall be immediately
Communicated or The IC.
Entry Control is a task assignment and not a stand - alone Sector.
Each Entry Control point requires an Entry Control person.
An entry control point will be established before entering the
controlled area. The Entry Control person must be able to operate safely without SCBA.
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Entry. Control Board Used for RIT
When RIT enters through entry control that is established ?
RIT’S Team PIT’s shall be added to that board.
| Entry control is maintained at this location until a RIT Entry Control is set up.
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| RIT Entry Control will be utilized?
If RIT enters using an entry point other than the established Entry Control point.
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| Where will the downed FF PIT be located ?
The downed FF’s PIT will be transferred from the original Entry Control board onto the RIT Entry Control Board on one of the holes located at the bottom of the board.
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| where doe RIT attach their PIT’s on the RIT Entry Control Board ?
The RIT that is deployed will attach their PITs to the metal tag that corresponds to the search line that they are using.
It will be added to the right side of the RIT Entry Control Board.
This allows entry control to identify which search line is being used by a Deployed RIT.
If multiple FFs are down, the procedure will aid Entry Control by identifying which search line is going to each FF once located.
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| What is the responsibility of the Entry Control Officer ?
- inform the IC or Sector Officer of their location
- Obtain The Entry Control Board
- Don an Entry Control Vest
- Collect The PIT of every person who passes through their entry point
- Attach the PIT’s to the board, or their own split ring
- Conduct a visual safety check of PPE
- conduct a visual check of their air gauges on SCBA
- confirm portable radio channel of each person
- record the time that each person enters and leaves the controlled area
- record the task assignment and location of personnel
- record and monitor time on SCBA
- move the PIT Tag from the IN to the OUT side of the Entry Control Board as personnel rotate in the work cycles within sector
- notify the appropriate Entry Control person, personnel are exiting via a different Entry Control point
- report to The IC or Sector Officer as ordered
- Conduct or participate in a PAR, as ordered
- Ensure that authorized non- ff’s PIT IN when entering a controlled area.
Ensure they are accompanied with a team of ff’s.
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| Which vehicles are equipped with an Entry Control Kit ?
All vehicles except for Squads and High Rises, shall be equipped with an Entry Control Kit.
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| Who is usually the RIT Entry Control ?
The RIT Entry Control is usually the RITSO’S (D/C) FIT.
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| It is the responsibility of the RIT Entry Control person (s) to ?
- obtain the entry control board
- collect the PIT of all RIT members , downed FF’s and the downed FF’s crew.
- attach the RIT members PITs to each other with a metal tag from the rope line they enter in on and then attach to the right side of the board.
- attach the downed ff’s PIT to the bottom of the RIT board and fill in the appropriate info
- attach the PIT of the FF’ s crew to the right side of the RIT board
- upon locating the downed FF the RIT PITs and metal tag from the search line shall be relocated to the bottom of the RIT board with the downed FF.
- if there are multiple downed ff’s place each search line tag on each of the downed ff’s PIT in accordance to which line goes to that downed FF.
- Conduct a visual check of the air gauges on the SCBA
- confirm portable radio channel selection
- record the time that each person and team enters or leaves the controlled area
- record the task assignment and location of personnel
- record and monitor time on SCBA
- report to The RITSO as ordered
- Conduct or participate in a PAR, if so ordered
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| It is the responsibility of all personnel to :
- enter and exit via Entry Control points only
- Ensure that PITS ( PIT in ) are handed to the Entry Control person or Sector Officer ( except base )
- when assigned as a team , remain as a team until re - assigned
- collect PIT ( PIT out ) from the Entry Control person is notified of their exit, if exit is made via a different Entry Control Point
- Obtain their PIT from the original Entry Control Point, before being re - assigned.
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104.4.3 Team Operations In A Controlled Area
| When do you operate in teams ?
Any time personnel operate within a controlled area at an emergency incident they shall operate in teams.
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| Team : ?
Two or more individuals who have been assigned a common task and are in communication with each other.
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| Controlled Area :
An area where self Contained Breathing Apparatus is required or the IC determines that operating in teams of two or more will provide fire fighting personnel a greater margin of safety.
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| A Sector Officer is required to work with ?
Any Sector Officer required to work within a controlled area must be teamed with a FF.
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| what are the PITs colour code ?
Red : Propationary FF or Spare PIT
Yellow : 2nd class FF or 3rd class FF
white : First clack FF and above
Orange : Accredited media personnel
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| What are the team guidelines in a controlled area ?
- white tags may be teamed together or with any other colour
- a yellow and a red tag or two yellow tags can be teamed at the discretion of an Officer who is personally familiar with the specific experience and capabilities of the individuals being assigned to complete a particular task.
- two red tags ( probationary FF ) are only to be teamed when under the direct supervision of a Captain or Acting Captain .
A red tag may be teamed with an Acting Captain or Captain.
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| In a controlled are a team shall ?
Remain together at all times while entering, working inside and exiting a controlled area. All team members must be in contact with one another either by voice or touch.
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| Outside Agencies working at an Emergency Incident are required to ?
Report to the Command Post if there are called to an emergency incident.
Personnel from outside agencies not working in a controlled area shall work either with another person from their agency or with a FF.
Personnel from outside agencies who are required to work in a controlled area must be accompanied by a minimum of 2 FF.
Accredited members of the media that have been issued an Orange PIT must be accompanied by aFF or TFS Information Officer at all times.
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104.4.4 Freelancing
| What doe Freelancing mean ?
Freelancing is the term used to describe individuals or teams who are operating independently, without the direction of Command.
Freelancing by an individual or a team will not be permitted or tolerated under any circumstances at an emergency incident.
