Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 4) Flashcards
201.05D - 201.05I (158 cards)
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Purpose of Environmental Sector.
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The purpose is to establish guidelines for handling large-scale events during and after fire ground mitigation, including incidents involving haz mat, major spills, leaks, and other events that may result in environmental contamination or impact City services.
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201.05D
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Environmental Sector
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Responsibility of the Special Ops Section designee?
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Coordinate activities and assure communications regarding the event to the Incident Commander & Executive Staff of the Department.
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Responsibility of the AZ DEQ designee.
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Coordinate activities to determine air, water or soil contamination, assure that all environmental issues are identified, and work collectively with other agencies to mitigate conditions affecting public health.
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Responsibility of the City of Phoenix Safety designee?
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Safety briefing of City employees other than FD personnel.
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Responsibility of the Emergency Management Coordinator?
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Operation of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (if applicable) and the functions of this Center.
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Process for assigning Special Ops Staff in response to an incident.
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The severity of the incident dictates whether all members will be required on site, and Special Ops Staff are assigned by Command to notify the appropriate parties.
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Purpose of the Environmental Sector action?
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Developed to define each member’s responsibilities and the central point of contact, with real-time information updates and joint release of information to the public.
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Process for handling incident conclusion according to the procedures.
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Members reassemble to generate a joint report regarding all activity involving the incident, ensuring full information sharing among all involved agencies.
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What is the significance of the flow chart during HM incidents?
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Provides a visual representation of the formal and informal contacts during environmental issues, aiding in the response process.
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What factors should a plan for evacuation address?
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Command structure, need for evacuation versus in-place sheltering, early notification of PD, identification of the area to be evacuated, required resources, evacuation time frame, shelter sites, duration of the evacuation, re-entry of those evacuated, information about the hazard and evacuation presented to evacuees, follow-up with evacuees upon re-entry, and security of the evacuated area.
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201.05E
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Evacuation Sector
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How should the area of initial evacuation be identified?
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By the Incident Commander, and the Planning Section will re-evaluate the evacuation area and recommend any necessary adjustments. The evacuation boundaries should follow streets and established roadways, with maps utilized and distributed to all officers and agencies involved.
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What circumstances can in-place sheltering be considered?
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When the hazardous material has a low or moderate level of health risk, the material is dissipating after being released from its container, and leaks can be controlled rapidly before evacuation can be completed.
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Three levels of evacuation.
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Site evacuation, Intermediate level evacuation, Large-scale evacuation.
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Key considerations for the Intermediate Level evacuation?
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Involves larger numbers of citizens, affects off-site homes and businesses, may affect fewer than 100 people, longer evacuation completion times, off-site collection sites or shelter areas need to be determined and managed, close coordination with the PD and other agencies required.
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How is it recommended to protect the public during an evacuation?
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By providing instructions to the affected public, such as the need to stay indoors, shutting down evaporative cooling systems, and closing all doors and windows.
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Purpose of the three levels of evacuation.
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Outline different resource commitments and procedures for evacuating small numbers of citizens (site evacuation), larger numbers of citizens and/or affecting a larger area (Intermediate level evacuation), and a large or concentrated release of a hazardous substance causing a large-scale evacuation (Large-scale evacuation).
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Duration of the evacuation.
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Sustained as long as the risk continues in the evacuated area, and caution should be taken when allowing residents to return to their homes.
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Responsibilities of the Red Cross in long-term sheltering?
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Manage shelters once long-term sheltering is identified, requiring early notification and up to three hours to get adequate personnel, equipment, and supplies to the shelter sites.
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Command structure for managing the evacuation according to the standard operating procedures.
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Planning Section is responsible for all planning associated with the evacuation, which is communicated to the IC for approval or modification. The actual evacuation process is managed in the Operations Section as an Evacuation Branch or Sector.
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How are shelter sites selected and managed during an evacuation?
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Must be made by the IC at the time evacuation is ordered, and sites need Sector officers assigned. Some FD resources will need to be committed to the shelters, particularly in the area of initial opening and staffing by a shelter crew, and later for potential emergency medical support and information management.
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What should be done if a resident decides not to evacuate during an evacuation?
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They should be specifically informed of the risk and, if they still refuse, left to stay. The Evacuation Branch is to be notified and a note of the citizen’s address made for further follow-up.
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Responsibilities of the Planning Section in developing an evacuation plan.
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In joint cooperation with the Police Department, with other sections playing a supporting role in the Command Organization.
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Potential Branches that may be implemented in the evacuation plan?
Evacuation Branch, Transportation Branch, Medical Branch, Haz Mat Branch, Fire Branch, and Geographic Branches.
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How are Branch officers directed in completing the plan and objectives?
Receive the plan and objectives from Command and then direct the sectors.
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Responsibilities of the Command in the evacuation plan?
Rapidly sizing up the situation, developing the evacuation plan, determining evacuation perimeters, ordering evacuation, providing resources required, establishing police liaison, alerting other appropriate agencies, and expanding the Command organization to meet the incident/evacuation needs.
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Responsibilities of the Evacuation Sector.
Monitoring, supporting, and revising the evacuation process, evacuating persons from the greatest danger first, assigning specific areas for evacuation, providing necessary transportation, and determining the need for a unified command structure.
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Recommended approach for assigning specific areas to evacuate?
Using the FD map book, either by page numbers or hydrant zone numbers as grids.
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Responsibilities outlined for Dispatch and Deployment?
Dispatching appropriate resources, notifying Fire and City officials, support agencies, initiating staff recall, and updating the City telephone switchboard operator and hospitals.
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How should the PIO notify the news media?
By establishing the PIO Sector, providing status reports and updates, and coordinating evacuation notices through the news media.
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Role of the Media Support.
Informing the incident PIO of the evacuation plan, coordinating with the media to keep them away from hazards, and ensuring accurate evacuation information is provided to the public through the media.
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Role of the police liaison in the evacuation process.
Communicating with the Police IC, keeping the PD informed of the evacuation plan and progress, and being assigned to the Planning Section and Evacuation Branch.
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Process for evacuating the greatest concentrated areas, such as an apartment complex.
Next, considering individual Sectors for large population occupancies, and terminating the Sector identity as evacuations are completed.
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What instructions should be included in face-to-face notification during door-to-door evacuations?
Informing residents of the emergency, danger, the need to leave immediately, the location of the shelter, the recommended evacuation route, and offering transportation if needed.
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On-site notification methods for evacuations when door-to-door notification is not feasible.
Using sirens, air horns, PA systems, and utilizing police and fire resources for walk-through or drive-through notifications.
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How should evacuees be advised to prepare for evacuation?
Take essential items such as wallet/purse, keys, money, medications, proper clothing, and consider bringing their family pet.
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What should be documented and maintained during the evacuation process?
Records of the evacuation process to avoid duplication or missed areas, including documenting the addresses and times of those refusing to leave.
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Procedures for the Evacuation Sector.
Using three five-second blasts of the siren, following with standard evacuation instructions over the PA system, using maximum volume on the PA system, proceeding slowly to maximize notification, and initiating notification at the beginning of each block and each 50 yards after that.
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How should individual refusals to evacuate be handled?
Individual refusals will be left to fend for themselves, and documentation of the refusal should be done. Methods of persuasion include being in uniform, wearing a helmet, wearing SCBA and facepiece, asking for next of kin and a phone number, and noting and reporting refusals to the Branch Officer by radio.
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Responsibilities of the Transportation Branch/Sector.
Obtaining buses and other vehicles for transportation, staging all transportation resources, putting a FF or police officer on each vehicle equipped with a fire or police department radio, and coordinating pick-up points or addresses of citizens needing transportation.
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What may need to be set up to provide information for citizens during an evacuation?
An information phone line may need to be set up to provide an information source for citizens with concerns about the incident, including family members affected by the evacuation, medical information for Haz Mat incidents, and general information about the evacuation.
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Role of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a significant or major evacuation.
Collects department heads and senior staff from various city departments to support the incident and evacuation operations, providing potential policy direction and maintaining communication with the Planning Section.
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What are the responsibilities of the Planning Section's EOC Liaison Officer during EOC operations?
Obtaining communication links with the EOC, providing status and progress reports to the EOC, acting as the communications link from EOC to Command, and providing direction and policy information from the EOC to Command.
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How long does the EOC usually remain in operation during an evacuation?
The EOC usually remains in operation for the duration of the evacuation, including the decommitment and return of evacuees.
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Decision-making authority for returning evacuees to their homes during an evacuation.
Sole responsibility of the FD IC, or if the EOC is operating, the decision will be made by the EOC staff, with no other city agency authorized to order the return.
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What is the role of the Transportation Sector during the return of evacuees?
Reactivated to organize transportation needs for returning evacuees, jointly developing a return plan with the Planning Section.
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Purpose of Information Sector.
Providing media with information on emergency incidents, monitoring media movements for safety, and integrating the Information Sector into the incident management system.
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201.05F
Information Sector
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Responsibility of Command regarding the assignment of an Information Sector during an emergency incident?
Assigning an Information Sector on the fireground or any significant incident, relieving Command of direct media interaction and providing standard information to accurately report the emergency.
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How does the PIO contribute to the Information Sector?
Reports to Command, establishes an Information Sector if not already established, and may assume sector responsibilities at their discretion.
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Radio designation for the Information Section.
'Public Information Sector.'
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General guidelines for individuals assigned to the Information Sector function?
Ensure a timely response, provide the number of units and personnel on-scene, share human interest or safety information, and enhance the story with additional relevant details if possible.
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Type of additional information that might enhance a media story.
Highly skilled and trained professionals, an extremely hazardous situation, outstanding job by a person or company, a rescue scenario, and the projected duration of the incident.
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Role of the Information Sector.
Assists reporters in their coverage of incidents, emphasizes the importance of accurate information, and provides guidelines for interacting with the media during emergency situations.
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Alternatives suggested for handling inquiries from reporters while gathering information at an incident?
Gathering reporters in one place and returning shortly with more information, requesting additional manpower from Command, allowing reporters to take pictures and film footage without interfering with incident operations, providing phone numbers for reaching reporters with deadlines, and confirming next of kin notifications before releasing names of seriously injured or deceased persons.
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Role of Certified Fire Journalists (CFJ).
Identified by their green helmets and fire journalist identification, and may be assigned to sectors. They are allowed to gather information and report on the incident, while journalists without proper CFJ identification are required to remain outside the incident perimeter.
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How should the Information Sector handle the release of names of seriously injured or deceased persons in interviews or over the radio?
Confirm that next of kin has been notified before releasing names of seriously injured or deceased persons. Notifications are usually handled by police and/or hospitals, and the PIO office should be asked for assistance. Names should not be used until notification of next of kin has been confirmed.
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Procedure for handling media tours of the fire damage area following knockdown.
Individual or company assigned to the Information Sector may be required to escort the media on a tour of the fire damage area following knockdown, but this must be cleared with Command.
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Recommended approach for interacting with reporters during information gathering at an incident?
Provide the information available at that point, emphasize that it is preliminary, and not to speculate on the cause of the incident. Additionally, efforts should be made to provide accurate information and to encourage interviews with the company officer or crewmember.
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What is encouraged for interaction with news media?
Emphasize the importance of providing accurate information to enhance the quality and accuracy of their stories.
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How should the Information Sector handle inquiries from reporters that are keeping them from gathering information at an incident?
Gathering reporters in one place and promising to return shortly with more information, requesting additional manpower from Command, or allowing reporters to take pictures and film footage without interfering with incident operations while gathering information.
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Purpose of post-incident critiques in the context of emergency response procedures.
Opportunity to review the effectiveness of actions and procedures during actual incidents, as well as the overall quality of services provided to customers.
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Responsibility of the Critique Sector in the context of emergency response procedures?
Producing a drawing of the incident layout, providing descriptive notes of observations, coordinating photography/videography of the incident, and completing any other requests of the Incident Commander or operations officer related to critique preparation.
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201.05G
Critique Sector/Incident Analysis
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How is the Critique Sector implemented at major incidents?
Automatically by the Training Academy officer responding to the incident, or in the absence of an officer, designated by the Tactical Services Chief or Incident Commander.
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Role of a critique team.
Implemented as part of the Critique Sector at the request of Command to prepare and conduct a critique. The team members are selected by the Tactical Services Chief or their designee.
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What is the post-incident preparation process for a critique?
Begins immediately following a major incident, with the shift commander or battalion chief determining the need for a critique and initiating the post-incident preparation.
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Describe the individual level critique.
Conducted within the individual company by the company officer, may include other companies, usually self-initiated, and no documentation required.
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Purpose of the battalion level critique?
To conduct a structured critique format, complete a critique analysis form, and forward it to the Tactical Services Section.
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How is the operations level critique different from the department level critique?
The operations level critique is for uncomplicated incidents within the battalion, while the department level critique is for large-scale or complex incidents involving a large response of resources and several outside agencies.
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Critique preparation packet.
Utilized to prepare for and conduct critiques, including materials and documents forwarded to the Tactical Services Section for filing.
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Responsibilities of the Urban Services--Investigations Section in the incident analysis process.
Identifying the point of origin, type of ignition, fire spread, building value and loss figures, fire protection and detection systems effectiveness, and potential related fires.
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How does the BC contribute to the critique process?
Initiates the critique process, provides a summary of observations, problems, and activities encountered, completes an incident analysis form, submits it to the Tactical Services chief, and provides recommendations as appropriate.
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Requirements for determination of building code requirements?
Procedures require a summary determination of whether the building met the current fire code, and if not, what requirements were needed to meet the code.
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Responsibilities of the Safety section during the critique process.
Summarizing incident observations of safety-related issues, FF injury history, patient follow-ups, and recommending corrective actions.
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Responsibilities of the Training Academy in the incident analysis process.
Responding to major incidents for training needs, evaluation, and establishing the critique sector. They also provide site drawings of incident layout, apparatus positioning, and a summary description of equipment or apparatus performance.
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Type of information that the critique sector is expected to provide in the incident analysis process.
Summary of any sector or Section responsibilities assumed and their effectiveness, a summary analysis of the building, and a follow-up report with additional information on the investigation.
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How does the Corporate Communications department contribute to the incident analysis process?
Providing incident video, collecting appropriate news media video and photographs, and offering editing/product services.
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Purpose of the summary analysis of the building in the incident analysis process?
Describe the type of structure, type of roof structure, the effect of fire on the structure and systems, and to identify locations within the structure that were compromised and presented hazards to FFs.
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Responsibilities of the Special Operations section during the critique process.
Summarizing their response and evaluation, site operations/actions, haz mat present, cleanup operations, and lessons learned from in-house critiques of Special Operations incident activity.
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Role of the Investigations Section in the incident analysis process?
Identifying the point of origin, type of ignition, fire spread, building value and loss figures, fire protection and detection systems effectiveness, and potential related fires.
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What are the responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) section during the critique process?
Summarizing the EMS response and incident evaluation, patient distribution by hospital, triage category at the site, triage tagging effectiveness, patient follow-up reports, and lessons learned from in-house critiques of EMS operations.
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Responsibilities of the Shift Commander critique process?
Initiating or supporting the critique process, providing a summary of observations and activities encountered, completing an incident analysis form, and submitting it to the Tactical Services chief.
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Responsibilities of the Tactical Services Section in the critique process?
Responding to the incident for evaluation and analysis, initiating the critique process, distributing and collecting critique packet information requests, and meeting with the Shift Commander and IC to review the incident and prepare critique materials.
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Responsibilities of the Critique Officer in the critique process?
A selected Chief officer, is responsible for reviewing CAD - L.O.C. information on the building, determining if the building information is complete and accurate, obtaining a hard-copy printout of CAD L.O.C. history for critique, and reviewing collected critique materials.
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Responsibilities of the BC/Shift Commander in the critique process.
Coordinating critique presentation notifications, coordinating the time and location of the critique, assisting with critique preparation/presentation, and collecting post-critique materials and lessons learned.
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Responsibilities of the Field Incident Technician in the critique process?
Initiating the mailing of critique packet requests, collecting tactical worksheets and drawings, and coordinating the drawing of the organization chart with the Incident Commander.
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Process of assembling a critique package.
Once all requested summaries and other materials are returned to the Tactical Services Chief, they will be forwarded to the selected critique officer as a critique package.
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How are department-level critique presentations scheduled?
All Divisions, Sections, and Command officers from other departments will be notified of a department-level critique via a Buckslip/e-mail notification. The Tactical Services Section will initiate the notice.
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Format for conducting critiques.
In order to provide consistency in the critique process, the critique officer should follow the standard format when conducting the critique. Modifications and additions in the format are permitted.
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Purpose of the company-level critique review?
Provide the follow-up training of lessons learned to all company and Command officers of the department.
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Responsibilities of the Critique Officer after conducting a critique.
Completing the critique summary, a few page written summary of the event and lessons learned, along with a drawing of the incident site. All data and other materials used must be forwarded to the Tactical Services Section within 10 days of the critique.
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Role of the Shift Commanders in coordinating critique presentations?
Coordinate the scheduling of selected companies and personnel to the critique in their affected districts. For operations-level critiques, the affected Shift Commander and BC will be responsible for coordinating the scheduling and attendance of selected personnel and companies.
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Materials are included in the Critique Review Training Packet?
Video, slide, transparency, and other materials emphasizing lessons learned. The Tactical Services Chief, or his designee, will conduct the critique review at quarterly company officer meetings.
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Purpose of the CAD Questionnaire.
Used to gather detailed information and feedback from personnel involved in a specific emergency incident.
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What information is requested in the CAD Questionnaire?
Describe the conditions of the emergency upon arrival, their actions or assignments, encountered problems, safety issues, equipment failures, and recommendations for future incidents.
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Role of a sector officer in the context of the CAD Questionnaire.
Expected to identify their sector and describe the objectives of their sector during the emergency incident.
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How does the CAD Questionnaire aim to improve future responses to incidents?
Gather insights on events or actions that assisted or hindered responders, as well as recommendations for changes in plan, procedures, training, or equipment for future incidents.
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Describe the recommended duration for a critique presentation on structural fires.
Limited to a maximum of 1 to 1-1/2 hours in duration if possible.
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How should conflict be managed during a critique presentation?
Conflict should be moderated by the Critique Officer to ensure that the critique remains a productive learning experience.
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Key components of the Introduction section in a critique presentation.
General introduction on the incident, unique circumstances/problems, and a review of Tactical Preplan information.
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What aspects should be reviewed in the Building Structure/Site Layout section of a critique presentation on structural fires?
Type of structure, post-incident structure analysis, or incident site layout.
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What should be reviewed in the critique in reference to fire code?
Fire code history, including code requirements, deficiencies, file history on building alterations, inspections, etc., as applicable.
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Key elements to be analyzed in the Dispatch and Response section of a critique presentation.
Involve analyzing reporting and dispatch tapes, assessing dispatch appropriateness for the nature of reports, and analyzing on-scene reports.
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How should the Site Operations section be approached in a critique presentation?
Involve analyzing structural integrity of the building based on fire conditions, reviewing size-up decisions by Command, analyzing strategy/action plan, offensive/defensive decisions, risk analysis, sector operations, apparatus positioning, attack line selection/positioning, ventilation operations, loss control operations, and night time and interior lighting operations.
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What activities and plans should be reviewed and analyzed in the Rescue Sector section of a critique presentation?
Involve reviewing and analyzing sector activities, apparatus positioning, hoseline selection, search plan, rescue plan, and discussing problems encountered.
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Components of the Staging sections.
Early Level II, location adequacy, communications, and site access.
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What aspects are covered in the Communications section?
Reviewing dispatch and deployment functions, analyzing the communication process, assessing the adequacy of information received by Command, and evaluating the effectiveness of communication within the command structure.
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How does Vol 2 address Support Functions?
Procedures involve reviewing rehab operations, equipment/apparatus failures and repairs, and water supply.
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Focus of the Safety Sector.
Discussing safety aspects of the incident, reviewing injuries and their causes, and examining corrective actions taken.
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Key components of the Scene Operations section in the critique format for major medical incidents?
Unique problems, situation updates at different time intervals, size-up, plan of action/strategy, command operations, sector operations, scene arrangement/layout, and involvement of outside agencies.
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Describe the support functions.
Include Safety Sector, Rehab Sector, and Resource Management for Equipment/Supplies.
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Define the Triage/Patient Outcomes section.
Focuses on the accuracy of triage decisions and appropriate treatment and packaging of patients.
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Conclusion of an EMS incident analysis?
Involves patient follow-ups/outcomes, review/input from the department medical physician, lessons learned, and recognition (At-A-Boy's).
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Components of the introduction in the critique presentation format for haz mat incidents.
General introduction on the incident, unique circumstances or problems, and a review of Tactical Preplan information.
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How does the critique presentation format for haz mat incidents recommend reviewing the site?
Type of structure, post-incident structure analysis, site layout, storage (interior and exterior), type of container/transport involved, roadway location, access, drainage, storm drains, sewer systems, and weather conditions.
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What aspects are covered in the fire code history section of the critique presentation format for haz mat incidents?
Review of code, laws, regulations, deficiencies, file history on building alternatives, inspections, citations, and spill history.
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How should dispatch be analyzed in haz mat incident critiques?
Playing tapes of reporting, dispatch, and on-scene reports, as well as analyzing dispatch and on-scene reports to determine if the dispatch was adequate for the nature of the reports.
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Describe the aspects covered in the site operations section of the critique presentation format for haz mat incidents.
Analyzing structural/container integrity, spill/release conditions at different time intervals, size-up decisions by Command, strategy/plan analysis, offensive/defensive decisions, risk analysis, sector operations, apparatus positioning, ventilation operations, initial actions by first responders and HIRT units, and the establishment of necessary sub-sectors by the HAZ MAT sector.
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How does the critique presentation format for haz mat incidents recommend reviewing the evacuation process?
It recommends reviewing and analyzing the evacuation process as part of the site operations, ensuring that all necessary aspects are covered and evaluated.
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Key aspects covered in the HAZ MAT OPERATIONS?
Product identity, fire/explosive/health risks, containment/control measures, entry/Hazard zone operations, clean-up process, weather monitoring, decontamination measures, research data, and instrumentation measures.
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Define the AGENCY COORDINATION section.
Reviewing outside agency response and coordination, as well as usage at the incident.
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How does the COMMUNICATIONS section address the flow of information during an incident?
Reviews and analyzes the communication process, adequacy of information received by Command, effectiveness of communication of plans/objectives, and appropriate information request from the Haz sector.
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Key areas covered in the SUPPORT FUNCTIONS section?
Dispatch & Deployment functions, Rehab operations, Equipment/apparatus failures and repairs, and Water supply.
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Focus of the SAFETY SECTOR.
Discussing safety aspects of the incident, reviewing injuries/causes, corrective actions, and the function of the Haz Mat sector officer.
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Main purpose of the INVESTIGATIONS section?
Aims to review the cause, point of origin, fire spread, and provide updates on the investigation.
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Info included in the critique summary?
Address of the incident, number of alarms, date, incident number and time, response details, unique problems encountered, on-scene actions, lessons learned, incident organization chart, and fire ground drawing.
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Define the term 'unique problems'.
Any exceptional or unusual challenges encountered during the incident response that may require specific attention or resolution.
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How are 'lessons learned' presented in the critique summary?
Listed, with an emphasis on the positive aspects and a presentation of negatives in a positive manner, while referencing appropriate MP's.
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Activation process for the Welfare Sector.
Established for incidents involving serious injury or fatality of a department member, whether on-duty or off-duty. The IC or Appropriate Deputy Chief is responsible for establishing the Sector.
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Duties of the Welfare Sector Officer?
Obtaining information on injuries, updating Dispatch and Deployment, managing fire station notifications, assigning Hospital and Family Liaison Officers, coordinating with the Public Information Officer, notifying Local 493, the Fire Chief, and Senior Staff, providing family transportation, coordinating support needs, and securing the injured member's personal belongings.
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How does the Welfare Sector handle major incidents?
Expanded to a Branch within the Incident Management System, especially for multiple patients at multiple hospitals.
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Role of Chief Officers in the Welfare Sector.
Assigned Welfare Sector, Hospital Liaison, and Family Liaison duties, and may be 'Special Called' by Dispatch and Deployment as needed.
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Reference for detailed functions of the Welfare Sector?
Personnel section of Volume I.
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Information that the Welfare Sector must communicate to the Dispatch and Deployment Chief when a FF is seriously injured.
Patient name(s), receiving hospital(s), nature and priority of injuries, hospital liaison officers (name, car #), family liaison officers (name, car #), and other pertinent information.
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Responsibilities of the Dispatch and Deployment in coordinating information and activity during an incident involving injured FFs?
Designate a Dispatch Liaison Officer, coordinate information requests between family and the responding officers, provide progress reports to the Welfare Sector, and not release any names or identifying details without approval.
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How should the Welfare Sector initiate the notification of all fire stations of the incident involving injured FF?
Include a brief description of the incident, the number and priority of injuries, and the receiving hospitals. Names should not be included until the families are notified.
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Method recommended for providing updates to fire stations as more information is obtained about the incident involving injured FFs.
Should be given through e-mail messages to station computer terminals or by broadcasting a message through the Dispatch Center.
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Duties of a Family Liaison Officer in Welfare Sector.
Obtaining latest information, rapidly responding to family members, providing supportive notification, arranging transportation, coordinating with hospital liaison officer, and assisting with paperwork and other needs.
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Responsibilities of a Hospital Liaison Officer in the Welfare Sector?
Rapid response to the assigned hospital, coordinating activities with hospital staff, obtaining latest information on injuries and treatment, communicating information to the Welfare Sector and Family Liaison Officer, and providing ongoing progress reports.
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Role of the Welfare Sector Officer.
Assigning Family Liaison Officers and Hospital Liaison Officers, obtaining latest information, and coordinating activities and information with hospital staff and family members.
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How is family support ensured during incidents?
Assigning a Family Liaison Officer to each family, who rapidly responds to family members, provides supportive notification, arranges transportation, and coordinates information and activities with the Hospital Liaison Officer.
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Process for assigning a Family Liaison Officer
Welfare Sector Officer ensures that one is assigned to each family, who then rapidly obtains the home or work address of the involved member and makes contact with the family as soon as possible after all patients have arrived at hospitals.
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Responsibilities of the Appropriate Deputy Chief in the event of an off-duty or out-of-town incident involving a member.
Responsible for notifying the Fire Chief and Senior Staff, notifying the Welfare Officer, assigning a Family Liaison Officer, assigning a Hospital Liaison Officer (for Phoenix metro area hospitals), and implementing appropriate items listed in the procedure.
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What are the responsibilities of members in off-duty or out-of-town incidents?
Must not take self-initiated action and should contact the Welfare Sector Officer if they desire to help, to ensure accurate support is provided to the family.
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How are Welfare Sector duties transferred during escalating serious incidents?
May be transferred to the Assistant Chief of Personnel Division, or a designee. At a later stage, duties may be transferred to the Welfare Officer at the Health Clinic for ongoing monitoring and support.
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Purpose of the Welfare Sector in the context of off-duty or out-of-town incidents involving members.
Provide rapid and accurate support to the family members of fire department members involved in off-duty or out-of-town incidents, ensuring that no self-initiated actions are taken by members to prevent inaccurate information or increased emotional stress for the family.
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What actions may be necessary for events out of the Phoenix metro area or out of state?
Contact the Local Fire Department and the Local Firefighters Union to serve as the initial Hospital Liaison Officer and provide other assistance.
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Purpose of the Threat Liaison Officer (TLO).
Roles and responsibilities of the TLO in coordinating and communicating between law enforcement tactical units and fire companies to ensure effective agency collaboration and community safety.
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How is the TLO requested?
Using an incident assigned tactical channel or by contacting the appropriate regional dispatch center.
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201.05I
Fire Threat Liaison Officer (TLO)
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Role of the TLO in initiating a TLO nature code.
On-duty TLO initiates a TLO-Operation (TLOOPS CAD nature code) and requests the appropriate resources for the incident.
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Responsibilities of the TLO in coordinating between fire and law enforcement agencies?
Assists in activities requiring coordination between the respective fire and law enforcement agencies, including law enforcement tactical operations such as Special Assignment Units (SAU).
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Dispatch point of contact for requesting the TLO?
Phoenix Regional Dispatch Center & Mesa Regional Dispatch Center, the Alarm Room Supervisor is contacted via phone.
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What types of incidents are led by the law enforcement agency having authority?
Meet the mission of law enforcement are led by the agency having authority, and may require coordination with Fire, EMS, or Special Ops functions.
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How should a Fire TLO coordinate requests for assistance from the PD in certain situations?
Report to the Police Command Post to coordinate requests for assistance from PD.
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Protocol for a Fire TLO responding to a law enforcement request that requires action in another city or jurisdiction?
Communicate this response to the on-duty TLO for that jurisdiction (or appropriate agency) and should not open a TLO-Operation incident and request resources without first notifying the TLO in the municipality of the operation.
