safety officer

Question 1

1. Who gets dispatched upon the designation of a Code 1 (or higher alarm) and becomes the Safety Officer?

Answer 1

C. A second District Chief is automatically dispatched.

Question 2

2. What name does the Incident Scene Safety Officer use regarding communication at the emergency scene?

Answer 2

B. Use “Safety” for all radio communications.

Question 3

3. When does the Incident Scene Safety Officer have the authority to alter, suspend, or terminate activities?

Answer 3

C. When activities are judged to be unsafe and involve an imminent hazard.

Question 4

4. What should the Incident Scene Safety Officer do when identifying unsafe conditions that don’t present imminent danger?

Answer 4

C. Inform the Incident Commander. When the Incident Scene Safety Officer identifies unsafe conditions, operations, or hazards that do not present imminent danger, he should take appropriate action through the Incident Commander to mitigate or eliminate the unsafe condition, operation, or hazard.

Question 5

5. What item must all District Chief cars carry for scene identification?

Answer 5

C. Reflective/highly visible vests with the word “SAFETY”.

Question 6

6. What is the protocol for the Incident Scene Safety Officer upon arrival at the emergency scene?

Answer 6

B. Report to the Command Post and notify the Incident Commander, unless immediate attention is required elsewhere.

Question 7

7. Under what circumstances should the reflective/highly visible vest with the word “SAFETY” be worn by District Chiefs?

Answer 7

A. At any incident scene requiring his assistance.

Question 8

8. Who should the incident scene safety officer notify of any injuries to department personnel or equipment damage or failure so that the proper investigative procedures may be initiated?

Answer 8

Incident Commander, and the Fire Department Safety Officer (FDSO).