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When is EMERGENCY TRAFFIC used?
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-when FF is injured
-FF at extreme risk of being injured -FF who sees another FF that is injured or in extreme risk of being injured |
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Who can use EMERGENCY TRAFFIC?
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Any fire ground personnel
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"Extreme Risk" of being injured Means..
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-being trapped
-lost in a structure -in physical danger of being injured -in danger of being harmed by a civilian |
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EMERGENCY TRAFFIC should be followed by...
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-FF Missing
-FF Down -FF Trapped -or other phrase identifying the emergency |
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EMERGENCY TRAFFIC is also used to relay emergency messages, such as...
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-"live wires down"
-"fire extension" -"exposure threatened" -"civilian trapped" |
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Procedure for FF initiating EMERGENCY TRAFFIC for self
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-remain calm
-use radio to transmit location -activate Pak-Alert -turn on flashlight -stay with or locate a hoseline |
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IC responsibilities in EMERGENCY TRAFFIC
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-acknowledge
-Comm will broadcast "EmerTraf" x 3 on all frequencies in use -deploy RIC with own TAC & assign own BC -conduct PAR -withdraw companies from affected area -reinforce firefighting positions prn -open all exit points -Ventilate prn for tenability, visibility -Fire Comm can only broadcast on COMMAND, not TAC channels |
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In what situations is VACATE used?
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-imminent collapse
-imminent explosion -dangerous situation needing immediate evac of personnel -it means failure to respond may result in serious injury or death |
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Who can initiate a VACATE order?
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-any officer
-IC |
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What should follow the VACATE order?
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Location to be vacated.
-VACATE the structure -VACATE area around the propane tank -VACATE mezzanine of theater |
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How many times does the officer or IC initiating the VACATE order repeat it over the radio?
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As many times needed until it is acknowledged by Fire Comm.
Then Fire Comm will broadcast VACATE x3 |
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What happens after VACATE has been acknowledged and repeated over radio by Comm?
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-Officer moves personnel to a safe place
-conduct PAR -inform you supervisor of PAR -NO PAR, start EMERGENCY TRAFFIC procedure |
