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15 Cards in this Set
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Definition of a crew not being "intact" in a hazard zone
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When Officer
-not in radio contact with crewmember -cannot see FF -cannot hear FF -cannot touch FF -All must have radio when entering IDLH |
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When is a PAR conducted?
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-Emergency Traffic/Missing FF
-Emergency Traffic/Life Hazard -Emergency Traffic/Tactical (switch to defensive) -when VACATE order given -When switch to TAC channel -every 30 minutes -Incident "under control" -when IC deems it necessary |
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Procedure for initiating a PAR
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-announce on all channels to standby for PAR
-if done for missing FF, initiate rescue first -if Div or Groups established, each do own PAR -Div/Grp report PAR results to OPS or IC -Companies not assigned to Div/Grp,report to OPS or IC -Compare PAR results to accountability board or TAC worksheet (done by ReStat) |
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When would you conduct a second PAR?
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-when have a FF missing or unaccounted for after first PAR
-start EMERGENCY TRAFFIC if missing after second PAR |
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Correct way to answer a PAR request.
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-"T9 has a PAR of 4 on the roof"
-E22 has a PAR of 3 inside on second floor and 1 at pump panel of E22" |
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Responsibility of FF or FE during a PAR
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-limit radio traffic
-communicate status to Captain by radio or face-to-face |
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Purpose of the Emergency Radio Button
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-to be activated when FF is in imminent danger and speaking on the radio is not possible.
-FF seriously injured in fire and too much radio traffic -FF injured and can't speak -FF encounters dangerous person/situation and speaking on radio puts FF in greater risk |
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Emergency Button is not intended to replace the EMERGENCY TRAFFIC policy
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Note Only
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How does Fire Comm know who activated the Emergency Button?
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-radios are registered with Fire Comm by rank/position. This allows Comm to know who the radio with the button activation belongs to.
-also color-coded by rank/position |
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Color Coding of Portable radios
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-White for BC
-Red for Captain -Black for FE -Orange for Second FE -Blue for FF/PM -Yellow for FF |
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What is the procedure to follow when have a LOANER radio?
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-Call Fire Comm to correctly register the radio to the corresponding position/rank
-This radio will probably NOT be color coded, but will be registered to the position/rank |
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What is the required action for all personnel upon an INTENTIONAL activation of the emergency button?
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-take appropriate action to remain safe
-remain on channel used prior to activation and monitor -if possible, provide info on situation using "Emergency Traffic" policy -Use NUCAN format -if using scba , activate PASS -if hear rescuers/PD close by, attempt to make location known if safe |
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What is the NUCAN format?
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-Name
-Unit -Condition -Actions -Needs |
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What is the required action for all personnel upon an ACCIDENTAL activation of the emergency button?
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-Fire will say:
"E9, confirm status, safety check, FE's radio" -You respond: "E9, accidental activation" Any reply NOT similar to this will be considered as a distress signal and a PD/FD response will be dispatched. |
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EXTRA- Personal and Company ID
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-ICS 219 T-card system will be used for on-scene accountability at major incidents (2nd Alarm or greater)
-Everyone should have NAME on PPE before entering IDLH -Use a PASSPORT on helmet |
