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Explain examples of different tactics and tactical modes |
Tactics are specific actions carried out to make the strategy work Tactical mode can be Offensive (Fire attack internal) or Defensive (external fire attack, exposure protection, internal cutoff) Other tactics can be ventilation, decontamination, cordons, triage etc. Modes and tactics are forever changing at an incident what is the point |
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What is the point of sectorisation ? |
Sectorisation allows the OIC to determine distinct areas within the incident ground providing organisation and the ability to look at the bigger picture |
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What are examples of sectors on the incident ground ? |
Sectors may be operational/functional ( S&R, fire attack, Decon) or Logistical/Geographical ( West, North) |
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What prioritisation of actions is carried out at incidents ? |
RECEO (risk time life, exposure, containment, overhaul) Prioritise - Life, Property, Environmental |
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What format should sit reps and incident ground sitreps be given ? |
Sitreps; H - height A - Area U - used as (paint shop etc .) L - location of fire E - equipment in use T - tactics / tactical mode Incident ground sitreps; S - size up H - hazards U - using R - requirements T - tactics S - structure |
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When does a sitrep need to be put in? |
5 minutes within arrival Every 30mins after Change of command Major change at incident FENZ vehicle unable to proceed Fatality or injury occurred All persons accounted for |
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When is a priority message put in ? |
Greater alarm Persons reported Urgent need of other service Running call |
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When and what happens during MIPs? |
MIPs put into place when adverse weather affects, guy fawkes, civil defence emergencies. During MIPs only transmit proceeding, arrival, stops, change of status and priority messages. |