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9 Cards in this Set
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Explain the reasons that the ISO role should be preplanned
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The ISO is most effective when he or she arrives early in the incident. NIOSH has recognized the need to have an ISO appointed early. A preplanned system helps make ISO response/appointment proactive
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List four examples of when an automatic ISO response is beneficial
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Examples:
Confirmed residential or commercial fire Wildland/interface fire Specialty team incident Target hazard incident Aircraft incident Incidents during extreme weather |
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List four examples of when automatic ISO delegation should take place
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Examples:
Working incident (first alarm is committed) Span of control exceeds three groups/divisions Mutual aid incidents Firefighter emergencies (lost, trapped, injured) At the IC’s discretion |
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discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having
Training or Safety Officer(s) on Call as ISOs |
Training or Safety Officer(s) on Call.
Advantages: Popular, easy to sell, already equipped. Disadvantages: Not always available around the clock, T/Os wear many hats – not always well (overwhelmed). |
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discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having
Health and Safety Committee Members as ISOs |
Health and Safety Committee Members.
Advantages: Familiar with safety issues, forum to communicate, training is easily accomplished. Disadvantages: Career (paid) departments may incur overtime expenses due to committee training, meetings, being on-call, and actual incident responses by members. Extra radios, pagers, and other ISO equipment must be either purchased for each member or passed from member to member according to the duty schedule. |
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discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having
All Eligible Officers as ISOs |
All Eligible Officers.
Advantages: Larger pool to draw from, crew available to fill support assignments (like rehab, accountability). Disadvantages: The department must ensure that all eligible officers are trained. This is specialized training for what could be a large group of officers. |
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discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a
Dedicated ISO. |
Dedicated ISO.
Advantages: Most desirable, focused training, proficiency, can do HSO tasks when not engaged at incidents. Disadvantages: Commitment from the department, including funding additional positions. |
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Explain the authority given to the incident safety officer by NFPA standards
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NFPA 1521 gives the ISO the authority to stop, alter, or terminate activities if an imminent threat exists.
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List four tools that can help the ISO be effective on scene.
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Examples of tools:
Radio PPE Clipboard/forms Identifying vest or helmet Misc. Items (stopwatch, cell phone, barricade tape, etc.) |
