104.21. Complex events response (week 9) Flashcards
In an atmosphere of increasing threat from internal and external terrorism, it has become necessary that a what be structured and maintained to facility __________ and _______ during incidents.
Law Enforcement - Fire Department interface
Command and control
Complex Events are _________ and, as history has shown, short in “_______ _______” duration.
Violent
Active risk
These incidents become extended due to the ________ and _________ phase
Operational and recovery phase
The department of homeland security’s definition of an ________ ________ as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined, populated area; in most cases, active shooters use firearms and their is no pattern or method to their selection of victims.
This is the definition of what?
Active shooter
A law enforcement term used to designate the team of Law Enforcement Officers that make entry with the specific intention of ONLY neutralizing the perpetrator.
This is the definition of what?
Contact team
A law enforcement term that represents an object or location that provides protection from direct gunfire.
Cover
what does the acronym of THREAT stand for?
Threat suppression
Hemorrhage control
Rapid extrication
Assessment by medical providers
Transport to definitive care
Any incident where an active shooter is present
Definition
Active shooter incident
Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly; most are over within…..
10-15 minutes
Safe locations where FD personnel can receive patients.
Definition
Casualty collection point (CCP)
CCP may be _______ or _______ a structure. This may be the same as the __________ ______ if located in the cold zone
Inside or outside
Treatment area
This is defined as any type of incident in which FD personnel may be exposed to harm as a result of a violent or threatening act.
Examples of these types of incidents include, but are not limited to active shooter, terrestrial incident, primary and secondary incendiary devices, gang violence, or radioactive scene/ detonation.
Complex event
The Department of Defense definition of an IED is a device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals that is designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract.
It may incorporate military components, but is normally devised from non military components
improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Personnel to assist with suspected or known weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events for decontamination, antidotes, and treatment.
Medical intelligence
Fire department and Law enforcement personnel formed to make entry into a structure for the purpose of triaging patients and providing lifesaving, immediate treatment as needed after the threat has been eliminated.
Definition
Rescue task force
Consists of a set number of resources of the same kind and type, which have an established minimum number of personnel with common communication, plus a leader
(An ALS Transport Unit Strike Team would consist of five ALS Transport Unit’s with a leader)
Strike team
Any environment that law enforcement has a tactical objective due to a threat assessment
Definition
Tactical environment
Consists of a combination of different units, working together for a specific assignment, with common communications, plus a leader
(May be 2 ALS transport units, 2 BLS transport units, and 1 suppression unit including common communications, plus a leader)
Task Force
Direct threat care or care under fire- this zone shall be designated at the area of the structure that has not been clearly by Law Enforcement or the area where the perpetrator is located.
Definition
Hot Zone
Indirect threat care or tactical field care- this zone shall be designated at any area of the active shooter incident that has been declared available for entry by Fire Department personnel with armed LE coverage to perform immediate lifesaving treatment and triage.
Definition
Warm Zone
Evacuation care or tactical evacuation care - this zone extends beyond the warm zone and is not in the range of the perpetrator. This zone shall encompass positions such as the command post, staging, and other functional groups.
Definition
Cold zone
Officer of the first arriving unit will establish command and perform the following tasks:
(7)
- Size up, estimate # of patients
- Request appropriate MCI level response and request additional units and/or specialized equipment as needed.
- Identify a staging area
- Established unified command with law enforcement. The decision may be made to establish rescue task force
- If area is deemed safe to enter, direct the remaining crew and any additional arriving personnel to initiate triage.
- Triage will be performed in accordance with WPBFD EMS protocols
- Be on high alert for suspicious individuals, packages, vehicles, or potential IEDs. Complex event response should include the critical actions contained in the acronym THREAT.
A what will be established by command after the scene has been stabilized?
Warm Zone Casualty Collection Point (CCP)
Units will be used from the ________ _____ to create a _________ that is barricaded by FD units on _______ sides
Staging area
Funnel
3
The CCP will become the ______ area and be established at a _______ and ___________ distance, remaining close enough to the scene for ease of _________ ________ to the treatment area.
This protected area will create a barrier from possible __________ ______ or __________ looking to create more casualties.
Triage
Safe and reasonable
Patient movement
Secondary blasts or perpetrators
The CCP will have a minimum of ______ assigned ______ ___________ ______ to protect and control the access.
2
Law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers will be requested through what?
Command on the assigned TAC channel.
It is essential that both WPBFD and law enforcement agencies work under a ________ ________
Unified command
Who establishes command? And what is the radio designation?
First arriving officer
“Command”
Get a ________ from law enforcement, establish a ________ _______ and ________ with law enforcement.
Briefing
Unified command
Co-locate
Consider assigning a ________ ______ for WPBFD and law enforcement
Liaison officer
The ________ can interact with each other, allowing the transfer of info between agencies.
Liaison
3 under command
Remain in a ______, ______, and ______ location; _______ and _____ of the incident
Safe, fixed, and visible
Uphill and upwind
4 under command
Initiate a MCI ______ __ until what?
Level 2
Until a count can be determined
5 under command
Designate a _________ area.
Staging
Assign personnel to….. (5 things) #6 under command
Rescue task force
Triage group
Treatment group
Transport group
Staging group