200s PIO, Welfare Sector Flashcards
Command will initially handle the media, but should establish an Information Sector once feasible. What should the media do while waiting?
Stage in a safe location outside barrier tape.
Where should the PIO position themselves?
Visible accessible location adjacent to command post marked with a green light to meet with media.
What is the PIOs radio designation?
Information Sector
What guidelines should the PIO consider to make for a good report?
1: Add anything to the basic info that will enhance the story (Extremely hazardous situation, a rescue, person company that did an outstanding job)
2: Personal interview with member encouraged
3: Don’t be afraid to talk but make sure info is accurate
4: Emphasize situation is tentative
If reporters are keeping you from gathering info what alternatives can you use?
1: Have them gather in one place tell them you will return shortly
2: Request additional resources from command to stay with reporters
3: Have them begin to get pics and videos in a safe location
4: Get a phone number to call them if they have deadlines
5: DO NOT RELEASE NAMES OF INJURED
What must PIO do to before taking reporters on a tour of area?
Get permission from command, operations, investigator, and property owner.
What if media create a safety problem?
Ask them to move in a positive way, avoid confrontation. Our policy is to cooperative with media.
What is the Media Alert Line?
A closed loop phone system with media
What info is the media usually interested in?
1: Amount of units
2: Response time, and time taken to stabilize
3: First unit on scene and actions
4: Injury, age, where taken for treatment (no names)
5: Specific hazards, and bust in protection measures (sprinkler)
6: Amount of loss dollar amount or adjective (heavy moderate)
7: Cause
8: Joint agency and how we worked together (JIC)
9: Have a single PIO who gets permission from command
What are additional PIO duties?
1: Communicate daily with media
2: Research statistic for media stories
3: Public services announcements
4: Award ceremonies
5: News releases
6: Consult senior staff before releasing info
7: Master of ceremonies
8: Accurate info for internal and external use
When is Welfare Sector established?
Serious injury or fatality both on and off duty. Should be a Chief officer
What positions within the Survivor Action Team?
1: Hospital Liaison
2: Family Liaison
3: Funeral Officer (funeral home, chaplain, cemetery)
4: Procession Officer
5: On Duty BC
6: Superintendent form Resource (provide necessary resources)
7: Labor (Pallbearers, ushers, meals etc)
8: PIO
What are Welfare Sectors responsibilities?
1: Notify Chiefs, PIO, Chaplain, CISM, Labor
2: Secure the scene with investigator and PD
3: Direct PIO to hold name until family notified
4: Have safety and city safety rep respond
5: Take possessions of FF equipment on scene
6: Gather info and take pics about circumstances
7: Assign personnel and wellness to gather personal data on member
8: Secure personal effects
9: Establish a record of actions provide to Survivor Action officer
10: Activate CISM
A Survivor Action Team will be established as soon as possible, who acts as the Incident Commander for this team?
Chief of Human and Medical Services
Who is responsible for the notification of next of kin?
Fire Chief with the Family Liaison officer
What are the Family Liaison Officers duties?
1: Obtain latest info from Welfare Sector
2: Rapidly attain address of member
3: Rapidly respond to family member
4: Provide supportive appropriate notification
5: Coordinate support
6: Arrange transport for family
7: Progress reports
8: Coordinate with hospital liaison
9: Get info for family
10: Assist with paperwork
What shall the Family Liaison officer do when making a notification?
1: Be in dress uniform
2: Assign a department member to accompany (Labor if possible)
3: Have Fire ID card
4: Familiarize themselves with situation and family specifics
5: Coordinate with PD
6: Notify PIO so official announcement can be made
What are the hospital liaison officers duties?
1: Rapid response to hospital
2: Coordinate with staff to ensure the best patient care
3: Obtain latest info on member
4: Communicate this info to family liaison and welfare sector
5: Progress reports
6: Remain in place until there is no longer a need
In a line of duty deathFD participation is at the discretion of who?
Surviving Family
Who determines pallbearers?
Family, may or may not be FD personnel
How is the department notified after the family?
CAD message, Flags then to half mast until until day after funeral. badges shrouded for 30 days after funeral
What is the uniform for funeral?
Dress with badge shroud
Other than family for a non LODD who determines FD participation?
Discretion of Fire Chief
When is the Emergency Notification card completed?
Upon employment and annually
