3.11 Emergency Evacuation Procedure

Question 1

When should an EVACUATE order be given?

a) Only during routine strategic shifts

b) When transitioning from offensive to defensive operations

c) When the need to evacuate is immediate (imminent collapse, rapidly changing fire conditions, etc.)

d) When there is a change in personnel assignments

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Who is authorized to initiate and transmit an EVACUATE order?

a) Only the Incident Commander (IC)

b) Only the Entry Control Officer

c) Any BFES personnel involved in the incident

d) Only the RIT (Rapid Intervention Team)

Answer 2

C

Question 3

How many times should the initial transmission for an EVACUATE order be repeated?

a) Once

b) Twice

c) Three times

d) Four times

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What follows the initial transmission of an EVACUATE order to firefighting crews and Incident Command?

a) A series of air horn alerts

b) A request for additional resources

c) A PAR (Personnel Accountability Report)

d) Activation of the orange emergency button

Answer 4

A

Question 5

How can the Incident Commander confirm the completion of the Evacuation?

a) By checking the weather conditions

b) Through a partial PAR of the affected areas

c) By counting the number of personnel on scene

d) By assessing the equipment left behind

Answer 5

B