3.1.5.3 CISD

Question 1

Repeated exposure to serious, or personally significant, incidents over period of time may cause stress related problems. This is referred to as what type of stress?

Answer 1

Cumulative stress

Question 2

How should command reduce exposure to stressful incidents?

Answer 2

Rotating personnel, and removing initially responding personnel as soon as possible.

Question 3

This type of intervention is done by either a FD CIS team member or professional counselor.

Answer 3

One-on-one

Question 4

This type of intervention is done by two FD CIS member, with no professional counselor involved, preferably before going off shift in which the incident occurred. Lasts 30-45 minutes.

Answer 4

Defusing

Question 5

This type of intervention is conducted by a professional counselor and FD CIS team members, within 72 hours of, but after 24 hours of the incident. This type of intervention is formal and lasts 1-2 hours.

Answer 5

Debriefing

Question 6

This type of intervention is rare. Usually occurs weeks or months after the incident where there is concern for delayed or prolonged stress symptoms. Can be done informally.

Answer 6

Follow up debriefing.

Question 7

Is attendance of defusings or debriefings mandatory?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

For whom is attendance of defusings or debriefings mandatory?

Answer 8

All personnel directly exposed to traumatic aspects

Question 9

Who determines the selection of the intervention site?

Answer 9

CIS team member

Question 10

Are crews in service or out of service during interventions?

Answer 10

Out of service