496 - FF Emergency, Emergency Evac, Tactical Withdrawal Flashcards
What is a tactical withdrawal?
The removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe and planned manner.
Who can implement a tactical withdrawal?
IC
Operational commander
Sector commander
Safety officer
What is an emergency evacuation?
The immediate and controlled withdrawal of personnel from the scene of operations.
Who can implement the emergency withdrawal?
IC
Sector commander
Operational commander
Safety officer
Can a firefighter implement an emergency evacuation?
Yes, when it’s not practically possible to pass the information to the IC and unsafe conditions are detected.
IC must be informed ASAP
What actions will be taken for an emergency evacuation?
Short blasts on the whistle
BA crews evacuated via telemetry board
Radio
What tactical mode is the IC in when completing an emergency evacuation?
Offensive as some personnel will still be in the hazard zone.
What must be done after an emergency evacuation?
A roll call
What is a firefighter emergency?
When any fire service personnel or personnel working under the control of the LFB are unaccounted for and/or in need of rescue.
What message should be sent for a FF emergency?
From …… at …….. FF emergency tactical mode Oscar.
What is the PDA for a FF emergency?
6 Pumps 2 FRU FIT CU LAS Press liaison FSO 3 SC GC DAC SAI
When will a roll call be taken?
Anytime during the incident
After any tactical withdrawal or FF emergency
