ADM026-Identification and Management of Life Hazards

Question 1

Purpose of the Guideline

Answer 1

1. maximize safety of firefighting personnel while operating at the scene of an emergency
2. provide a means for the identification and notification of Life Hazards
3. the required isolation measures

Question 2

What is the approved method for identifying and notifying Life Hazards?

Answer 2

approved method shall include the use of a minimum of three (3) horizontal strands of any barrier tape

Question 3

Who does this procedure apply to?

Answer 3

This procedure applies to all persons operating at the scene of an emergency

Question 4

What conditions found on the emergency scene require isolation?

Answer 4

i. Downed power lines
ii. Energized electrical equipment
iii. Collapse zones
iv. Large unprotected holes (swimming pools, trenches, etc.)
v. Ruptured gas line
vi. Ammunition
vii. Hazardous Materials
viii. Trees, large rocks or any other natural hazard
ix. Any other hazard which may cause serious injury or death

Question 5

Whenever a person first recognizes a life hazard is present and an immediate threat at an incident, he/she shall immediately…

Answer 5

…contact the Incident Commander (IC) using the phrase “PRIORITY TRAFFIC/LIFE HAZARD ALERT”, to advise them of the situation

Question 6

The following items shall be included in the alert:

Answer 6

i. Type/Nature
ii. Specific Location
iii. Resource needs
iv. Actions taken

Question 7

Upon notification of a known or suspected life safety hazard, the Incident Commander shall request an ___ ____ from communications to transmit the location, nature, extent of the hazard, and identify the Life Hazard Control Zone.

Answer 7

Alert Tone

Question 8

_____________ shall acknowledge the broadcast on the command channel being used on the incident and incident travel frequencies.

Answer 8

Communications

Question 9

Communications shall perform a____ ____of all units enroute to the incident

Answer 9

Roll Call

Question 10

____ ____ shall acknowledge the hazard by ______ __ ____ ______

Answer 10

Each Unit/Repeating the message back

Question 11

What should communications do if any unit does not acknowledge the message?

Answer 11

Take note and notify IC

Question 12

It is the Incident Commander’s responsibility to ensure ___ on scene resources ___________ the receipt of the message and relay that information to communications

Answer 12

All/Acknowledge

Question 13

What must Communications include in all subsequent dispatch for further resources?

Answer 13

The Life Hazard information

Question 14

What must the person that first recognizes that a life hazard is present establish?

Answer 14

A “Life Hazard Control Zone”

Question 15

What is the first person that establishes a Life Hazard Control Zone responsible for?

Answer 15

Isolating and denying entry until a Life Hazard “Lookout” has been established.

Question 16

What is the preferred Life Hazard Identification?

Answer 16

Red and White Barrier tape

Question 17

How should the Life Hazard Control Zone tape be deployed?

Answer 17

red and white striped or chevron barrier tape that states “Do Not Enter”, in three horizontal strands approximately 18 to 24 inches apart and securely fix to stationary supports to establish the LIFE HAZARD ZONE

Question 18

What should personnel consider when deploying the barrier tape?

Answer 18

Personnel should consider horizontal lines at the level equal to the knees, waist and shoulder heights

Question 19

The Life Hazard Lookout(s) shall not be used…

Answer 19

used for, or engaged in, any other fireground activities

Question 20

Life Hazard Lookout(s) shall be exclusively responsible for the following responsibilities

Answer 20

i. Provide verbal notification to approaching personnel.
ii. Isolate and deny entry to all personnel except those authorized by the incident commander.
iii. Request additional resources, as needed, through the Incident Safety Officer.
iv. Notify the Incident Safety Officer of any changes in the hazard or Life Hazard Control Zone and make recommendations to mitigate changes.
v. Maintain Life Hazard Control Zone identification measurers (i.e. barrier tape, supports, additional lighting, etc.).
vi. Allow entry into the area only with the approval of the Incident Commander using the chain of command

Question 21

Remember!

Answer 21

3 Stripes You’re OUT!!!