Briefing Flashcards
What do the individual letters in METHANE relate to?
Major Incident Exact location Type of Incident Hazard/ Controls Access/ RVP Number and types of casualties Emergency service required
What does abbreviations CARP
Stand for?
And when is it used?
Conditions
Actions
Resources
Progress
Incident comm briefing a role - for example a sector commander
Imagine an incident…
Now practice giving a brief to an oncoming Police Officer
(could be something like…)
Intro IC xx is there anything you need from me?
M/ETHANE??
Brief description of incident
I would like you to do x, y and z Traffic management plan- avoid immediate area
Evacuation plan for flats/ office
Locate safe area for persons evacuated- hall/ church with LALO/ community support team
Gather details from them- name, flat number, contact numberetc
Large numbers of people- manage
Please confirm (any question?)
Please could we have your name and contact number- in case we need to get hold of you.
We will be holding a TCG at xx:xx to review progress and formulate strategy
Practise briefing HART or LAS- think of a complicated incident and think of key points on briefing
Did you utilise METHANE? Major Exact location Type of incident Hazard/ controls Access/ RVP Number and type of casualties Emergency service required
Or Intro IC xx Brief description of incident Situation and what you would like them to do Any questions Obtain name call sign and contact number TCG at xx to review progress and plan strategy
You arrive at a four pump fire and as you arrive it is made 6. Once you have gathered all information from the IC what should you do?
State to the IC - I am taking over and ensure
Tabard
Inform control of new IC- tactical mode
Inform fire ground of new IC
Take IC tabard
Informative
Tactical mode
You have just taken command of a eight pump fire as GC and the first additional SC arrives. Think about how you will utilise.
SHO PR A C
Practise a briefing, before turning over..
I am IC xx
SHOP AC
What have you come as- any other attributes? Backfill.
Brief description-
SHO PR AC
building, Life, Fire and Hazards.
SC x I would like you to take command of Sector 1/ safety the front face and internal area of the building. From point a to point b. Currently Sub O xx is running that sector- please utilise as required - BA
Please report back to me every 15 minutes utilising CARP
Condition
Actions
Resources
Progress
Or if anything risk critical
What is your call sign, name
Any questions
Water supplies are poor the SC BMA arrives on scene- what is your brief?
IC xx Brief Description SHOP AC LFH Water supplies poor/ over running supplies- why? what supplies have you utilised/ MDT/ how many branches/ conditions/ run off Likely escalation SECTOR WATER Need a plan to help improve Inform if additional resources BMA would require EA control run off Thames water HVP HL etc
You are IC at a large industrial fire with copious amounts of run off going into a stream, the EA arrive what is your brief?
IC xx
SHOP AC
Brief Description (NEED MORE DETAIL)
Crews have utilised EA damage control packs but still run off.
Looking to develop a plan to reduce run off
Wind direction/ pollution
Joint message for local community
Any suggestions or strategy they recommend
Contact number and name
TCG at xx:xx
You are IC at high rise incident and an FSG call has just been received- what are your actions?
CHECK
Ensure all information is captured (is info matched on MDT tablet) and relay info to fire sector/ bridgehead to either divert resources or instruct officer as fire survival guidance coordinator.
Establish structure- FSG coordinator- check MDT est airwave channel, deploy crews to resolve. Nominate dedicated officer to deal with FSG coordinator and get SC FSG Sector/ P/ CU (link in with control dedicated airwave channel) to assist take over on arrival. Ensure you are informed of progress.
Send informative with actions.
Using the abbreviation BUDAPEST for a message- what do letters stand for?
Building Use Dimensions Alight percentage Persons involved Equipment being used Special operating procedures (HR/ Basement etc) Tactical mode
What is the PDA for a six pump fire including officers?
6x PA (1 x 135) 3x WMR 1x FIU (not for grass) 2x CU 2x SM 1x GM as MO 1x PR 1x FS (nfg)
What is the PDA for an 8 pump incident?
8x PA 1x 135 (PA) 3x WMR 1x FIU (not for grass) 2x CU 3x SM 1x GM IC 7-10 Pumps 1x FS (nfg) 1x PR 1x DAC as MO 1x DCU
What resources are available on request only?
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Aerial 32 or.64 Staff welfare- PHU Lighting Highly volume pump HVP Hose Layer Unit HL Mass Decon Unit MDU Bulk Foam Unit BFU USAR prime mover Drone team Community engagement team Scientific Support Unit SSU All wheel drive vehicle AWD
How many calls will be considered multiple?
Four or more calls to a fire in a building will be classed as ‘multiple calls’
When received 1xSM 1x Command Unit
Will be ordered.
As a general rule reliefs should be ordered how long in advance?
90 minutes
What are the incident type codes
A
B
C
A Fires
B Special service
C Haz Sub Surfaces
What are the incident type codes
D
E
D Tunnels
E Aircraft/ airports
What are the incident type codes
G
H
J
G Special procedures
H suspect Explosion/ incendiary device
J Waterborne incident
What is the PDA for a 9-12 pump fire?
9- 12x PA 1x 135 (PA) 4x WMR 1x FRU 1x FIU (not for grass) 2x CU 5x SM 2x GM IC 7-10 Pumps 1x FS (nfg) 1x PR 1x DAC (MO/ IC 11-15 pumps) 1x AC as MO 1x DCU
What additional resources arrive at a 13+ pump fire? (Compared to 9-12)
Additional appliances (13) 1 additional WMR (5) 1 additional SM (6) 1 additional GM (3) DAC IC 11-15 AC MO IC 16+
Explain the BA Sector
Set up in addition to Stage 2 in order to coordinate and support BA resourcing, logistics and ops at incident- where large number or additional BA are required.
BA Sector Commander
Min role SM.
Supported by crew from appliance and CU and BA Sector assistant.
Aide memoirs no 3.
Explain a ‘ Key decision’?
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How is it recorded?
Operational discretion
4.6 Key decision is where a decision is made to carry out actions that amend or change a current operational procedure.
This will need to be recorded in a KDL and a risk assessment of activity undertaken.
Form 6182 or CU via CSS.
What is the difference between a key decision log and a decision log?
Decision log is where policy is not amended and additional safety measures are not needed but still
Logged
For example- long term closure of railway line/ road- no impact on firefighters but still an important decision that needs recording.
What information should be included in a simple decision log?
Name of person making decision A decision number The time log entry made The time that the action was, or intended to be carried out Location on incident ground A description of action Rational underpinning the decision What is the anticipated impact- who will be affected for how long...
What is operational discretion?
Operational discretion (DRA) is used to achieve a specific objective, move away from policy justifiable risk to benefit- min. necessary to achieve objective and min exposed to increased level of risk
DRA 342 section 1.11
This then needs to be logged 828 KDL
What info is on the Key Decision Log Form 6182?
Incident details- number date, name, decision number, time and role at incident
Location at incident (decision refers to)
Proposed action- activity
Reason/ rational- benefit/ what will it achieve
Hazard/ Risks identified
Control measures to minimise risk- specific
Risk ranking (Risk =.Severity x Likelihood) 5 point scale (25 max = red 16+ very likely single or multiple fatalities Amber 8 to 15 down to 1-5 Green
When you receive pager message talk through the information you can obtain?
Time of call- day/ night My call sign Inform or Mob Incident number with date Incident code Address with postcode Type of incident RVP Map ref Radio group Role
When you contact control after receiving pager message what should you do?
Confirm call sign and pager message for you and specific role.
Run through message
Appliances attending- on their own ground
OIC Name
How many calls, who made and what are they saying- single multiple 4+.
999 eye
Persons involved/ reported
Time of initial call
In attendance or en route
Specials
Messages received (within 20 mins)
Under writes/ special note of interest
Any incidents in area or Brigade?
Listen for MDT RVP ICP TM
5 x Rs
Any other agencies requested/ attending?
Any information you think I may have missed?
Status 2 if mobilising
If you are remote monitoring and suspect incident may escalate what 5 Rs can you gather info on?
Route- in out access and egress
Roads- suitable RVP
Rivers- in out environment impact or potential open water source
Railways- impact or operational difficulties
Risks- affected premises MDT/ Farynor and surrounding- use ORD
En route considerations and expectations OAT
On arrival tactics OAT Siting appliances Water supplies Weight of attack Recon 360 at rear SSOW- PPE/ basement/ HR etc Relevant procedure Use of fixed installations Activity levels - tempo MDT ICP RVP TM to match activities DRA
You arrive at an incident as monitoring officer what do you expect of the IC?
IC in prominent position, wearing IC tabard Information gathering/ liaison Suitably resourced Clear objective Managed plan Allocated responsibilities Common communications structure Anticipated progress
What are your three first priorities at a fire incident?
Life
Fire
Hazards
Cover these before you move on to other issues…
What are your actions as you approach and arrive at an incident? Outer and inner cordons
Outer cordon Park in position not to block operations Observe incident and crews while donning PPE- tempo activities Listen to fire ground radio traffic Impact on community Police Public excluded
Inner cordon Stability security of scene Focal point ICP Command point resourced Correct procedures twinned BA ECO vehicle stable Crew energy levels Location of IC
You take over as IC at an incident, what are your other priorities once you have considered Life, fire and hazards?
LFH (always return to these if not resolved) Water supplies SSOW Safety ARA Info MDT local knowledge plans Tactical mode Utilities RVP Marshalling 360 Resources Specialist officers RVP/ marshalling Sectors/ support officers Fixed installations Damage/ salvage Environment TCG Silver methane/ multi agency meeting Business continuity Press Investigations
Name Sector support officers
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Sector commanders
BA Sector
Safety
Damage/ salvage
Resources
Decontamination
Welfare
Marshalling
Equipment
Fire
Lobby
Search
Evacuation
Staging
Salvage
What is a small known fire?
Bin or small item alight in a room, not a room on fire- HR would acceptable for a small known fire but not a room on fire!
What should you base your decisions on?
Base decisions on information that we know
Name as many specialist officers that can support you as IC
Monitoring officer ORT NILO TA USAR UA BMA SA Haz mat HMEPO SAI SFSO Press FI Loggist Drone team USAR
Pager message
Verbalise out each element
After pager contact control- what am I going to ask
No of calls
999 eye images
SC in charge/ en route/ IC in attendance
Number of calls
Underwrites RAAC
5 R s
Information
Other agencies in attendance
BOSS OPEN AND REVIEWING
After pager and control- may get asked
Thoughts and expectations
On arrival what I’m expecting
How can I utilise JESIP partners better- Police MPS, LAS, LALO
Traffic management/ avoid area tweet/ joint up messaging.
Cordon outer
People management
Evacuation plans
Recording with body worn cameras
Casualty handling area
Refuge for evacuees/ displaced members of public
Timeline
Plans
Resource grid
SHOP AC
Get these sorted and working and use to brief and inform
SHOP AC
Explain SITUATION
Overview of situation
Awareness of what’s happening
Nature and implications of the incident
How anticipate it developing
SHOP AC
Explain HAZARDS
Safety critical information
Location of hazards- are they involved?
Area and details of access, egress and escape routes
SSOW
Control measures
Safety officers
LFB support officers
External agencies
ARA
SHOP AC
Explain OBJECTIVES use
LFH etc
Overall objectives to be achieved
Prioritised
Detail- Rescue casualties- detail - where etc
Resolve FSG 2 adults on 4th floor room x at rear- (plan rescue with smoke hoods, rear staircase)
rescue with
How will their role or task contribute to that objective
Add more
Crew welfare
Community impact
Business continuity
Media
SHOP AC
Explain PLAN & RESOURCE
Actions or tactics to be employed
Safest way to achieve objectives
Resources available
Means by which further requested
Sector 1 deploy resolve FSG- deploy BA crew with jet to x rescue 1 adult from room x.
SHOP AC
Explain ANY QUESTIONS
Ask Qs clarify
SHOP AC
Explain CONFIRMATION & COMMUNICATION
Confirm understanding- verbalise
Ask to verbalise brief
What do I want in terms of frequency and report- risk critical deal and communication every 10/ 15 minutes progress.
Unless change or risk critical info.
Channel 9, will be setting up incident command channel if escalated further.
First getting on CU
Good morning GC Cousins.
Team leader- hello - etc names on board- please could you book me on.. Looking forward to working with you. I will be obtaining info from IC2, please could you inform incident ground and only relay risk critical info- last informative message/ tactical mode?
ORD info
Persons who are here- RP, police, LAS?
Join Briefing
thank you.
IC I am GC Cousins- here to support, guide and assist.
Please can you detail full SHOP AC brief.
Are you dealing with anything risk critical- if so action.
Team can we update board with info…SHOP AC
Team leader listen in.
Plan
Time line
Resource grid
Note
Thank you
GC- role at an incident
Act like a GC
Big picture
Slow down and control tempo
One thing at a time well
Structure
Resources
Clear full briefs
HMEPO- how can they assist me
Appropriate control measures
Chem data
Cordons
Decontamination
PPE/ half masks
Level of incident
Tactics
Emergency action code
Cannabis- coordinate with police/ NILO- electrics/ boobie traps/ crime scene FI
Safety sector considerations
Appoint safety officer in each sector- name rank min. LFF
SSOW ie basement/ HR procedure
Complete ARA- check following policy/ control measures in place
Evacuation RVP identify
Reassess
Firefighter safety maxim
At every incident the greater the potential benefit of fire and rescue actions, the greater the risk that is accepted by commanders and firefighters. Activities that present a high risk to safety are limited to those that have the potential to save life or to prevent rapid and significant escalation of the incident.
