Chapter 10 Flashcards
Safety triggers
Can be defined as the option or approach that an ISO uses to help remind firefighters to be situationally aware and to perform in a safe and predictable manner
Safety triggers include
Being visible (passive) Setting an example (passive) Soft intervention (active) Firm intervention (active)
It is the habits and self-discipline that an
ISO displays that influence others—a passive trigger to safe behavior
Imminent threat
Is best defined as an act or condition that is judged to present a danger to persons or property that is so urgent and severe that it requires immediate corrective or preventive action
A potential threat
Is an activity, condition, or inaction that is judged to have the capability, but not immediately, to cause harm to persons or property and thus warrants monitoring and/or operational modification
Soft intervention
Can be defined as awareness or suggestive communications made to crews or command staff that cause them to modify their observations and activities to prevent injury from a potential threat
Soft intervention are
Humor
Subtle reminders
Information sharing
Peer talk
Knowing the common communication barriers
Radio issues
Human factors
Administrative controls
The second and perhaps more important portion of communications monitoring has to do with
Evaluating
What is said
How it is said
Acknowledgment
ICS 208
Safety message/plan
ICS 215A
IAP safety (risk) analysis
ICS 214
Activity log
Site safety plane
Hazmat incidents and technical rescues
ICS 206
Medical plan ( reviewed by the iso)
Active safety triggers
Soft intervention
Firm intervention
