ERP add 3 Explosive/Incendiary Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Patient Relay Point (PRP) and does it have to be est at all Explosive/Incendiary emergencies?

A

Intermediate location selected to more efficiently remove patients. PRP will only be necessary and est when distance/complexity of removal is determined to be beyond capabilities of a single unit

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What is the Patient Removal Corridor (PRC)

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Geographical location in which patients are transferred from either Triage Transfer Point (Red tag only) or Treatment areas to the Transportation Sector

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3
Q

What colors are treated at Treatment Areas

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Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green tag patients. Red Treatment areas will only be est by the Medical Group if transportation is delayed.

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4
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Can Red-tag patients be treated at a Triage Transfer Point (TTP) (previously known as Casualty Collection Point)

A

Patients identified as Red-tag patients shall be immediately moved from the TTP to the Transportation Sector. TTP may act as a relay point.

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5
Q
Patient Triage Tags:
Black
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
A
Black: No transport/Deceased
Red: Immediate Transport/Critical
Orange: Life Threatening/Urgent
Yellow: Non-ambulatory/Delayed
Green: Walking Wounded/Minor
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6
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Explosions: (Unified or Single Command)

A

Unified Command

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7
Q

Most frequently used weapon by terrorists is the _

A

Conventional bomb, or IED.

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8
Q

Who shall be notified if any firearm, ammo, or incendiary device is found

A

NYPD and BFI

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9
Q

Potential Detonation: HT and cell phones not used within _’;

Apparatus, Post radio, and Marine radio

A

Not within 150’;

not within 300’ of a suspected device.

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10
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NYPD Bomb Squad confirms presence of IED, FD shall notify

A

BFI. Establish a Rescue Corridor and a Patient Removal Corridor

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11
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Members at bombing ensure that their rig is not positioned in the immediate are of the POI. Should they don their PPE

A

Members should don PPE. However, members should NOT don SCBA facepiece unless indications of respiratory danger based on victim SLUDGEM or meter readings

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12
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Shall FD search for secondary devices?

A

Request PD to conduct all searches. FD conducts thorough surveys of area. FD NOT trained to conduct search for explosive devices.

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13
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Post Detonation: MCI priority removal of _ patients

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Red tag: Critically injured. Then moved directly to Transportation Sector via Patient Removal Corridor, where they will be immediately transported to medical care facilities.

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14
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Who shall remain at the Triage Transfer Point and assume command until relieved by a Battalion Chief?

A

2nd Engine Officer

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15
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T/F All Chief Officers must report in with their assigned Post Radios at Explosive/Incendiary Incident

A

True. Crucial to effective sectoring as the incident increases in scale and manpower

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16
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2nd BC shall report to _ at Explosive/Incendiary emergencies

A

Report to Triage Transfer Point

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17
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3rd BC shall report to _ at Explosive/Incendiary emergencies

A

Report to Point of Impact (POI)

18
Q

4th BC shall report to _ at Explosive/Incendiary emergencies

A

Transportation Sector

19
Q

FDNY IC and Medical Branch Director shall be updated every _ minutes with number of Red-tagged patients remaining at Triage Transfer Point and any need for additional resources for transportation

A

Every 15 minutes.

20
Q

Who shall be Street Management Coordinator at Explosive/Incendiary emergency

A

FD IC should consider assigning a Battalion Chief.

21
Q

Post Detonation Communication options:

A

All Chiefs must report with assigned Post Radios,
Interoperable radio frequencies
TAC U w/NYPD ESU
ACU 1000 carried by Field Comm

22
Q

Weapon of Choice for Suicide Terrorists

A

High Explosives initiated by shock from detonator or blasting cap (not spark or flame)

23
Q

If terrorist activity is suspected, members are not to confront individuals; notify _

A

BFI

24
Q

Clandestine lab discovery notify:

A
BC
DC
Haz Mat
NYPD w/Bomb Squad when necessary
BFI
25
Q

1st Alarm Eng at Incendiary Correct
A. 1st Eng est water supply, stretch 2 1/2” HL and when necessary, knock down fires threatening victims
B. 2nd Eng est water supply, remove meters, skeds, and CFR equipment and report to POI
C. 3rd Eng must remain at Triage Transfer Point and assume control until relieved by BC

A

A (5.3.1, 5.3.2)
2nd Eng report Triage Transfer Point
2nd Eng must remain at TTP and assume control until relieved by BC

26
Q

Lad Ops Incorrect IED
A. If Subway involved, 1st Lad must set up CORE relay
B. If no EMS at TTP, a FF from 1st Lad must remain w/pts until relieved by EMS or CFR Unit
C. If TTP far away, 1st Lad may est Pt Relay Point to transfer each victim to 1st Eng
D. 2nd Lad reports to TTP unless 1st Lad needed to setup CORE relay

A

C Transfer each victim to the 2nd Lad. 1st Lad will then return to POI w/empty skeds from 2nd Lad to retrieve more victims.

27
Q
Choose the Incorrect (2)
A. 1st BC remain at ICP
B. 2nd BC Point of Impact
C. 3rd BC Triage Transfer Point
D. 4th BC Transportation Sector
A

B C Switch.
2nd BC TTP
3rd BC POI

28
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Triage Transport Correct
A. IC will make final determination of TTP
B. Ops at TTP shall be directed by 2nd BC who will be assigned TTP Supervisor
C. Early ID and est of TTP serves as core of a successful MCI operation
D. FDNY IC and Med Branch Director shall be updated every 20 minutes w/number of Red tag pts at TTP

A

C (5.5.1, 5.5.2)

A EMS makes final determination of TTP location and communicates location to IC;
B Ops at TTP shall be coordinated by the EMS
Officer and a BC. Patient Transfer Group made up of 2nd arriving Fire units and the 2nd BC. An EMS Officer shall be assigned as the Treatment Unit Leader.
D Every 15 minutes

29
Q
POI: when performing triage, which victims should be tagged
A. All victims
B. Black Tag only
C. Yellow, Orange, and Red tag only
D. No victims tagged w/in POI
A

B

30
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Which member must remain at Triage Transfer Point until relieved by BC
A. 1st Eng Off
B. 2nd Eng Off
C. 3rd Eng Off
D. 2nd Lad Off
A

B

31
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Which BC will ensure implementation of a Street Mgmt plan and request cooperation of NYPD in order to maintain Medical Transport Corridor clear of traffic for ambulance access and egress
A. 1st BC
B. 2nd BC
C. 3rd BC
D. 4th BC
A

D

32
Q

Large explosion w/dozens of people injured, BC should expect an update every _ minutes from TTP w/number of _
A. 15/Red tagged pts remaining at TTP
B. 15/Red tagged pts that have been removed to Transportation Sector
C. 30/Red tagged pts remaining at TTP
D. 30/Red tagged pts that have been removed to Transportation Sector

A

A

33
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Suspicious explosive device correct (2)
A. All unit staged in area out of line of sight of device, but only after searching this area for potential secondary devices
B. Initial isolation zone of 200’ for all members/civilians
C. Initial ICP 600’ distance from IED, but a clear view of IED and area evacuated
D. Members continually survey all areas for signs of secondary devices
E. No rig radios used w/in 300’ of any possible device

A

D E
A FD does NOT perform searches, only surveys
B isolation zone surrounding a device would generally exceed 300’
C Est ICP and if possible, a Staging Area, out of the line of sight of the device and away from any secondary threats. Request law enforcement to search these areas for secondary devices

34
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Confirmed presence of IED incorrect
A. Notify BFI
B. Request necessary resources to address req’d evac, aftermath of potential detonation, and for Rescue Corridor and Pt Removal Corridor
C. If safety allows, have FD make contact w/personnel (custodial engineers) from affected bldgs to furnish keys and obtain guidance
D. If possible, stage FD resources to allow for 2 sided approach to POI
E. Select a joint Fire Branch/EMS Branch Staging Area remote from scene
F. Provide FD members at designated Assembly Areas to keep evacuees informed of incident status

A

E Separate Fire Branch and EMS Branch

35
Q

Detonation occurs w/no fire/smoke but 70 victims injured w/no symptoms of chemical attack correct (2)
A. Transmit 10-60 code 2
B. Insure all members don PPE and SCBA face-piece
C. Fire units shall bring meters, skeds, tourniquets, and triage tags/CFR equipment to both POI and TTP
D. Priority is to remove Red and Orange tag pts
E. Request PD conduct searches of FD SA for explosive devices

A

C E
A Consider 10-60 with appropriate code (No code 2)
B should not don SCBA facepieces unless there are indications of respiratory danger based on victim reaction (SLUDGEM) or meter readings. Wearing the facepiece could inhibit vision at this type of operation
D Red tag patients

36
Q

Incorrect
A. 1st BC must be aware that explosion is a Single Cmd (NYPD) incident
B. All Chief Off must report in w/their Post radio
C. Need for Command Ch should be anticipated and est early
D. NYPD assistance should be requested at Transportation Sector

A

A Explosions Unified Command

37
Q

Device that can program Emergency Alert Ch for all FD and PD units on scene
A. ACU 1000 carried by Field Comm
B. Enhanced Post Radio carried by Comm Unit
C. DARS carried by Field Comm
D. Handheld 800 Mhz carried by Field Comm

A

A

38
Q

Battalion 99 arrives at the scene of an IED. The first alarm assignment is in place. Pending the arrival of a BC to assume this responsibility, which first alarm unit will the Chief contact to provide patient tracking information at the Triage Transfer Point?
A: First Arriving Engine Officer
B: Second Arriving Engine Officer
C: First Arriving Truck Officer

A

B is correct – 5.3.2 Listed under 2nd engine duties – The second arriving Engine officer must remain at the Triage Transfer Point and assume control until relieved by a Battalion Chief. This officer will be responsible for supporting EMS, providing information and situational awareness, and Providing patient tracking information.

39
Q

In the middle of the night an automobile IFO qtrs is taking pictures that you believe to be some sort of terrorist activity. Who do you notify
A. Have members ask individual what they are doing IFO qtrs
B. Immediately notify BC
C. Notify BFI by phone
D. Notify DC, BC, and NYPD

A

C If terrorist activity is suspected, members are not to confront individuals; notify the Bureau of Fire Investigation, at (718) 722-3600, of their suspicions. If you see something, say something

40
Q

Eng arrives 1st before PD for a suspicious package inside of US Gov’t Bldg. Incorrect
A. Enter the bldg for a cursory search
B. Prohibit HT and cell phone communications w/in 150’ and 300’ for rig radio
C. Have the rig positioned in a safe location, to avoid heavy window glass fallout
D. Be aware of the possibility of secondary devices. If one is found, notify the IC, withdraw members to a safe location and request law enforcement to investigate

A

A Members shall not enter a structure or building to search for explosive devices. However, FD members shall continually survey for devices.

41
Q
At the detonation of an IED, which chief officer is responsible for determining if a Patient Removal Corridor has been established?
A: 1st Arriving BC
B: 2nd Arriving BC
C: 3rd Arriving BC
D: 4th Arriving BC
A

ERP ADDENDUM 3 – IED’S
A is Correct – The first arriving BC works with the 1st arriving EMS Conditions officer to determine the Patient Removal Corridor, treatment areas and Transportation Sector. Pg 19 – 5.4.4