Fairfax County Joint Event Guide Flashcards
All violent incidents are considered ____ until the PD determines otherwise?
Hot
Who operates in the HOT zone?
PD only
What type of treatment is performed in the Warm Zone?
Only life-saving pt treatment, with a focus on pt removal
In what zone is routine EMS care perfomed?
Cold Zone
What is a forward location where victims can be assembled for movement from areas of risk?
Casualty Collection Point
The pathway secured by PD for the purpose of accessing and removing casualties is?
Evacuation Corridor
A Rescue Task Force (RTF) is made up of?
Minimum two FD personnel (1 OIC and 1 ALS, avoid using transport personnel) in ballistic gear paired with two assigned PD officers. Preferred deployment is 4 (full suppression co.)
When can the RTF PD officers separate from the FD personnel?
They cannot
What is the task of the RTF?
initial treatment and triage of patients
Once triage and treatment is complete what does the RTF do?
Assist with pt movement
Extraction Task Force (ETF) is made up of?
Large team of FD personnel (2 suppression co. min.) , paired with a minimum of 2 assigned PD officers
What do members of the ETF wear?
Reflective vests or turnouts
What is an MCI alarm assignment?
- 10 closest suppression units
- 10 EMS transport units
- 3 EMS supervisors
- 1 BC
- Mass Casualty Support Unit
- Mobile Ambulance Bus
- Green Bus (county school bus/ fastran for minor injured)
Terrorist activity is an often cause of explosions?
No
During Explosions/WMD Incidents will FD stage?
Not unless there are active/known additional threats
During Violent Incidents FD personnel are to have what on?
Either reflective vests or PPE
For violent incidents (assault, stabbing, etc) if the scene is Warm what should FRD deploy?
Rapid Trauma Kits and carrying devices, focus on life-saving treatment and rapid pt extraction
During a hostage/barricade/suspicious device incident the FD should assemble?
RTF
Since scene is secure is no longer valid terminology what is the correct terminology?
Scene is hot/warm/cold
If there is an Active Shooter Incident, FD should request what alarm and notify what resource?
MCI alarm and RHCC
During an active shooter incident how many RTFs should be assemble?
2 RTF
Where should the Fire OIC report to during an Active Shooter Incident?
Police Command Post
Phase 1 of an Active Shooter/Hostile Incident is?
Response, Command and Readiness
How many ETF’s should be assembled for an Active Shooter/Hostile Incident?
2
Who is the first RTF who makes up the second RTF?
1st Engine and Second Engine
What is the readiness time frame for RTFs/ ETFs?
less than 10 minutes
What is Phase 2 of an Active Shooter/ Hostile Incident Immediate Response?
Access/Treatment/Transportation
What marking indicates a room has been searched with no victims?
an X
What marking indicates searched with live victims present?
slash with a check mark
What mark indicates searched, live victims removed?
X with a check mark
When speaking on the PD radio channel what must preface your unit designator?
“Fire”
Fire units will NOT transmit on PD radio untill?
contacted by PD or there is emergency traffic
A PD captain is equivalent to?
BC
A PD 1st LT is equivalent to?
Capt II
A PD 2nd LT is equivalent to?
Capt I
A PD Sgt is equivalent to?
LT
How many district Police Stations are in Fairfax County?
8
What model of radio traffic do PD units follow?
“Unit calling to unit receiving”
What does the term “Hold the Channel” mean?
means all radio traffic is held for this incident and there is to be no non-critical transmissions until the channel has been released for normal traffic
What does the term “Split the Channel” mean?
Means the channel will be dedicated to this incident, and the normal patching of the adjacent station will cease
Commander __ is?
Station Commander (capt)
Commander __0 is?
Assistant Station Commander (1st LT)
Car __ followed by shift identifier is?
2nd LT in charge of a patrol squad (shift)
Car __0 followed by shift identifier?
Sgt, 2nd in command of a patrol squad.
Scout __ and 2 unit designator, followed by shift identifier?
Patrol officer
If PD channel is held what should DPSC announce over FD channel?
“hold the channel” or “PD channel restricted”
What is the best method of communication and when is it required?
face to face and during incidents requiring Unified Command
When will PD units transmit on FRD tactical radio frequency?
Only if there is emergency traffic
