Field Communications Manual Flashcards
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Signal 1: Responder in Immediate Danger
Any time a Signal 1 is declared or suspected; the following minimum FD resources, aside from law enforcement, shall be dispatched:
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Fire and EMS:
* The closest suppression piece.
* EMS transport unit.
* Battalion Chief.
* Safety Officer, if available.
- Fire and EMS units shall stage at a safe location until scene security is confirmed by law enforcement officers.
- This location shall be remote, but close enough to provide rapid deployment of resources to the scene*
The 4 Cs Communication Model.
The 4 Cs Communication Model:
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Connect
Before you can send information over the radio you must ensure that you are talking to the intended receiver. As the sender you must connect with the receiver.
Convey
Having “Connected” with the intended receiver you can now “Convey” the message.
Clarify
Repeat the directive. It not only confirms the message was received but also that it was understood.
Confirm
The confirmation from ECC of the read back from Medic 613 is the “period” that ends the
conversation.
On-scene Report
Go direct to first-due Command level Officer:
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- Unit identification and side of structure apparatus is positioned.
- Building height (Number of stories above ground).
- Occupancy type.
- Detailed report of conditions evident (To include side of the structure conditions are evident, quadrant located, and description of conditions).
Situation Report & Command Statement
Go direct to first-due Command officer:
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Complete a 360 lap of the structure and advise:
- Number of floors above grade in front.
- Number of floors above grade in rear.
- Specific location of fire, if visible.
- Presence of basement, conditions present (if any), and location of access to the basement.
- Label the floors.
- Any hazards observed.
- Presence of exposures, if any.
- Occupant status, if able to obtain.
- Request additional resources, as needed.
