Fire Survival Guidance Calls

Question 1

How is an FSG call defined?

Answer 1

It is a call into control where the caller believes they are unable to leave their premises due to the effects of fire, and where the control officer remains on the line.

Question 2

Who decides how to prioritise FSG calls and the actions taken on the fire ground?

Answer 2

The IC based on their situational awareness

Question 3

How is each FSG call passed to the ICP referenced by control?

Answer 3

by the house / flat number

Question 4

What information will control relay to the ICP when handing over an FSG call?

8 answers

Answer 4

• Flat / House number
• Number of persons involved
• Location of caller within the premises and access point
• Conditions of their location
• Proximity to the fire
• Latest advice given
• time of FSG call
• time updated

Question 5

Where should the ICP radio op write down the information given to them by control during an FSG call?

Answer 5

On a Control Information Form

Question 6

Which copy of the Control Information Form gets handed to the Command Unit?

Answer 6

The top, white copy.

Question 7

Which handheld radio channel should the IC consider using for passing information about FSG calls?

Answer 7

Channel 3

Question 8

If control has enough resources, which main scheme radio channel could be utilised if there are a large number of FSG calls?

Answer 8

FLON-OPS-01

Question 9

What does the CU carry to record information about separate FSG calls that is utilised on the FIB?

Answer 9

The Casualty Information Poster

Question 10

As soon as resources allow, the IC should appoint a dedicated an FSG co-ordinator. What is the minimum rank for this officer?

Answer 10

Station Commander.

Question 11

What are the four principles of control officers will use as guidance during an FSG call?

Answer 11

• Escape
• Assess
• Protect
• Rescue

Question 12

Recorded communication methods between control and the incident ground during an FSG call are what?

6 answers

Answer 12

Main scheme radio
brigade mobile
fixed phones on CU
CSS conferencing facility
CU critical phone line
CU fax

Question 13

Outcomes of each FSG call should what?

Answer 13

Be communicated to control

Question 14

What additional resources will be mobilised for an FSG call?

Answer 14

Additional command unit
Additional Station Commander
Pump ladder with station officer in charge