L2.1 Pager message Flashcards
What are the initial considerations when given the pager message?
Check mobilising or informative, Check address and postcode, Check time of call against mobilisation message, What are you being mobilised as (SC or specialist) ITAC code for incident, Radio channel, A-Z grid reference, Incident status
When mobilised by pager, What are the Important incident statuses?
Size of fire e.g 4pump fire, Persons reported, Multiple calls, Fire survival guidance (FSG), Hazmat level,
Why is it important to know what you are being mobilised as?
You will be taking over, therefore your role may need to be back filled
Why is it important to check the time of call / mobilising?
This will give you an idea of how quickly the incident is developing.
Why is it important to check the address and grid reference?
As these may be incorrect,
What are the main types of incident codes?
A – Fire B – special service C – hazardous substance incident D – tunnels E – aircraft and airports G – special procedures H –Suspect explosive device J – Waterborne incidents
What is the maximum number of appliances station officer can be in command of?
Maximum of four pumps
What is the maximum number of appliances that a station commander can be in command of?
Maximum of six pumps
What is the maximum number of appliances a group commander can be in charge off?
A maximum of 10 pumps
What is the maximum number of appliances that a Deputy assistant commissioner can be in charge off?
A maximum of 15 pumps
What is the ITAC code for a normal fire?
A 1 – fire
What are the resources for and A1 - fire?
Two pumping appliances
What is the ITAC code for a Residential premises fire?
A11 - Residential premises
What are the resources for a A11 - Residential premises fire?
Normal fire Attendance of two pumping appliances plus any special risks
What resources do you get on a 4 pump make up?
4 x pumps and 1x 135 ladder, 1 x station officer or Sub officer, 1 x fire investigation unit, 1 x command unit, 1 xstation commander as monitoring officer
What resources do you get on a 5 pump make up?
5 x pumps and 1x 135 ladder, 3 x sub officer or station officer, 1 x fire investigation unit, 2 x command unit, 2 x station commander, 1 x group commander as monitoring officer, 1 x press.
What additional resources do you get on a 6 pump make up?
6 x pumps and 1×135 ladder, 3 x sub officer or or station officer, 1 x fire investigation unit, 2 x command unit, 2 x Station commander, 1 x group commander as monitoring officer, 1 x press, 1 x fire safety.
What additional resources do you get at a 10 pump make up?
10 x pumps and 1×135 ladder, 4 x sub officer or station officer, 1 x fire rescue unit, 1 x fire investigation unit, 2 x command unit, 5 x station commander, 2 x group commander, 1 x fire safety, 1 x press, 1 x deputy assistant commissioner as monitoring officer
