Lesson 4 Flashcards
What is the definition of a Major Incident?
A major incident is an event or situation with a range of serious consequences which require special arrangements to be implemented by one or more emergency response agencies.
Who can declare a major incident?
Any emergency response agency
The mnemonic METHANE used to pass information between emergency responders. What is A?
Major Incident
Exact Location
Type of Incident
Hazards
Access to Scene👈
Number and Severity of Casualties.
Emergency Service on Scene
On a lock out, form 2416, if satisfied with gaining entry, what must be completed prior to commencement?
Person’s proof of right of entry
The persons name
Type of Service being given.
Address of incident
Address of person requesting service if different
Signature of person and IC
What information will IC provide officer taking over using the DMM?
Any Hazards Involved,
resources in use and available,
actions that have been initiated,
the objectives and operational plan,
all messages that have been sent from the incident.
When an appliance required to revisit an incident, how long before mobilisation will control reserve the appliance?
30 mins.
LFB Policy sates Yellow Barrier Tape with Do NOT CROSS in black is used to identify…..
Inner Cordons
Who is responsible for briefing BA teams?
IC or Sector Commander
“Removal of personnel from a specific area of potential danger in a safe and planned manner” describes…
A Tactical Withdrawal.
In a Marauding Terrorist Attack the Hot Zone is;….
Where the attackers are known or believed to be present and /or there is an immediate threat to life.
When working at cross border incidents the IC should ensure ;….
Crews work in their own area of operations.
Building have ACM covering it, what is ACM?
Aluminium Composite Material.
What are hazards of ACM (Aluminium Composite Material)
Risk of rapid external fire spread leading to fires on multiple floors, falling debris and potential early loss of escape routes.
In buildings and warning devices what are EAS and EACIE?
EAS - Evacuation Alert Systems
EACIE- Evacuation Alert Control Indicating Equipment.
When considering simultaneous evacuation and rescue from fires in premises predominately involving offices, shops, industrial and commercial premises, hotels and hostels, it will normally follow the initiation of single-stage evacuation first, where the alarm operates immediately, and all occupiers leave the premises. The difference between this and multi-stage evacuation is?
C. Allows for a short period of investigation by managers /staff before the alarm system is sounded or cancelled
