Message From Incidents Flashcards
How long do they keep records of radio messages for?
5 years
Give the frequency that information messages should be sent?
With in 20 min of arrival
Protracted incidents every 30 mins
8 pumps and above 60mins
How should a message start when attending incidents in surrounding brigades?
Brigade and station name in full followed by the type of appliance in full
“London fire brigade, Northolt pump ladder”
When should/could you send a “fire surrounded” message?
6 pump fires and above or if 3 main jets have been used
An informative message must be sent to control if the tactical mode changes? True or false
True
What does a stop message indicate?
That the number of appliances and personnel attending are sufficient. That the incident is under control, not that the fire is all out, or that people involved have been located, release or rescued.
When should the number of main jets be mentioned in the message?
First
Why should “declared safe” not be used when hazmats detection equipment has been used
As other aspects of the incident may still represent a hazard to firefighter or members of the public.
Appliance reliefs are normally implemented at…. what?
Three hourly intervals
A RVP must always be identified and included when the IC requests more than… ?
6 pumping appliances
Consideration should be given to indicating the direction of approach to an incidents, particularly if the location has limited access or egress
Brigade control will inform the ambulance service and request an attendance of an ambulance if what message is sent?
Persons reported
Or
Persons trapped
When would an ic make up a hazmat level 1 to level 2?
The IC determines that there is a significant hazard beyond the capability of a single appliance or that if persons are reported involved.
If at hazmat incident involving an acid attack on a person which can be dealt with by a single appliance. what should be sent?
This is now a level 2 hazmat incident and no further brigade required.
If the HMEPO or SA recommends full, wet firefighter decontamination or dry safe undress procedure the IC should sent what priority message?
That this now a level 3 hazmat incident
When requesting ORD information on premises with multiple risks, such as hospitals, what should be sent?
Will require more specific location information for incident
An ambulance will be requested by brigade control on?
All persons reported incidents, fires of eight pumps and above, and other incidents where persons may be involved or trapped.
Do you need to inform the relevant authority if the supply is shut down?
Gas
Electric
There is no need to inform the electrical authority if the supply has been shut down.
But if the gas supply has been shut down then you do need to inform the gas authority.
When will brigade control pursue request of ETA or the gas/electric authority?
After 30 minutes have passed since the original request
On receipt of a “major incident procedure” message, brigade control will mobilise ?
6 pumping appliances
1 FRU
2 command units
An ambulance
Additional senior officers
What does METHANE used for?
METHANE is an established reporting framework which provides a common structure for responders and their control rooms to share major information.
M major incident declared E what is exact location T type of incident H what hazard or potential hazard A what are the best access and egress routes N number of casualties E what emergency service required
Will the receipt of a “civil disturbance” message attract the attendance of further appliances?
No
What are the 3 levels of water rescue?
Level 1 - working close to water. This can include rescue as long as crews do not need to enter the water.
Level 2 - if crews are required to enter the water to perform a rescue
Level 3 - mass flooding and national flood procedure are implemented
What will be the result of ordering EDBA
3 fru’s and 3 EDBA support pumps
“House” is sufficient to describe occupied private houses but also should be sent with it?
Whether it is detached, semi detached or terraced property
If a fire involves a number of buildings or properties then what term should be used?
“A range of”
Staircases will normally be included as part of the floor on which they are situated and they do not to be mentioned separately, unless?
Unless they are the main floor of the fire
It is not necessary to specify the room which the rescue was affected, simply the floor. True or false
True
Can you send message referring to injuries received by members of the brigade by radio?
Yes as long names of the individuals are not included. And isn’t for deaths or serious injury.
And mobile telephone from the CU should be used to communicate further detail to the officer of the watch.
When can you send a fire surrounded message?
At 6 pump fires and above or when 3 main jets have been used
When persons enter the water to preform a rescue what should be included in the message?
The condition of the water
Fast moving, still water, whether it is contaminated, pond, lake, stream, canal or flood water
Request of reliefs should be sent how far in advance?
90 mins
