Messages Flashcards
There are two primary levels of response to hazmat incidents and In addition there are a further two levels of response,
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Level 1 hazmat incident – for small incidents that can be dealt with by one pumping appliance
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Level 2 hazmat incident – which will require additional resources including an FRU, OSU, and a HMEPO or Person involved
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Level 3 hazmat incident – where the IC and HMEPO or scientific advisor (SA) determine that full wet firefighter decontamination, or dry-safe undress procedure is required
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Level 4 hazmat incident – which is an incident attracting a special mobilising criteria, but not necessarily a large attendance (e.g., fire with and associated hazmat element)
A message should be sent to Brigade Control whenever the MDT is used to access the ORD.
If no risk is recorded, then a message should still be sent to Brigade Control. Give an example
“From………… at…………; MDT in use to access operational risk database; no risk recorded; tactical mode………… ”
Where information about an identified hazardous material is required, a message must be sent prior to accessing CHEMDATA. The CHEMDATA results must then be sent to control
Give an example
“From………… at …………; CHEMDATA accessed for Chlorine, emergency action code 2XE implemented; request decontamination code from Scientific Adviser; tactical mode………… ”
“From………… at …………; CHEMDATA accessed for Chlorine Dioxide, no EAC available; request emergency action code and Decontamination Code from Scientific Adviser; tactical mode………… ”
“From………… at …………; MDT not available, CHEMDATA information required; request guidance for Caesium Chloride; tactical mode…………”
The London Emergency Services Liaison Panel (LESLP) classifies a major incident as:
“any emergency that requires the implementation of the special arrangements by one or all of the emergency services and will generally include the involvement, either directly or indirectly, of large numbers of people.”
On receipt of a “Major Incident Procedure” message, Brigade Control will mobilise
6 pumping appliances, 1 Fire Rescue Unit, 1 Command Unit and additional senior officers; an ambulance will also be requested
Give an example of a “Major Incident Procedure” message
“From………… at …………; initiate Major Incident Procedure; appliances to rendezvous at…………; tactical mode Oscar.”
“From………… at …………; make Pumps 10, Fire Rescue Units 2; Initiate Major Incident Procedure; appliances to rendezvous at…………; tactical mode…………”
The receipt of a “civil disturbance” message will not attract the attendance of further Brigade resources. Should additional resources be necessary, they should be included in a further assistance message. give examples
“From…………, civil disturbance in progress at…………; tactical mode…………” This message will not invoke the implementation of Forward Mobilising Procedure.
“From…………, civil disturbance in progress at…………; initial Forward Mobilising Procedure implemented; tactical mode…………”. This message is used when the IC considers that the civil disturbance is likely to escalate.
From…………, civil disturbance in progress at……….; initial Forward Mobilising Procedure implemented; crews withdrawn to…………; tactical mode Delta” This message is used if the IC considers that the civil disturbance is likely to escalate, and that crew safety is threatened requiring their relocation.
Whenever it is established, or there is strong evidence to suggest, that one or more Firefighters are unaccounted for, or in need of rescue (e.g. a structural collapse occurs at an incident in an area where Firefighters are known to be working) the IC will immediately send a priority message.
As soon as possible following transmission of the firefighter emergency message, an informative message is to be sent
Example
“From………… at…………; Firefighter Emergency; tactical mode…………”
“From………… at…………; partial collapse of first and second floors; two firefighters unaccounted for; three BA crews searching on ground floor; TIC in use; RVP for additional appliances is…………; tactical mode Oscar”.
Messages from incidents near, on or in water are divided into 3 levels, each triggering a different response from Brigade Control.
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Level 1 Water Operations: This is the safe system of work implemented when working close to water, mud or ice; it can include the rescues of persons from these environments without the need to enter or work on them.
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Level 2 Water Operations: This is the safe system of work that needs to be implemented when firefighters enter water to perform a rescue.
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Level 3 Water Operations: This indicates the level of resources that will be used and the safe system of work implemented in mass flooding. This will also align itself with the national flood procedures when these are implemented
Suspected deliberate hazmat release EG
“From………… at…………; suspected deliberate hazmat release; tactical mode…………”
Mass Decontamination is the procedure to decontaminate people when the NHS, or the London Ambulance Service (LAS) on its behalf, have identified to the LFB that the number of people requiring decontamination has, or threatens to, overwhelm the Health Service’s capacity. It may be necessary for the LFB to initiate Mass Decontamination procedures prior to the arrival of the NHS, or in circumstances where specialist NHS resources are not immediately available. This may be carried out by improvising with available equipment and facilities until dedicated supporting facilities can be resourced. The following messages would be appropriate
“From………… at………… Initiate Emergency Mass Decontamination Procedure; tactical mode…………”, or
“From………… at…………Implement Mass Decontamination Procedure…………; tactical mode…………”
At an incident where small numbers of EDBA sets are required to carry out specific tasks, the IC will request the appropriate number of Fire Rescue Units (FRUs). For example:
“From………… at…………; 2 FRUs required for EDBA; tactical mode…………”
where the IC anticipates the need to deploy large numbers of EDBA wearers, the following message should be sent
“From………… at…………; EDBA required; tactical mode…………”
ships, barges and other craft, the informative message EG
“From………… at SS “Highland Monarch”, at Free Trade Wharf, The Highway; vessel of 5000 tonnes laden with general cargo; …………”
“From…………; at the barge “Lion”, off North Woolwich Pier; vessel of 100 tonnes laden with scrap metal; …………”
“From……… at the motor launch “Anna” at Eel Pie Island, Twickenham; vessel of 10 tonnes; ……”
“From………… at passenger boat Sadie, off Chelsea Harbour; an untended vessel of 100 tonnes; 10% of engine room alight; …………”
Stacked materials that are stored in the open EG
“From………… at…………; a stack of timber, 10 by 20 by 3 metres; …………”
“From………… at…………; a number of timber stacks of 4 metres high, covering an area of 100 by 50 metres; …………”
“From………… at…………; a range of stacked materials, including timber and plastics, of 3 metres high, covering an area of 30 by 30 metres; …………”
