MTFA

Question 1

In relation to an MTFA, define the term Cold Zone?

Answer 1

Where it has been assessed that there is no immediate threat to life.

Question 2

What distance should withdraw to until the joint assessment of risk (JAR) is conducted and the area has been confirmed as being completely clear of active terrorists crews?

Answer 2

At least 1000m (1km) away from the hot zone.

Question 3

What are the main roles and responsibilitie for Fire and Rescue Service (FRS)at an MTFA incident?

Answer 3

1. Develop a fire management plan and, where safe to do so, fight or control the spread of fire to save life or property within the cold zone.
2. Reduce the risk associated with flammable material, explosive atmospheres and controlling hazardous materials within the cold zone.
3. Carry out analysis and identification of potentially hazardous materials.
4. Support the joint assessment of risk process and provide safety advice on fire and hazardous materials.
5. Support the Ambulance Service in the implementation of the casualty management plan, as required and within the expertise of FRS personnel, under the clinical guidance of the Ambulance Service in the cold zone.
6. Maintain reserve emergency cover in case additional incidents arise.

Question 4

Who’s responsibility is it to nominate a Strategic holding area?

Answer 4

This will be identified by the national inter-agency liaison officer (NILO) based on what is known about the incident.

Question 5

Where should Startegic Holding Areas be established?

Answer 5

It is likely to be a fire station that will be a safe distance and a minimum of 1000m from the incident

Question 6

Who’s responsibility is it to nominate the Rendezvous point?

Answer 6

The RVP will be jointly agreed by all 3 services for the initial response.

RVPs will be positioned, within the cold zone a safe distance from the incident location(s).

Question 7

What sources of information will inform the On Scene Commanders assessment, to ensure the RVP remains within the cold zone and the safety of responding personnel?

Answer 7

1. Direct observation from the RVP
2. Communications from emergency service control rooms
3. Updates from the TFC/OFC.

Question 8

What factors might influence the location of an RVP?

Answer 8

1. The number and location of attackers
2. The type of firearms being used
3. The amount of substantial cover available.

Question 9

Where should a Forward command post (FCP) be established?

Answer 9

In the cold zone close to the boundary with the warm zone to allow those trained to deal with MTFA incidents to co-ordinate a joint response.

Question 10

What should a typical safety briefing and situation report include to ensure crews have the latest information prior to deployment?

Answer 10

1. A situational update i.e. is the attack still ongoing?
2. Potential numbers and location of the terrorists.
3. The designated cold zone in which crews can work.
4. The tasks to be undertaken in accordance with normal working practices.
5. The agreed methods of communication and what actions to take if communications are lost.
6. The agreed evacuation signal and actions to be taken should the situation change and evacuation be required.

Question 11

In relation to an MTFA, define the term Hot Zone?

Answer 11

Where the attackers are known or belived to be present and / or theer is an immediate threat to life.

Question 12

In realtion to an MTFA, define the term warm zone?

Answer 12

Where attackers are belived to have passed through or could reenter imminnently. These areas cannot be guaranteed as safe.