OG 6.10 High Risk Response

Question 1

Once notification is received from police or dispatch, who will respond to the scene on a high-risk response?

Answer 1

Only one company, typically the first unit assigned.

Question 2

When assessing a patient on the high-risk response, train yourself to look in what four areas for weapons?

Answer 2

1. Car seats
2. Waistbands
3. Jackets
4. Loose clothing

Question 3

When responding to apartment buildings on high-risk responses, what should you check to make sure it’s unlocked to provide an escape route?

Answer 3

Stairwells

Question 4

When knocking on the door at a high risk response, where should you stand?

Answer 4

On the doorknob side of the door. This will require the person behind the door to open it widely to see you.

Question 5

If you suspect violence directed at you, How should you stand on see?

Answer 5

Stand at a right angle out of arms reach, never against the wall. Use physical barriers to protect yourself.

Question 6

If you are on scene and you cannot monitor for safety at all times, what should you do?

Answer 6

Assign somebody as safety.

Question 7

If you’re not able to use clear voice on scene and you need immediate assistance from police, you should use the code “_____ _____” to dispatch.

Answer 7

code red

Question 8

What term will dispatch use to determine if you’re able to speak to them over the radio on high-risk response?

Answer 8

“are you able”.

Question 9

What is a good idea to do if there are bystanders on scene that you don’t want to hear your radio traffic?

Answer 9

Switch to another talk group.