operational professionalism

Question 1

where an IC is ordered to an incident where they suspect re-kindling following a previous attendance they must?

Answer 1

request the attendance of FIT

Question 2

what does a stop message indicate?

Answer 2

that the number of appliance and personnel are sufficient to deal with the incident.

A message only indicates is under control and not that fire is all out.

Question 3

should an appliance continue if on route to a incidents if a stop message is sent?

Answer 3

Yes, until they are informed by control that a “return takes” has been sent

Question 4

As a general rule, how far in advance should reliefs be requested?

Answer 4

90mins

Question 5

Where the LFB has forced entry into a property and where they is no responsible person available (including the police). what should be done?

Answer 5

the IC should direct crews to secure as best as possible.
leave a “while you were out “ leaflet and send a message to control saying “NO attendance made by the police, premises secured by the brigade”

Question 6

If the IC does not believe the appliance is available to mobilise. what should be done?

Answer 6

send a status 0, message “now status 0 due to lack of BA”