Phx Fire Vol 2 (Deck 15) Flashcards
205.01 - 205.06A
1
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Describe Extended Patient Transfer (EPT).
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PT transfer from rescue personnel to the hospital that takes longer than 30 minutes.
2
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What does Loss Stopped (LS) signify?
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Salvage has been completed, and there should be no further damage to the building involved.
3
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Define PAR.
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Used to confirm that there are no missing fire personnel on the incident site by accounting for all personnel assigned to a particular work area or sector.
4
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How is Under Control (UC) defined in the context of fire incidents?
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Fire has been contained and will not extend, but it does not necessarily mean the fire is completely out. It may also be used during Haz Mat calls to indicate that a leak has been secured.
5
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Where is the term “OFF” used?
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Offensive: is used to indicate that units are operating in the offensive strategy during an incident.
6
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Process for returning companies from an incident.
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Only Command can release companies assigned to an incident, indicating the units to ‘HOLD’ at the scene, reporting the nature of the actual situation found, and releasing the remainder of the assignment. Returning units are responsible for placing their unit in an AOR status when available.
7
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How are Sector Officers expected to communicate with assigned companies?
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Face-to-face communications with assigned companies as much as possible, but should keep Command informed of progress via radio on any problems encountered and significant progress.
8
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What are the CAD Sector Commands and how are they used?
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The TRO ensures that each unit assigned to a Sector is documented using the Sector Commands. These commands designate a Sector Officer (SECTO), a Sector Member (SECTM), or remove a unit from a sector (SECTX), allowing tracking of unit assignments during the incident.
9
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Responsibilities of staff members with fireground responsibilities.
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Respond to Greater Alarms for assistance with various sector functions, report in person to the Command Post, and automatically assume sector duties in their area of responsibility unless ordered otherwise.
10
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Purpose of an isolated Tac Ch?
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Assigned by Deployment for each incident where applicable, and it allows for direct communications with sector officers in specific situations, enhancing overall scene safety.
11
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Order model for radio comms.
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Sender giving their unit ID and calling the receiver by their unit ID, the receiver indicating readiness to receive, the sender extending the message, order, etc., the receiver acknowledging receipt of the message, and deployment acknowledging all communications directed to it.
12
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What is the significance of the term ‘May Day?’
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Used only in the event of a lost or trapped FF, and it signifies a well-defined communications structure essential for effective rescue operations, with deployment playing a crucial role in ensuring the effective rescue of FFs.
13
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How is ‘Emergency Traffic’ defined and initiated?
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Utilized by any unit encountering an immediately perilous situation and receives the highest communications priority from Deployment, Command, and all operating units. Units may initiate emergency communications by depressing the red emergency button on their portable radio, MCT, or by verbally contacting Deployment.
14
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Define the standard unit designations for radio comms.
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Dispatch (Alarm), Deployment, Officer of any unit, Unit ID, Engineer of any pumper (Pump), and Engineer of any ladder (Truck).
15
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Use of radio codes.
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Prefers plain language radio messages over numerical codes, but may use police radio codes in sensitive situations.
16
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Key principles of radio procedure?
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Being short-specific, task-oriented/company-oriented, indicating objective, maintaining a clear tone/self-control effective rate, being well-timed/spaced, and not interrupting conversations without emergency traffic.
17
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Term ‘Task Oriented/Company Oriented’ as mentioned.
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Command’s orders to operating companies should indicate a specific task assigned to the company, which should be of a magnitude reasonably performed by a single company alone or in concert with other companies.
18
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How is it recommended to maintaining effective communication over the radio during emergencies?
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Speaking clearly at a practiced rate, controlling emotions and excitement deliberately, prioritizing messages, not interrupting conversations without emergency traffic, and pausing between consecutive messages.
19
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Recommended approach for radio messages.
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Before transmitting, it is recommended to know what to say, choose precise terms, and communicate the desired message clearly and briefly without wasting airtime. Messages should be task and company oriented, indicate an objective, and be well-timed and spaced.
20
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Describe EMS Dispatch Policy.
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Adequate, early, and pessimistic response of the closest units required to handle specific medical emergencies.
21
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Cardiac/Resp arrest calls dispatch priority.
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Dispatch of the closest fire & paramedic unit.
22
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Circumstances under which an additional company will be dispatched when a 4-person paramedic unit is the closest unit.
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Determined by the judgment/experience of the dispatch personnel.
23
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Included in diabetic emergencies dispatch?
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Insulin shock and diabetic coma.
24
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Types of injuries or emergencies warrant a dispatch of the closest fire suppression unit backed up by a paramedic unit?
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Near drowning, C/P, DB, symptomatic high or low blood pressure, serious blunt or penetrating injuries, shootings, stabbings, etc.
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Dispatch procedures for a child under 18 months exhibiting specific symptoms.
Dispatch is required for symptoms such as dehydration, hypothermia/hyperthermia, poor muscle tone, or failure to feed.
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Protocol for any other medical emergency according?
Judgment suggests dispatch of the nearest fire suppression unit for patient assessment and Tx, and to determine the need for an ALS unit, Rescue, or both.
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Purpose of Vol 2 for EMS.
Provide guidelines and protocols for emergency medical services dispatch and response.
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205.02
EMS Dispatch Procedures
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How are medical emergencies not defined for EMS handled?
Receive a dispatch of the nearest fire suppression unit for PT assessment and Tx, and to determine the need for an ALS unit, Rescue, or both.
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Dispatch procedures for children over 18 months exhibiting specific symptoms?
Only children under 18 months exhibiting certain symptoms are mentioned.
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Responsibilities of the Dispatch Center in dispatching assignments to medical incidents.
Based on the reported scale and severity of the situation and upgrades the assignment as necessary based on the actual situation encountered.
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Notification procedures for a medical disaster?
Dispatching all available rescues to a designated Staging Area, dispatching private ambulance companies as needed, determining ETA and number of rescues available, advising Command of the number of rescues responding, and activating all reserve rescues.
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Handling a 1st alarm medical incident?
Determining the approximate number and triage classification of PTs, placing private medical helicopters and DPS Ranger on stand-by, contacting Level 1 hospitals when requested by Command, dispatching rescues and helicopters as requested by Command, and advising notified hospitals when the incident is terminated if they are not receiving PTs.
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Responsibilities of Dispatch in notifying and activating other agencies for medical incidents.
Including hospitals, to provide needed support for management of the incident, and should use guidelines such as determining the approximate number and triage classification of patients, contacting hospitals when requested by Command, and advising hospitals of the situation and location.
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Procedure for a Greater Alarm medical incident?
Beginning full-scale notification procedures and continuing until reports indicate the situation has been stabilized.
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Procedure for dispatching private medical helicopters and DPS Ranger in a medical incident.
Place them on stand-by, determine their availability, dispatch as requested by Command, and advise them of the radio channel for Landing Zone coordination.
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Steps involved in advising hospitals and emergency centers during a medical incident?
Advise them of the situation, location, and approximate number of patients involved, ask them to determine how many patients they can handle and to stand-by for call back, and call back to determine their ability to receive patients.
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How are Level 1 and Level 2 medical facilities prioritized for notification during a medical incident?
Level 1 hospitals and specialty hospitals are called first, followed by Level 2 facilities according to geographic proximity to the scene.
39
Procedure for city buses in a medical incident?
Ask Command if buses are needed and dispatch Phoenix Transit buses to the Level 2 staging area, as they are radio dispatched.
40
Role of the TRx Sector in a medical incident.
Advised when medical facilities are ready to receive patients and is responsible for confirming the number of patients sent to each hospital.
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Communication protocol for hospitals and emergency centers during a medical incident.
Advise them of the situation, location, and approximate number of PTs involved, ask them to determine how many PTs they can handle and to stand-by for call back, and call back to determine their ability to receive PTs.
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How are medical facilities categorized and notified during a medical incident?
Level 1 and 2 medical facilities should be notified according to their specific categories as they relate to the incident, such as trauma, burns, pediatric, poisoning, etc.
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Purpose of SOP for Rescue Communications.
Define the responsibilities of Dispatch employees in providing rescues.
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Define a Rescue.
Vehicle that TRx medical PTs to a hospital, and can be a FD rescue or an ambulance owned by private companies.
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How are Rescues and private-owned ambulances staffed?
FD Rescues are staffed with a minimum of 2 FFs who are EMT/paramedics, while private-owned ambulances are staffed with 2 EMTs or paramedics who are not fire fighters.
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Do all cities use FD Rescues, or do some contract with private companies?
Some cities use fire department Rescues, including Phoenix, Sun Lakes, Sun City West, and Daisy Mountain, while others contract with private companies, such as Glendale, Tempe, Peoria, and others.
46
Circumstances under which a Rescue will be dispatched for PT TRx in a non-emergency.
Only if all private ambulance companies refuse to accept the call for TRx.
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How does the PFD prioritize requests for emergency TRx from other valley departments?
Requesting the city's current C.O.N. holder, then an air transport C.O.N. holder, and finally the PFD.
47
Dispatch policies for medical calls.
Rescue is dispatched initially on specific calls like gunshot wounds, stabbings, serious auto accidents, car/pedestrian accidents, code, and drowning. A Rescue will also be dispatched at the request of a field unit at any time.
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Do Rescues respond to requests for emergency TRx if helicopter is not practical?
Will respond if TRx via helo is not practical or will cause a greater delay in TRx of a critically ill or injured person.
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Certificate of Need (C.O.N.) and its impact on the service area.
Prohibits Rescues from providing service outside of the City of Phoenix.
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Protocol for dispatching a Rescue when a private ambulance company's response time is excessive.
Dispatch will send a Rescue if the above guidelines have been met and advise the private ambulance company of the situation.
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Procedure for Dispatch to monitor Rescue status.
Make every effort to monitor Rescue status, and it is the responsibility of the Rescue crew to advise Dispatch of any status change.
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Protocol for Dispatch when a Rescue has been at the hospital for approximately 20 minutes?
The Ch 1 operator will make contact with them to confirm their status and determine when they expect to go available.
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What is the procedure for Rescue when returning to the first due?
Go available when within 10 min driving time to quarters and monitor Ch1 traffic while en-route for potential incidents.
52
Define Rescue Status 2 and Status 3.
Reflect a shortage of Rescue capability in a specific geographic area or the entire city, and during these statuses, Rescues should expedite hospital turnarounds and advise Dispatch of anticipated availability.
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Rescue Status 2.
Shortage in a specific area of the city, which is divided into Central, North, South, West, and East regions.
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Rescue Status 3.
Urgent message for all Rescues to return to service as quickly as possible, indicating a serious situation requiring immediate response.
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Termination of Rescue Status 3.
Dispatch announces on Ch 1 and all Tac channels when it is terminated, and normal operating conditions resume when additional units are no longer required.
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Use of MCT's by Rescues.
To indicate themselves as 'responding', 'on the scene', 'leaving the scene', and 'at the hospital', checking for any 'NOACK' and using the radio if necessary.
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Process for adding unit (AU) to a Medical Incident?
Rescues should contact the Ch 1 operator to indicate availability, go available (AOR) from any previous call, and add unit (AU) to the new call after receiving advice from Dispatch.
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Importance of not adding oneself to a call until actually responding.
Rescues should not, and Dispatch will add them to the call if a request is made via radio.
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How should Rescues expedite turnarounds?
Paperwork should be completed at a later time, over the phone or in person, as the circumstances dictate.
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Max number of rescues allowed out-of-service.
Only 2 are allowed out-of-service at one time for scheduled activities such as P.M., training, physicals, etc.
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Procedure for rescues going out-of-service for preventive maintenance?
Contact Dispatch for authorization before placing themselves unavailable.
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How should part-time rescues indicate they are ready to go in service at scheduled shift time?
Contact Dispatch by phone and use the MCT to place the Rescue Available in Quarters (AIQ).
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What should part-time rescues do at their scheduled off duty time?
Call the Dispatch Captain/Supervisor to confirm it is appropriate to take the Rescue out of service.
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Part-time rescues going out-of-service.
At NO time should a Rescue go out of service for the shift by using the MCT without checking with Dispatch.
65
Purpose of the Hospital Diversion Management Plan.
Establish a process for involved facilities and agencies to effectively manage seasonal emergency department overloads, supporting the Central Region Coordinating System Diversion Protocol.
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Define the term 'diversion/bypass' as used in AEMS policies.
Used to route 911 system PTs away from a facility that is saturated or overcrowded to the point that emergency department resources are unavailable.
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How are critical PTs with uncontrollable medical problems handled in the Hospital Diversion Management Plan?
They will always be triaged to the closest appropriate emergency department.
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205.04A
Hospital Diversion Management Plan
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Goal of the Hospital Diversion Management Plan in terms of ambulance TRx and pre-hospital diversion?
Rapid delivery of definitive medical care through effective management of fire department rescues/ambulance TRx during implementation of regional guidelines on pre-hospital diversion.
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Define the term 'emergency medical condition' used in Hospital Diversion Management Plan.
Medical condition manifesting itself through presentation of acute symptoms with sufficient severity, such that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably be expected to result in serious jeopardy to the patient's health, serious impairment of bodily function, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part.
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Informal diversion in the context of pre-hospital care.
Pre-hospital care provider or communication center contacts a facility that has not previously declared a pre-hospital diversion and is instructed to divert a PT to another facility.
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Define emergency department saturation as a pre-hospital diversion category.
Occurs when an emergency department has fully committed its resources and is not available for additional incoming patients with an emergency medical condition.
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Trauma service saturation.
Occurs when a trauma service has fully committed its resources and is not available for additional incoming Level One trauma.
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Facility internal disaster/equipment failure.
Occurs when a hospital cannot receive any PTs due to a physical plant shutdown or temporary lack of specialty equipment.
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Do pre-hospital diversion exclusions include saturation of critical care or medical beds as a reason for diversion?
Alone cannot be used as a reason to initiate pre-hospital diversion.
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Protocol for routing or re-routing serious, but stable PTs in the context of pre-hospital diversion.
By the providers’ on-line medical control.
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Define 'pre-hospital diversion.'
Process of diverting PTs to alternative facilities when certain conditions, such as emergency department or trauma service saturation, or facility internal disaster/equipment failure, prevent a hospital from receiving PTs.
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Procedure for managing system overload.
When the entire system is overloaded, all facilities must open, and the EMS system may operate in a disaster mode. Neighboring facilities may request re-evaluation of their status in the interest of public welfare.
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Responsibilities of emergency department facilities in notifying Dispatch Center of their diversion status?
Charge nurse, paramedic coordinator, or other authorized management is responsible for notifying the Dispatch Center.
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How does the emergency medical dispatcher handle notification of hospital diversion status?
Documents the time of the call, reason for diversion, notifies EMS transportation providers, follows up with the affected hospital in three hours, and routes the diversion form to the EMS office.
81
Define the hospital diversion management plan's response to facility internal disaster or equipment failure.
Includes diverting PTs in case of trauma, ED saturation, or facility internal disaster/equipment failure.
82
Unique challenges that Fire Companies may face when responding to and operating within MCSO jail facilities.
Loss of radio comms, securing the inmate population during incidents by Detention staff, and the movement of PTs by jail and health care staff prior to FD arrival.
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Purpose of SOP for response to jail facilities?
enhance FF safety and maximize service delivery when responding to MCSO jail facilities.
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205.05
FD Response to MCSO Jail Facilities
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How often should high level managers from each agency meet to review and revise SOP's for PFD response to MCSO jail facilities?
Semi-annually in January and July to review and revise SOP's.
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Recommended frequency for the Problem Resolution Team to meet and provide an annual report on issues addressed throughout the year?
Quarterly basis.
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Role of the Problem Resolution Team in the context of emergency response at MCSO jail facilities.
Responsible for resolving issues that may arise in a timely manner and producing findings and recommendations to be delivered to District Commanders and BCs.
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Role of the Command Officer in response to MCSO jail facilities
Dispatched to assist with safety concerns, special circumstances, or as determined by AHQ or the IC on scene.
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Info that AHQ gathers from the caller during dispatch and enroute to the MCSO jail facilities.
Access point, PT condition and location, whether the PT has been moved to a safe/secure area, and if the inmates are secured/confined.
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What actions are taken by MSCO/CHS regarding the PT during the FDs response to MCSO jail facilities?
PT will be moved to the CHS clinic area to expedite Tx and TRx. If a PT cannot be moved, inmates must be secured/controlled to not present a safety hazard to personnel.
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How do units operate upon arrival and on-scene at the MCSO jail facilities?
Within an appropriate risk management plan, perform a thorough scene size-up, and maintain a high level of situational awareness.
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Define the Hot Zone in the response to MCSO jail facilities.
Area where inmate(s) can readily access and cause harm to personnel or crews are without communication capability.
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Define the Warm Zone in the response to MCSO jail facilities.
Area secure from inmate access to fire personnel with reliable communications, where PT Tx and TRx can be initiated, typically in the CHS Clinic.
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Responsibilities of the FD in PT Tx and TRx?
Providing emergency services as governed by SOP's, EMS Directives, and Standing Orders. PTs should be TRx to the closest, most appropriate facility by the safest, most appropriate means as determined by the Company Officer / IC and Medical Control.
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How should PT transfer from MSCO / CHS to Fire crews be handled?
Receive a PT with appropriate medical care prior to transfer. A status report should be given, including PT condition, HPI/MOI, and any Tx and Rx given. All PT records should also be included when available.
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Define the Cold Zone in the response to MCSO jail facilities.
Area that is free of threats to fire personnel, typically outside of jail walls and with excellent communication capability.
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Responsibilities of MCSO / CHS in PT Tx and TRx?
All jail activities related to inmate management, while Correctional Health Services (CHS) is responsible for the administration and management of inmate medical care and services.
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Procedure for TRx an unstable PT necessitating emergency pre-hospital care from MCSO jail facilities.
Rescue will TRx the PT to the closest, most appropriate hospital facility, with an escort officer provided by MCSO.
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Requirement after the completion of an incident where the FD responds to an MCSO jail facility?
A Jail Facility Encounter Response form must be completed by the crew.
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Purpose of the Jail Facility Encounter Response form.
Utilized for quality review purposes by the Problem Resolution Team after an incident.
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Purpose of the Deployment Sector.
Identify the guidelines and responsibilities when establishing a Deployment Sector.
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205.05A
Deployment
103
Guidelines for comms between the Deployment Sector and Planning?
Deployment will communicate directly with Planning via phone rather than a tac ch.
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Responsibilities of the Deployment Sectors.
Maintaining regional coverage, making emergency notifications, assuring sufficient tac channels, monitoring radio traffic, assisting in managing the Dispatch and Deployment Center, providing resources, re-evaluating the need for emergency callback of personnel, and assisting with a plan for rotating Companies to the scene for relief and overhaul.
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How is Deployment Sector supported?
By personnel in Dispatch, and on multi-alarm incidents, the Dispatch and Deployment Division Chief may assume the responsibilities of Deployment Sector Officer.
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Purpose of the sample organizational chart for dispatch and deployment during a significant emergency incident.
Illustrate the structure and hierarchy of the dispatch and deployment teams during a significant emergency incident, providing a visual representation of the chain of command and responsibilities.
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Significance of having SOPs for deployment during emergency incidents?
Ensure that there is a clear and consistent protocol for dispatch and deployment, helping to streamline coordination, communication, and decision-making during high-stress and time-sensitive situations.
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How do SOPs for deployment contribute to effective emergency response?
Framework for efficient and organized deployment of resources, personnel, and equipment, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness and coordination of emergency response efforts.
109
Process for deploying fire companies for extended overhaul or standby after large-scale fire incidents.
The Dispatch Center, in conjunction with the IC or Planning Section, determines the duration of the overhaul period, number of units needed for each rotation, time interval for rotation of relief units, and specific equipment needs.
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Criteria used to develop the rotation plan for deploying fire companies during extended overhaul?
Avoiding placing companies that participated for a substantial period of time at the incident on the rotation list, selecting companies with the least amount of activity, evaluating ALS and BLS coverage needs, avoiding multiple units from the same geographic area, and considering time of day and travel distances.
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How are outlying companies handled in the rotation plan for extended overhaul deployment?
ARU not used on the incident should cover for that company. If an ARU is not available or does not fall under specific criteria, outlying units should not be used unless absolutely necessary.
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Role of the Dispatch and Deployment Section in the process of deploying fire companies for extended overhaul.
Adhering to criteria in developing the overhaul rotation list and making exceptions during times of high activity to ensure adequate regional coverage at all times.
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Notification process for companies involved in extended overhaul deployment.
When a plan is developed to deploy multiple units for extended overhaul, the companies involved will be notified in advance if possible. Notification will include the time to respond, the duration of their assignment, and who their relief will be.
114
How are companies with high levels of activity during the shift handled in the rotation plan for extended overhaul deployment?
Should not be placed on the rotation list unless it is absolutely necessary. Unit Hx should be checked for the day and companies that have had the least amount of activity should be selected.
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Purpose of the overhaul and standby procedures for major incidents?
Ensure adequate regional coverage and deployment of fire companies during extended overhaul periods, taking into consideration factors such as activity levels, geographic distribution, and equipment needs.
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205.05B
Overhaul And Standby on Major Incidents
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205.06
Staging Levels I & II
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Objective of Staging procedures.
Provide a standard system of initial placement for responding apparatus, personnel, and equipment prior to assignment at tactical incidents.
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Purpose of Level I Staging?
Automatically in effect for all incidents with 3+ companies responding.
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How does Level I Staging work?
First arriving engine company responds directly to the scene and initiates appropriate operations, while the first arriving ladder company announces their approach to the scene for Command to assign them to an appropriate task.
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Role of Dispatch in Level I Staging.
Confirm the arrival of the first on-scene unit during multi-company responses.
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Procedure for the first chief officer arriving at the scene.
Directly to the scene and assume Command, while all other chief officers should report to Command.
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Standard procedure for rescueswhen responding to a scene from quarters?
Wait and allow engine and ladder companies to exit first, and then stage in the direction of travel, uncommitted approximately one block from the scene until assigned by Command.
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How should all other units stage when responding to a scene?
Stage in direction of travel, uncommitted, approximately one block from the scene until assigned by Command, selecting a position providing a maximum of possible tactical options.
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Staging procedure for utility trucks according?
Assume Level I staging, and if Level II staging has been implemented, they will go to the Level II staging location.
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Staging procedures for multi-company response to medical incidents.
The first arriving ALS unit should go directly to the scene and place their apparatus in a location that allows maximum access for medical/rescue support and does not impede the movement of other units. The first arriving Rescue should also go directly to the scene and park their vehicle in a manner that allows quick and unobstructed exit for PT TRx. All other companies will stage approximately one block from the incident.
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What is Level II Staging and when is it utilized?
Level II Staging is utilized when Command desires to maintain a reserve of resources on-scene and when the need to centralize resources is required. All greater alarm incidents and should be considered for first alarm med or haz mat incidents, or other incidents in which Command desires to centralize resources.
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Role of a Staging Sector Officer in Level II Staging.
Manage and coordinate all reserve resources placed in a central location.
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How should staged companies or units communicate their arrival and location?
Announce arrival and report their company designation and their staged location/direction, such as 'Engine One, South'.
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What should staged companies do if it becomes apparent that Command has forgotten their staged status?
Contact Command and advise him/her of their staged status.
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Do staged companies have the authority to communicate critical tactical needs?
Yes, if staged companies observe critical tactical needs, they have the authority to advise Command of such critical conditions and their actions.
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Parking guidelines for the first arriving ALS unit and Rescue at a medical incident.
Place their apparatus in a location that provides maximum access for medical/rescue support and does not impede the movement of other units. Rescue should park their vehicle in a manner that allows quick and unobstructed exit for PT TRx.
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How does Level II Staging differ from Level I Staging?
Level II Staging: maintain a reserve of resources on-scene and centralize resources.
Level I Staging: is for multi-company response, staging approximately one block from the incident.
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Purpose of the Staging Area in emergency response operations.
A distance from the Command Post and the emergency scene to reduce congestion, while remaining close enough for a prompt response to the incident site.
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How are additional units dispatched to the Staging Area during Level II Staging?
Additional units are dispatched to the Staging Area when Level II Staging is called for, and responding units are required to monitor both the tactical and staging channels.
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205.06A
Staging Sector
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What should the first officer arriving at the Staging Area do in the absence of a designated Staging Officer?
Automatically become the Staging Officer and notify Command on arrival, using the assigned tac ch.
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Responsibilities of a Staging Officer.
Assigning company members to assist with Staging operations, or assigning them to another company. They also oversee the standby of responding companies at the designated Staging Area.
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Procedure for responding companies when they reach the designated Staging Area?
Stay off the air, respond directly to the designated Staging Area, and the Company Officer should report in person to the Staging Officer. The crew should standby their unit with crew intact and warning lights turned off until assigned incident site duties, or released from the scene.
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How should staff Chief Officers and Captains behave upon arrival?
Unless arriving staff officers have predetermined responsibilities, they should assume a Level I staging posture and announce their arrival on the tac ch. If the Staging Sector has been assigned a separate radio channel, notification should be on the designated channel. They should also park their vehicles in the Staging Sector or well off the road to avoid restricting on-site access by fire apparatus.
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Level II staging communication protocol.
Directly between Staging and Command or Logistics, bypassing other channels.
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Responsibilities of the Staging Sector Officer.
Implementing Level II staging, centralizing resources, and ensuring all responding companies report to the central staging location.
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Radio designation for Staging Sector.
'Staging Sector.'
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Location requirements for the staging area?
Outside the incident site perimeter, close enough for quick response to the scene, and allow staged companies to access any geographic point of the incident without delay or vehicle congestion.
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Ladder company officers in staging.
Ladder companies arriving in staging transfer sector officer to first arriving engine.
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Describe the communication setup between Command Post and Staging Sector.
Command will request a separate radio channel for Command Post to Staging Sector communications and advise the Staging Sector Officer.
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Responsibilities of the staging officer.
Locating an area for apparatus, coordinating with PD, log of companies and equipment, crews in ready state, progress reports to Command, assigning staged companies to incident duty, and assuming a visible and accessible position.
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Procedure for the Staging Officer when directed by Command to assign companies to report to specific sectors?
Verbally assign companies to report to specific sectors, tell them where and to whom to report, advise Command of the specific unit assigned, and then Command will advise each sector officer the companies being assigned to the sector.
