PN 0466 RPE BA - Operational Procedures

Question 1

BA sector is not a…

Answer 1

…separate stage of control.

Question 2

BA sector is set up in addition to stage 2 to…

Answer 2

…co-ordinate and support BA resourcing logistics and operations at incidents where a large number (of) or additional BA resources are required.

Question 3

The BA sector commander is appointed by the IC and if responsibility is passed to a more senior officer as the incident develops, the officers must…

Answer 3

…ensure that a comprehensive brief takes place when responsibility is transferred.

Question 4

If relieved as BA sector commander the officer handing over must…

Answer 4

…remain with the senior officer to assist as this is a command support function of the BA sector. The BA sector assistant will wear the ‘BA sector assistant’ surcoat.

Question 5

The BA sector commander is responsible to the IC for establishing…

Answer 5

…additional control to co-ordinate all BA requirements.

Question 6

The BA sector function should be supported by…

Answer 6

The crew of a pumping appliance and a command unit.

Question 7

BA sector commander duties are BA aide memoire number…

Answer 7

Three

Question 8

Duties of a BA sector commander:

Answer 8

1. Don ‘BA sector’ surcoat
2. Coms with each ECPS and IC
3. BA sector board:
   • clock synced with initial
   • name of each ECPS (and CSS)
   • record and update info
4. Ensure Stage 2 applied to all ECPs
5. Ensure all ECPs resourced correctly and maintain a sufficient reserve
6. Regularly update IC
7. Establish and record relief requirements
8. Maintain suitable and sufficient records
9. Provide BAETs to each ECP and a reserve BAET to stand by in the BA sector
10. Establish and monitor a BA equipment pool
11. Take O&R for BA welfare and establish a rest, recuperation and hydration area.
12. Establish a BA maintenance area away from the scene of operations. Ensure BA maintenance resource pack is available (RPE resource pack 11, on OSU).
13. Ensure any DTW procedures and notifications are followed.
14. Use an additional BA sector board to record other brigades/agencies BA commitment/availability at the incident.

Question 9

BA team rest and recovery area considerations:

Answer 9

1. Covered structure
2. Cooling assistance
3. Thermal blankets
4. Benches & tables
5. Lighting
6. IEC & defibrillator
7. Dry clothing
8. Drinking water
9. Toilets
10. PPV fans
11. Medical assistance