PROCEDURES Flashcards
For incidents involving tall buildings, FC will mobilise a level of response (LOR) of…
13 personnel to include a minimum of two PRLs
16 personnel minimum of two PRLs for incidents involving persons reported.
20 personnel minimum of 2 PRLs for premises identified with higher risk profiles
5 personnel (FSG Support Crew) and 1 additional FDS (FSG Sector Commander) when FSG is being given
The LOR may be dynamically increased by FC dependent on..
information received from callers,
999eye footage,
or information recorded on SSI.
This includes consideration of aerial appliances.
When would Fire safety FDS be mobilised?
Fire Safety FDS to confirmed fires of 5 Appliances or more
For incidents involving “make pumps 5” and above, normal Command Support resources will still be mobilised in addition to the crew already mobilised for the management of FSG information.
What information will be passed from From Fire Control to the Incident Ground?
Premises or flat number of caller
Floor of caller
Location of fire and fire floor if known
Conditions being experienced by the caller
Location and number of any people that have been told to stay put
Location and number of any people who are unable to leave and receiving FSG
Location of vulnerable occupants and details of their vulnerability
Location and severity of casualties
Information about callers advised to evacuate including reason why
Any relevant information regarding spread of fire or products of combustion
What Information will be passed from the Incident Ground to Fire Control?
When communicating risk critical information back to FC, the priority ‘9’ button on Airwave radio will be used.
When OPS20 is in use (which is procedure), remember that priority button 9 cannot be used as OP20 is a hailing channel only. Priority button 9 can only be used on OPS1, 2 or 3.
FC will be informed of confirmed location of the fire, the Bridgehead, the Fire Sector and other sectors, along with firefighting actions:
Floors and locations where it is safe for people to stay put
Actions being taken to rescue occupants receiving FSG
Confirmation of number of people rescued, flat or location and floor number where they have been rescued from
Evacuation plan, any identified safe escape routes and personal safety considerations
Firefighting tactics employed and progress being made
Any rapid or dynamic change in conditions that require a change to the stay put/get out advice that FC give to callers MUST be communicated clearly and immediately between the IC, FC.
What 3 factors determine the advice given by Fire Control to 999 callers?
The default evacuation strategy of the building (as indicated by site specific information SSI)
Whether the caller is exposed to, or being affected by fire, heat or smoke
Whether the occupant is in an unaffected compartment or unaffected common area
What advice is given if Caller is in an unaffected compartment – inside or outside of the fire sector
Stay put – you should be safe to remain in your property provided you are located in an area not directly affected by fire, heat or smoke.
What advice is given if Caller is in any part of the building and is exposed to fire or smoke?
Evacuate all persons affected immediately if safe to do so, close all doors behind you and stay out
What advice is given if Caller is in an unaffected common area?
Move to an unaffected nearby compartment if safe to do so and stay put. If you become exposed to fire or smoke whilst moving evacuate immediately
FSG is defined as:
..the advice and guidance given by fire control personnel to people at risk, who are directly affected by flames, heat or smoke and cannot get to a place of safety.
It is important to recognise that advice from fire control (FC) personnel to stay put (because it is safe to do so) or evacuate is not classed as FSG
How do we deal with Callers requiring reassurance?
In these circumstances and where reasonably practicable, the IC should also ensure that reassurance is offered to those expressing concern by the most expedient means possible. This could include:
*The use of the property’s intercom system
*Sending firefighters to each address that is affected.
*The provision of reassurance to callers not receiving FSG should not be prioritised over deploying resources to assist with an emergency evacuation and/or rescues
