Recording decisions at incidents

Question 1

What are the 4 types of records recorded at incidents?

Answer 1

Automated/system based records - IMS/BOSS
Statements - signed and witnessed (FIU/Police) usually after fatal fires.
Contemporaneous notes - To support writing statements within 24hrs, ie PRC’s/legal court.
Decision logs - hand written on CU’s CSS tool/Command support pumps.

Question 2

When considering decision logging , a clear distinction should be made between?

Answer 2

Decisions to carry out an action that does NOT create additional risk to operational crews and which does NOT amend or change any current ops procedures, but has a significant impact on the public. (long term rail/road closures.
Decisions that lead to actions not covered by Ops procedures/policies requires additional safety measures to reduce risk.

Question 3

Decisions logs should have the following what information?

Answer 3

Name of person making the decision.
A decision number logged (maybe more than 1)
Time of log entry made.
Time action was, or is intended to be made/carried out.
Location (sector 1/bridgehead etc)
Description of action.
Rationale underpinning the decision.
Impact of carrying out the action.
Risk assessment completed.

Question 4

What form is a Key decision log made on?

Answer 4

Form 6182

Question 5

Decisions recorded on?

Answer 5

Key decision log pad
Command unit decision log (gathering & thinking tool in CSS).
Key decision log on command unit (strategic development tool in CSS)

Question 6

If a KDL has been made, what else MUST be completed?

Answer 6

Risk assessment & ranking matrix.

Question 7

Post incident where do Key decisions get recorded?

Answer 7

IMS database.

Question 8

Copies of KDL’s are held where?

Answer 8

One copy kept at station for 3 years then sent to Union St. All other copies sent in the first place to Union St.