Recording decisions at incidents

Question 1

Types of records used for recording decisions at incidents?

Answer 1

• Automated/system based ie- IMS/BOSS
• Statements - signed & witnessed (FIU & Police)
  usually after fatal fires.
• Contemporaneous notes, to support writing a statement especially if statement is made at a later date, ie PRC’s or legal court. (Notes to be made ASAP/within 24hrs)
• Decision logs, hand written on CU’s/Command support pumps.

Question 2

Key decision log form?

Answer 2

F6182

Question 3

What information goes on a KDL form?

Answer 3

• Name of person making decision
• A decision number (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
• Impact of carrying out the action
• Risk assessment carried out.

Question 4

Decisions recorded on?

Answer 4

• Key decision log pad. F6182
• Command unit decision log. (Gathering & thinking tools on CSS)
• Key decision log (found in Strategic development tools in CSS)

Question 5

Once a KDL has been completed what MUST follow?

Answer 5

Risk assessment and a ranking matrix used.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

a) Decisions to carry out an action that does NOT create any additional risk to operational crews and which does NOT amend or change any current ops procedure, but had a significant impact on members of the public & other services, ie long term rail/road closures, evacuation of properties.
b) Decisions that lead to actions not covered by Ops policy/procedures, requires additional safety measures to reduce risk.