recording decisions at incidents Flashcards
define decision logging
a means of documenting decision made at an incident with rationale behind why
define a key decision
a decision or course of action which either amends or changes current procedures
define risk assessment
The process of identifying hazards, those at risk, likely severity and control measures required
list 4 ways incident information and decisions can be recorded
automated system based records - ims / boss
statements
contemporaneous notes
decision logs
what must be utilised (if in attendance) or copied into (if arriving after) a decision has been made?
Command Support System on the CU
when are contemporaneous notes made?
at the incident, or within 24 hours
what must be completed in conjunction with a KDL?
risk assessment & risk ranking matrix
where are hand written KDLs kept?
at station, with a copy sent to HQ
how long should incident related records be kept at station?
3 years - after that sent for storage at HQ
any key decision which may dictate future policy or initiate a change in current policy should be recorded where?
IMS
where should a key decision be logged if a CU isn’t present?
key decision log
what is the firefighter safety maxim?
“At every incident the greater the potential benefit of fire and rescue actions, the greater the risk that is accepted by commanders and firefighters. Activities that present a high risk to safety are limited to those that have the potential to save life or to prevent rapid and significant escalation of the incident.”
