Senior officers on-call/ emergency notification and response

Question 1

in accordance with the senior officers on call/ emergency response notification SOG interaction with the media should be conducted by who during a major incident

Answer 1

highest ranking officer on scene of the incident

Question 2

when should press conferences be deferred

Answer 2

when the fire chief is responding but is not on scene

when the fire chief is not responding but the senior on-call officer is responding but not on scene

Question 3

what is the role of the information officer at major incidents

Answer 3

coordinate media request and response from the highest ranking officer on scene as well as coordinate with strategic communications as requried

Question 4

the on call senior officers pool is comprised of who

Answer 4

each division commander
deputy chief operations
deputy chief training/technical operations
deputy chief communication technology and operational performance
division chief mechanical maintenance or administrative services

Question 5

When should the chief officer consult with TFS investigations

Answer 5

prior to conducting a media briefing to ensure adequate coordination of information

Question 6

who are assigned as assistance to the fire marshal under the emergency senior officers on call notificiation SOG

Answer 6

Deputy fire chief and division commanders