SOG 5-1-35 Communications

Question 1

On Scene Report

Answer 1

• Units arriving on scene report “on scene” via MDT

- With more than unit responds, first arriving reports “(Unit ID)” on the scene on the assigned frequency

Question 2

Size-Up Report

Answer 2

• Apparent conditions (smoke showing, fire showing, fully involved)
• Structure type
• Action taken (assuming command, laying line)
• Attacking strategy (offensive, defensive)
• Accountability location (North, South, East, West)

Question 3

Confirmation

Answer 3

B.C. closest to address of incident will repeat initial size-up radio report

Question 4

Command

Answer 4

Once command is established, all communication between Dispatch and incident will be directed through Command

Question 5

Progress Reports

Answer 5

• Command will provide Dispatch with regular progress reports when significant tactical plans are changed or unusual situations are encountered.
• First progress report given after initial action has been implemented and should include correct address and improved description of the building and fire conditions if arrival report was incomplete
• First report should include declaration of a working fire when appropriate and give an indication of the time companies will be held at the scene

Question 6

CAN Report

Answer 6

C onditions
A ctions
N eeds

Question 7

Working Fire

Answer 7

• Indicates a situation which will require commitment of all responding companies.
• Advises dispatch that the companies will be engaged in tactical activities and will be held at scene for an extended period of time.

Question 8

When Notified of a Working Fire, Alarm Will:

Answer 8

1. Assign a Tactical Channel if requested by Command
2. Dispatch Police Department for traffic and crowd control
3. Dispatch gas and electric utilities when the need is indicated
4. Be prepared to dispatch further assistance
5. Be prepared to dispatch any special agencies or equipment when the need is indicated
6. Evaluate the need for relocation assignments

Question 9

Staging

Answer 9

• Level I Staging arriving units will report their identity and direction from the scene on the assigned Tactical Channel. If assigned to sector or task on fire ground, “On-Scene” key shall be depressed.
• If Level II Staging is requested by Command, Dispatch will announce the staging location and dispatch all further assistance to that location. Units arriving to Level II report in person to the Staging Officer. Staging Officer manages all radio communications to and from Staging Area.