SOGs-1-Fire Service Laws and Governing Policies

Question 1

What act allows the city to refuse to provide access to information that would reveal personal information about another individual

Answer 1

Municipal freedom of information and protection of privacy act

Question 2

What is the timeframe for a response to any request for information to be provided?

Answer 2

30 days unless an extension is granted

Question 3

What information needs to be gathered from people requesting information?

Answer 3

What info is being requested
who is the requester
why the info is being requested

Question 4

Who must be contacted if information cannot be provided within 30 days?

Answer 4

City clerks freedom of information officer

Question 5

What division is to be forwarded all requests for information?

Answer 5

BFES fire prevention division

Question 6

Where is a list of a peer support team contact information?

Answer 6

Posted in each station and division

listed on the sharepoint peer support team

Question 7

Who has authority to initiate contact with the peer support team when a traumatic or stressful event has occurred?

Answer 7

Captains

Question 8

What is a CIS discussion

Answer 8

Conducted within 8 to 12 hours of the incident

Non evaluative discussion of involvement thoughts and emotional impact session lasts up to one hour

Question 9

What is a CIS briefing?

Answer 9

Conducted within 24 to 72 hours non-evaluative discussion of involvement, thoughts and emotional impact
session lasts up to three hours

Question 10

Who has the authority to take involved individuals or personnel out of service?

Answer 10

District chief
Platoon chief
Division chief

Question 11

What is high risk training (HRT)?

Answer 11

Any practical training evolutions that involve putting personnel in positions that might risk their lives

Question 12

What are some examples of HRT’s?

Answer 12

Live fire training 
flashover 
confined space training 
high-level training 
trench rescue training 
water and ice rescue training

Question 13

What two positions must be appointed for an HRT evolution aside from regular instructors?

Answer 13

And instructor in charge
safety officer
both must be confident in the skill set

Question 14

What is the difference between an HRT evolution that encompasses BFES practises and an HRT evolution that does not meet and or exceeds the BFES practises

Answer 14

Both types of training evolutions must have completed and submitted an HRT plan to the division chief of training for review.
The difference is that the plan not meeting and or exceeding the BFES practises must be approved prior to the training being conducted. However, all training techniques must be approved by the department

Question 15

Before an HRT evolution is conducted a briefing shall be conducted discussing what?

Answer 15

Hazards involved

The elements of the training being practised or demonstrated Contingencies in case of an emergency

Question 16

What needs to be done if someone is requesting occurrence reports fire safety inspection reports and/or other response reports?

Answer 16

All information identifying a private citizen must be removed before releasing the identified report

Question 17

What needs to be done with all requested information which may involve litigation towards the city?

Answer 17

Forward the request to the City’s legal department. If in doubt, consult directly with the legal department.

Question 18

What needs to be done for information requested from Ontario fire marshal investigator, corner or police?

Answer 18

Confine all answers to the cause and origin of a fire. The presence of the fire chief and/or city legal counsel is not required under the circumstances

Question 19

What is done for information requested relating to Brampton fire emergency service operations?

Answer 19

To be assessed on an individual basis. However, at no time shares information to be released or shared for the purpose of posting on any public or social networking websites

Question 20

Who is available via communications 24 hours a day seven days a week?

Answer 20

The PST and coordinator

Question 21

What is the definition of crisis?

Answer 21

A sudden and unexpected situation in which one is confronted with circumstances that are outside their usual life experience and outside of their control

Question 22

What is the definition of crisis intervention?

Answer 22

Initial support intended to mitigate and normalize the effects of a crisis

Question 23

What is the definition of a significant incident?

Answer 23

Challenging events that have the potential to create significant human distress and can overwhelm one’s coping behaviours

Question 24

What is a CIS follow up?

Answer 24

Conducted after the incident. Check-in calls; members involved are usually contacted by phone within 24 to 72 hours post incident

Question 25

When must personal complete a WIIR for a CIS incident?

Answer 25

Following exposures to significant incidents or a loss of time as a result of exposure to a traumatic or stressful event

Question 26

Who does occupant support liaison between?

Answer 26

BFES and those citizens directly or possibly indirectly involved with/or affected by an incident

Question 27

What is the role of occupant support?

Answer 27

A BFES member whose responsibility it is to provide support to the public at an emergency, after consulting with the IC

Question 28

Under what conditions should the IC establish occupant support?

Answer 28

At all structure fires
At any incident deemed necessary by the IC
At scenes where large scale evacuations are required, temporary sheltering is needed and/or any evacuees which may include civilians suffering from a communicable disease

Question 29

What are the occupant support’s daily duties?

Answer 29

Report to the on-duty platoon chief
Perform any needed duties as required by the on-duty platoon chief
Check the after hours medical cabinets for adequate supplies
Ensure the required supplies for OS 201 are available

Question 30

What can be considered a temporary shelter after an evacuation incident?

Answer 30

Transit buses

Nearby structures and/or another location

Question 31

What are occupant support’s evacuation duties?

Answer 31

Report to the IC upon arrival Confer with the IC in order to have an understanding of the scale and requirements of the evacuation
After consulting with the IC determine a suitable location for evacuees to congregate while arrangements are made for a temporary shelter
Assess and determined needs of any evacuees and provide for same when possible
Once a suitable location has been determined assist evacuees with transferring to that location

Question 32

What is to be done if it is determined that an evacuee is suspected and/or confirmed with a communicable disease?

Answer 32

Separate from the remainder of the evacuees
Transfer to a temporary shelter location
FD shall utilize appropriate PPE
Sanitation of shelter area by FD
Touch point disinfectant by FD

Question 33

What are some considerations for a temporary shelter location with an evacuee suspected and/or confirmed with a communicable disease?

Answer 33

FD provides PPE for other persons FD shall provide direction on PPE usage to other persons
Other persons should be advised to not remain in the temporary shelter with evacuees
Screening for those entering shelter areas Signage in a decade in quarantine area

Question 34

Who may be able to assist occupant support with mental health needs of a member of the public?

Answer 34

Victim services of peel

Question 35

What can minimize misunderstandings, reduce psychological effects and produce improved relations with the public after some fire department operations?

Answer 35

Address these issues, on-site, early or as soon as possible following the event