SOGs-1-Fire Service Laws and Governing Policies Flashcards
What act allows the city to refuse to provide access to information that would reveal personal information about another individual
Municipal freedom of information and protection of privacy act
What is the timeframe for a response to any request for information to be provided?
30 days unless an extension is granted
What information needs to be gathered from people requesting information?
What info is being requested
who is the requester
why the info is being requested
Who must be contacted if information cannot be provided within 30 days?
City clerks freedom of information officer
What division is to be forwarded all requests for information?
BFES fire prevention division
Where is a list of a peer support team contact information?
Posted in each station and division
listed on the sharepoint peer support team
Who has authority to initiate contact with the peer support team when a traumatic or stressful event has occurred?
Captains
What is a CIS discussion
Conducted within 8 to 12 hours of the incident
Non evaluative discussion of involvement thoughts and emotional impact session lasts up to one hour
What is a CIS briefing?
Conducted within 24 to 72 hours non-evaluative discussion of involvement, thoughts and emotional impact
session lasts up to three hours
Who has the authority to take involved individuals or personnel out of service?
District chief
Platoon chief
Division chief
What is high risk training (HRT)?
Any practical training evolutions that involve putting personnel in positions that might risk their lives
What are some examples of HRT’s?
Live fire training flashover confined space training high-level training trench rescue training water and ice rescue training
What two positions must be appointed for an HRT evolution aside from regular instructors?
And instructor in charge
safety officer
both must be confident in the skill set
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
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
Before an HRT evolution is conducted a briefing shall be conducted discussing what?
Hazards involved
The elements of the training being practised or demonstrated Contingencies in case of an emergency
What needs to be done if someone is requesting occurrence reports fire safety inspection reports and/or other response reports?
All information identifying a private citizen must be removed before releasing the identified report
What needs to be done with all requested information which may involve litigation towards the city?
Forward the request to the City’s legal department. If in doubt, consult directly with the legal department.
What needs to be done for information requested from Ontario fire marshal investigator, corner or police?
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
What is done for information requested relating to Brampton fire emergency service operations?
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
Who is available via communications 24 hours a day seven days a week?
The PST and coordinator
What is the definition of crisis?
A sudden and unexpected situation in which one is confronted with circumstances that are outside their usual life experience and outside of their control
What is the definition of crisis intervention?
Initial support intended to mitigate and normalize the effects of a crisis
What is the definition of a significant incident?
Challenging events that have the potential to create significant human distress and can overwhelm one’s coping behaviours
What is a CIS follow up?
Conducted after the incident. Check-in calls; members involved are usually contacted by phone within 24 to 72 hours post incident
When must personal complete a WIIR for a CIS incident?
Following exposures to significant incidents or a loss of time as a result of exposure to a traumatic or stressful event
Who does occupant support liaison between?
BFES and those citizens directly or possibly indirectly involved with/or affected by an incident
What is the role of occupant support?
A BFES member whose responsibility it is to provide support to the public at an emergency, after consulting with the IC
Under what conditions should the IC establish occupant support?
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
What are the occupant support’s daily duties?
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
What can be considered a temporary shelter after an evacuation incident?
Transit buses
Nearby structures and/or another location
What are occupant support’s evacuation duties?
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
What is to be done if it is determined that an evacuee is suspected and/or confirmed with a communicable disease?
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
What are some considerations for a temporary shelter location with an evacuee suspected and/or confirmed with a communicable disease?
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
Who may be able to assist occupant support with mental health needs of a member of the public?
Victim services of peel
What can minimize misunderstandings, reduce psychological effects and produce improved relations with the public after some fire department operations?
Address these issues, on-site, early or as soon as possible following the event
