Unit 7 Lesson 4: Major Incidents

Question 1

Who can declare a major incident?

Answer 1

Police officer of any rank

Question 2

What are the three levels of command at a major incident?

Answer 2

Bronze - operational commander (officer at the scene)

Silver - Tactical Commander (operating remotely)

Gold - strategic commander (senior officer with overview)

Question 3

Mnemonic for actions at a major incident?

Answer 3

METHANE

M - Major incident declared?

E - Exact location

T - Type of incident

H - Hazards

A - Access

N - Number, type, severity of casualties

E - Emergency services present and those required

Question 4

Where should the Forward Control Point be placed at a major incident and what is it?

Answer 4

Within the outer cordon. First to arrive, blue lights on.

Question 5

What is the Rendezvous Point at a major incident and where should it be?

Answer 5

Within the outer cordon and is where the resources attending book in.

Question 6

What are the six points to be made at a major incident?

Answer 6

Forward control point
Ambulance loading point
Casualty clearing station
Media liaison point
Rendezvous point
Marshalling area