Vol. II 201.05C Lobby Sector

Question 1

What is the purpose of Lobby Sector?

Answer 1

is used to control access to a building or area during fires, hazardous materials incidents, rescue operations or any other situation where it is necessary to control and maintain accountability for the entry and exit of personnel.

Question 2

In the case of a technical operation, i.e. hazardous materials incident, trench rescue, or confined space, the perimeter shall be defined by?

Answer 2

HAZARD ZONE tape with an entrance/exit point identified.

Question 3

What must Lobby Sector record?

Answer 3

names, times, and assignments of all personnel entering and exiting the controlled area. Accountability tags will be collected from all personnel entering and should be retrieved on departure.

Question 4

During beginning stages of Operations needing Lobby Sector, what must be done?

Answer 4

at least one firefighter from the initial arriving companies should be left to establish a Lobby Sector. A company should be assigned as quickly as possible and additional resources may be needed in major situations.

Question 5

Who must companies report to first (when established)before reporting to any other sector or assignment?

Answer 5

Lobby Sector