Active Shooter Hostile Event Response Overview
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Active Shooter Hostile Event Response Overview

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What is the primary purpose of having an established location for incoming agencies?

  • To increase coordination among agencies (correct)
  • To hold public relations events
  • To consolidate equipment from different agencies
  • To collect financial contributions from agencies

    • Who will typically be the lead organization at an incident command?

  • The agency with the most personnel present
  • The agency responsible for the geographic location (correct)
  • The agency that arrives first at the scene
  • The agency with the most resources

    • What must be established for radio interoperability during an incident?

  • Drones for aerial communication
  • A new set of radios for each agency
  • A communication plan (correct)
  • A centralized monitoring system

    • What is one of the initial priorities for Unified Command during an incident?

    <p>Neutralizing the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur if radio functionality is interrupted during an incident?

    <p>Use the talk-around function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be established quickly to address over convergence at an incident?

    <p>A Level II staging area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resource should be formed to provide lifesaving triage and treatment?

    <p>Rescue Task Force Teams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the Unified Command section?

    <p>Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, Facility, or School Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which unit is NOT part of the Medical Branch in the Unified Command?

    <p>Real Time Crime Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Safety Officer in the incident response framework?

    <p>Management of Logistics Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section includes the CBRNE/EOD Branch?

    <p>Unified Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Reunification Unit' refer to?

    <p>Unit that helps reunite individuals with their families after incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary responsibility of Law Enforcement Branch?

    <p>Crime scene investigation and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a breakdown under the CBRNE/EOD Branch?

    <p>EOD and Accelerant Response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should additional arriving units identify upon response to a fire event?

    <p>Level II staging area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main priority for Unified Command during an active shooter event?

    <p>Stop the Killing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be the initial staging officer in an active shooter response?

    <p>The second arriving District Chief or chief officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP) during an active shooter event?

    <p>To ensure a methodical and thorough response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the guideline establish for personnel responding to an ASHER emergency?

    <p>Standard practices for safe response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical step to ensure effective communication during an active shooter response?

    <p>Establishing a dedicated tactical communication channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team is formed to provide lifesaving triage and treatment during an active shooter event?

    <p>Rescue Task Force Teams (RTFs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done quickly to avoid over convergence at the staging area?

    <p>Establish a Level II staging area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of the initial response to an ASHER emergency?

    <p>Neutralizing the threat immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency's policy is associated with the CPSE PI?

    <p>TCF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is directly below the District Chief in the contact hierarchy?

    <p>Deputy Chief of Operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the first revision of the policy document indicate?

    <p>It is the first version of the policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is accurate regarding policy violations?

    <p>It forms the basis for non-judicial administrative action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency's policy is connected to Applicable State or Federal Statutes?

    <p>NFPA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the first arriving officer at an incident scene?

    <p>Assume the initial staging officer until relieved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the Incident Command Post (ICP) and Level II staging area be located?

    <p>In a safe area out of range of incident threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the first Rescue Task Force (RTF) team do upon arrival?

    <p>Communicate with the staging officer and await assignment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the First Chief Officer upon reporting to the ICP?

    <p>Assume Incident Command and Fire Branch Director if needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a Rescue Task Force (RTF) team identify themselves?

    <p>By numerical designations assigned sequentially.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key responsibilities of the first Chief Officer if no fire operations are underway?

    <p>Assist the Medical Branch as needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the First Rescue Task Force Team do before entering the Warm Zone?

    <p>Retrieve Active Shooter Kits from the district chief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) in the Warm Zone?

    <p>To begin life-saving treatment and evacuation of patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)

    • Establish an Incident Command Post (ICP) and Unified Command structure to ensure a coordinated response. The agency with jurisdiction over the location where the event occurs will take the lead.

    • The lead agency may transfer responsibility to another partner agency if appropriate.

    • A communication plan is essential, with initial communications taking place on a dedicated tactical channel until a Unified Command establishes additional channels.

    • A Level II staging area is crucial to manage over-convergence and ensure roads remain accessible for emergency vehicles.

    • Unified Command focuses on three priorities:

      • Stop the Killing (neutralize the threat)
      • Stop the Dying (provide lifesaving triage and treatment)
      • Evacuation and systematic search

    • Rescue Task Force Teams (RTFs) are formed to provide lifesaving triage and treatment to injured individuals.

    ASHER Organizational Chart

    • The ASHER Organizational Chart outlines the structure of the response, including a unified command with representatives from law enforcement, EMS, fire, and facility management.

    • It establishes a Joint Information Center for communication and a Safety Officer to oversee safety measures.

    • Within the Unified Command are specialized branches:

      • Law Enforcement Branch
      • CBRNE/EOD Branch
      • Medical Branch

    • The chart defines the roles and responsibilities of different units, including:

      • Law Enforcement Branch: Scene security, CID, and investigations
      • CBRNE/EOD Branch: EOD and Accelerant Response, Canines
      • Medical Branch: Medical Branch, Rescue Treatment, Treatment/Triage Group, Suppression Group, Mass Decon Group, SWAT, and SRG

    • The chart also outlines resources assigned to each branch, including:

      • Law Enforcement Branch: Real Time Crime Center, Forensic Center
      • CBRNE/EOD Branch: Facilities
      • Medical Branch: Treatment/Triage Group, Suppression Group, Busses, Transport to Hospitals, Food/Water/Rehab

    • Specific resources like Reunification Units, transportation (including Situation Units), and Staging/Debomb are also addressed.

    Incident Response

    • Fire department units are dispatched upon notification of an ASHER incident.

    • First fire apparatus establishes the ICP and Level II staging area, coordinating with law enforcement representatives.

    • Rescue Task Force Teams (RTFs) are formed within the staging area and assigned tasks based on Unified Command needs.

    • RTFs enter the Warm Zone with permission from Unified Command, providing lifesaving treatment and evacuating patients.

    • The first arriving Chief Officer assumes Incident Command and coordinates fire department operations, supporting the Medical Branch as needed.

    • The second Chief Officer establishes a Level II staging area.

    • Additional resources are deployed to Casualty Collection Points as established by the Unified Command.

    • Triage and treatment areas are established by the Medical Branch in the Cold Zone, as designated by the Unified Command.

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    Harris County ESD No. 7 Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) PDF

    Description

    This quiz covers key elements of the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) guidelines, including the establishment of an Incident Command Post and Unified Command structure. It emphasizes the importance of coordinated communications and prioritizing actions during a critical incident, such as neutralizing threats and providing lifesaving support.

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