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What is the primary purpose of the Active Shooter guidelines?
What is the primary purpose of the Active Shooter guidelines?
Who is responsible for designating the casualty collection point during an Active Shooter incident?
Who is responsible for designating the casualty collection point during an Active Shooter incident?
What is the first action taken by responding units upon arriving at the scene?
What is the first action taken by responding units upon arriving at the scene?
What should the KCFD personnel do when moving to the casualty collection point?
What should the KCFD personnel do when moving to the casualty collection point?
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Which communication channel will responding companies use to communicate with KCPD?
Which communication channel will responding companies use to communicate with KCPD?
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What must rescuers prioritize during an Active Shooter response?
What must rescuers prioritize during an Active Shooter response?
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What personnel is included in the initial response team for an Active Shooter incident?
What personnel is included in the initial response team for an Active Shooter incident?
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How should KCFD personnel exit their apparatus when approaching the Active Shooter scene?
How should KCFD personnel exit their apparatus when approaching the Active Shooter scene?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Guidelines
- Aim to provide a basic plan for effectively handling Active Shooter incidents.
- Ensure safety for both Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) personnel and civilians.
- Coordinate rapid response between KCFD and Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) to aid victims and provide medical care.
Scope
- Guidelines apply to all members of the Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department.
Guidelines Overview
- Active Shooter incidents are complex and rapidly evolving situations.
- Response requires sound decision-making weighing risks versus rewards.
- Rescuers must prioritize their own safety, fellow rescuers, and patients' safety.
Response Team Composition
- 2 Battalion Chiefs involved in the response.
- 1 Car 120 designated.
- 5 Suppression Units and 5 Medic Units deployed.
- 1 Shift Deputy Chief to oversee operations.
Communications Protocol
- Responding units must switch one portable radio to REG CMN3 in the RGC (Zone 6).
- KCPD will patch REG CMN3 to the on-scene KCPD Operations Channel.
- All other radios maintain their designated channels as monitored by KCFD Dispatch.
Initial Response Phase
- Police Department (PD) engages the threat actively.
- Companies must stage at a safe distance from the Active Shooter scene.
- First KCFD unit establishing Command will set up at the staging area.
- KCFD Command will communicate with KCPD using REG CMN3 to coordinate on-scene efforts.
- PD will establish an outer perimeter (Hot Zone) for safety.
- KCPD designates a casualty collection point (CCP) once the area is secure.
- A Medical Branch Officer will be appointed to the CCP.
Apparatus Positioning and Personnel Movement
- KCFD vehicles moving to the CCP will park in protective positions near the entry point.
- Personnel exiting the apparatus should do so from the side opposite to the Active Shooter entrance when possible.
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This quiz provides essential information regarding the active shooter incident response plan tailored for the Kansas City Fire Department. It emphasizes coordination with law enforcement to ensure the safety of personnel and civilians, and efficient medical care for victims. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for effective response during such emergencies.
