Active Shooter Hostile Threats Events (medium)

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What is the primary role of the first fire apparatus upon arrival at the scene?

Assess the situation for potential fire hazards

Begin evacuating civilians immediately

Set up an Incident Command Post (ICP) and Level II staging area (correct)

Establish communication with law enforcement

What should the Level II staging area provide?

A central hub for casualty transport

A waiting room for victims and their families

A secure location free from incident threats (correct)

Direct access to the incident site for all personnel

How are Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) established?

Based on real-time data provided by law enforcement

Automatically by the fire department upon incident notification

By combining all available medical units on-site

In the designated staging area before assignment (correct)

What should first arriving fire apparatus communicate upon arrival?

Inform the staging officer and await assignment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the ASHER guideline?

To establish a standard approach to safe practices during an ASHER emergency. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for requesting law enforcement representatives to the staging area?

The initial staging officer Signup and view all the answers

What should additional arriving fire units do upon arrival?

Identify and respond to the Level II staging area Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to establish the lead organization during an active shooter situation?

The agency responsible for the geographic location where the event occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RTF teams?

To triage, treat, and transport victims based on the needs identified Signup and view all the answers

Why is establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP) crucial during an ASHER emergency?

It provides a central location for communication and coordination of responding agencies. Signup and view all the answers

When should the first arriving officer assume the role of initial staging officer?

Immediately upon arrival at the staging area Signup and view all the answers

What role must a supervisor from each responding agency have at the Unified Command post?

To liaise with the Unified Command structure as needed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having a communication plan during an ASHER event?

To facilitate radio interoperability among responding agencies. Signup and view all the answers

How often is the ASHER guideline scheduled to be reviewed?

Annually on the effective date. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for reviewing the ASHER guideline?

The Operations reviewer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary objective when establishing an Incident Command Post?

To check in incoming agencies for intelligence and deployment. Signup and view all the answers

What should be established quickly to address over convergence during an incident?

Level II staging area Signup and view all the answers

Who is designated as the initial staging officer when responding to an active shooter incident?

The second arriving District Chief or chief officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of law enforcement during an active shooter incident?

Neutralizing the threat Signup and view all the answers

What necessary action must be taken regarding the roads during an incident response?

Traffic control and a large outer perimeter must be established Signup and view all the answers

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

Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) Signup and view all the answers

Which priority involves the systematic search utilizing appropriate resources for a given threat?

Evacuation procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if radio functionality is interrupted by a building structure during an incident?

Use the talk-around function on radios Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the OEM during an active shooter incident notification?

Receive notification from dispatch Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate contact office for inquiries regarding the Standard Operating Guideline (SOG)?

District Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action the First Rescue Task Force Team must take upon entering the Warm Zone?

Begin life-saving treatment and evacuation of patients. Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the legal duty of members in relation to the internal policy?

It does not create a duty to act. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not listed as an applicable source for laws or guidelines?

NFA Signup and view all the answers

Who takes command upon establishing a unified command post?

The First Chief Officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guideline revision listed?

August 21, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of RTFs inside the crisis site?

Serve as the 'eyes and ears' of the Unified Command. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Medical Branch once triage and treatment areas are established in the cold zone?

To manage patient care and coordinate with Unified Command. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for approving the Standard Operating Guideline revision?

Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Which process can be initiated when a violation of the policy is proved?

Administrative action by the department Signup and view all the answers

What must the First Rescue Task Force Team do regarding patient counts?

Inform the Medical Branch Director about the patient count. Signup and view all the answers

When can the First Rescue Task Force enter the Warm Zone?

Upon receiving permission from Unified Command. Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if inconsistencies or errors are found in the policy?

Report through a QR code or a link Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following committees is responsible for reviewing the Standard Operating Guideline?

Operations Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Second Chief Officer have in the response process?

To establish a Level II staging area. Signup and view all the answers

What type of protections must be obtained before entering the Warm Zone?

Ballistic protection. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)

This guideline establishes a standard approach to safe practices for all personnel responding to an ASHER emergency.
This guideline applies to all personnel responding to and operating at a scene that may involve an active shooter and/or an active attack.
The guideline also applies to all members.
The lead organization is the agency responsible for the geographic location of the event, they may decide to pass the lead to another agency.
The initial response communications occur on a dedicated tactical channel until the Unified Command establishes additional channels as necessary.

Incident Response

Upon notification of the event, the appropriate fire department units will be dispatched to the scene.
The first arriving fire apparatus establishes an Incident Command Post (ICP) and Level II staging area.
The first fire apparatus establishing the ICP should be out of range and safe from any incident threats.
Law enforcement should report to the staging area as well as the ICP.

Rescue Task Force

Rescue Task Forces (RTF) are established and disbanded in staging.
Medical units and fire apparatus will be placed in the staging area, units may be assembled into RTF teams or triage, treatment, and transport based on the needs identified by the Unified Command.
RTFs will assume sequential radio designations.
Once inside the crisis site, the RTF will be the “eyes and ears” of the Unified Command post: CAN reports with location are important to keep the command informed.

First Rescue Task Force Team

Enter the Warm Zone upon receiving permission from Unified Command.
Establish a CCP(s) in the Warm Zone, if needed, and begin life-saving treatment and evacuation of patients.

Casualty Collection Points

Additional resources will be deployed to these areas as they are established.

Triage and Treatment

Triage and treatment areas will be established by the Medical Branch in the cold zone as designated by the Unified Command.

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This quiz covers the guidelines for responding to an active shooter or hostile event, emphasizing safe practices for personnel involved in such emergencies. The quiz also explores the roles of various agencies and communication protocols during incidents. Test your knowledge on effective incident response strategies.