Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)
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What is the primary role of establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP)?

  • To coordinate transportation logistics
  • To facilitate media relations
  • To manage evacuation efforts
  • To ensure a methodical and thorough response (correct)

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

  • The highest-ranking law enforcement officer
  • The fire chief from the responding unit
  • Local community leaders
  • The agency responsible for the geographic location (correct)

    • What is the first priority for Unified Command during an active shooter incident?

  • Secure the perimeter of the site
  • Provide mental health support to witnesses
  • Initiate search and rescue operations
  • Neutralize the threat (correct)

    • Which team is responsible for providing lifesaving triage and treatment to injured individuals?

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

    What factor necessitates the establishment of a Level II staging area?

    <p>Over convergence of personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should initial response communications be conducted?

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

    Who should be the initial staging officer during an active shooter incident?

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

    Which of the following is not a priority for Unified Command during an active shooter situation?

    <p>Prevent environmental hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial action upon notification of a fire event?

    <p>Dispatch the appropriate fire department units to the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the first arriving officer assume until relieved?

    <p>Initial Staging Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where must the ICP and Level II staging area be located?

    <p>Out of range and safe from incident threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of requesting law enforcement representatives?

    <p>To report to the staging area and ICP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) established?

    <p>In staging areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must medical units and fire apparatus do upon arriving at the staging area?

    <p>Await assignment after communicating with the staging officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with additional arriving units?

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

    What is the responsibility of the first fire apparatus upon arrival?

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

    What is the purpose of the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) guideline?

    <p>To establish safe practices for personnel during an ASHER emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for establishing the Incident Command Post (ICP)?

    <p>The lead organization for the geographic location of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of having an established Incident Command Post?

    <p>It enhances communication and reduces duplicated efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a responding agency do once the Incident Command Post is established?

    <p>Send a supervisor to the Unified Command structure as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the review date for the ASHER guideline?

    <p>1 Aug. 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event the Spring FD is not the lead agency, who must represent them at the Unified Command post?

    <p>A District Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key communication aspect must be established for radio interoperability?

    <p>A communication plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the scope of the ASHER guideline?

    <p>It applies to all personnel responding to and operating at a scene involving an active shooter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be retrieved from the designated agency before entering the Warm Zone?

    <p>Ballistic Protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does the First Chief Officer report to upon arriving at the site?

    <p>Incident Command Post (ICP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the RTF once inside the crisis site?

    <p>To act as the eyes and ears of the Unified Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the First Rescue Task Force Team establish in the Warm Zone if needed?

    <p>Casualty Collection Points (CCPs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to RTFs when they are assigned radio designations?

    <p>They assume sequential designations until reassigned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Second Chief Officer?

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

    What must Casualty Collection Points (CCPs) inform the Medical Branch Director about?

    <p>The patient count and additional medical needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will triage and treatment areas be established according to the guidelines?

    <p>In the cold zone as designated by Unified Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the policy state regarding a member's legal duty?

    <p>It does not enlarge a member's legal duty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first point of contact for questions about the SOG?

    <p>District Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SFD.086 refer to in this document?

    <p>A Standard Operating Guideline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if an error is found in the document?

    <p>Click a link or use a QR code to submit an error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the next scheduled review date for this SOG?

    <p>1 Aug. 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a violation of the policy is proven?

    <p>It can lead to non-judicial administrative action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revision number does this document currently hold?

    <p>Revision No. 01</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) policy?

    <p>For internal use only, addressing critical responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)

    • Purpose: Establish a safe approach for responding to active shooter and hostile events
    • Policy Applicability: Applies to all personnel responding to these types of emergencies.
    • Incident Organization:
      • Establish an Incident Command Post (ICP) and Unified Command structure for a collaborative and controlled response.
      • The lead organization will be determined by geographic jurisdiction.
      • Once the ICP is established, each responding agency must send a supervisor to liaise with the Unified Command structure as needed.
      • Establish a communication plan to ensure efficient radio interoperability.
    • Incident Response
      • Fire Response:
        • Upon notification, designated fire department units will be dispatched.
        • Additional units will identify and respond to the Level II staging area.
        • The first fire apparatus will establish an ICP and Level II staging area, safe from any incident threats.
        • Request law enforcement representatives to report to the staging area and ICP.
      • Rescue Task Force (RTF):
        • RTFs are formed and deployed in the staging area.
        • Medical units and fire apparatus will be placed in the staging area, assembled into RTF teams for triage, treatment, and transport based on Unified Command needs.
        • RTF members will notify the staging officer upon arrival and await assignment.
        • Retrieve Ballistic Protection from the designated agency prior to entering the Warm Zone.
        • Retrieve Active Shooter Kits from the district chief or safety officer vehicle.
        • RTFs assume sequential radio designations (RTF1, RTF2, etc.) until reassigned by Unified Command.
        • Inside the crisis site, the RTF acts as the "eyes and ears" of the Unified Command post.
      • First Rescue Task Force Team:
        • Enters the Warm Zone upon receiving permission from Unified Command.
        • Establishes a CCP(s) in the Warm Zone for life-saving treatment and evacuation of patients.
        • Informs the Medical Branch Director about the patient count and any additional RTF teams or medical needs.
      • First Chief Officer:
        • Reports to the ICP and assumes Incident Command, also acting as Fire Branch Director once unified command is established.
        • If no fire operations are underway, assists the Medical Branch as needed.
      • Second Chief Officer:
        • Establishes the Level II staging area.
      • Resource Deployment:
        • Additional resources will be deployed to Casualty Collection Points as they are established.
        • Triage and treatment areas will be established by the Medical Branch in the cold zone as designated by the Unified Command.
    • References and Related Policies: Refer to NFPA, Applicable State or Federal Statutes, OSHA, Spring FD, TCFP, CPSE PI, ISO, TFCA, and other relevant policies or guidelines.
    • Contact Office: Company Officer, District Chief, Deputy Chief of Operations, Assistant Chief, Fire Chief.
    • List of Changes: This policy is the first version, revised on August 21, 2024.
    • Error Reporting: This policy is for internal use only. Click here or use the provided QR code to submit any errors or inconsistencies.

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    This quiz covers the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) guidelines, focusing on establishing a safe and organized approach to emergencies. It highlights incident organization, communication protocols, and the roles of various responders. Perfect for all personnel involved in emergency management and response.

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