Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) (Hard)
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What is the first action taken upon notification of a fire event?

  • Request law enforcement assistance
  • Identify the Level II staging area
  • Establish an incident command post
  • Dispatch the appropriate fire department units (correct)

    • What must the first arriving fire apparatus do upon arrival?

  • Direct all units to the emergency exit
  • Establish a Level I staging area
  • Respond to the scene and establish an ICP (correct)
  • Wait for additional units before proceeding

    • Where should the incident command post and Level II staging area be located?

  • Close to the main incident site for monitoring
  • In a central location for easy access
  • In a public area accessible to civilians
  • Out of range and safe from incident threats (correct)

    • What is established and disbanded in the staging area?

    <p>Medical units and fire apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Which of the following actions is NOT part of the initial response to a fire incident?

    <p>Establish a media briefing area immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should medical and fire units be prepared to do based on the needs identified?

    <p>Assemble into RTF teams or triage, treatment, and transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To ensure effective communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following priorities is NOT explicitly mentioned in the Unified Command structure?

    <p>Provide psychological support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for establishing the initial Level II staging area during an active shooter event?

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

    What is the initial channel for communication during the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response until the Unified Command designates additional channels?

    <p>Dedicated tactical channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstance may the lead agency in an active shooter event transfer command to another agency?

    <p>If appropriate and deemed necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Rescue Task Force Teams (RTFs) specifically tasked with during an active shooter event?

    <p>Providing lifesaving triage and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a focus of the Unified Command priorities during an Active Shooter Hostile Event?

    <p>Establishing long-term safety plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be communicated to dispatch as part of the immediate response to an active shooter event?

    <p>The specific location of the ICP</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To establish safe practices for personnel responding to ASHER emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for establishing the lead agency during an ASHER event?

    <p>The agency that has authority over the geographic location of the event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of quickly establishing an Incident Command Post (ICP) during an ASHER response?

    <p>To ensure vital intelligence and deployment assignments are communicated effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personnel must respond to the Unified Command structure once an ICP is established?

    <p>A supervisor from each responding agency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the communication plan in the context of an ASHER response?

    <p>To ensure radio interoperability among different responding agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the review date set for the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) guideline?

    <p>01 Aug. 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is not part of establishing a successful response to ASHER situations?

    <p>Fostering competitive interactions among agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of having an established ICP during an active shooter event?

    <p>To improve coordination and reduce duplicated efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should the First Rescue Task Force Team take upon receiving permission from Unified Command?

    <p>Enter the Warm Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Casualty Collection Points (CCP) in the Warm Zone do?

    <p>Begin life-saving treatment and evacuate patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Once inside the crisis site, what is the primary role of the RTF?

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

    What is the responsibility of the First Chief Officer upon arriving at the scene?

    <p>Report to the ICP and assume Incident Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty of the Second Chief Officer in the incident response?

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

    How should information about patient count and medical needs be communicated?

    <p>To the Medical Branch Director</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of staging area is to be established by the Second Chief Officer?

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

    What is the effective date of the Standard Operating Guideline SFD.086?

    <p>August 21, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what zone will triage and treatment areas be primarily established by the Medical Branch?

    <p>Cold Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as an applicable law or standard in this document?

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

    What is the primary purpose of the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) policy as stated in the document?

    <p>For internal use only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the appropriate contact office for questions regarding this SOG?

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

    What is stated about the violation of this policy?

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

    What is the review date specified for the SOG?

    <p>August 1, 2025</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the document indicate happens if there is an error or inconsistency?

    <p>It can be submitted using a QR code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual is mentioned as reviewing the SOG?

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

    Study Notes

    Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER)

    • Establish Incident Command Post (ICP) and Unified Command structure
    • The lead organization is the agency responsible for location. Lead can be passed to another partner agency.
    • Communications: A communication plan is established for interoperability, using tactical channels
    • Level II staging area should be established quickly
    • Priorities include neutralizing the threat, providing lifesaving care, evacuation and systematic search
    • Rescue Task Force Teams (RTFs) should be formed and deployed to provide life-saving care to injured persons.

    Procedures and Responsibilities

    • Upon notification of an active shooter, all responders should implement a communication plan
    • The initial response units establish an ICP and Level II staging area.
    • The first fire apparatus will respond to the scene and establish an ICP and Level II staging area, which must be safe from any incident threats.
    • Rescue Task Force Teams are established at the staging area and can be assembled into teams for triage, treatment, and Transport.
    • Upon arriving at the staging area, units communicate with the staging officer and await assignment.
    • When entering the Warm Zone, RTFs retrieve Ballistic Protection and Active Shooter Kits. They assume radio designations (e.g. RTF1, RTF2, etc.)
    • When inside the crisis site, the RTF is the "eyes and ears" of the Unified Command post
    • The first RTF team enters the Warm Zone upon receiving permission from Unified Command, establishes Casualty Collection Points, and initiates life-saving treatment and evacuation.
    • The first chief officer reports to ICP, assumes Incident Command, and becomes the Fire Branch Director. If no fire operations are underway, they assist the Medical Branch.
    • The second chief officer establishes the Level II staging area.
    • Additional resources are deployed as Casualty Collection Points are established.
    • The medical branch establishes triage and treatment areas in the Cold Zone.

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    Test your knowledge on the Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (ASHER) procedures. This quiz covers incident command structure, communication plans, and the establishment of staging areas and rescue teams. Assess your readiness to handle such critical events effectively.

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