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What specific action must a unit officer take if there's a deviation from the dispatch order upon arriving at an incident?
What specific action must a unit officer take if there's a deviation from the dispatch order upon arriving at an incident?
- Adjust the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) status and proceed with the original dispatch instructions.
- Immediately notify Fire Communications of the deviation.
- Immediately inform the first assigned Battalion Chief on the assigned talkgroup about the deviation. (correct)
- Wait for further instructions from the Incident Commander before taking any action.
What is the primary responsibility of the first-arriving engine/squad at an incident, regarding radio communications?
What is the primary responsibility of the first-arriving engine/squad at an incident, regarding radio communications?
- To establish a staging area for incoming units.
- To report the location of the hydrant being used on the assigned fireground talkgroup. (correct)
- To provide a detailed report of all activities conducted on scene.
- To report directly to the Incident Commander upon arrival.
Under what circumstance will Fire Communications repeat information about conditions encountered at an incident?
Under what circumstance will Fire Communications repeat information about conditions encountered at an incident?
- Fire Communications always repeats information.
- When requested by the Incident Commander.
- When the conditions indicate potential life safety issues such as collapse hazards or downed electrical wires. (correct)
- When the conditions are routine and pose no immediate threat.
What action is the third-assigned engine/squad expected to take upon arrival at the scene?
What action is the third-assigned engine/squad expected to take upon arrival at the scene?
During an incident, when should all radios be switched to the assigned fireground talkgroup?
During an incident, when should all radios be switched to the assigned fireground talkgroup?
According to the guidelines, under what condition is it deemed unnecessary to report the position of the first or second assigned truck company?
According to the guidelines, under what condition is it deemed unnecessary to report the position of the first or second assigned truck company?
What is the role of the second arriving Battalion Chief at an incident?
What is the role of the second arriving Battalion Chief at an incident?
Prior to demobilization, what action must the officer in charge take regarding personnel?
Prior to demobilization, what action must the officer in charge take regarding personnel?
Before going in service, what specific information must the Incident Commander relay to Fire Communications?
Before going in service, what specific information must the Incident Commander relay to Fire Communications?
According to the provided information, what notifications should the Incident Commander make to Fire Communications before going in service?
According to the provided information, what notifications should the Incident Commander make to Fire Communications before going in service?
What procedure should the officer of the last remaining unit on scene follow before departing?
What procedure should the officer of the last remaining unit on scene follow before departing?
If Fire Communications reports other units still showing on scene after a unit believes they are the last, what immediate action should the officer take?
If Fire Communications reports other units still showing on scene after a unit believes they are the last, what immediate action should the officer take?
What is the responsibility of officers regarding the status of their units at all times?
What is the responsibility of officers regarding the status of their units at all times?
What is the initial action the first-arriving unit should take upon arrival at the scene of an incident?
What is the initial action the first-arriving unit should take upon arrival at the scene of an incident?
What specific information should the initial report from the first-arriving unit include?
What specific information should the initial report from the first-arriving unit include?
What action does Fire Communications take after receiving the initial report from the first-arriving unit?
What action does Fire Communications take after receiving the initial report from the first-arriving unit?
Where does the second-assigned engine/squad report, regarding hydrant location and incident conditions?
Where does the second-assigned engine/squad report, regarding hydrant location and incident conditions?
In the absence of a chief officer, what additional responsibility does the second-assigned engine/squad have?
In the absence of a chief officer, what additional responsibility does the second-assigned engine/squad have?
How do the hydrant locations reported by the first and second arriving engine/squads influence operations at the scene?
How do the hydrant locations reported by the first and second arriving engine/squads influence operations at the scene?
Who should the last remaining unit notify when they are the last unit on scene?
Who should the last remaining unit notify when they are the last unit on scene?
Flashcards
Initial radio procedure
Initial radio procedure
Mobile radio must be on the assigned fireground talkgroup.
First-arriving unit report
First-arriving unit report
Transmit a brief initial report, including structure type and conditions.
Fire Communications action
Fire Communications action
Start the incident timer and repeat the information given.
First-assigned Engine/Squad report
First-assigned Engine/Squad report
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Second-assigned Engine/Squad report
Second-assigned Engine/Squad report
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Third-assigned Engine/Squad action
Third-assigned Engine/Squad action
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Demobilization notification
Demobilization notification
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Incident Commander notification
Incident Commander notification
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Last unit on scene
Last unit on scene
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Personnel Accountability Reports
Personnel Accountability Reports
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Study Notes
- During emergency incidents, members must ensure all radio communications are brief, concise, and clear.
- Members are guided by FCC communications rules and should be familiar with them.
- Radio communication procedures are in MOPs 602, 602-1, and 602-2.
Unit Dispatch and Initial Actions
- When a unit is dispatched, the mobile radio is to be on the assigned fireground talkgroup.
- The unit's Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) should reflect the appropriate status.
- Any deviation from dispatch orders is immediately reported to the first assigned Battalion Chief.
- The first-arriving unit reports on the assigned fireground talkgroup upon arrival.
- This includes structure type, encountered conditions, and assumption of incident command.
- Fire Communications acknowledges, starts an incident timer, and repeats the given information.
Engine/Squad Responsibilities
- The first-assigned engine/squad gives the hydrant location being used on the fireground talkgroup.
- Fire Communications acknowledges the message from the first-assigned Engine/Squad, but does not repeat the hydrant location.
- The second-assigned engine/squad reports to side Charlie on the assigned fireground talkgroup.
- This includes the hydrant location being used.
- If there is no chief officer present, the unit transmits an initial report to Incident Command about conditions on side Charlie.
- Fire Communications acknowledges the message, but will not repeat it unless the report contains information indicating serious life safety such as collapse hazards, downed electric wires or fire condition.
- While en route, the third engine/squad calls the first Battalion Chief.
- They will confirm that they will relieve the Initial Rapid Intervention Team (IRIT).
- Upon arrival, the third engine/squad will establish a Rapid Intervention Team in front of Side Alpha per MOP 602-8.
- The hydrant locations given by the first and second engine/squad determine the fourth and fifth engine/squad staging locations.
Command Transfer and Communications
- When the first Battalion Chief arrives and command is transferred, all radios switch to the fireground talkgroup for complete fireground communications.
- Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs) will be conducted as outlined within MOP 602-9.
- If Fire Communications needs to contact the Incident Command or any unit, it uses the designated fireground talkgroup.
- A report on the location of the first or second assigned truck company is only necessary if the primary location or order of dispatch changes.
- The second arriving Battalion Chief announces arrival on scene and acknowledges role as Scene Safety Officer.
Demobilization and Incident Closure
- As units demobilize, the officer notifies Command on the assigned talkgroup when all members are accounted for.
- The Incident Commander advises Fire Communications before going in service.
- This includes pertinent information (delegated command, etc.).
- Any debris blocking or impeding, per [MOP 606-02].
- If there is a need for boarding (unoccupied/vacant), per [MOP 606-02].
- Who is responsible for completing the report per [MOP 631-03].
- The last remaining unit advises communications that they are the last remaining unit on scene and awaits confirmation.
- Should communications indicate other units are still on scene, the officer must immediately investigate and attempt to locate the unit.
- Communications will attempt to contact the unit by radio and request the activation of the appropriate status on the MDT.
- The respective Battalion Chief will be notified immediately if the unit cannot be located.
- The Battalion Chief will locate the unit and have the appropriate status activated.
- The on-duty Shift Commander will be notified via phone when Battalion Chiefs are required to locate unaccounted for units.
- Officers must ensure their unit's status is correct at all times.
Related Materials
- MOP 602: Fireground Operations & Command-Staging.
- MOP 602-1: Standard Operating Procedure - Engine/Squad.
- MOP 602-2: Standard Operating Procedure Truck.
- MOP 602-8: Rapid Intervention Team.
- MOP 602-9: Personnel Accountability Report.
- MOP 602-16: Emergency Incident Time Management.
- MOP 606-2: Dealing with Fire Damaged Buildings and Debris.
- MOP 631-03: Fire Incident Reports.
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