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What is a primary responsibility of the Recall Coordinator during a recall process?
What is a primary responsibility of the Recall Coordinator during a recall process?
- Ensure all personnel attend training sessions
- Prepare annual budgets for the Fire Prevention Bureau
- Recall the necessary staffing for the ready reserve apparatus (correct)
- Conduct inspections at fire stations
What is the first step during the Limited Recall phase according to the procedures?
What is the first step during the Limited Recall phase according to the procedures?
- Activate the Emergency Broadcast System immediately
- Fully staff the engine companies with new recruits
- Conduct a full staffing audit of all personnel
- Utilize Fire Prevention Bureau and Special Duty personnel (correct)
Which statement about Phase 3 Recall is true?
Which statement about Phase 3 Recall is true?
- It requires fewer companies than Phase 2
- All remaining personnel are automatically reassigned to new shifts
- It only addresses minor emergencies
- It can involve recalling an entire shift (correct)
What is the purpose of upgrading the Recall recorded message?
What is the purpose of upgrading the Recall recorded message?
When staffing reserve apparatus, what is a crucial step for the Recall Coordinator?
When staffing reserve apparatus, what is a crucial step for the Recall Coordinator?
What should the Recall Coordinator ensure regarding dissemination of Recall information?
What should the Recall Coordinator ensure regarding dissemination of Recall information?
During Phase 2, what should be considered before expanding to Phase 3 Recall?
During Phase 2, what should be considered before expanding to Phase 3 Recall?
How is the recall of personnel typically managed when planning to initiate a 12-hour relief cycle?
How is the recall of personnel typically managed when planning to initiate a 12-hour relief cycle?
What is the primary objective of the Recall Coordinator during the Recall process?
What is the primary objective of the Recall Coordinator during the Recall process?
During the Limited Recall in Phase 2, which resource deployment range is indicated for companies and rescue ambulances?
During the Limited Recall in Phase 2, which resource deployment range is indicated for companies and rescue ambulances?
What action should off-duty members take during a recall situation?
What action should off-duty members take during a recall situation?
Which body assesses the status of both primary and secondary base locations during a recall?
Which body assesses the status of both primary and secondary base locations during a recall?
What does the Tactical Alert condition involve?
What does the Tactical Alert condition involve?
What may trigger a Phase 2 Limited Recall?
What may trigger a Phase 2 Limited Recall?
Who is responsible for assessing the status of the pre-designated Division Recall sites?
Who is responsible for assessing the status of the pre-designated Division Recall sites?
Which of the following is not a suggested form of recall during a Limited Recall?
Which of the following is not a suggested form of recall during a Limited Recall?
What constitutes a Phase 3 recall?
What constitutes a Phase 3 recall?
Which situation does NOT trigger a recall?
Which situation does NOT trigger a recall?
What authority does Metro have regarding company management?
What authority does Metro have regarding company management?
How are members recalled when there is a Phase 1 Recall?
How are members recalled when there is a Phase 1 Recall?
What is the maximum number of RA's committed in a Phase 4 recall?
What is the maximum number of RA's committed in a Phase 4 recall?
What is an acceptable use of fireboats during a recall process?
What is an acceptable use of fireboats during a recall process?
How are reserve engine apparatus outfitted during a Phase 1 Recall?
How are reserve engine apparatus outfitted during a Phase 1 Recall?
What flexibility does splitting task forces provide during recalls?
What flexibility does splitting task forces provide during recalls?
Study Notes
Recall Phases
- Phase 2: Limited Recall occurs when 41 to 71 companies and/or 20 to 25 rescue ambulances (RA's) are committed to a major emergency.
- Phase 3: Limited Recall activated when 72 to 100 companies and/or 26 to 39 RA's are responding.
- Phase 4: Department-wide Recall triggered when more than 100 companies or over 39 RA's are engaged in a major emergency.
- Exception: Change of platoon does not constitute a Recall if companies or RAs are actively involved in an emergency operation.
Splitting Companies & Reserve Apparatus
- Metro has authority to split companies as necessary to enhance staffing and operational efficiency.
- Task force stations with ready reserve engine companies facilitate the splitting process, allowing personnel recall.
- Fireboats are permitted for land company staffing as directed by Fire Chief or Deputy Department Commander, with a minimum of one large and two small boats remaining in service.
Reserve Apparatus Activation
- Upon Phase 1 Recall notification, Company Commanders in stations with reserve engines must outfit the apparatus with necessary fittings and spare hoses.
Contacting Members for Recall
- Priority for calling off-duty members goes to those from the platoon that will not return the next day.
- Sufficient personnel should be recalled to fully staff "200" Series engines.
- Fire Prevention Bureau and Special Duty personnel are utilized during business hours for initial Limited Recall.
- The Recall Coordinator oversees the recall process, providing members with reporting information and ensuring proper communication to the media.
Phase 3 Considerations
- Phase 3 Recall coincides with the Maximum Commitment Plan when 72-100 companies or 26-39 RA's are active.
- Confirmation that Phase 2 goals were met is necessary before escalation.
- Expand Phase 2 Limited Recall to address current demands by recalling entire shifts.
- Ensure sufficient staffing for a 12-hour relief cycle at the designated base location.
- Assign Tactical Alerts by increasing resources in designated stations during heightened conditions.
Additional Recall Protocols
- Designated Division Commanders assess status of alternate Recall sites.
- Off-duty members are encouraged to monitor media for Recall updates.
- The Recall Coordinator establishes a recorded Recall message for members to follow.
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Test your knowledge on the phases of emergency recalls, including conditions for Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4. This quiz covers the criteria for company and RA commitments during major emergencies. Understand the exceptions related to platoon changes and direct involvement in emergencies.
