G-RESF Responding With Other Departments and Mutual Aid

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What should TFS personnel do when arriving first to an emergency in a neighbouring municipality?

Demobilize TFS resources immediately.

Wait for the neighbouring fire department to arrive.

Take the necessary actions to mitigate the emergency. (correct)

Transfer Command to the neighbouring fire department immediately.

Who should TFS personnel take direction from at an incident?

The neighbouring fire department's Incident Commander.

Any officer from the neighbouring fire department.

The TFS Communication Centre.

The TFS Officer in the role of Incident Commander or Sector Officer. (correct)

How should the Incident Commander coordinate direct radio communication with the other fire department?

Through face-to-face communication.

Through the TFS Communications Centre. (correct)

Through the neighbouring fire department's Communication Centre.

Through the Incident Commander of the other responding department.

What is the preferred method of communication when arriving at a scene?

Face-to-face communication. Signup and view all the answers

When can the TFS Incident Commander transfer Command to the neighbouring fire department?

Only when both Officers involved are physically present at the emergency incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first action the TFS Incident Commander should take when arriving at an emergency in a neighbouring municipality?

Take the necessary actions to mitigate the emergency. Signup and view all the answers

What should the TFS Incident Commander do after transferring Command to the neighbouring fire department?

Demobilize TFS resources when appropriate to do so. Signup and view all the answers

What should the TFS Incident Commander do after arriving at an emergency in a neighbouring municipality and taking the necessary actions to mitigate the emergency?

Wait for sufficient resources from the fire department with jurisdiction to arrive. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prime importance of Communication Centre personnel?

Life, safety, and the protection of the environment and property Signup and view all the answers

What should Communication Centre personnel do if an emergency call pertains to another municipality?

Record the address and transfer the call to the correct Communications Centre Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS Communications Centre personnel do if the location of the emergency incident is confirmed to be in another municipality?

Confirm the address from the caller and transfer the call to the appropriate fire department Signup and view all the answers

What should Communication Centre personnel do if the address is not confirmed by ANI-ALI to be in another municipality?

Dispatch a TFS response and communicate with the neighbouring municipality Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS Communications Centre personnel do if a neighbouring fire department requests mutual aid?

Dispatch TFS apparatus as per normal dispatching criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of TFS Communications Centre personnel asking the neighbouring fire department if mutual aid is required?

To establish TFS Incident Management System and safety procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should TFS apparatus do if the address is not confirmed by ANI-ALI to be in another municipality?

Continue to the incident and take appropriate action Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of TFS Communications Centre personnel remaining on the line after transferring the call to the correct Communications Centre?

To ascertain if there is a request for mutual aid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Centre Guidelines

Life, safety, and protection of environment and property are of prime importance, and Communication Centre personnel must not hesitate to dispatch apparatus to border area locations.

Address Confirmation

When receiving an emergency call, Communications Centre personnel must confirm the address from the caller and transfer the call to the appropriate fire department if it's in another municipality.
They will ask the neighbouring fire department if mutual aid is required.

Unconfirmed Address

If the address is not confirmed or the caller is unsure of the location, Communications Centre personnel will:
- Obtain all pertinent information
- Dispatch a TFS response
- Immediately communicate the information to the appropriate neighbouring municipality
- Advise that TFS apparatus have been dispatched and will continue to respond until advised otherwise

Radio Operations and Communication Procedures

When responding into a neighbouring jurisdiction, direct radio communication with the other fire department(s) should be coordinated by the Incident Commander through the TFS Communications Centre.
The TFS Incident Commander will initiate communication with the Incident Commander of the other responding department upon arriving at the scene.

Command

TFS personnel must always remain under the command of and take direction from a TFS Officer in the role of Incident Commander or Sector Officer (minimum).

Incident Operations in Neighbouring Municipality

When TFS personnel arrive first to an emergency in a neighbouring municipality, they will:
- Take necessary actions to mitigate the emergency
- Transfer Command and responsibility of the incident to the neighbouring fire department's Incident Commander upon arrival of sufficient resources
- Demobilize TFS resources when appropriate
- Advise the TFS Communication Centre personnel once Command has been transferred
Transfer of Command must only take place when both Officers involved are physically present at the emergency incident.

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This quiz assesses knowledge of emergency response protocols, including dispatching apparatus and transferring calls to correct communication centers. It covers the importance of safety and environmental protection.