Emergency/Non-Emergency Response

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What is the first action that should be taken when personnel encounter an unrelated incident?

Perform a 360-degree size up. (correct)

Contact the Communication Center immediately.

Notify the original incident commander.

Secure the scene and render aid.

Who is responsible for deciding whether to proceed to the original incident or remain at the scene of a new incident?

The local fire chief.

The Communication Center.

The first arriving unit.

The Officer in charge of the responding personnel. (correct)

What should fire rescue personnel do if they choose to remain at the new incident?

Leave the scene undisturbed until additional resources arrive.

Secure the scene and provide appropriate aid within their training limits. (correct)

Request backup from all available units.

Initiate communication with the original incident's team.

What is a critical communication protocol for personnel when encountering a new incident?

Contact the Communication Center as soon as possible. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a consideration after encountering an unrelated incident?

Consulting with the original incident's personnel. (B) Signup and view all the answers

When was the most recent SOG update regarding emergency and non-emergency response protocols issued?

06/21/2021 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate response code for a small LP leak without fire?

Code 3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Fights, assaults, domestic disputes, and attempted suicides should initially be handled with what response code?

Code 1 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Once Law Enforcement has secured the scene of a domestic dispute, what should happen to the response code?

Upgrade to Code 3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which incident requires immediate investigation by Law Enforcement while Fire Rescue personnel stage?

911 Hang-ups (C) Signup and view all the answers

For what type of emergencies is Code 3 required for responding units?

Chemical Emergency (A) Signup and view all the answers

When are bomb scare incidents assigned a Code 1 response?

Unless Law Enforcement requests a different code (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct response for incidents involving CO alarms when no injuries are reported?

Code 1 Response (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the response for a car in a canal when no trapped victims are reported?

Code 3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Fire Operations Officer in non-emergency situations?

To determine if a response is necessary. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the event of a changed incident type, what is the Dispatch Supervisor's responsibility?

To ensure call type changes are communicated to responding units. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which response code should be utilized for a medical incident?

Code 3 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should responding personnel do when utilizing local knowledge to adjust their response?

Notify the Communication Center for record-keeping. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action should the Fire Operations Officer take if no units can respond to a non-emergency call?

Inform the caller about the reasons for the delay. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical example of an incident requiring a Code 3 response?

A child locked in a car. (C) Signup and view all the answers

For which type of incident is a residential structure fire response code categorized?

Code 3 (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is it inappropriate to list a response code individually?

When incidents like a child locked in a car are involved. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Incident Response Considerations

Perform a 360-degree size up upon discovering an unrelated incident during response.
Contact the Communication Center immediately to coordinate the necessary unit responses.
The Company Officer must decide whether to continue to the original incident or stay at the new one.
Personnel remaining at the new incident must secure the scene and provide aid as per their training level until additional resources arrive.

Non-Emergency Requests

Non-emergency assistance requests, like a cat in a tree, should be forwarded to the on-duty Fire Operations Officer.
The Fire Operations Officer decides if any units should respond and must inform the caller if there are delays or if units won't respond.

Response Code Responsibilities

Responding units are responsible for knowing the correct response code for the incident type.
Local knowledge can be used by personnel to upgrade or downgrade the response, updating the Communication Center accordingly.
Changes in call types due to new information may necessitate a change in response priority; it's the Dispatch Supervisor's duty to relay these changes.

Medical and Structure Fire Response Protocols

Medical incidents strictly require a Code 3 response; slow secondary units to Code 1 as soon as possible.
Residential structure fires require a Code 3 response; all units initially respond with Code 1 unless otherwise directed.

Specific Incident Types and Response Codes

Code 3 Responses: For high-priority incidents like structure fires, medical emergencies, and specific hazardous incidents.
Examples of incidents requiring special attention:
- Code 1 for fights or domestic disputes; upgrade to Code 3 after Law Enforcement secures the scene.
- Code 1 for shootings and stabbings until the scene is secured by Law Enforcement, after which it upgrades to Code 3.

Miscellaneous Incident Responses

Different incidents have distinct response codes, such as:
- Dumpster/trash fires: Code 1 if no exposures reported.
- Bomb scares, power lines down without fires or hazards, and police assists typically also require lower response codes (Code 1).
- 911 hang-ups and false alarms should be treated as Law Enforcement cases, with Fire Rescue personnel staging per protocol.

Staging Protocols

For incidents requiring staging due to safety concerns, Fire Rescue personnel stage until instructed by Law Enforcement to respond further, adhering strictly to SOG guidelines.

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Test your knowledge on the essential steps to take when encountering an unrelated incident while responding to an emergency. This quiz covers the critical aspects of assessment, communication, and decision-making required in such situations. Understand the 360-degree size-up process and the importance of coordination with the Communication Center.