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What units are dispatched as a first alarm?
What units are dispatched as a first alarm?
- 3 Suppression Units, 3 Rescue Units, 2 Battalion Commanders (correct)
- 3 Suppression Units, 2 Rescue Units, 2 Battalion Commanders
- 2 Suppression Units, 3 Rescue Units, 3 Battalion Commanders
- 3 Suppression Units, 4 Rescue Units, 1 Battalion Commander
Who is primarily responsible for the operations during this event?
Who is primarily responsible for the operations during this event?
- Local Government
- Emergency Medical Services
- BCFD
- BCSO (correct)
What is one of the responsibilities of the first arriving Battalion Commander?
What is one of the responsibilities of the first arriving Battalion Commander?
- To oversee civilian evacuations
- To develop an Incident Action Plan (IAP) (correct)
- To establish the Level II staging area
- To take command of all operations
What should the initial units do upon arrival at the scene?
What should the initial units do upon arrival at the scene?
Which benchmark may need to be tracked by Command?
Which benchmark may need to be tracked by Command?
What must responding personnel do before entering the scene?
What must responding personnel do before entering the scene?
What action should be taken by the second arriving Battalion Commander?
What action should be taken by the second arriving Battalion Commander?
What is a necessary communication task for the Battalion Commander when managing responding units?
What is a necessary communication task for the Battalion Commander when managing responding units?
What must BCFD responders do upon entering and exiting the hazard zone?
What must BCFD responders do upon entering and exiting the hazard zone?
Who is in charge of the Medical Branch at the CCP upon its establishment?
Who is in charge of the Medical Branch at the CCP upon its establishment?
What is the minimum personnel requirement for the establishment of an RTF?
What is the minimum personnel requirement for the establishment of an RTF?
Which item is required to coordinate the transition from Treatment to Transport?
Which item is required to coordinate the transition from Treatment to Transport?
What must personnel do first upon entering the Warm Zone?
What must personnel do first upon entering the Warm Zone?
What additional consideration must the regional Battalion Commander establish?
What additional consideration must the regional Battalion Commander establish?
Which area is designated for non-injured casualties?
Which area is designated for non-injured casualties?
What should the Medical Branch advise if a secondary CCP will be required?
What should the Medical Branch advise if a secondary CCP will be required?
What is the primary purpose of the guideline described for a multi-agency response to a Hostile Multiple Casualty Incident?
What is the primary purpose of the guideline described for a multi-agency response to a Hostile Multiple Casualty Incident?
Which area is designated as the location for loading patients into waiting ambulances?
Which area is designated as the location for loading patients into waiting ambulances?
Who acts as the fire department liaison within the Rescue Task Force if no company officer is embedded?
Who acts as the fire department liaison within the Rescue Task Force if no company officer is embedded?
What does the term 'Warm Zone' specifically refer to in this context?
What does the term 'Warm Zone' specifically refer to in this context?
What is the role of the Medical Branch within the Command System during an incident?
What is the role of the Medical Branch within the Command System during an incident?
Which of the following areas is considered safe and secured by Law Enforcement?
Which of the following areas is considered safe and secured by Law Enforcement?
In the event of an active shooter incident, who is responsible for maintaining situational awareness?
In the event of an active shooter incident, who is responsible for maintaining situational awareness?
What is a Rescue Task Force (RTF) comprised of?
What is a Rescue Task Force (RTF) comprised of?
Study Notes
Unified Command Implementation
- BCFD and BCSO will establish unified command during hostile MCI events, ensuring coordinated response
- Communications will dispatch first alarm (3 Suppression Units, 3 Rescue Units, 2 Battalion Commanders) and assign regional TAC channel for all units.
Command Considerations
- Regional Battalion Commander establishes unified command with BCSO
- First Alarm Response: 3 Rescues, 3 Engines/Quint, 2 Battalion Commanders
- Personnel Accountability and Tactical Assignments are crucial within the incident action plan
- ABC EMS MCI Protocol requires a transport agency supervisor
Medical Branch Roles
- The Medical Branch is responsible for RTF entry readiness, triage, treatment, and transportation of patients.
- A Company Officer or the second arriving Battalion Commander will be responsible for the Medical Branch
- At least 1 Paramedic will be assigned to the CCP to conduct operations effectively.
Medical Branch Responsibilities
- Coordinate entry of the RTF with the Security Team.
- Advise Command if a secondary CCP is required.
- Establish a Triage area and assign personnel using START Triage.
- Establish a Treatment area and assign personnel.
- Establish an area of Refuge for non-injured casualties.
- Coordinate the transition from Treatment to Transport using BCFD MCI Protocol.
RTF Roles
- RTF consists of 2 to 4 BCFD Personnel working with a BCSO security team.
- Collect forcible entry equipment at the breech-point
- Enter the Warm Zone to determine the approximate number of patients and advise the CCP officer if a secondary CCP is required.
- Triage, treat rapidly, tourniquet if necessary, and remove casualties
- Move casualties to secured triage areas in the CCP.
Additional Resources
- Unified Command can request additional resources as needed
- This may include a second alarm or mutual aid.
Equipment
- BCFD personnel are equipped with personal medical kits (Go Bags)
- The text does not explicitly mention specific equipment for BCFD, but the emphasis on RTF equipment highlights the need for adequate tools to handle hostile environments.
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Test your knowledge on the unified command implementation during hostile MCI events between BCFD and BCSO. This quiz covers essential command considerations, response protocols, and the roles of medical personnel. Understand how effective communication and planning are key to a coordinated response.
