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What is the primary responsibility of the Evacuation Branch officer during a large-scale evacuation?
What is the primary responsibility of the Evacuation Branch officer during a large-scale evacuation?
- Ensure all citizens are evacuated within a strict timeline
- Manage evacuation efforts solely by fire department personnel
- Obtain necessary resources and establish effective communication with police (correct)
- Focus exclusively on documenting the evacuation process
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Evacuation Branch during an evacuation?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Evacuation Branch during an evacuation?
- Obtain ambulances or other transportation for evacuees
- Consider individual Sectors for large population occupancies
- Evacuate the least populated areas first (correct)
- Provide Sectors with shelter locations and instructions
What is the function of the ranking police officer in the Evacuation Branch?
What is the function of the ranking police officer in the Evacuation Branch?
- To document the evacuation process without aiding in execution
- To oversee the evacuation plans independently from the Evacuation Branch officer
- To serve as a liaison and ensure coordination of evacuation efforts (correct)
- To handle all communications with the media during the evacuation
What aspect must be considered when providing Sectors with evacuation information?
What aspect must be considered when providing Sectors with evacuation information?
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What should happen to individual Sector identities after their evacuations are completed?
What should happen to individual Sector identities after their evacuations are completed?
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Study Notes
Evacuation Branch Overview
- A separate radio channel is essential for communication during large-scale evacuations.
- Sectors must be established for reporting to the Evacuation Branch officer.
- Significant police presence is crucial for effective evacuation operations.
Leadership Structure
- The Evacuation Branch officer can be a police or fire officer.
- Coordination with a ranking police official is vital for evacuation efforts.
Resource Acquisition
- Obtain necessary resources for evacuation, including transport options like ambulances and buses.
- Establish a liaison with a ranking police officer for effective communication.
- Provide a ranking fire officer to support or serve as the Branch officer.
Sector Management
- Create Sectors based on need and assign specific evacuation objectives.
- Utilize Fire department maps for identifying specific areas and designated grids for evacuation.
Community Support
- Inform Sectors of shelter locations and issue evacuation instructions.
- Supply Sectors with written evacuation information, considering language needs.
- Provide routing instructions for private vehicles aimed at safely exiting the area.
Prioritization in Evacuation
- Prioritize evacuation for those at highest risk first.
- Focus next on densely populated areas, such as apartment complexes.
Special Considerations
- Individual Sectors may be tailored for high-occupancy buildings such as schools and multi-story complexes.
Documentation and Records Management
- Track progress as Sectors complete evacuations, reassigning resources as necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of the evacuation process to prevent oversights.
- Document refusals to evacuate, noting addresses and times for follow-up.
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