G-RESP Response Guidelines Part 1

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Questions and Answers

Who is responsible for approving changes to response guidelines?

Division Chief of the Communications Division

Deputy Fire Chief responsible for the Communications Division (correct)

Division Commander

Senior Officer assigned to review the consideration

What is required when submitting a proposal to amend response guidelines?

A meeting with the Deputy Fire Chief

A phone call to the Division Commander

A verbal explanation of the proposal

A written or electronic memorandum (correct)

Who should Communications Division personnel follow when dispatching apparatus to emergency incidents?

Senior Officer's instructions

Approved apparatus response guidelines (correct)

Radio dispatch instructions

Personal judgment

What should be included in a proposal to amend response guidelines?

Details surrounding a particular incident, rationale, response times, and printed evidence Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for implementing changes to response guidelines?

Division Chief of the Communications Division Signup and view all the answers

What happens when additional apparatus are added to an alarm?

The alarm level of the incident may be upgraded Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to upgrade the alarm level of an incident prior to apparatus arriving on scene?

Communications Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum response for each alarm level?

Vehicles for each alarm level Signup and view all the answers

What factor is considered when deciding whether to upgrade a Single Source Alarm?

Amount of calls received related to the incident Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to a Single Source Alarm?

Two apparatus response Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following occupancies retains its regular complement response for a Single Source Alarm?

Retirement Homes Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum complement of resources for an Initial Alarm Fire Response?

Two Pumpers, one Aerial, and one District Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the response to a fire in a high rise building?

A 2nd alarm response Signup and view all the answers

What is added to a Support Call Fire Response if requested?

A High Rise Unit Signup and view all the answers

Who is notified for a Support Call Fire Response in non-high rise buildings?

Police, TEMS, Hydro, and Enbridge Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the second apparatus in a Single Source Alarm response?

To provide support to the investigating Officer and crew Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Guidelines

The Deputy Fire Chief responsible for the Communications Division approves changes to response guidelines.
The Division Chief of the Communications Division is responsible for implementing changes to response guidelines and providing updates to the Incident Type/Response Guidelines.
Communications Division personnel should follow approved apparatus response guidelines when dispatching apparatus to emergency incidents.

Changes to Response Guidelines

Personnel submitting recommendations for changes to response guidelines should follow the chain of command.
Written or electronic memoranda should be submitted to the Deputy Fire Chief of the Operations Division.
Copies should be forwarded to the Deputy Fire Chief of Communications, Division Chief of Communications, and Division Commander.
Proposals should include details of the incident (if applicable), rationale for the recommendation, response times, and printed information supporting the proposal.

Alarm Responses and Notifications

Additional apparatus may be added to any alarm based on address event type.
Vehicles for each alarm level are minimum responses, and other vehicles may be added.
Communications can upgrade the alarm level of an incident prior to apparatus arriving on scene based on factors such as:
- Amount of calls received related to the incident
- Report of people trapped
- Availability and location of first-in apparatus
Single Source Alarms receive a two-apparatus response, with the second apparatus providing support to the investigating Officer and crew by completing a 360 check and, in high rise buildings, making voice announcements (no requirement for Lobby Control unless escalates) and silencing alarm.

Exceptions to Two-Apparatus Response

Retirement Homes
Care Facilities
Toronto Community Housing Corporation (T.C.H.C.) buildings
High Rise Residential Buildings constructed prior to 2010
These occupancies will retain their regular complement response.

Fire Alarm Response and Notifications

Minimum complement of resources for Initial Alarm:
- Two (2) Pumpers
- One (1) Aerial
- One (1) District Chief
Fire Response includes:
- Two (2) Pumpers
- One (1) Aerial
- One (1) RIT
- One (1) Squad
- One (1) Airlight
- Two (2) District Chiefs
For a Support Call Fire Response:
- Dispatch additional apparatus:
  - i. One (1) Squad (if already assigned add Aerial)
    
    ii. One (1) Air Light (unless already assigned)
    
    iii. One (1) Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) (if already assigned add a
    
    Pumper (1)
    
    iv. High Rise Unit (if requested)
    
    v. One (1) District Chief (unless 2 already assigned)
    
    vi. One (1) Platoon Chief
- Notify Police, TEMS, Hydro, and Enbridge (in non-high rise cases)

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Description

This quiz covers the guidelines for fire department response, including the approval process and implementation of changes to response guidelines. It also covers the roles of the Deputy Fire Chief and Communications Division personnel.