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When is the "Abandon the Building" command intended for use?
When is the "Abandon the Building" command intended for use?
When an immediate withdrawal of interior personnel to a safe area is paramount for safety.
Under which potential conditions might an "Abandon the Building" order be given? (Select all that apply)
Under which potential conditions might an "Abandon the Building" order be given? (Select all that apply)
- Change from offensive interior attack to defensive exterior attack due to hazardous conditions (correct)
- Imminent hazard believed to cause serious injury or death to interior personnel (correct)
- Possible explosion (correct)
- Building collapse (correct)
- Routine crew change
What must the officer calling the "Abandon the Building" signal do?
What must the officer calling the "Abandon the Building" signal do?
Call for emergency traffic and state the hazard and the location to facilitate a safe exit.
How many times will Dispatch announce the "Abandon the Building" order after being instructed by the Incident Commander?
How many times will Dispatch announce the "Abandon the Building" order after being instructed by the Incident Commander?
What action should all Fire Department personnel with access to an apparatus take when the "Abandon the Building" order is given?
What action should all Fire Department personnel with access to an apparatus take when the "Abandon the Building" order is given?
Upon notification of an "Abandon the Building" order, interior crews should prioritize retrieving all tools and equipment before evacuating.
Upon notification of an "Abandon the Building" order, interior crews should prioritize retrieving all tools and equipment before evacuating.
What are the three immediate actions required by interior crews upon receiving the "Abandon the Building" order?
What are the three immediate actions required by interior crews upon receiving the "Abandon the Building" order?
How is a "Withdraw" order described?
How is a "Withdraw" order described?
What should a company officer/team leader do upon receiving an emergency traffic withdraw order? (Select all that apply)
What should a company officer/team leader do upon receiving an emergency traffic withdraw order? (Select all that apply)
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Abandon the Building order
Abandon the Building order
Immediate withdrawal of interior personnel to a safe area due to potential danger.
Reasons for 'Abandon the Building'
Reasons for 'Abandon the Building'
Building collapse; possible explosion; hazardous conditions; imminent hazard to personnel.
Initiating 'Abandon the Building'
Initiating 'Abandon the Building'
Officer calls emergency traffic, stating the hazard and location.
Dispatch's Role in 'Abandon'
Dispatch's Role in 'Abandon'
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Air Horn Signal Duration
Air Horn Signal Duration
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Actions Upon 'Abandon' Order
Actions Upon 'Abandon' Order
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Withdraw order
Withdraw order
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Team Leader's Actions in a withdrawal
Team Leader's Actions in a withdrawal
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Study Notes
- Riverside Fire Authority: Field Operating Guidelines
Abandon the Building
- Intended for immediate withdrawal of interior personnel to a safe area
- Failure to respond can result in serious injury or death
- Ordered when there is potential for:
- Building collapse
- Possible explosion
- Other hazardous conditions dictating a change from offensive interior attack to defensive exterior attack
- Imminent hazard that may result in serious injury or death to interior personnel, as determined by the Incident Commander or any other officer
Procedure for "Abandon the Building"
- Calling officer must use emergency traffic to signal, stating the hazard and location for a safe exit
- Incident Commander instructs Dispatch to announce "(Incident Name), Abandon the Building"
- The Dispatcher repeats this three times
- All Fire Department personnel with access to an apparatus sound their apparatus' air horn for a minimum of fifteen seconds
- Upon notification, interior crews will immediately:
- Evacuate to a safe area, abandoning non-essential tools and equipment
- Conduct a Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)/ Roll Call
- Report crew location and status to their immediate supervisor
Withdrawal from the Building
- "Withdraw" order signifies an organized rapid exit
- Upon receipt of an emergency traffic withdraw order, the company officer/team leader shall:
- Acknowledge the withdraw order
- Assemble their crew and promptly exit to a safe location, bringing only essential equipment that will not hinder a rapid exit
- Account for all crew members and notify command of PAR upon exit
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