Hoffman Estates Fire Department Arena Event Guidelines
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Hoffman Estates Fire Department Arena Event Guidelines

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What is the purpose of the Target Hazard Guidelines for Arena Events?

  • To enter event information into InTime
  • To conduct pre-event roll calls with all personnel
  • To establish policies and procedures for emergency responses at the Arena (correct)
  • To coordinate assignments and activities during events

    • Who is responsible for sending all forms and paperwork to the Deputy Chief-Administration?

  • Command (correct)
  • Arena Staff
  • Incident Command Officer
  • Triage team members

    • What is the policies and procedures for medical treatment based on?

  • Arena Event Guidelines
  • Northwest Community Emergency Medical System policies and procedures (correct)
  • Illinois Department of Public Health laws and mandates
  • Hoffman Estates Fire Department laws and mandates

    • Who assumes the position of 606 if there is no Incident Command Officer present?

    <p>One of the two triage team members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effective date of the Target Hazard Guidelines?

    <p>January 1, 2022</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pages are in the Target Hazard Guidelines document?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who approved the Target Hazard Guidelines?

    <p>Alan Wax, Fire Chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the re-evaluation date for the Target Hazard Guidelines?

    <p>January 1, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of having a standby ambulance team?

    <p>To return to service quickly after transporting patients.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of missing or broken supplies, what is the required action?

    <p>Document it and forward the information to the EMS Division Head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred hospital for patient transports?

    <p>St. Alexius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should happen to the smoke removal system before an event?

    <p>It should be placed into bypass prior to the event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is taken if a call originates from outside the arena?

    <p>The NWCD will dispatch as normal and utilize on-duty companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the on-scene Command in case of system activation?

    <p>To report to the ICS Control Room and evaluate the area of activation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of resting supplies used for patient transport?

    <p>To maintain a continuous supply from the hospital Pixis System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be done if NWCD receives an alert from the fire alarm system?

    <p>NWCD will tone out the appropriate target hazard response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of 606 in relation to the ambulance company's actions?

    <p>To direct the ambulance to return to Station 24 after an event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of scheduled personnel working at the Arena?

    <p>To wear a uniform that includes a badge and name plate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the Triage Team is the only medical staffing present, what must one member do?

    <p>Assume the position of 606.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if no standby ambulance is present and one is needed?

    <p>606 will advise NWCD to assign an on-duty ambulance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the First Aid Room serve as when staffing consists of 2 paramedics and 1 incident commander?

    <p>The base of operations for the response team.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must one member of the triage team do unless they are assigned to a medical call?

    <p>Remain in the First Aid Room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How will all 911 calls originating from within the Arena be handled?

    <p>They will be relayed to 606 for EMS assignment by NWCD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must 606 arrange for the equipment after an ambulance is required?

    <p>Arrange for on-duty personnel to return it the following duty day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation for ambulances in the naming convention?

    <p>SRA21, SRA22, SRA23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of civil unrest or terrorist threats, where will Fire Department personnel report?

    <p>The EMS Room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for completing the EMS report if the patient is transported?

    <p>The transporting ambulance crew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proper designation for engines in the naming convention?

    <p>SRE21, SRE22</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do before entering a physically dangerous situation?

    <p>Stage until police and/or security control the threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are NFIRS reports related to medical incidents to be completed?

    <p>During the next scheduled normal duty day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order will ambulances be placed in service?

    <p>SRA21, SRA22, SRA23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What following the Specialized Operations Guideline - 019 indicates?

    <p>Rescue Task Force for Active Shooter / Hostile Event Incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial action required by crews from Station #24 upon determining the alarm activation area?

    <p>Investigate the cause of the alarm using the closest stairwell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which talk channel is designated for communication with Arena and police staff during events at Sears Centre Arena?

    <p>HE City Wide (Zone A, Channel 7)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method should support companies use when entering the building during a fire event?

    <p>Utilize apartment packs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Shift Commander upon arrival at the scene?

    <p>To report to the fire command room and coordinate activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the second-arriving engine supply during a building fire response?

    <p>Supply water to the building’s Fire Department connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required clothing for investigating companies entering the building?

    <p>Full protective clothing including SCBA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should incident command call NWCD regarding apparatus status?

    <p>Before the start of any manned event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What equipment should the initial attack line be attached to during a fire response?

    <p>The closest standpipe to the fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Arena Event Guidelines

    Purpose

    • Establish policies and procedures for emergency responses at the Arena
    • Ensure compliance with Northwest Community Emergency Medical System policies and procedures, Illinois Department of Public Health laws, mandates, and recommendations

    Policy

    • Medical treatment shall be completed in accordance with established policies and procedures
    • Pre-event roll call with all personnel to coordinate assignments and activities
    • Command will conduct post-event activities, including entering event information into InTime and collecting reports, logs, and inventory sheets

    Uniform and Equipment

    • Scheduled personnel working at the Arena must wear a complete uniform, including badge and name plate
    • Inventory list of necessary medical equipment and supplies will be determined by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department’s EMS Division Head

    Emergency Operations During Staffed Events

    • Medical emergency operations will be based on need as determined by the Fire Department Staff during a pre-event planning meeting
    • 911 calls originating from within the Arena will be relayed from Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) to 606 for EMS assignment
    • Triage Team will report to the First Aid Room as the base of operations
    • Paramedics will serve as the triage team and respond to medical requests with appropriate medical equipment
    • Critical patients will be transported by the standby ambulance team in a manner that will allow them to return to service as soon as possible

    Inventory and Supplies

    • Equipment and supplies will be inventoried prior to and after each event
    • Missing, broken, or short-supplied equipment and supplies will be documented and forwarded to the EMS Division Head
    • Supplies used to treat patients requiring transport to an area hospital will be restocked from the hospital Pixis System

    Communication Procedures

    • The Fire Department will use 3 talk channels for communications during Sears Centre Arena events
    • FD 3 (Zone A, Channel 1) will be used for communicating with NWCD and on-duty Fire Department personnel
    • HE City Wide (Zone A, Channel 7) will be used as the primary method for communications with Arena and police staff at the arena
    • HEFG (Zone A, Channel 2) may be used if command decides there is a need to keep FD Dispatch open

    Radio Signatures and NWCD

    • Incident command will call NWCD prior to the start of any manned event and relay information on which apparatus are in service
    • Apparatus radio signatures will be named and logged on in a specific manner

    Personnel Safety

    • Safety of Fire Department personnel is the number one priority
    • Personnel shall stage until police and/or security control the threat in the event of civil unrest or terrorist/bomb threats
    • Follow the Specialized Operations Guideline – 019 for events that may need Rescue Task Force for Active Shooter / Hostile Event Incidents

    Report Writing

    • EMS reports will be completed using the current EMS report writing program by the Triage Team assigned to the event
    • NFIRS reports will be assigned to personnel involved with the incident and completed during their next scheduled normal duty day

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