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What is the purpose of the guideline established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
What is the purpose of the guideline established by the Hoffman Estates Fire Department?
- To establish a guideline for accessing resources via the State MABAS System. (correct)
- To outline penalties for improper equipment use.
- To restrict access to resources across different departments.
- To create a protocol for training new firefighters.
Who is responsible for contacting Northwest Central Dispatch when additional resources are needed?
Who is responsible for contacting Northwest Central Dispatch when additional resources are needed?
- The Shift Commander on duty.
- The Incident Commander. (correct)
- The Fire Chief.
- The Battalion Chief.
What will Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) do when equipment is housed within MABAS Division 1?
What will Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) do when equipment is housed within MABAS Division 1?
- They will notify the local police department.
- They will request assistance from a nearby fire chief.
- They will ask the Incident Commander to retrieve the equipment.
- They will contact the agency housing the equipment directly. (correct)
What is the significance of the ‘Shift Commander’s Vehicle’ in the guideline?
What is the significance of the ‘Shift Commander’s Vehicle’ in the guideline?
If equipment is not located within MABAS Division 1, who does NWCD notify?
If equipment is not located within MABAS Division 1, who does NWCD notify?
What does the guideline provide to the Hoffman Estates Fire Department in case of an emergency?
What does the guideline provide to the Hoffman Estates Fire Department in case of an emergency?
What does NWCD provide the Incident Commander after processing a resource request?
What does NWCD provide the Incident Commander after processing a resource request?
When did the Hoffman Estates Fire Department guideline on accessing MABAS resources become effective?
When did the Hoffman Estates Fire Department guideline on accessing MABAS resources become effective?
Study Notes
Hoffman Estates Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines
Purpose of the Guideline
- Establish a guideline for the Hoffman Estates Fire Department to access resources available throughout the State MABAS System
- Determine the need for additional resources during an emergency response
MABAS Division 1 Resources
- Has access to various resources that can be made available to the Hoffman Estates Fire Department upon request
- Resources listed in the Division 1, UASI, and MABAS Asset Resource Inventory Manual
- Manual located in the Shift Commander's Vehicle (Battalion 6 Reference Book)
Procedure for Requesting Resources
- Incident Commander determines the need for a particular piece of equipment
- Incident Commander contacts Northwest Central Dispatch (NWCD) to request the specific equipment needed
- NWCD contacts the agency housing the equipment (if within MABAS Division 1) or RED Center (if outside MABAS Division 1)
- NWCD provides the Incident Commander with confirmation of the request and an estimated time of arrival for the requested equipment
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This quiz is based on the Standard Operating Guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, specifically on the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and MABAS Assets. It covers the department's specialized operations in urban areas.
