Incident Response Policy Overview
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What is the primary focus of Crew Resource Management (CRM)?

  • Strict adherence to protocols
  • Individual performance in emergency situations
  • Maximizing profit in operations
  • Team dynamics and their impact on safety (correct)

    • Which strategy involves actively working to correct a problem during an incident?

  • Offensive strategy (correct)
  • Reactive strategy
  • Defensive strategy
  • Preventive strategy

    • What is meant by 'incident priorities'?

  • The sequence of operations during an incident
  • Collaboration between different agencies
  • Life Safety, Incident Stabilization, and Property Conservation (correct)
  • Financial impacts of emergency services

    • When must a change of strategy during an incident occur?

    <p>As a result of deliberate thought and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the risk assessment process primarily evaluate?

    <p>The operational environment and benefits versus risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would a defensive strategy be appropriate?

    <p>Building a containment around a hazardous leak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the operational postures referred to as strategies?

    <p>Only one strategy can be utilized at any given time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an incident priority?

    <p>Environmental Impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for developing and maintaining situational awareness during an incident?

    <p>All crew members, especially the unit officer(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before personnel can enter a hazardous area?

    <p>A risk assessment is conducted and objectives are communicated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the responsibilities of the first arriving primary unit officer?

    <p>Creating a detailed incident report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should units position themselves at an incident?

    <p>With due consideration for incident progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should crew members do if they have pertinent information affecting an incident?

    <p>Ensure their supervisor is aware of that information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of all personnel during the incident in terms of assessments?

    <p>To continually reevaluate progress and update their risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a crew member has information that could affect the outcome of an incident?

    <p>They must inform their supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary before personnel can enter a hazardous area?

    <p>A size-up must be conducted along with a risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What designation is typically given to the address side of a building?

    <p>Side Alpha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are exposures designated in relation to a given side of a building?

    <p>Exposures follow the designation of the closest side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the designation for the entrance level in a multi-story building?

    <p>First Floor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the terrace level in a multi-family dwelling characterized by?

    <p>Having a primary entrance via an interior common area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a building does not follow standard designation conventions, what action should the Incident Commander take?

    <p>Ensure that the various levels are clearly designated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of life safety in emergency situations?

    <p>To ensure the safety of people, including civilians and firefighters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a search of a hazard area be conducted?

    <p>Immediately upon deciding to enter the area, regardless of reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'survivability' refer to in the context of life safety?

    <p>The likelihood of individuals surviving a particular emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel respond to reports of individuals trapped inside a hazard area?

    <p>Treat these reports cautiously and verify their accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MCFRS recognize about human life during emergency situations?

    <p>That factors limiting survival are dependent on environmental ranges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does incident stabilization entail?

    <p>Preventing a problem from exacerbating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the conditions of different compartments during a rescue operation?

    <p>Compartmentation can create barriers that may allow for survivor safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often required when addressing priorities in emergency response?

    <p>Sequentially addressing them in listed order when resources are limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of command operations?

    <p>To form an Incident Command Team with at least two career CCOs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Incident Commander do to ensure effective command?

    <p>Communicate a successful incident outcome vision clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the basic incident management functions?

    <p>Resource Allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the presence of a CCO at a stationary command post crucial during complex incidents?

    <p>To have a clear viewpoint and maintain effective command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should a CCO take after establishing a stationary command?

    <p>Move to the first arriving Battalion Command Platform unless there is a compelling reason otherwise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do standard operating procedures (SOPs) influence the Incident Commander's discretion?

    <p>They provide guidelines but do not limit discretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of the Primary Unit Officer in command function?

    <p>They are not suited for command in complex incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Incident Commander?

    <p>Ensuring there are no CCOs present at the command site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What character typically identifies divisions in horizontal applications?

    <p>Alphabetic characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Field Observer play in the context of incident response?

    <p>To gather information about the incident scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum interval at which incident duration reminders (IDRs) should be provided by the Emergency Communications Center?

    <p>10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must only the Incident Commander take regarding the IDR cycle?

    <p>Stop the IDR cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might the ECC delay an incident duration reminder (IDR)?

    <p>To avoid interference with incident operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the responsibility of the Division Supervisor?

    <p>Ensure completion of objectives in their area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What designation should be used for a Field Observer based on their location?

    <p>Alpha Observer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key reason for tracking the elapsed incident time by the Incident Commander?

    <p>To evaluate resource demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of all personnel during incident operations?

    <p>Ensuring effective crew communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the Incident Commander do to ensure operational objectives are met?

    <p>Communicate the operational objectives to all units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should personnel handle ongoing assessments during an incident?

    <p>By conducting an ongoing risk assessment throughout the operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the responsibilities of a unit officer at an incident?

    <p>Developing and communicating an action plan for their unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of incident response, what should all personnel aim to achieve regarding risks?

    <p>Reducing the risks associated with incident response to the lowest achievable level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential action for team members to take to support their supervisor's intent?

    <p>Coordinating actions with other units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus when evaluating incident operations?

    <p>Minimizing lives lost and injuries sustained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What accountability measure is required of all personnel during incident response?

    <p>To ensure their unit officer is aware of their location and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Staging Area Manager?

    <p>Account for all resources assigned to staging.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should remote staging be utilized?

    <p>When there is no direction from Command.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of staging allows units to remain on their apparatus, prepared to engage?

    <p>Tactical Staging</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the geographic designation system, which side is referred to as Side Alpha?

    <p>The address side of the structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected role of the first arriving Primary Unit Officer at a greater alarm?

    <p>Act as the Staging Area Manager.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are quadrants labeled around a structure in the MCFRS system?

    <p>A to D clockwise, with the center as Echo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered when establishing a Base Staging area?

    <p>The location must be determined and announced by Command.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when evaluating the risk in an incident?

    <p>Accepting necessary risk when benefits outweigh costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the first primary unit in staging?

    <p>They will always perform direct command functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach should personnel adopt when immediate action is required during an incident?

    <p>Act decisively within their authorized scope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial element of MCFRS's commitment to learning?

    <p>Sharing lessons learned from both successes and failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the MCFRS's operational doctrine regarding risk?

    <p>Some risk is acceptable if it serves the mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of exercises and training for personnel at MCFRS?

    <p>To develop teams capable of performing effectively under adverse conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should occur after an incident is successfully managed?

    <p>Critical evaluation should identify lessons learned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should risks be approached when saving lives during an incident?

    <p>All risks must be calculated and justified based on potential outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes unnecessary risk according to the operational doctrine of MCFRS?

    <p>Risk taken without clear benefits to the operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the first arriving rostered Battalion Chief bring to the incident command post?

    <p>A Mobile Data Computer and standard accountability documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Tactical Command?

    <p>Engagement in direct action with the crew at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Location-Conditions-Actions-Needs (LCAN) format during status updates?

    <p>To ensure structured communication intended for Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can an EMS Unit Officer act as the Incident Commander?

    <p>When there are no other unit officers present at the scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must every Primary Unit Officer announce during a complex event?

    <p>The unit identifier of the Incident Commander</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of incident command, what is a characteristic of Tactical Command?

    <p>It is typically used for short-duration emergency operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel do when they arrive at a complex incident unexpectedly?

    <p>Ensure a command officer is alerted about the complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the use of a tactical worksheet during an incident?

    <p>To track incident objectives and resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Incident Response Policy

    • Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
    • Policy and Procedure document
    • Version 24-01: 07/01/2017
    • Includes 26 Appendices
    • Covers incident response procedures for various scenarios
    • Addresses crew member responsibilities, situational awareness, and risk assessment

    Risk Assessment

    • A dynamic process
    • Continuously assesses the operational environment
    • Identifies potential risks
    • Compares risks to the benefits of an action
    • Determines if an action is "worth it"
    • Considers life safety, injury prevention, and property protection
    • Risks include injury or death

    Crew Resource Management (CRM)

    • Focuses on team behavior and attitudes
    • Prioritizes team safety over individual safety
    • Promotes leadership and teamwork
    • Encourages input from all team members

    Incident Strategies

    • Two primary strategies: Offensive & Defensive
    • Strategy choice is independent of location
    • Only one strategy can be in use at a time

    Offensive Strategy

    • Personnel actively address the problem
    • Examples: Performing CPR, directing water streams at a fire, plugging a leak
    • Goals: Correct or stop the identified problem

    Defensive Strategy

    • Personnel contain the problem
    • Examples: Building containment around a leak, focusing water on threatened exposures
    • Goal: Prevent further spread or escalation of the problem

    Incident Priorities

    • The order of importance for addressing incident goals:
      • Life Safety (Account for people in danger)
      • Incident Stabilization (Stop the problem from worsening)
      • Property Conservation (Minimize property damage)
    • Ideally, all priorities are addressed simultaneously
    • If resources are limited, priorities are addressed sequentially in the listed order

    Life Safety

    • Ensuring the safety of people, both civilians and firefighters
    • Search procedures are mandatory in hazard areas, regardless of reported exits
    • The assessment of entry safety and the search are separate processes
    • Survivor assessment considers the likelihood of survival given the emergency
    • Extreme risk may be taken to rescue people in danger, but MCFRS recognizes life's limitations
    • Compartmentation plays a role in survivability
    • Separate compartments can act as barriers to hazards
    • Conditions within one compartment do not necessarily apply to others

    Incident Stabilization

    • Aims to prevent the incident from worsening
    • Involves stopping the spread of hazards and controlling the situation

    Incident Command

    • All incidents require an Incident Commander
    • The Incident Commander uses available resources to develop a vision for success
    • The vision is communicated through clear incident objectives
    • The Incident Commander ensures effective command which includes:
      • Situational Awareness
      • Accountability
      • Effective Communication
      • Risk Assessment
      • Established Objectives
      • Initiating and Monitoring Action
    • Distinguishes between Primary Unit Officer and CCO command functions
    • Complex incidents require a designated CCO operating from a stationary command post
    • The CCO attempts to position their command post for visibility
    • The first arriving Battalion Command Platform (BCP) should be used unless there is a compelling reason not to
    • The Incident Commander designates "Side Alpha" and the remaining sides are designated clockwise

    Incident Command Continued

    • Exposures are designated based on sides
    • The exposure next to a side has the same designation
    • Exposures in multi-story structures often include the two floors above and the floor below the fire floor
    • Floors are typically numbered up from the ground entrance level, with the entrance level considered the first floor
    • Floor designations are separate from functional designations
    • Terrace levels are located when the entrance to a living space is through an interior common area but has a ground level exit
    • Structures with unusual layouts require communication with command to ensure clear designations

    Incident Response Policy

    • The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Incident Response Policy outlines procedures for effectively responding to incidents and managing risk.
    • The policy emphasizes the importance of calculated risk-taking, prioritizing life safety while considering property preservation.
    • MCFRS accepts calculated risk to save lives and limited risk to save property, but not risk firefighter lives for lives or property that cannot be saved.
    • All personnel must be aware of incident risks, take reasonable actions to minimize them, and maintain crew communication and accountability.

    Operational Doctrine Statement

    • MCFRS actively engages in self-assessment, lesson learning, and operational evolution to continually improve.
    • MCFRS recognizes the importance of learning from mistakes, promoting open discussion, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
    • Training plays a crucial part in developing personnel and teams to effectively handle adverse conditions.

    Incident Command

    • There are two recognized methods of managing incident command: Tactical Command and Stationary Command.
    • Tactical Command: The Primary Unit Officer is directly involved with their crew in emergency operations; this command method is used for short durations.
    • Stationary Command: A Command Post is established and the Incident Commander manages the incident operations from a central location, directing resources.
    • Division Supervisor: Responsible for overseeing operations within their assigned area, including resource allocation, completion of objectives, and crew accountability.
    • Field Observer: Assigned by Command to gather information about the incident scene to enhance situational awareness.
    • Incident Duration Reminders (IDRs): These are provided at regular intervals to track elapsed incident time, assess resource needs, and evaluate structural impact.
    • Resource Staging: Units can be staged strategically depending on the situation:
      • Tactical Staging: Units are ready to engage immediately, awaiting directions.
      • Remote Staging: Units are positioned at a distance from the incident.
      • Base Staging: Units are assigned to specific staging areas designated by Command.
    • Geographic Designations: MCFRS uses standard designations for structures, including building sides and quadrants:
      • Building Sides: The address side of a structure is referred to as Side Alpha.
      • Building Quadrants: Buildings are divided into quadrants labeled clockwise: Alpha (left front), Beta (right front), Gamma (right back), Delta (left back).
    • Greater Alarms: Typically dispatched on a subordinate talkgroup; the first arriving Primary Unit Officer acts as the Staging Area Manager.

    Strategic Considerations

    • The Incident Commander is responsible for ensuring that operational objectives are established, communicated, and monitored throughout the incident.
    • All actions must be coordinated to ensure effective team effort, supporting the Incident Commander's strategy.
    • Changes in strategy must be deliberate and communicated clearly.
    • Status updates intended for Command should be formatted using the LCAN (Location-Conditions-Actions-Needs) format.

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    This quiz covers the key components of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's Incident Response Policy, including risk assessment, crew resource management, and strategic approaches to incidents. Participants will learn about the responsibilities and processes essential for effective incident response. Test your understanding of the procedures that guide the safety and efficiency of emergency operations.

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