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What is the main purpose of SOG 203 issued by FCABC?
What is the main purpose of SOG 203 issued by FCABC?
- To efficiently triage, treat, and transport victims of mass casualty incidents (correct)
- To establish a database of active assailants
- To provide guidelines for fire station operations
- To facilitate communication during mass casualty incidents
What is the difference between Active Assailant and Active Shooter as per the text?
What is the difference between Active Assailant and Active Shooter as per the text?
- The location of the incident
- The number of casualties involved
- The presence of explosives
- The type of weapons they use (correct)
What does ASHER stand for in the context of mass casualty incidents?
What does ASHER stand for in the context of mass casualty incidents?
- Association for Safety and Health Emergency Response
- Active Shooter Hostile Event Response (correct)
- Assault and Hostage Emergency Rescue
- Anti-terrorist Service for Hostile Events and Responses
What is the purpose of Ballistic Protection Equipment (BPE) mentioned in the protocol?
What is the purpose of Ballistic Protection Equipment (BPE) mentioned in the protocol?
When is the protocol applicable as per the text?
When is the protocol applicable as per the text?
What is the minimum requirement of Ballistic Protection Equipment (BPE) based on the text?
What is the minimum requirement of Ballistic Protection Equipment (BPE) based on the text?
What is the purpose of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP)?
What is the purpose of a Casualty Collection Point (CCP)?
In a Complex Coordinated Attack, what is a common characteristic regarding the attack modes used?
In a Complex Coordinated Attack, what is a common characteristic regarding the attack modes used?
What is the main responsibility of a Contact Team/Law Enforcement Entry Team?
What is the main responsibility of a Contact Team/Law Enforcement Entry Team?
What does Force Protection (FP) aim to do?
What does Force Protection (FP) aim to do?
What is an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) primarily designed to do?
What is an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) primarily designed to do?
What is the main role of a Rescue Task Force (RTF) at an incident scene?
What is the main role of a Rescue Task Force (RTF) at an incident scene?
What is the main objective of Unified Command (UC) during an incident?
What is the main objective of Unified Command (UC) during an incident?
In Active Shooter Hostile Events, what is the Hot Zone characterized by?
In Active Shooter Hostile Events, what is the Hot Zone characterized by?
When can Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) operate in the Warm Zone?
When can Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) operate in the Warm Zone?
What does THREAT stand for in the context of controlling hemorrhaging?
What does THREAT stand for in the context of controlling hemorrhaging?
What should be the priority for transport of victims according to the text?
What should be the priority for transport of victims according to the text?
What does the RPM mnemonic stand for?
What does the RPM mnemonic stand for?
In the START Triage system, what should be done if an infant is developmentally unable to walk?
In the START Triage system, what should be done if an infant is developmentally unable to walk?
What should be controlled during the triage phase according to the text?
What should be controlled during the triage phase according to the text?
When should secondary triage be conducted according to the text?
When should secondary triage be conducted according to the text?
Why is it necessary to adapt the standard START triage method for children 8 years old or younger?
Why is it necessary to adapt the standard START triage method for children 8 years old or younger?
What should the officer of the first-arriving unit do upon establishing Command in a Cold Zone?
What should the officer of the first-arriving unit do upon establishing Command in a Cold Zone?
In an active shooter/hostile event with unknown victims, what level of MCI response should be requested initially?
In an active shooter/hostile event with unknown victims, what level of MCI response should be requested initially?
What is the purpose of establishing a Rescue Task Force in a tactical environment MCI?
What is the purpose of establishing a Rescue Task Force in a tactical environment MCI?
How should victims be prioritized during triage according to the text?
How should victims be prioritized during triage according to the text?
What does the acronym THREAT stand for in integrated active shooter responses?
What does the acronym THREAT stand for in integrated active shooter responses?
What should be done with the 'walking wounded' according to the procedure?
What should be done with the 'walking wounded' according to the procedure?
In what situation should an Integrated active shooter/assailant response include actions contained in the acronym THREAT?
In what situation should an Integrated active shooter/assailant response include actions contained in the acronym THREAT?
What key role does Law Enforcement play during an active shooter/assailant incident?
What key role does Law Enforcement play during an active shooter/assailant incident?
'Triage', 'Treatment', 'Transport', and 'Staging' are designated officers as additional units arrive. What is the responsibility of 'Treatment' officer?
'Triage', 'Treatment', 'Transport', and 'Staging' are designated officers as additional units arrive. What is the responsibility of 'Treatment' officer?
'MCI' involves predetermined response plans classified by different levels. How are these levels determined?
'MCI' involves predetermined response plans classified by different levels. How are these levels determined?
Who should be designated to assist with decontamination, antidotes, and treatment of victims in a known or suspected weapon of mass destruction (WMD) event?
Who should be designated to assist with decontamination, antidotes, and treatment of victims in a known or suspected weapon of mass destruction (WMD) event?
What should be done to reduce the span of control during large-scale or complex Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs)?
What should be done to reduce the span of control during large-scale or complex Mass Casualty Incidents (MCIs)?
What action should be taken if the incident is due to an active assailant or tactical environment?
What action should be taken if the incident is due to an active assailant or tactical environment?
Which role should organize the Triage Team to begin initial triaging of victims?
Which role should organize the Triage Team to begin initial triaging of victims?
What is the radio designation for the Treatment Officer?
What is the radio designation for the Treatment Officer?
What should be used to mark doors with victim counts in a Rescue Task Force (RTF) scenario?
What should be used to mark doors with victim counts in a Rescue Task Force (RTF) scenario?
In a large-scale incident, how should the treatment area be divided based on priority?
In a large-scale incident, how should the treatment area be divided based on priority?
What role oversees the Treatment Managers of the Red, Yellow, and Green Areas?
What role oversees the Treatment Managers of the Red, Yellow, and Green Areas?
What should be considered when designating entrance and exit areas for a treatment area in large-scale incidents?
What should be considered when designating entrance and exit areas for a treatment area in large-scale incidents?
What is the correct designation for the Medical Officer's vest according to the MCI Supervisor Kit?
What is the correct designation for the Medical Officer's vest according to the MCI Supervisor Kit?
According to MCI procedures, why should all non-ambulatory victims be assessed where they are found?
According to MCI procedures, why should all non-ambulatory victims be assessed where they are found?
How many triage tags are recommended per unit in the MCI kit for responder vehicles?
How many triage tags are recommended per unit in the MCI kit for responder vehicles?
What is the purpose of using colored ribbons in the MCI kit for responder vehicles?
What is the purpose of using colored ribbons in the MCI kit for responder vehicles?
Which officer is responsible for coordinating with the Transport Officer to designate a location for victim loading and the best route to the area?
Which officer is responsible for coordinating with the Transport Officer to designate a location for victim loading and the best route to the area?
Why should independent decisions be made for each victim during triage according to MCI procedures?
Why should independent decisions be made for each victim during triage according to MCI procedures?
In the MCI Supervisor Kit, what color vest is designated for the Transport Officer?
In the MCI Supervisor Kit, what color vest is designated for the Transport Officer?
What is the purpose of maintaining a reserve of at least two transport vehicles at the staging area?
What is the purpose of maintaining a reserve of at least two transport vehicles at the staging area?
What should be done if personnel are directed to assist in another function during an MCI incident according to the text?
What should be done if personnel are directed to assist in another function during an MCI incident according to the text?
Why does the Incident Commander coordinate gathering pertinent documentation at the completion of an incident?
Why does the Incident Commander coordinate gathering pertinent documentation at the completion of an incident?
What is the role of Medical Control (Medcom/MRCC) upon notification of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
What is the role of Medical Control (Medcom/MRCC) upon notification of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)?
What resources are recommended for an MCI Level 3 incident (21-100 victims) according to the text?
What resources are recommended for an MCI Level 3 incident (21-100 victims) according to the text?
In the context of Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI), what does a 'Strike Team' consist of?
In the context of Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI), what does a 'Strike Team' consist of?
What is the responsibility of the Officer in charge during an MCI?
What is the responsibility of the Officer in charge during an MCI?
How many ALS Transport Strike Teams are recommended for an MCI Level 5 incident?
How many ALS Transport Strike Teams are recommended for an MCI Level 5 incident?
What is the purpose of establishing a Liaison for Fire Department (FD) and Law Enforcement (LE) during an MCI?
What is the purpose of establishing a Liaison for Fire Department (FD) and Law Enforcement (LE) during an MCI?
How many hospitals and trauma centers are typically notified for an MCI Level 4 incident?
How many hospitals and trauma centers are typically notified for an MCI Level 4 incident?
What is the primary responsibility of a Hospital Coordinator during a large-scale incident?
What is the primary responsibility of a Hospital Coordinator during a large-scale incident?
What is the responsibility of the Transport Officer in the Disaster Management System (DMS)?
What is the responsibility of the Transport Officer in the Disaster Management System (DMS)?
What action should be taken for victims who are red-tagged according to the instructions?
What action should be taken for victims who are red-tagged according to the instructions?
Who should establish continuous contact with Medical Control (Medcom or MRCC) according to the text?
Who should establish continuous contact with Medical Control (Medcom or MRCC) according to the text?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC) during a disaster?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Resource Coordination Center (MRCC) during a disaster?
Why are air-transported victims usually assigned to distant hospitals according to the text?
Why are air-transported victims usually assigned to distant hospitals according to the text?
What will happen once Medical Control receives information from the Medical Communication Coordinator about victim transport?
What will happen once Medical Control receives information from the Medical Communication Coordinator about victim transport?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Supply Coordinator as per the text?
What is the responsibility of the Medical Supply Coordinator as per the text?
What should be documented on the Triage Tag according to the instructions provided?
What should be documented on the Triage Tag according to the instructions provided?
Why are ground-transported victims assigned to hospitals on a rotating basis?
Why are ground-transported victims assigned to hospitals on a rotating basis?
What is one of the key roles of the Medical Communication Coordinator during a disaster?
What is one of the key roles of the Medical Communication Coordinator during a disaster?
What action should be taken in establishing a victim loading area according to the text?
What action should be taken in establishing a victim loading area according to the text?
