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What is the primary purpose of a fireground evacuation plan?
What is the primary purpose of a fireground evacuation plan?
- To establish a communication protocol for structure fires only.
- To provide a notification procedure for firefighters to evacuate a building when conditions become dangerous. (correct)
- To ensure all firefighters are accounted for after interior operations.
- To outline the steps for conducting search and rescue operations during a fire.
According to the fireground evacuation procedure, what is the first action the Incident Commander takes when conditions deteriorate?
According to the fireground evacuation procedure, what is the first action the Incident Commander takes when conditions deteriorate?
- Order all units to withdraw from the building immediately.
- Initiate a PAR (Personnel Accountability Report).
- Notify Fire Communications to broadcast an evacuation message. (correct)
- Sound all apparatus air horns for ten seconds.
What specific signal is sounded for five seconds by communications during a fireground evacuation?
What specific signal is sounded for five seconds by communications during a fireground evacuation?
- The BOX TONE (correct)
- The Mayday signal
- A series of short whistle blasts
- The PAR tone
How many times will the evacuation message be broadcast on the assigned talkgroup as a minimum?
How many times will the evacuation message be broadcast on the assigned talkgroup as a minimum?
Besides the broadcasted message, what other audible signal accompanies the evacuation order?
Besides the broadcasted message, what other audible signal accompanies the evacuation order?
After hearing the evacuation message, what action should personnel take?
After hearing the evacuation message, what action should personnel take?
What is the very next step after withdrawing from the building, according to the procedure?
What is the very next step after withdrawing from the building, according to the procedure?
Who is responsible for reporting any missing personnel to the Incident Commander?
Who is responsible for reporting any missing personnel to the Incident Commander?
Besides building fires, to what other types of incidents does this evacuation procedure apply?
Besides building fires, to what other types of incidents does this evacuation procedure apply?
What additional considerations must Incident Commanders take into account when implementing supplementary notifications?
What additional considerations must Incident Commanders take into account when implementing supplementary notifications?
Flashcards
Fireground Evacuation Plan Purpose
Fireground Evacuation Plan Purpose
To provide a notification procedure for firefighters helping them to evacuate from a building when conditions are dangerous.
Evacuation Order
Evacuation Order
The Incident Commander will notify Fire Communications to broadcast an evacuation message.
Evacuation Message
Evacuation Message
All companies operating on [location] evacuate the building immediately due to unsafe conditions.
BOX TONE
BOX TONE
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Message Repetition
Message Repetition
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Air Horn Signal
Air Horn Signal
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Action Upon Hearing Signal
Action Upon Hearing Signal
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Post-Evacuation Report
Post-Evacuation Report
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Missing Personnel
Missing Personnel
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Plan Applicability
Plan Applicability
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Study Notes
- MOP 602-6 is related to emergency services
- MOP 602-6 outlines the fireground evacuation plan
- The fireground evacuation plan is designed as a notification procedure
- This notification procedure helps firefighters have a rapid and orderly evacuation from a building
- This procedure is put in place when conditions deteriorate and the fire building becomes too dangerous for interior operations
Evacuation Procedure
- The Incident Commander notifies Fire Communications to broadcast an evacuation message
- The evacuation message is: "All companies operating on Box XXX premises 0000 Cox Street evacuate the building immediately due to unsafe conditions.”
- Communications will sound the BOX TONE for five seconds on all talkgroups assigned to the incident
- The BOX TONE signal [MOP 515-4] is consistent with the tone signal used by mutual aid partners for evacuation purposes
- The evacuation message will be broadcast at least twice on the assigned talkgroup
- Incident commanders must consider the need to make additional notifications
- Considerations for additional notifications include the size of building(s) and complexity of areas involved
- All units on the fireground will sound apparatus air horns simultaneously and continuously for a ten second blast when the command is simulcast
Actions after Notification
- Upon hearing the message and/or air horn warning signal, personnel will immediately withdraw from the building
- All equipment should be withdrawn if possible
- Personnel will report to their respective Officer immediately after withdrawing for a PAR
- The Unit Officer will immediately report any missing personnel to the Incident Commander
- This procedure applies to incidents other than building fires like hazmat and building collapse
Related Policies
- MOP 602-9 PAR
- MOP 622-1 Search and Rescue
- MOP 622-3 Personal Distress Device
- MOP 515-4 Terminology
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