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Which benchmark indicates that a team has entered the building?
Which benchmark indicates that a team has entered the building?
Which benchmark indicates that there is a team ready for deployment in case of emergencies?
Which benchmark indicates that there is a team ready for deployment in case of emergencies?
What does the benchmark 'Fire Under Control' signify?
What does the benchmark 'Fire Under Control' signify?
Which action is NOT listed as a benchmark?
Which action is NOT listed as a benchmark?
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Which benchmark indicates the initiation of victim rescue from vehicles?
Which benchmark indicates the initiation of victim rescue from vehicles?
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Which of these benchmarks indicates a completed task rather than the initiation of one?
Which of these benchmarks indicates a completed task rather than the initiation of one?
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Study Notes
Communications
- A communications model is used to ensure receipt and acknowledgment of critical communications.
- The NATO phonetic alphabet is used to identify sides of buildings (e.g., Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta).
- Remove unnecessary phrases and terminology from transmissions to keep them concise.
- Avoid "good news reporting", only report priority or pertinent information.
Pre Arrival
- Identify and request required resources to mitigate the incident effectively.
- Deliver Water Supply instructions prior to arrival when feasible, including rural water supply declaration.
Initial Radio Reports (IRR)
- Provide basic information that impacts incoming units' actions on the fireground.
- Include arriving unit(s), building size, height, type of occupancy, unique construction, smoke/fire conditions, establishment of Command, actions being taken, and instructions to incoming units.
- Use the IDéal acronym to structure the report:
- I - Identify arriving unit(s)
- D - Describe what you see
- E - Establish Command
- A - Actions
- L - Let incoming units know what you want them to do
360°
- Complete a 360° assessment of the scene, or advise what you have seen if unable to complete.
- Identify known or potential rescue, active and potential flow path of fire and fire gases, fire location and extent, structure size, construction, and age, and structural stability.
- Assess hazards and identify potential issues.
Follow-up Report (FUR)
- Provide updates on conditions and potential hazards after a 360° assessment.
- Use the CAN format:
- Conditions: updates on fire location and potential hazards
- Actions: confirm Operational Mode and Actions Taken
- Needs: request additional resources as needed
Benchmarks
- Key milestones to report during an incident:
- Making Entry
- Water on Fire
- Two-Out Established
- Water Supply Established
- Fire Under Control
- Primary Search
- RIT Established
- Extrication Initiated / Extrication Complete
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Description
Learn how to use the NATO phonetic alphabet in critical communications to identify sides of buildings and ensure clarity in messages. Practice with examples of radio calls and responses.
