Public Safety Zones in Emergency Response

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What is the preferred method for relaying supplemental incident information to crews?

CAD notes (correct)

Directly to the Incident Commander

Over the radio

Through a third-party communication channel

What should the FD IC do regarding the Box Alarm number for the incident?

Not worry about the Box Alarm number, as that is the responsibility of the Dispatch team

Consult with the PD IC before determining the appropriate Box Alarm number

Determine the appropriate Box Alarm number but wait until arrival on-scene before activating it

Determine the appropriate Box Alarm number and be prepared to activate it early in the incident, even before arriving on-scene if justified (correct)

What should responding FD personnel do if the PD IC reports the incident is an RTF incident?

Proceed directly to the incident location without donning RTF equipment

Remain in the Cold Zone and do not don RTF equipment

Wait for further instructions from the FD IC before taking any action

Make every attempt to access and don their RTF equipment while responding, if it is accessible (correct)

What should the first arriving RFD personnel do according to the text?

Cautiously proceed toward the reported location looking for signs of ambush, booby traps, or I.E.D.s Signup and view all the answers

Where should the FD IC designate the Fire/EMS Staging area?

At a location that provides cover and quick response (Cold Zone) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the FD IC designating the Fire/EMS Staging area?

To keep Fire and EMS personnel away from potentially hazardous areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Incident Commander (IC) on the scene?

To establish the initial fire department command structure Signup and view all the answers

How many RTF (Rescue Task Force) teams are typically formed at the scene?

3 teams Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Triage position within the Medical Group?

To assess and prioritize victims for treatment and transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Transport Officer within the Medical Group?

To assign patients to transport ambulances from the Field Hospital Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the initial Police Supervisor arriving on scene?

To establish a unified incident command structure with the Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Treatment Officer within the Medical Group?

To set up and activate the Field Hospital/treatment area Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Cold Zone as described in the text?

To provide a staging area for fire department units and medical resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Concealment and Cover as described in the text?

Concealment provides protection from observation, while Cover provides protection from direct fire and/or explosion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Contact Team as described in the text?

To locate and mark secondary devices, and call out approximate victim numbers and locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Duress Signal?

To alert others of an imminent threat or danger Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Entry Corridor as described in the text?

To provide a secure path from the Cold Zone to the Warm Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Police protection should still be considered in the Cold Zone?

To prevent the spread of the threat to the Cold Zone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Fire Department (FD) when responding to an active shooter incident?

Coordinate with the Police Department (PD) and establish Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the FD's Initial Actions?

Conduct a risk/benefit analysis to determine if injuries have been reported Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Police Department (PD) in an active shooter incident?

Coordinate with the Fire Department (FD) and establish Unified Command Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Rescue Task Force (RTF) during an active shooter incident?

Provide medical care and evacuation of the uninjured Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason the Fire Department (FD) should coordinate with the Police Department (PD) during an active shooter incident?

To establish Unified Command and receive further instructions from the PD IC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Combat Gauze (Hemostatic Agent) listed in the equipment?

To stop severe bleeding in victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the law enforcement security element that accompanies each RTF team?

To protect the RTF rescue element at all times Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the first RTF team to enter the area, according to the text?

To extract all victims categorized as "Red" immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended purpose of the Patient Movement Tarp (Mega-Mover) listed in the equipment?

To facilitate the movement and transport of victims Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary communication method for the RTF teams once they have entered the Warm Zone?

They will communicate with FD IC via radio Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Green and Yellow victims mentioned in the text?

They will be left in the area until all victims have been assessed Signup and view all the answers