19 Questions
According to the text, who is responsible for alerting the City Manager in case of a civil disturbance?
The Fire Chief
What should MFR units do when responding to a disturbed area?
Exercise all necessary precautions
Who does FCIO forward the location of the MPD Command Post to?
The DC(s) in whose district(s) the disturbance is occurring
When is a DC required to respond to the MPD Command Post?
When it is anticipated that Fire Rescue services will be needed
Who should FCIO inform and request approval from when deploying units outside of the City of Miami?
The on-duty BC
What does FCIO notify in case of a "Potential of Civil Disturbance"?
The SDO and the OnDuty BC
When can the Fire Chief recall off-duty personnel?
During an emergency
Who may request Mutual-Aid assistance?
The Fire Chief or his designee
Who may activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
The AFC of Emergency Management
Who can declare a condition in the City has attained or has the potential to attain the proportions of a civil disturbance?
The City Manager
Who may direct MFR to aid other communities stricken by a civil disturbance?
The City Manager
Who should be alerted when an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' occurs within the City of Miami?
All of the above
Who is responsible for routing all notifications of civil disturbances through the Fire Central Information Officer (FCIO)?
The Fire Chief
Who will originate most alerts regarding civil disturbances?
The Police Department
When can the City Manager direct MFR to aid other communities stricken by a civil disturbance?
When the City Manager determines a condition in the City has attained the proportions of a civil disturbance
What is the first step in the procedure for alerts and notifications during times of a potential or actual civil disturbance?
Declaring a condition in the City has attained or has the potential to attain the proportions of a civil disturbance
Who should be immediately contacted when an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' occurs within the City of Miami?
Fire Chief and his Executive Staff
What category do notifications fall into when the alert is for an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' within the City of Miami?
Declared Civil Disturbance
Who may declare that a condition in the City has attained or has the potential to attain the proportions of a civil disturbance?
The Fire Chief
Study Notes
Civil Disturbance Alerting and Response
Alerting Procedures
- The Fire Central Information Officer (FCIO) is responsible for routing all notifications of civil disturbances through them.
- The first step in the procedure for alerts and notifications during times of a potential or actual civil disturbance is to notify the FCIO.
- FCIO will originate most alerts regarding civil disturbances.
Response Procedures
- In case of a civil disturbance, FCIO notifies the City Manager.
- MFR units, when responding to a disturbed area, should report to the MPD Command Post for staging and instruction.
- A DC is required to respond to the MPD Command Post during a civil disturbance.
Deployment and Approval
- FCIO should inform and request approval from the City Manager when deploying units outside of the City of Miami.
- The Fire Chief can recall off-duty personnel during a potential or actual civil disturbance.
Mutual-Aid and Emergency Operations
- The City Manager may request Mutual-Aid assistance from other communities.
- The City Manager or designee may activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during a civil disturbance.
- The Mayor or City Manager can declare a condition in the City has attained or has the potential to attain the proportions of a civil disturbance.
Communication and Notification
- Notifications of civil disturbances fall into the category of "High Priority" when the alert is for an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' within the City of Miami.
- When an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' occurs within the City of Miami, the City Manager should be immediately contacted.
- FCIO forwards the location of the MPD Command Post to the City Manager and other relevant personnel.
External Aid and Direction
- The City Manager may direct MFR to aid other communities stricken by a civil disturbance.
- The Mayor or City Manager can direct MFR to aid other communities stricken by a civil disturbance.
Test your knowledge about the procedures for alerts and notifications during a civil disturbance in the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue (MFR). Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Fire Chief and understand how potential civil disturbances are declared.
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