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According to the text, who is responsible for alerting the City Manager in case of a civil disturbance?

The Water Supply Officer

The Emergency Manager

The Fire Chief (correct)

The Public Information Officer

What should MFR units do when responding to a disturbed area?

Use the most expeditious route

Exercise all necessary precautions (correct)

Respond with caution

Leave the area as rapidly as possible

Who does FCIO forward the location of the MPD Command Post to?

The Emergency Manager

The DC(s) in whose district(s) the disturbance is occurring (correct)

The Fire Chief

The Water Supply Officer

When is a DC required to respond to the MPD Command Post?

When it is anticipated that Fire Rescue services will be needed Signup and view all the answers

Who should FCIO inform and request approval from when deploying units outside of the City of Miami?

The on-duty BC Signup and view all the answers

What does FCIO notify in case of a "Potential of Civil Disturbance"?

The SDO and the OnDuty BC Signup and view all the answers

When can the Fire Chief recall off-duty personnel?

During an emergency Signup and view all the answers

Who may request Mutual-Aid assistance?

The Fire Chief or his designee Signup and view all the answers

Who may activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?

The AFC of Emergency Management Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who may direct MFR to aid other communities stricken by a civil disturbance?

The City Manager Signup and view all the answers

Who should be alerted when an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' occurs within the City of Miami?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for routing all notifications of civil disturbances through the Fire Central Information Officer (FCIO)?

The Fire Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who will originate most alerts regarding civil disturbances?

The Police Department Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Who should be immediately contacted when an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' occurs within the City of Miami?

Fire Chief and his Executive Staff Signup and view all the answers

What category do notifications fall into when the alert is for an 'Actual Civil Disturbance' within the City of Miami?

Declared Civil Disturbance Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.