Tulsa Fire Department Emergency Operation Guidelines

Questions and Answers

What is the primary responsibility of the Security Team (ST) during an incident response?

Establishing communication with external agencies.

Conducting medical evaluations of all occupants.

Performing a room by room search of the structure. (correct)

Gathering intelligence on potential explosive devices.

What is a crucial safety measure for personnel within the secure corridor?

Avoiding any physical barriers.

Direct line of sight between positions. (correct)

Limited visibility to avoid detection.

Constant communication with external units.

Which role in the Tactical Triage Task Force (TTTF) is responsible for communicating with the Contact Team?

Tactical Triage Task Force Team Leader (TFTL). (correct)

Medical Contingent Officer.

Assistant Task Force Team Leader (ATFTL).

Security Officer on standby.

How is the deployment of the Tactical Triage Task Force (TTTF) determined?

By assessing the specifics of the incident. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing rally points within the structure?

To gather personnel safely during the operation. Signup and view all the answers

Which member of the TTTF maintains contact with the Interior frequency?

The Assistant Task Force Team Leader (ATFTL). Signup and view all the answers

What task can the Bomb Squad be assigned if potential explosive devices are located?

Perform interior operations. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of law enforcement officers required in the Security Contingent of the TTTF?

At least 2 officers. Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for making all medical decisions once the TTTF is deployed?

The Paramedic Signup and view all the answers

What must the paramedic communicate to the TFTL if immediate transport is required?

The need for an exterior Casualty Collection Point Signup and view all the answers

When should the Search Team shelter located occupants inside the structure?

Unless there is an immediate threat requiring evacuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Staging Area Manager (SAM)?

To brief personnel on the status of the incident Signup and view all the answers

If the TTTF encounters an armed assailant, what will the Medical Contingent do?

Retreat to the last known area of safety Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the possible actions the CP may take based on injury numbers in a scene?

Establish an interior Casualty Collection Point Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the TFD members of the TTTF during an operation?

Transport injured persons Signup and view all the answers

What may be established to better track injuries in cases of multiple injuries?

An interior Casualty Collection Point Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Inner perimeter in an emergency incident?

To contain the area identified as the potential kill zone Signup and view all the answers

Which personnel are mainly assigned to the Reunification Site?

Affected business representatives and law enforcement Signup and view all the answers

How is the Media area designated during an emergency incident?

Away from the CP, staging area, relocation site, and reunification site Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Outer perimeter from the Inner perimeter?

It encompasses the warm zone outside the potential kill zone Signup and view all the answers

What critical function does the Command Post serve during an emergency incident?

To coordinate all operations and manage resource requests Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Casualty Collection Points?

To treat injured persons awaiting hospital transport Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered for personnel involved in an extended operation?

Establishing a rotation plan for personnel Signup and view all the answers

Who is primarily responsible for the Media area during an emergency?

The Public Information Officer (PIO) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emergency Operating Guidelines

Search Team (ST)

Consists of law enforcement personnel and works from a single point of entry into the structure
Responsible for room-by-room search to identify occupants, injured persons, and potential threats
Establishes a "secure corridor" with personnel at junctures for safety and line of sight
IC assigns backfill personnel to the team as they move forward throughout the structure

Rally Points

Identified and designated throughout the structure for personnel inside the affected structure to gather

Bomb Squad

On stand-by for:
- Interior operations if potential explosive devices are located by the ST
- Sweeping of the exterior CP and staging areas

Tactical Triage Task Force (TTTF)

Deployed based on incident specifics (structure size, potential suspects, injuries, etc.)
Consists of:
- Security Contingent: at least 2 law enforcement officers (TFTL and ATFTL)
- Medical Contingent: at least one paramedic and 4 firefighters
TTTF can be deployed prior to total neutralization of the active assailant and clearing of the involved structure

TTTF Responsibilities

TFTL: directs TTTF movements, monitors Main frequency communications with the Contact Team
ATFTL: monitors Interior frequency, remains in contact with the CP
Paramedic: Medical lead, triages injuries, determines need for immediate transport
Firefighters: assist with transport of injured persons, maintain security overwatch

Communications

TTTF members use their main or assigned tactical channel for radio communications
IC/UC may direct deployment of multiple TTTFs based on the number of potential injuries

Exterior Operations

Staging area: for incoming personnel, with a Staging Area Manager (SAM) to brief personnel on the current status of the incident
Perimeters: Inner (potential kill zone), Outer (warm zone)
Command Post: ensures unnecessary personnel do not enter the CP area
Casualty Collection Points: where injured persons are taken and treated while awaiting transport to a hospital
Relocation Site: secure location outside the affected structure for evacuated occupants, with medical personnel, counselors, and chaplains
Reunification Site: separate location for family and friends of possible occupants, secured with law enforcement
Media area: designated away from CP, staging area, relocation site, and reunification site, under the responsibility of the assigned PIO

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Emergency Operating Guidelines for the Tulsa Fire Department, including procedures for team members and search protocols in emergency situations.