Questions and Answers
What type of incidents should prompt a call to the Documentation Unit?
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Documentation Unit?
Which of the following information should the Documentation Unit gather?
What is one of the purposes of the PowerPoint presentation prepared by the Documentation Unit?
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Which of the following factors is NOT typically recorded by the Documentation Unit?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting PIAs according to the guidelines?
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Which incident would require a District Chief Level PIA?
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When should PIAs be conducted by the Incident Commander?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a criteria for Assistant Chief Level PIAs?
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What information is archived by the Training Center?
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How are PIAs intended to affect firefighter performance?
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Which type of incident would necessitate an Assistant Chief Level PIA?
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What role does the Incident Commander play in the PIA process?
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What do PIA’s as a tool identify?
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What scenario would demand the presence of the Documentation Unit during an incident analysis?
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Which duty is most relevant to the responsibilities of the Documentation Unit?
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In what situation would the Documentation Unit typically be involved?
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Which of the following incidents would NOT likely require the involvement of the Documentation Unit?
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Which condition is crucial for determining if the Documentation Unit should be called?
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Study Notes
Documentation Unit and Post Incident Analysis (PIA)
- The Documentation Unit supports post-incident analysis and incident documentation for the Tulsa Fire Department.
- Trigger for Documentation Unit involvement includes:
- Large complex fires with significant hose deployment
- Multiple alarm fires
- Fatality-related fires
- Hazardous materials incidents
- Aircraft emergencies
- Primary responsibilities of the Documentation Unit:
- Prepare materials for PIA, utilizing visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations and scene sketches.
- Collect vital information like fire conditions at arrival, strategic goals, and tactical assignments.
- Document attack location, ventilation timing, fire spread avenues, and loss control efforts.
- Note water supply issues and the effectiveness of suppression systems.
- Record firefighter injuries and accountability procedures including Personnel Accountability Reports (PARs).
Archiving and Future Reference
- All emergency incident documents are archived by the Training Center.
- Archived information is intended for future training and reference.
Post Incident Analysis (PIA) Purpose
- PIAs serve to identify:
- Strengths and areas for improvement during the incident response lifecycle.
- Equipment needs and staffing deficiencies.
- Training requirements.
- They are learning-focused, not blame-assignment tools, encouraging full participation from members.
Timing and Reporting of PIAs
- Conducted by Incident Command (IC) within three shifts after the incident.
- IC submits a synopsis of findings to the assistant chief, deputy chief of field operations, and chief of training.
Specific PIA Criteria
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District Chief Level PIAs are required for significant incidents, including:
- Building fires with severe damage (three or more rooms).
- Unusual events (explosions, collapses).
- Fires resulting in civilian fatalities or firefighter injuries needing medical transport.
- Close call incidents with potential firefighter injury.
- Multi-company hazardous materials incidents.
- Mass casualty events involving four or more victims.
- Large wildland fires with five or more units.
- Technical rescue operations.
- Any other incidents at the IC’s discretion.
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Assistant Chief Level PIAs triggered by:
- Third alarm fires or greater.
- Natural disasters.
- Events exceeding departmental capabilities (storm mode, multiple incidents).
- Any incident at the discretion of the IC or assistant chief.
The Documentation Unit Overview
- Assists with post-incident analysis and documentation within the department.
When to Call the Documentation Unit
- Needed for large or complex working-fire incidents involving large-diameter hose.
- Responds to multiple alarm fires indicating significant emergency situations.
- Engages during fatality fires to ensure thorough documentation and analysis.
- Involvement in hazardous materials incidents or technical rescues for detailed reports.
- Activated for aircraft incidents to maintain comprehensive records and evaluations.
Documentation Unit Duties
- Focuses on collecting and organizing incident data for accurate assessments.
- Aids in the evaluation of incidents to improve future response and protocols.
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Description
This quiz covers the Tulsa Fire Department's Emergency Operating Guidelines, specifically focusing on Section 100 regarding Incident Command/Management. It emphasizes the role of the Documentation Unit in post-incident analysis and documentation for large or complex incidents. Test your knowledge on when to call the Documentation Unit and its responsibilities.