11 Questions
What does 'FIRE KNOCKED DOWN' indicate?
The main body of the fire has been extinguished
What does 'FIREFIGHTER OUTSIDE' indicate?
The trapped firefighter has been removed from the structure
What does 'LOSS STOPPED' indicate?
No further damage is occurring to the building or its contents
What does 'RIT DEPLOYED' indicate?
The Rapid Intervention Team has deployed to assist
What does 'PRIMARY SEARCH COMPLETED, “ALL CLEAR”' indicate?
The primary search has been completed and no persons have been located
What is the primary purpose of using benchmarks in Toronto Fire Services' radio communication?
To allow for more efficient operations at an incident
What does the benchmark 'A2' indicate?
The true response time for events by calculating the time between arrival at scene and the time the crew has reached the actual location of the incident
What is the purpose of the '360 COMPLETE' benchmark?
To indicate the completion of the 360-degree survey and provide relevant information for responding crews
What does the 'ARRIVED AT THE PATIENT LOCATION' benchmark indicate?
The time crews have reached the patient after the arrival on scene
What is the purpose of the 'EVAC ANNOUNCEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE' benchmark?
To indicate that voice communication systems have been utilized to communicate essential information to occupants
What does the 'APPLICATION OF AGENT or DECISION TO DEFER' benchmark indicate?
The time at which extinguishing agent is initially applied to a fire or the decision to defer application is made
Study Notes
Toronto Fire Services Benchmarks
- Toronto Fire Services use radio communication phrases, called benchmarks, to indicate the status of events at an incident.
- Benchmarks enable efficient operations and standardized terminology.
Purposes of Benchmarks
- Inform Command that a specific task has been completed.
- Allow recording on the running log/worksheet.
- Enable time stamping on the radio communication recordings.
- Provide Command with progress indicators of the incident.
Benchmark Definitions
360 Complete
- Indicates that the 360 has been completed, with relevant information for responding crews.
A2
- Calculates the true response time for events by tracking the time between a responding emergency vehicle's arrival at the scene and the crew's arrival at the incident location.
Arrived at the Patient Location
- Indicates the time crews have reached the patient after arrival on the scene at a medical emergency.
Evac Announcements Have Been Made
- Voice communication systems have been used to communicate essential information to occupants.
Application of Agent or Decision to Defer
- The time at which extinguishing agent is initially applied to a fire or the decision to defer application is made.
Fire Knocked Down
- The main body of the fire has been extinguished.
Fire Under Control
- The fire can be controlled with the equipment and resources on the scene.
Primary Search Completed, "All Clear"
- Primary search has been completed and no persons have been located.
Secondary Search Completed, "All Clear"
- Secondary search has been completed and no persons have been located.
RIT Deployed
- The Rapid Intervention Team has deployed.
Firefighter Located
- The lost, trapped, or injured firefighter(s) has been found.
Firefighter Outside
- The lost, trapped, or injured firefighter(s) have been removed from the structure.
RIT Stood Down
- The Rapid Intervention Team is no longer needed at the incident.
Loss Stopped
- Further damage to the building or its contents has ended.
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