Toronto Fire Services Training Note 104.3.7 PDF

Fire Services Professional Development & Training Training Note FROM: Fire Chief EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2018 GROUP: 100 Firefighting Knowl...

Fire Services Professional Development & Training Training Note FROM: Fire Chief EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2018 GROUP: 100 Firefighting Knowledge and Skills SECTION: 104 Incident Management System SUBSECTION: 104.3 IMS Communications UNIT: 104.3.7 Establishing Command TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 2 2. INITIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMAND........................................................... 2 3. ASSUMING COMMAND......................................................................................... 3 4. COMMAND MODES............................................................................................... 3 Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.3.7 Professional Development & Training Date Prepared: November 2018  1. INTRODUCTION The Incident Management System begins with the establishment of Command. 2. INITIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMAND Overview The Officer of the first Operations Division apparatus/vehicle to arrive on-scene will, after conducting an initial size-up, assume Command of the incident. The initial Incident Commander (IC) will remain in Command until Command is transferred or until the incident is stabilized and terminated. Initial Radio Report Command will be established by the initial radio report to TFS Communications in the following manner: Identify the incident location by using the correct street address and/or a common descriptive name Provide a brief description of the incident structure Provide a brief description of what signs are visible upon arrival Briefly describe the action to be taken Confirm the assumption and designation of Command End radio report by stating your PAR status Example: “Toronto Fire, Rescue 423 has arrived 123 Annette Street, we have a three story semi- detached home, no signs, Rescue 423 Captain is Annette Command, investigating PAR 3". A single apparatus incident (e.g. rubbish fire, medical call, etc.) does not require that the initial radio report include the assumption of Command. Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.3.7 Professional Development & Training Date Prepared: November 2018  Follow-Up Report The follow-up report shall be transmitted by the IC before engaging in task-level activities. Follow-Up Reports shall include the following information: Result of a 360 Any changes to the initial IAP. Assignments for incoming apparatus. Any immediate safety concerns. A 360 shall be performed at every incident we respond to. The initial arriving IC may not be able to conduct a 360. When crews are unable to perform a 360, it shall be communicated '360 not complete' so that subsequent crews may complete it. The Follow-Up Report shall include any additional critical information that is identified. Example: When the Initial Radio Report is: “Toronto Fire, Rescue 423 has arrived 123 Annette Street, we have a 3 story semi- detached home, no signs. Rescue 423 Captain is Annette Command, investigating PAR 3". A Follow-up Report is as follows: "Toronto Fire, Annette Command, 360 is complete, smoke visible second floor Charlie side, requesting a working fire response. Rescue 423 advancing a 45mm line to the second floor, PAR 3 Fast-Attack mode. R425 inbound I need a back-up line, A423 inbound I need ladders to the rear". 3. ASSUMING COMMAND Where more than one fire apparatus will be required at an incident, the first Officer arriving on the scene will initiate the Incident Management System and will conduct an initial size- up and assume Command. If a Chief Officer arrives at the same time as the first suppression apparatus, the Chief Officer will assume command after conducting an initial size up. 4. COMMAND MODES Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.3.7 Professional Development & Training Date Prepared: November 2018  Mobile Command Mobile Command is used when the initial arriving Company Officer is immediately required to either investigate the situation or be involved in a task level activity. Mobile Command may incorporate one of two distinct modes: Investigative Mode The investigative mode applies when the situation requires investigation by the initial arriving Company Officer. Upon the arrival of a second Officer, a STATIC Command Post should be established and Command is transferred to the second arriving Officer. The initial Company Officer should continue to investigate, keeping Command and other responding personnel updated. Fast Attack Mode Fast Attack mode may be utilized in situations requiring immediate action towards stabilizing the incident and there is the requirement of the Company Officer’s assistance at the task level. Examples of Fast Attack Mode include: Rescue Fire attack Critical life safety situation Static Command Static Command requires the immediate establishment of a Command Post, the announcement of its location and a name to identify Command. Certain incidents require immediate overall Command. The Company Officer will initially assume a safe and effective Command position. Static Command shall be maintained and transferred to a Chief Officer on their arrival. Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.3.7 Professional Development & Training Date Prepared: November 2018