Toronto Fire Services Training Note 104.4.4 Freelancing PDF

Fire Services Professional Development and Training Training Note FROM: Fire Chief EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2018 GROUP: 100 Firefighting Knowledge and Skills SECTION:...

Fire Services Professional Development and Training Training Note FROM: Fire Chief EFFECTIVE DATE: November 20, 2018 GROUP: 100 Firefighting Knowledge and Skills SECTION: 104 Incident Management System SUB-SECTION: 104.4 Using The Accountability System UNIT: 104.4.4 Freelancing TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 2 2. FREELANCING........................................................................................................... 2 Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.4.4 Professional Development and Training Date Prepared: November 2018 Page 1 of 2 1. INTRODUCTION With an effective IMS in place fire fighters can confidently operate in dangerous environments because they know that Command has ensured accountability at the emergency incident. 2. FREELANCING Freelancing is the term used to describe individuals or teams who are operating independently, without the direction of Command. Freelancing by an individual or a team will not be permitted or tolerated under any circumstances at an emergency incident. Uncoordinated actions can seriously endanger fire fighters operating at an incident. Toronto Fire Services Training Note: 104.4.4 Professional Development and Training Date Prepared: November 2018 Page 2 of 2