Unit 1 Lesson 2 Emergency Plans PDF

Unit 1 Identifying Emergency Situations Lesson 2 Emergency Plans Lesson Goal You will be able to use an emergency plan during an emergency situation. Think About This An officer arrives first to the scene of an emergency. Since the officer isn’t a supervisor, they decide to call for help and w...

Unit 1 Identifying Emergency Situations Lesson 2 Emergency Plans Lesson Goal You will be able to use an emergency plan during an emergency situation. Think About This An officer arrives first to the scene of an emergency. Since the officer isn’t a supervisor, they decide to call for help and wait for their supervisor to arrive. Is this the correct protocol? Did the officer misunderstand the meaning of chain of command during an emergency? Chain of Command Chain of command defines the order of authority and responsibility that joins one level of an orga- nization to another, and that outlines the coordination of resources in an emergency situation. The emergency plan, which can include an ICS, will determine the protocols for chain of command. ✅ CO812.1. Know the protocols for chain of command during an emergency An agency’s emergency plan identifies the person in charge. As the first person on the scene, however, you begin the chain of command. Until relieved by the command staff, you are considered the person in charge and must make decisions. Strive to operate within the chain of command at all times and keep supervisors informed of all activities. During an emergency, you may need to set up a command post at a strategic point away from the emergency. Some control rooms or central towers may move if there is an emergency. People in the command post may use radio bands or other communication devices designated specifically for them, separate from the non-emergency devices. The person in command on the scene will be responsible for keeping staff members updated about the status of the emergency. The command post staff will receive all communications and make all major decisions during an incident or emergency. Document the Emergency Although you may not be directly involved in an emergency, you must submit a report about what you observed. 258 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (CO): Volume 1 ✅ CO812.2. Know how to document an emergency Reports should be complete and accurate, as they may be needed for reference during an investiga- tion or for other purposes. When documenting an emergency response, you should include details of the date, time, place, people involved, when they arrived and left, what time outside agencies, such as emergency services, were contacted, and the scope, nature, and status of the emergency. Each agency will determine the proper report format and should include guidelines for writing the report in a clear and concise manner. Chapter 8 Responding to Incidents and Emergencies / 259