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PST 2015 Sections 9-12

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an incident involving an uncontrolled fire, an imminent hazard, the presences of smoke or the odor of something burring, the uncontrolled release of a flammable or combustible substance, or a fire alarm sounding.
Fire Emergency
an incident that does not present risk to life, limb, or property
Non-emergency Fire Call
is the main unit assigned to a call
Primary Unit
are additional units assigned to the same call
Secondary Units
any call where the safety of patients, responders, or the public may be in question; any call that involves a crime; any call where the patient's life status is questionable and law enforcement units have the capability such as an AED and immediate intervention is needed to save a life; any call as defined by local policy; any call where crow or traffic control may be required.
Law enforcements required response at a fire call
basic fire apparatus that has a self-contained pump used for pumping water through hoses to extinguish the fire
Engine/Pumper
a four-wheel drive vehicle that is capable of responding to off-road incidents
Brush Truck
a mobile water source
Tanker
an international radio distress term
Mayday
when the water supply line is laid from the hydrant to the incident
Forward Lay
when the water supply line is laid from the incident to the hydrant
Reverse Lay
sides of a structure with alpha being the address side of the structure continuing counter-clockwise through bravo, charlie, and delta
Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta
categories of fires indicating the level of response by local authorities
First, second, and third alarms
a system that is used to track the location of firefighters while operating on the emergency scene
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
property near the fire that may become involved by transfer of heat or burning materials from the main fire
Exposure
respond to emergencies, respond to non-emergencies, respond to hazards and minimize danger to people and property, respond to technical rescue emergencies, and provide basic life support to citizens are examples of
The roles and responsibilities of fire services responders
3 forms of hazardous materials
Solids, Liquids, Gases
substances that when released are capable of causing harm to people, the environment or property
Hazardous Materials
material that burn in the presence of an ignition source
Solids and Liquids
materials contained under pressure which may be flammable, non-flammable, poisonous and/or corrosive
Gases
At a hazardous material emergency, the size of the spill or leak and the type of material involved will determine?
the type of apparatus that will respond
Weapons of Mass Destructions can be what 5 types?
Biological; Nuclear; Incendiary; Chemical; Explosive
What places might you find hazardous material stored?
Power plants; Airports; Hospitals; Landfills; Homes; Gas stations; Water treatment plants; Ports; Train stations; Industrial complexes; Nuclear plants; Janitorial closets; Warehouses; Conveyances
is a 24/7/365 emergency call center that provides immediate information and assistance to anyone involved in a chemical or hazardous material incident around the globe. The information is used to aid responders in safe containment and cleanup of hazardous materials.
CHEMTREC
it was developed jointly bye the US Department of Transportation, Transport Canada, and the Secretariat of Communications and Transportation of Mexico
DOT ERG
a guide for First Responders to quickly identify the specific or generic classification of the material involved and to protect themselves and the public during the initial response phase of the incident.
Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guide (DOT ERG)
How do responders identify a hazardous material?
by finding the ID number on a color coded panel on the container, placard, or shipping papers
When is the DOT ER updated?
Every 3-4 years
Why is the DOT ERG updated every 3-4 years?
accommodate new products and technology
How do you protect everyone involved in a hazardous material incident?
Identify the material/hazard, establish a perimeter for an evacuation zone or safe zone, know the wind speed and direction, isolate the area without entering it: keep people away from the scene and ensure people are upwind and out of low-lying areas, avoid contact with the product, avoid secondary contamination resulting from contact with persons who have not been properly decontaminated, know contamination areas, establish decontamination areas/tents, and evacuate, if necessary
How many counties in Florida are given the responsibility of maintaining emergency management programs at the county level?
67
is responsible for guarding against terrorism; securing US borders; enforcing US immigration laws; improving federal readiness for response to, and recovery from disasters
U.S Department of Homeland Security
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the
US Department of Homeland Security
supports citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards; provides funding for housing, medical assistance, funerals, fuels (heat source), items for cleanup, vehicle repair, and moving/storage
(FEMA) Federal Emergency Management Agency
there mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world; only they can require or enforce changes for the grounding of an aircraft.
(FAA) Federal Aviation Administration
is terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country
International Terrorism
is terrorism practiced in one's own country against one's own people
Domestic Terrorism
states that use force or the threat of force without declaring war to terrorize citizens and achieve a political goal
State Terrorism
terrorism used to form self-determination which may range from gaining greater autonomy to establishing a completely independent sovereign state. They consider themselves Freedom Fighters.
National Terrorism
the use or threat of violence of a criminal nature against people or property by an environmental oriented group for environmental-political reasons
Eco-Terrorism and Animal Rights
any premeditated, politically motivated attack against information, computer systems, computer programs and data which results in violence against non-combatant targets by sub-national groups or clandestine agents
Cyber Terrorism
a subset of terrorism in which terrorist groups participate directly in the cultivation, manufacture, transportation, or distribution of controlled substances and monies derived from these activities
Narco-Terrorism
using nuclear material as a terrorist tactic with the intent to cause massive devastation; attacking nuclear facilities, purchasing or building nuclear weapons, dispersing radioactive materials
Nuclear Terrorism
are capable of a high order of destruction and/or being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. They can be explosives, nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological.
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
provides a consistent, nationwide approach and vocabulary for multiple agencies or jurisdictions to work together to build, sustain, and deliver the core capacities needed to achieve a secure and resilient nation; provides the template for the management of incidents
(NIMS) National Incident Management System
The 4 levels of government that uses the Incident Command System (ICS)
Federal; State; Tribal; Local
works in conjunction with NIMS and provides the structure and mechanisms for national-level policy
(NRF) National Response Framework
includes building security, power, water, food, personnel coverage, modified shifts, incident command system implementation, and guidelines to respond to various disasters
Disaster Preparedness Plan
includes shelter for family/pets, overnight bag, vehicle maintenance, home maintenance, cash, food supplies, emergency contact information, and medication
Personal Preparedness Plan
The 3 levels of activation by Emergency Operation Centers (EOC)
Full Activation; Partial Activation; Monitoring
Hazardous weather, sinkholes, wildfire, and floods are
Natural Disasters
Hazmat incidents, nuclear power plant failure, disruption of infrastructure systems (wireless devices, computers/internet, radios, and telephone) are
Technological Disasters
a comprehensive program that includes assistance to individual states in developing programs that would lead to the establishment of predetermined and selected trained teams of individuals who can be mobilized quickly and deployed to assist communication centers during disasters
(TERT) Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce
The request for TERT is forwarded to the State EOC through the?
local Emergency Management Center
The request for ____ is forwarded to the State EOC through the local Emergency Management center.
TERT
The state TERT coordinator in conjunction with regional coordinators are responsible for
activating a team to respond to the requesting agency.
In Florida, TERT team members should be prepared to deploy up to ___ days
5
Outside of Florida, TERT team members should be prepared to deploy up to ___ days
14
According to the APCO/NENA standards, each deployed team should be accompanied by a ____ ____ who acts as ___ ___ ___ ___.
team leader; manager of the team
Some commonly used assets in place in Florida to ensure interoperable communications and continuity of operations as it pertain to disasters are
EDICS, MARC, FIN, and mutual aid channels
The types of incidents reported to the county and state watch office or warning point are?
fuel spills, hazmat spills, state road closures, plane crashes, severe inclement weather, terroristic acts, major fire involving death or arson and wildfires when mutual aid is provided
public announcements, emergency broadcast system, social media, mass notification systems (voice, text, and e-mail), and dynamic message boards
Emergency Notifications
physical, mental or emotional factors that cause bodily or mental tension
Stress
any stress associated with pleasant experiences or positive emotions
Eustress
any stress reaction resulting from unpleasant or harmful events or consequences
Distress
any factor with the potential to produce stress
Stressor
There are ___ stressors in a telecommunicators profession.
Fifteen
multi-tasking, life or death situations, being restricted to verbal communication only, urgency, scheduling demands, shift rotation, understaffing, scrutiny, responder safety, caller safety, sedentary work environment, various sensory perceptions (lights/sounds/temperature), emerging technology, activity overload/under-load, vicarious traumatization, and compassion fatigue
Stressors that are unique to the telecommunicator
Untreated physical stress can
lead to serious medical conditions
soreness in joints, indigestion/heartburn, headaches, changes in weight, insomnia, and chronic fatigue are examples of
Physical Stress
crying unexpectedly and for no reason, easy irritability, flashes of anger, inappropriate fear, guilt, anxiety/depression, and generalized persistent frustration are examples of
Emotional Stress
pacing, erratic movement, anti-socialism, social withdraw, appetite changes, and substance abuse are examples of
Behavioral Stress
memory loss, confusion, nightmares, excessive attention to detail, difficulty making decisions, difficulty concentrating, inability to solve problems, and feelings of being overwhelmed are examples of?
Cognitive Stress
taking regular breaks, establishing proper eating habits, maintaining a good support system, getting adequate sleep, regular physical activity regime outside of work, performing desk exercises, not taking things personally, letting go of control when needed, realizing that closure is not always possible, seeking help from your agency's employee assistance program, enjoying life outside of work, and developing non-work related hobbies are examples of
Ways to reduce and/or manage stress
is a structured process for managing the stress in a critical incident that may include group or individual debriefing where participants share experiences and emotion, and are provided referrals if additional help is requested
Critical Incident Stress Management
The necessary actions to manage stress during an "in-progress" incident are?
remaining focused on the incident, not hesitating to ask for assistance, know and follow established protocols, avoid personalizing the situation, changing position (stand-up), and taking a deep breath
structure fires, grass/brush fires, trash/dumpster fires, water/vessel incidents, fire alarms, aircraft emergencies, transportation crashes, train incidents, motor vehicle incidents, mutual aid, fuel leaks, and assisting other agencies are examples of
Fire emergency calls
The 3 types of non-emergency calls
public assistance, public relations, and mutual aid
extrication emergencies, high angle rescues, confined space rescues, water rescues, trench rescues, are examples of
Technical Rescues
removal of a trapped victim
Extrication
a specialized skill that utilizes life safety ropes and related equipment to reach victims
High Angle Rescue
__, __, __, pertinent information for the safety of the responders in a timely manner is key to firefighting safety.
obtain, prioritize, relay
an emergency response mode with the use of light and sirens is known as a
"Hot" response
a non-emergency response mode without the use of lights and sirens is known as a
"Cold" response
The role of a __________ is to follow policies and procedures to aid in firefighter safety and to determine hazards, exposures, or anything that would impede the response or present danger to them.
Telecommunicator
An EMS response to a fire call would be required when?
where the health or well-being of patients, responders, or the public may be in question or any call as defined by local policy
apparatus that is able to reach fires or situation in multiple story buildings when they are unable to be reached by the ground crews
Aerial/Truck/Ladder
used for fire suppression and/or water rescue
Fire Boat
a specialty vehicle used exclusively for aircraft firefighting
Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle (ARFF)
a unit used to respond and/or transport for medical emergencies
Rescue
a fire that overwhelms or envelops completely
Fully engulfed
a fire that is no longer a threat
Under Control
a quick search of all compartment in a structure for victims
Primary Search
once the fire is under control a second search of the structure will be conducted
Secondary Search
is declared after the secondary search is complete
All Clear
a system that is used to track the location of fire fighter while operating on the emergency scene
Personnel Accountability Report (PAR)
willful and unlawful damages by fire to any dwelling, structure or property
Arson
when a unit has arrived in the area and is standing by awaiting assignment from the incident commander or the unit is waiting on law enforcement to arrive on scene before entering
Staging
BNICE
Biological, Nuclear, Incendiary, Chemical, Explosive
_____ incidents require a specialty unit response to assess and handle the situation.
HAZMAT
Tanker trucks; Aerosol cans; Barges/cargo ships; Barrels; Paint cans; Plastic containers; Incendiary devices; Rail cars
Types of containers hazardous materials can be found in
The DOT ERG has established a ____ numbering system to identify hazardous materials.
4 digit
The ID number is placed on ______ on conveyances that ______hazardous materials.
Placards; transport
Where can a responder find a number to identify a hazardous material?
color coded panel on containers, placards, or shipping papers
The PST will obtain as much information as possible to determine if it is a HAZMAT incident ______________.
Prior to the responders arrival
Emergency management ensures that Florida is prepared to
respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate their impacts
Earth Liberation Front (ELF), Greenpeace and People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are examples of
Eco-Terrorism and Animal Rights
is a systematic tool used in the command, control, and coordination of emergency response; it is a set of personnel, policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment integrated into a common organizational structure designed to improve emergency response operations; allows the user to adopt the integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demand of a single or multiple accidents; it is used by all level of governmental (federal, state, tribal and local) as well as many nongovernmental organizations and the private sector; it is also applicable across all disciplines.
Incident Command System (ICS)
The Incident Command System is a subcomponent of NIMS that was released by the _______________ in 2004.
US Department of Homeland Security
Florida gives the ________ responsibility of maintaining a statewide emergency management program.
Division of Emergency Management (DEM)
The 5 major functional areas of ICS are?
Command; Operations; Planning; Logistics; Finance/Administration
is the frame work through which the state handles emergencies and disasters. It defines responsibilities of the government, private, volunteer, and non-governmental organization that comprise the state emergency response team
Emergency Operation Plan (EOP)
center of disaster response coordination at the state level
State EOC
center of disaster response coordination at the county level
County EOC
a centralized location for representatives of all emergency support functions that respond to major emergency incidents to provide support and coordinate resources during disaster activation
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
investigates transportation crashes, and can issue safety recommendations for improvements
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
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