Summary of Orientation, ICS, Communications

Brief Initial Report (BIR)

• Brief description of what the scene information is showing when 1st unit arrives.

• A detailed analysis of the incident after the first unit has left.

• A summary of the entire incident including all units involved.

• A report that focuses solely on the financial implications of the incident.

Definition of "Mayday"

• A call indicating firefighter in danger

• A signal for a weather warning

• A term for a holiday celebration

• A phrase used in emergency medical services

Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health program

NFPA ?

• NFPA 1500

• NFPA 1001

• NFPA 2000

• NFPA 3000

Incident Commander (IC)

• 1 person that is in charge at emergency scenes

• A team of medical professionals responding to emergencies

• A set of guidelines for emergency response

• A communication tool used during incidents

The purpose of the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)

• To collect and analyze national fire data to improve fire safety, reduce casualties and property loss, and support fire prevention efforts

• To provide funding for fire departments across the country

• To establish a national standard for fire safety equipment

• To train firefighters in emergency response techniques

Firefighter's primary mission & responsibility

• Life Safety

• Property Conservation

• Environmental Protection

• Fire Prevention

Steps after hearing "Mayday"

• listen, maintain radio silence

• immediately abandon ship

• call for help from nearby vessels

• turn off all electronic devices

Defining "Division" in ICS

• area of operation

• unit of command

• level of response

• type of incident

"All Clear" meaning

• victims found; area safe; assignment complete from this tactical area

• emergency situation; evacuate immediately

• danger present; proceed with caution

• await further instructions; stay alert

"Staging Area" purpose

• for resources awaiting assignment

• for storing completed projects

• for organizing team meetings

• for managing client communications