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Fire Fighter Expectations of Command

Firefighter Expectations of Command. Fire fighters/EMTs should have realistic expectations of their command level officers.Having confidence in command officers will increase operational efficiency and trust from crews operating at an emergency scene.Command officers need to be properly trained in all aspects of emergency and Mayday operations in order to sustain this trust from operational crews..

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Fire Fighter Expectations of Command

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    1. Fire Fighter Expectations of Command Fire/EMS Safety, Health & Survival Week

    2. Firefighter Expectations of Command Fire fighters/EMTs should have realistic expectations of their command level officers. Having confidence in command officers will increase operational efficiency and trust from crews operating at an emergency scene. Command officers need to be properly trained in all aspects of emergency and Mayday operations in order to sustain this trust from operational crews.

    3. Incident Commanders need to be trained and well versed in Mayday operations. Command and control are the backbone to any operation. The IC needs to accurately assess risks, make deliberate decisions and maintain control during Mayday operations. Continuing education and training will ensure a proper level of Mayday operation proficiency by the Incident Commander. Command Level Mayday Training

    4. Command Level Mayday Training Near-Miss Report 10-59

    5. Pre-Mayday operations are critical and determine the outcome of a Mayday, if one were to arise. The most important aspect of a Pre-Mayday is maintaining crew accountability. Other Pre-Mayday operations, such as how units are operating, understanding changing conditions, and recognizing safety hazards will help decrease the risk of a Mayday, and better prepare the IC if one should occur.

    6. Pre-Mayday Near-Miss Report 07-890

    7. Incident Commanders must remain calm and direct crews appropriately during a Mayday. Appropriate use of crews and resources will lead to an effective rescue of the Fire fighter/EMT. Command must ensure that the person issuing the Mayday alert provides a detailed L.U.N.A.R. report in order to provide them with the best chance of a rescue. Clear and complete L.U.N.A.R. information needs to be communicated to rescue teams for rapid intervention.

    8. Mayday & Rescue Near-Miss Report 08-577

    9. Post-Rescue After the removal of a Fire fighter/EMT from a Mayday situation, the Incident Commander needs to re-evaluate and re-establish emergency operations to mitigate the incident. Ensure the member(s) involved in the Mayday are taken care of by EMS and other crews continue operating. Consideration must be given for a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for the members and families involved in the Mayday.

    10. Post Rescue Near-Miss Report 07-990

    11. The Incident Command System allows allocation of the proper resources to assist in accomplishing tactical objectives, such as a Mayday rescue. In order to maintain control of the scene, the IC will have to establish Branches, Divisions and Groups to support the spirit and intent of the Incident Action Plan. As the incident expands all Branch Directors, Division Heads and Group Supervisors need to be informed of the progress or adjustments to the Incident Action Plan.

    12. Expanding the Incident Command System Near-Miss Report 11-15

    13. Communications Clear and deliberate communication by command for the tasks to be performed are essential to maintain safety on any emergency scene. In the event a Mayday is transmitted, a good practice is to keep the Mayday on the original tactical channel and move the initial event to another separate channel. Excessive, un-needed, communications can lead to a Mayday not being able to be transmitted. Lack of communication, or improper communication, can lead to poor management on an emergency scene and/or rescue teams not obtaining enough information in regards to a Mayday.

    14. Communications Near-Miss Report 06-186

    15. The basis behind this training module is the effectiveness of command, specifically during a Mayday operation. Allow your members to practice command level Mayday operations by having them play the role of IC during a training evolution. Have a member(s) transmit a Mayday, and let the member playing the role of IC conduct a Mayday operation, from identification of the Mayday to re-evaluating after successful removal. This allows members to both sharpen their Mayday skills and understand what it is like to be the IC in a Mayday situation, making it evident the importance of how firefighters in the Mayday situation need to properly perform their procedure in order for Command to operate effectively and mitigate the situation.

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