Role of a First Responder (Terrorism and Major Incidents)

Role of a First Responder (Terrorism and Major Incidents)

what are the aims of Critical Incident Management (CIM)

improve public confidence, manage risk, deliver professional outcomes, identify problems early

what are the 3 phases of CIM

preparation, managing the incident, restoring public confidence

What does APC stand for

Assess

Protect

Communicate

What should be assessed first in regards to APC

Risks, casualties, hazards and scene requirements

What should be protected in regards to APC

Life, evidence, the scene and first responders

What is the first responders primary responsibility

save life

What decision-making model supports first responders

NDM

What intelligence framework supports policing operations

NIM

Who usually declares a Critical incident

Senior Officers

What is a major incident

an event with serious consequences requiring special arrangements by emergency services

give examples of major incidents

terrorist attacks, transport disasters, building collapses, gas explosions, mass evacuation, large-scale disorder

what does JESIP aim to achieve

save lives and reduce harm

What is METHANE used for

passing critical information during a major incident

What does METHANE stand for

Major incident declared

Exact location

Type of incident

Hazards

Access routes

Number of casualties

Emergency services present/required

Why are cordons used

to preserve life

protect evidence

prevent contamination

control access

what is an inner cordon

he immediate scene for essential personnel only

what is an outer cordon

the wider safety zone

What is Locard’s Exchange principle

Every contact leaves a trace

What does CBRN stand for

Chemical

Biological

Radiological

Nuclear

What does CRESS stand for

Consciousness

Respiration

Eyes

Secretions

Skin