Who will receive all communication and make major decisions during an incident or emergency
The Command Post Staff
one of your responsibilities as an officer is to?
prevent escapes
ordinary combustibles; for example, wood, cloth, paper.
Fire Class A
when an inmate breaks free from custody
an escape
electrical; for example, appliances, panels, switches
Fire class C
combustible metals; for examples, magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium
Fire Class D
subcategory of class B(kitchen fires, cooking oils or fats)
Fire Class K
unusual or excessive bleeding pain, medical, distress,
medical emergency
flammable liquids; for example, gasoline, and diesel fuels, kerosene, propane, butane, alcohol, motor oil, paint, paint thinners
Fire class b
what determines what type and level of response is needed
the severity of an incident
any incident that disrupts the normal operations within a facility
Disturbance
a disturbance with uncontrolled violence by inmates, usually directed at the administration
riot
What is threat of an explosive device, whether mechanical, incendiary, or chemical.
Bomb threat
What is an event or force of nature that has catastrophic consequences.
natural disaster
what is a disastrous event caused directly or principally by one or more identifiable human, whether intentional or unintentional.
human instigated disaster
Equipment available during a medical emergency include:
PPE, gloves mask, AED , and a first-aid kit.
what are the specific equipment for different emergency responses?
communication devices, vehicles, medical equipment, and fire equipment.
how to handle evidence properly:
Use PPE, which must be put on outside of the crime scene.
Correctly document and secure the item through appropriate chain of custody
Correctly identify the type of bag or container to use for the type of evidence being gathered.
when one or more persons are held against their will by another person or group with the purpose of achieving a specific goal.
hostage situation
what are the step to using a portable fire extinguisher
PASS
pull the pin
Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire from a distance usually about 10ft
squeeze the handle
sweep the base of the flame (from side to side and front to back)
What are the guidelines to follow during an evacuation?
Upon direction of a supervisor, move people in an orderly fashion to a safe, secure area.
Obtain copies of inmate rosters for identification and counting.
Give clear and concise commands.
Close or open windows and doors, if so directed, along evacuation routes if the time permits.
Do not use elevators for evacuation.
conduct an inmate count when reaching the evacuation area.
Account for everyone who was in the facility.
In response to an emergency you may be called upon to:
transport
escort and supervise
use physical force or control
provide first aid
record events
serve as a witness in investigations
debrief
the following is a list of common equipment and resources used when responding to escape attempts:
canine teams
communication equipment
cameras or video equipment
vehicles
face sheets
information about known associates
mechanical restraints
manual inmate counting and electronic identification devices
flashlights
local maps of the area
weapons
post-riot procedures may include
accounting for all on duty and visitors
checking security of the facility
administering first aid to the injured
performing a strip search of all involved inmates according to agency policies
conducting an institutional inmate count
debriefing staff
conducting a thorough investigation of the riot
repairing damage
fire classes:
Class A, B, C, D, K