Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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A security officer discovers a suspicious package with no owner. The correct action is to:
Answer: Isolate the area and notify supervisors and law enforcement
Suspicious packages should never be touched or moved; isolating the area and notifying authorities is the safest protocol.
During an earthquake, a person inside a building should be instructed to:
Answer: Drop, cover under a sturdy object, and hold on
Modern earthquake safety protocols recommend Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy desk or table to protect against falling debris.
When a person is bleeding severely from a limb and direct pressure does not control the hemorrhage, the next step is to:
Answer: Apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound
A tourniquet applied 2-3 inches above the wound is the appropriate escalation when direct pressure fails to control life-threatening limb hemorrhage.
The purpose of a muster point during an emergency evacuation is to:
Answer: Account for all personnel and identify anyone missing
Muster points allow supervisors and security personnel to conduct accountability checks and confirm all individuals have evacuated safely.
During a power outage at a facility, the security officer's priority is to:
Answer: Secure access points and activate emergency lighting protocols
Securing access points prevents unauthorized entry during the vulnerability created by a power outage, while emergency lighting ensures safe movement.
An officer must escort an injured person to a first aid station. The officer should:
Answer: Assist the person to walk if possible, or use a wheelchair
Assisting ambulation or using proper mobility aids prevents additional injury while safely transporting the victim to medical care.
Which communication principle is most important when relaying emergency information to dispatch?
Answer: Be brief, clear, and provide location first
Location must be provided first so resources can be dispatched immediately, even if the full details are still being gathered.