Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards
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During an active shooter incident, what does the 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol recommend as the FIRST option for civilians?
Answer: Evacuate the building if there is a safe escape route
The Run, Hide, Fight protocol prioritizes evacuation first when a safe escape route exists, before hiding or fighting as last resorts.
When officers arrive at an active shooter scene before tactical units, what is their primary mission according to ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)?
Answer: Move toward the sound of gunfire to stop the killing
ALERRT doctrine directs first responders to move toward the threat and stop the killing immediately, rather than waiting for specialized units.
A suspect threatens suicide by threatening to jump from a bridge. After ensuring containment, what is the recommended FIRST step in officer response?
Answer: Activate crisis negotiation resources and begin communication
After establishing scene safety, crisis negotiation resources should be activated and verbal communication with the subject should begin.
What is the purpose of a 'staging area' in a large-scale emergency response?
Answer: Where resources assemble and await assignment
A staging area is a designated location where personnel and equipment gather and wait for deployment instructions from Incident Command.
An officer notices a package left unattended at a public event with wires visible. After notifying dispatch and requesting EOD, what is the next step?
Answer: Establish a perimeter and evacuate the area
Officers should establish a safe perimeter and evacuate civilians away from the suspicious package while awaiting the bomb disposal unit.
Which of the following signs MOST strongly indicates a nerve agent exposure in a victim?
Answer: Miosis (pinpoint pupils), excessive secretions, and muscle twitching
Nerve agent exposure causes SLUDGE symptoms (Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation, GI distress, Emesis) along with miosis and muscle fasciculations.
During a large-scale evacuation, officers are directing traffic away from a disaster zone. A motorist refuses to comply. What is the MOST appropriate response?
Answer: Explain the danger, issue a lawful order, and warn of legal consequences for non-compliance
Officers should explain the hazard, issue a clear lawful order to comply, and advise of potential legal consequences before escalating enforcement action.