Risk Assessment & Mitigation Flashcards
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An officer broadcasts that they are approaching a structure and suddenly stops transmitting. What risk-based action should the dispatcher take?
Answer: Immediately attempt radio contact and dispatch a welfare check unit if there is no response
Sudden loss of officer communication at a potentially dangerous location is a critical risk indicator requiring immediate welfare check initiation.
Which dispatch protocol specifically reduces the risk of sending inadequate resources to a medical call by using systematic caller questioning?
Answer: Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) protocols
EMD protocols use structured questioning to accurately assess medical severity and match the appropriate level of EMS response.
A structure fire call is received for a building the CAD system identifies as a school. What resource upgrade should the dispatcher consider?
Answer: Mass casualty resources and additional EMS units given the potential for high occupancy
Schools represent high-occupancy locations that may require mass casualty resources if a fire occurs during operating hours.
What is the risk of 'over-dispatching' to an incident?
Answer: It depletes resources available for other simultaneous emergencies
Over-dispatching ties up units that may be needed elsewhere, potentially leaving other areas with inadequate coverage.
A caller reporting an armed robbery in progress describes the suspect fleeing in a vehicle. Which information should the dispatcher obtain to maximize officer safety?
Answer: Vehicle description, direction of travel, number of suspects, and weapon type
Comprehensive suspect and vehicle information enables officers to make informed interception decisions and approach with appropriate caution.
During a wildfire dispatch, the wind speed suddenly increases according to a weather update. What risk mitigation step should the dispatcher take?
Answer: Immediately relay the updated weather conditions to all units on scene and consider upgrading resources
Real-time weather updates directly affect firefighter safety and fire behavior, making immediate relay to field units a critical risk mitigation action.
Which concept describes the process of identifying potential failures in dispatch procedures before they cause harm?
Answer: Proactive risk analysis or failure mode identification
Proactive risk analysis identifies vulnerabilities in protocols before incidents occur, enabling corrective action that prevents failures.