CED Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2

Question 1

A caller reports a house fire with unknown occupancy. Which risk factor should the dispatcher prioritize when upgrading the response?

Accepted Answer

Time of day indicating likely occupancy

Answer

Time of day is a critical factor because it helps estimate whether people are likely inside, directly affecting the response level.

Question 2

During a multi-vehicle accident dispatch, a caller mentions one vehicle is a tanker truck. What immediate risk mitigation step should the dispatcher take?

Accepted Answer

Notify the hazmat team and upgrade the response

Answer

A tanker truck presents a potential hazmat threat, so dispatching hazmat resources proactively mitigates risk before the hazard is confirmed.

Question 3

What does the term 'scene size-up' mean in the context of risk assessment for dispatchers?

Accepted Answer

Gathering pre-arrival information to anticipate hazards

Answer

Scene size-up involves collecting as much information as possible before units arrive to identify potential hazards and resource needs.

Question 4

A caller reports a 'man with a gun' inside a school. Which resource should the dispatcher add beyond standard law enforcement units?

Accepted Answer

EMS staged at a safe perimeter

Answer

EMS should be staged at a safe perimeter so medical resources are immediately available if injuries occur once the scene is secured.

Question 5

Which factor most increases the risk level of a reported structure fire?

Accepted Answer

Reports of persons trapped inside

Answer

Confirmed or suspected trapped persons dramatically escalate life safety risk and require an upgraded, prioritized response.

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CED Risk Assessment & Mitigation 2