Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the 'Incident Command System' (ICS)?

Accepted Answer

A standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response

Answer

The Incident Command System is a standardized management approach that provides a clear chain of command, defined roles, and coordinated communication during emergency response operations.

Question 2

In an active shooter situation, what does the 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol recommend?

Accepted Answer

Run (evacuate if possible), Hide (if you cannot evacuate safely), Fight (as an absolute last resort)

Answer

The Run, Hide, Fight protocol recommends: first try to evacuate (Run), if you cannot escape then find a secure hiding place (Hide), and only as an absolute last resort attempt to incapacitate the shooter (Fight).

Question 3

What information should be included in a security guard's emergency contact list?

Accepted Answer

Police, fire, ambulance, poison control, building management, utility companies, and the guard's supervisor

Answer

A comprehensive emergency contact list should include all emergency services, utility companies (gas, electric, water), building management, the guard's chain of command, and any specialized response teams.

Question 4

What is the security guard's role during a natural disaster such as an earthquake?

Accepted Answer

Direct evacuation, assist injured persons, perform damage assessment, and coordinate with emergency services

Answer

During a natural disaster, the guard's role includes directing safe evacuation, assisting injured persons, performing initial damage assessment, reporting hazards, and coordinating with arriving emergency services.

Question 5

What is 'shelter-in-place' and when is it used?

Accepted Answer

Keeping people inside a building and sealing it against external hazards such as chemical spills or severe weather

Answer

Shelter-in-place involves keeping building occupants inside and sealing the building against external hazards. It is used during chemical spills, toxic releases, severe weather, or when evacuation would increase exposure to danger.

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Ontario Security Guard Test Emergency Response Procedures 3