SAIWA Emergency and Incident Response 2

Question 1

What does the acronym DRSABCD stand for in first aid emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

Answer

DRSABCD is the standard first aid action plan used across Australia.

Question 2

A fire alarm activates at a building you are securing. What is your immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Implement the emergency evacuation plan immediately

Answer

Every fire alarm must be treated as genuine and the evacuation plan implemented immediately.

Question 3

What information should a security agent gather before emergency services arrive?

Accepted Answer

Nature of incident, number of casualties, hazards present, access routes, and actions already taken

Answer

Emergency services need information about the incident, casualties, hazards, access routes, and actions taken.

Question 4

What is the correct procedure for preserving a crime scene until police arrive?

Accepted Answer

Establish a perimeter, prevent entry, and avoid touching or moving anything

Answer

Crime scene preservation requires a perimeter, preventing unauthorised entry, and avoiding disturbance of evidence.

Question 5

During a telephone bomb threat, what critical information should the receiver attempt to obtain?

Accepted Answer

The exact location of the device, when it will detonate, what it looks like, and why it was placed

Answer

The receiver should try to obtain the device location, detonation time, description, and caller motivation while keeping them talking.

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