SIA Emergency Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'Run, Hide, Tell' protocol advise the public to do during a terrorist firearms or weapons attack?
- Run toward the attacker, hide evidence, tell no one
- Run to a safe place, hide and barricade if you cannot run, tell police by calling 999 (Correct answer)
- Run to the nearest exit only, hide under a table, tell your manager
- Run outside, hide in a vehicle, tell security
Correct answer: Run to a safe place, hide and barricade if you cannot run, tell police by calling 999
'Run, Hide, Tell' is the UK Counter Terrorism advice: RUN to a safe place if possible, HIDE if you cannot run (barricade, silence phone, stay out of sight), TELL police by calling 999 when safe to do so.
Question 2: What does the ETHANE model stand for in major incident reporting?
- Emergency, Type, Hazards, Access, Number of casualties, Emergency services required
- Evacuate, Triage, Hazards, Alert, Notify, Evaluate
- Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards, Access, Number of casualties, Emergency services present and required (Correct answer)
- Exit, Triage, Help, Assist, Notify, Evacuate
Correct answer: Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards, Access, Number of casualties, Emergency services present and required
ETHANE is the structured reporting model: Exact location, Type of incident, Hazards present or potential, Access routes, Number of casualties (dead/injured), Emergency services present and required. It ensures critical information is passed to 999 clearly.
Question 3: During a fire evacuation of a licensed premises, what is the door supervisor's PRIMARY role?
- Fight the fire using extinguishers
- Guide patrons to designated assembly points using the nearest safe exit routes, conducting a sweep of all areas (Correct answer)
- Lock all doors to contain the fire
- Wait outside for the fire brigade to arrive
Correct answer: Guide patrons to designated assembly points using the nearest safe exit routes, conducting a sweep of all areas
The door supervisor's primary role during fire evacuation is ensuring all patrons leave safely via designated escape routes, directing them to assembly points, and conducting sweeps to ensure no one is left behind. Firefighting is secondary to life safety.
Question 4: What is the correct compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR according to UK Resuscitation Council guidelines?
- 15 compressions to 2 breaths
- 30 compressions to 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- 20 compressions to 1 breath
- 10 compressions to 2 breaths
Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
The UK Resuscitation Council recommends 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR. Compressions should be at a rate of 100-120 per minute and at a depth of 5-6cm.
Question 5: If a suspicious package is found in a venue, what is the correct initial action?
- Open the package to check its contents
- Move it to a safe location outside the building
- Do not touch it, evacuate the immediate area, inform management, and call 999 (Correct answer)
- Cover it with a coat to contain any potential blast
Correct answer: Do not touch it, evacuate the immediate area, inform management, and call 999
A suspicious package should never be touched or moved. The immediate area should be cleared, management informed, police called on 999, and the evacuation plan activated if necessary. Moving the item could trigger a device.
Question 6: What is a 'dynamic risk assessment' in the context of emergency procedures?
- A risk assessment completed at the start of each year
- A continuous, real-time evaluation of risks and threats as a situation develops, allowing responses to be adapted accordingly (Correct answer)
- A written document kept in the manager's office
- A risk assessment carried out only after an incident has occurred
Correct answer: A continuous, real-time evaluation of risks and threats as a situation develops, allowing responses to be adapted accordingly
A dynamic risk assessment is the ongoing mental process of evaluating risks in real-time as a situation unfolds. It allows door supervisors to continuously assess threats, weigh options, and adapt their response as circumstances change.
