Blue Card System Overview

Blue CardSystemOverviewFor SNOPAC DispatchersBlue Card System Overview

Blue Card is a Hazard Zone IncidentCommander Training and CertificationProgram that Consists of 2 Parts:Cognitive40 Hour On-line ProgramManipulative24 Hour Evaluation ProgramBlue Card System Overview

Key Blue Card Concepts8 Standard Command Functions:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.DeploymentAssumption, Confirmation, & PositioningSituation EvaluationStrategy & Incident Action PlanningCommunicationsOrganizationReview, Evaluation, & RevisionContinue, Support, & Terminate Command.Blue Card System Overview

DeploymentMajor Goal:To Provide andmanage a steady,adequate, andtimely stream ofthe appropriateresourcesDay 1 PowerPoint

DeploymentAlarm LevelsFRFC2nd Alarm3rd Alarm4th AlarmZone ResponseBlue Card System Overview

3 Deep Deployment ModelHot ZoneE-10E-11 E-12BCLevel IIStagingE-13FIT On-DeckOn-DeckE-14Warm ZoneS/D Co.s working inthe Hazard ZoneOn-DeckCompaniesDay 1 PowerPointE1L1E2E3E4E5Companies inStaging

DeploymentWorking/Confirmed Fire Protocol Will prompt dispatch to automatically dothe following: Send additional fire resources Send Utilities, PD and Investigator Elapsed time notificationsBlue Card System Overview

There a 2 different Statuses that Companiesfall into on the incident scene:UnassignedAssigned- Staged- 1st Unit toa location- Rehabbing- Rehabbed &Ready to go- To a S/D- On-Deck in S/D- Recycle in S/DDay 1 PowerPoint

Level 1 - Staging Applies to all initial responders on a1st Alarm/Box assignment: 1st Engine, Truck Co. & BC responddirectly to the scene Immediately goes into effect afterInitial Radio Report from IC #1 All subsequent arriving units stage 1block away in their direction of travelnot passing their last tactical optionDay 1 PowerPoint

Level 2 - Staging In effect for greater alarms 1st Engine typically becomes initial stagingofficer – upgrade with staff if poss. IC or should designate the Staging locationwhen requesting an additional Alarm/Box Alarm/Dispatch should dispatch on aseparate radio channel (automatically) Will require CP helper to manage logisticchannel – Active incident, should upgradeCommand PostDay 1 PowerPoint

On DeckOn Deck Forward Staging

On Deck Crew Options:Once a crew is assigned to an On-Deckposition, they are 1st and foremost aRapid Intervention Crew until theyare assigned to: Relieve an existing crew in their assigned Div. Reinforce a current position in their assigned Div. Cover a new position as assigned by the IC

Recycle:A timely and efficient means of airreplacement and re-hydration ofassigned companies while stillmaintaining their S/D assignment.Day 1 PowerPoint

Rehab:Is an assignment to a formal rehab location (close to theemergency scene) where Units will be deconned, medicallyevaluated, rehydrated, and replenished. Once rehabbed,Units can be assigned again the Incident scene, but most ofthe time, they will be placed back into service.Day 1 PowerPoint

Assumption, Confirmation and PositionCommandMajor Goal:To quickly establish and confirm asingle IC and to place that IC in themost effective command position.Day 1 PowerPoint

Select the properCommand PositionIC #1IC #2IC #2 with IMT100%15 to 20%Less than 5%Day 1 PowerPoint

CommunicationsMajor Goal: All Hazard ZoneCommunications on 1Tac ChannelTo provide for theclear and timelysharing of criticalincidentinformation to allresponders.Day 1 PowerPoint

Order Model:1.2.3.4.Sender contacts receiverReceiver states readiness to receiveSender transmits message/orderReceiver briefly restates message toconfirm understanding the message5. Sender corrects any misunderstandingof the messageProperly following the Order Model will reduce the overallamount of radio traffic, enhance the accountability processand it will prevent; deployment mistakes,directional mistakes and freelancingDay 1 PowerPoint

There are 6 basic types of radiotransmissions on a hazard zone: Initial Radio Reporting Follow-Up Report Assigning Units to Operating Positions/Functions Command Transfers C.A.N. Reporting: Conditions, Actions & Needs Strategic Shift: Offensive to DefensiveDay 1 PowerPoint

Initial Radio ReportBuilding/area description Size Height Occupancy TypeDescribe the problem Smoke/Fire Conditions LocationInitial I.A.P. Task(s) Location Objective(s)Declaration of the Strategy Offensive DefensiveResource DeterminationAssume/Name CommandBlue Card System Overview

360’s & Follow-Up ReportsResult of 360 # of Stories in rear Basement / Type Problem – if different Any Change to IAP? Any Immediate Life Safety? Other hazardsAccountability Location Alpha, Bravo Charlie, DeltaAny other Immediate SafetyConcerns (Elec drop, pool, etc)Blue Card System Overview

CharlieBravoE1DeltaE-1 has "Alpha SideAccountability”AlphaE-1Blue Card System Overview

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Assigning Units1. Task2. Location3. ObjectiveBlue Card System Overview

Command TransferIC 2 (usually BC)1. Confirms on scene units location andassignment and requests CAN-Air2. Notify SnoPac of transfer3. Confirm strategy4. Resource Determination5. Locate Command PostCommand Functions Overview

C. A.N. Air Conditions Actions Needs Air (team)26

Strategic Shift Emergency Traffic Switching to Defensive Withdraw or Abandon Report PARs on Exiting Re-confirm Strategy Open the Radio for Normal Traffic27

P.A.R.Gives the current status of your team.No need for number of team members if all isaccounted for.E-1 has PAR and unit location is the onlyinformation the I.C. needs.If in a division or group, your PAR will bereported to the person holding your passport,ideally face-to-face.28

Portable Radio Reporting Routine Traffic Roof Reports Status Changes Priority Traffic Emergency TrafficDay 1 PowerPoint

Routine Radio Traffic Radio silence once assigned to the scene Communications are driven by the IC Order Model used No good news reportingDay 1 PowerPoint

Priority Radio Traffic Radio traffic to the IC for Red flag info only Sender can break into the Order Model Important tactical info that will requireadjustments to the current IAP or Strategy Info usually effects the entire operation Usually bad newsDay 1 PowerPoint

Emergency Radio TrafficUnits-S/D’sPriority TrafficONLYto the ICEmergency Traffic Only Initiated by the IC IC will process when to call for tones Alarm/Dispatch Center plays a partDay 1 PowerPoint

Situation EvaluationMajor Goal:Develop a regular approachto Size-Up using thestandard informationmanagement forms and theCritical Incident FactorsDay 1 PowerPoint

Consider Fixed FactorsManage Variable FactorsFixed FactorsVariable Factors Building Fire Occupancy Life Hazard Arrangement Resources Action Special circumstancesDay 1 PowerPoint

Strategy and Incident Action PlanningMajor Goal:To use a systematicmethod to makebasic strategydecisions, and todevelop and initiatea Tactical IAPDay 1 PowerPoint

Key Blue Card ConceptsStrategic DecisionMaking Blue Card System Overview

Apply the standard risk-management planthroughout the incident:We will Risk our Lives A LOT,to Save SAVABLE LivesWe will Risk our Lives A LITTLE, in a HIGHLYCalculated Manner, to Save Savable PropertyWe will NOT Risk our Lives AT ALL, for what isALREADY LOST (people or property)Blue Card System Overview

The IC uses the incident’s Critical Factors and theRisk Management Plan to determine theoverall Incident StrategyOffensiveInsideDefensiveOutsideBlue Card System Overview

Implement an Incident Action Plan (IAP)to match the overall strategy.Offensive IAPRescueFire ControlLoss ControlCust. StabilizationDefensive IAPEstablish Cut-offsDefine Hazard ZoneSearch exposuresProtect exposuresDay 1 PowerPoint

OrganizationMajor Goal:To develop an effectiveincident organizationusing theSector/Division/Groupsystem to decentralizean delegate geographicand functionalresponsibilityDay 1 PowerPoint

There are 3 Operational Levelson all Incidents that have anIDLH Hazard Zone: Task Level Tactical Level Strategic LevelNo Operational Level canperform the functions orthe responsibilities forany other LevelDay 1 PowerPoint

Geographic LandmarksThe address side of the Occupancytypically becomes the “Alpha” sideThe other sides of the Occupancy arenamed ClockwiseCharlieBravoDeltaAlphaAddress side of the structureDay 1 PowerPoint

Longer Strips, Rows, & Apt’sExposuresExposuresBravo 3 Bravo 2 Bravo 1Main FireOccupancyAlphaOccupancyExposuresDelta 1Delta 2Address side of the structureDay 1 PowerPointDelta 3

Multi-Story BuildingsDay 1 PowerPoint

Review, Evaluation, RevisionMajor Goal:To confirm that the currentIAP is meeting the tacticalrequirements of the incidentthat adequately provides forthe safety of the workers,and to identify and addressany areas that are notcoveredDay 1 PowerPoint

System Safety Requirements for anyExtended Offensive Fire Operation One IC from onset Everyone operates within the IC’s plan (SOP driven) Call for required resources early Initial action devoted to fire control to support search Ops Cover/assign all required Tactical positions Strategic IC in place within 5-7 minutes Command Officers in Tactical positions w/in 10 mins Expect FC within 10 minutes, revise plan accordingly Later arriving units to On-Deck positions (Layering) Reinforcing attack more than once Red Flag IC continually evaluates and adjusts IAP as requiredDay 1 PowerPoint

Continue, Support and Terminate CommandMajor Goal:To provide the requiredduration of commandnecessary to complete thetactical priorities, tostandardize how commandis transferred, and to insurethat operations are safelyconcludedDay 1 PowerPoint

Assume, maintain and upgrade effectivecommand positioningDay 1 PowerPoint

Use standard command transfer(both ways)IC #1IC #2IMTDay 1 PowerPoint

The EndBe SafeDay 1 PowerPoint

On Deck Crew Options: Once a crew is assigned to an On-Deck position, they are 1st and foremost a Rapid Intervention Crew until they are assigned to: Relieve an existing crew in their assigned Div. Reinforce a current position in their a