Acronyms

Question 1

Hopper Fire
SAFETY PLAN

Answer 1

• S: Secure Hazard Control Zones (Define the Hazard Control Zones)
• A: Assist with Evacuation (Evacuate unnecessary personnel to Cold Zone)
• F: Fire Prevention Measures (Ensure fire does not enter the building and close openings)
• E: Establish Water Supply and Hand Lines (Secure water supply and set up specified hand lines)
• T: Turn Off Power and Energy Sources (Shutdown power sources and follow Lock Out-Tag Out procedures)
• Y: Yield to Slow, Methodical Approach (Approach slowly after isolating the hopper, allowing time for fans to wind down)
• P: Perform Installation Size-Up (Assess the installation using various methods)
• L: Locate Fire with Thermal Imaging Camera (Use a thermal imaging camera to locate the fire)
• A: Action Plan Development (Develop an Incident Action Plan)
• N: No Entry into Hopper (Avoid entering the hopper except for rescue with acceptable risks)

Question 2

Mayday
Responding C

Answer 2

• R: Recognize MAYDAY Messages (Ensure all MAYDAY messages are acknowledged)
• E: Evaluate Resource Needs (Consider the need for additional resources)
• S: Specify Location and Identification (Communicate location and identification of personnel in distress)
• P: Promote Radio Silence (Consider requesting radio silence on tactical channel)
• O: Obtain Emergency Alert Tones (Consider requesting emergency alert tones)
• N: Notify Communications (Confirm receipt of MAYDAY or emergency activation)
• D: Deploy Personnel Accountability Report (PAR) (Conduct PAR at appropriate time)
• I: Initiate Tactical Channel Change (Consider requesting and switching to new tactical channel)
• N: Nurture Assigned Tasks (Ensure crews continue assigned tasks)
• G: Generate Rescue Options (Consider self-rescue, crew rescue, IRIC, EMS deployment)
• C: Conclude and Communicate (Permit normal radio traffic and announce conclusion of MAYDAY event)

This acronym summarizes the key actions to effectively respond to a MAYDAY situation in a structured manner.

Question 3

01-03-04 Respectful Workplace – What are the steps in the City’s Respectful workplace program/ Workplace Violence program?
RIDR

Answer 3

• Reporting,
• Investigating,
• disclosure and
• resolution.