Initial Operational Response

Question 1

Explain IOR

Answer 1

Initial Operational Response

Commences when the first report of an incident is received by emergency services
To provide life-saving advice

Question 2

Explain SOR

Answer 2

Specialist Operational Response

Different specialist resources will arrive at different times.

Question 3

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What are the three primary objectives of the IOR?

Answer 3

1. Maximise the safety of the public
2. Minimise the operational risks to first responders
3. Ensure an effective transition to SOR

Question 4

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What is the critical timeframe to achieve life- saving activity?

Answer 4

15 minutes

Question 5

What is the purpose of the JDM?

Answer 5

Joint Decision Model

Jointly agreed working strategy to ensure all responders understand the agreed course of action

Question 6

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What are the three stages of RAR?

Answer 6

Recognise, Asses, React

1. Recognise physical signs and symptoms
2. Assess- substance and casualty assessment
3. React and communicate

Question 7

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Explain the process for assessing substances

Answer 7

BAD COLDS

1. Behaviour
2. Appearance
3. Dissemination
4. Colour
5. Odour
6. Likeness
7. Deliberate
8. Symptoms

Question 8

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Explain the REMOVE REMOVE REMOVE principles

Answer 8

1. Remove themselves
2. Remove outer clothing
3. Remove the substance (dry and wet decon)

Question 9

What are the characteristics of the IOR?

Answer 9

1. Provide immediate advice
2. Early identification and implementation
3. Immediate deployment to save life
4. Proportionate response
5. Maximise efficiency

Question 10

What are the two types of decontamination?

Answer 10

1. Dry
2. Wet