MTFA cold zone working

Question 1

What is an MTFA Incident?

Answer 1

A terrorist attack to inflict a large number of casualties. A single terrorist or group could use a combination of firearms and explosives in potentially multiple locations. May also include hostage taking.

Question 2

Define HOT zone

Answer 2

Where the attackers are known/believed to be present. Life threat

Question 3

Define WARM zone

Answer 3

Where the attackers are believed to have passed through or could return. Possible life risk/cannot guarantee safety.

Question 4

Define COLD zone

Answer 4

Where a JAR has been conducted and the area is confirmed as being completely clear of active terrorists. No immediate risk to life.

Question 5

What is a JAR

Answer 5

Joint assessment of risk

Question 6

What are the objectives of LFB in the cold zone?

Answer 6

• Save lives
• Develop a for management plan
• Fight fires
• Identification of potential hazmats
• Maintain reserve emergency cover