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Module 3: COMMUNICATIONS. List four benefits of effective fireground communications and explain the importance of each. UNDERSTANDING FIREGROUND COMMUNICATIONS THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE FIREGROUND COMMUNICATIONS. OBJECTIVES. Module 3 Overview. List the six steps identified in the - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Module 3:
COMMUNICATIONS
OBJECTIVES
List four benefits of
effective fireground
communications and
explain the importance
of each.
UNDERSTANDING
FIREGROUND
COMMUNICATIONS
THE NEED FOR
EFFECTIVE
FIREGROUND
COMMUNICATIONS
Module 3
Overview
OBJECTIVES
List the six steps
identified in the
communications model
and explain the
importance of each step.
THE
COMMUNICATIONS
MODEL
Module 3
Overview
OBJECTIVES
Apply the
communications model
to practical fireground
communications when
given a scenario.
APPLICATION OF
THE
COMMUNICATIONS
MODEL
Module 3
Overview
Understanding Fireground Communications
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Fireground Communications
• More than just yelling orders
• Involves several steps
• Giving and receiving information
• Information understood
THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE FIREGROUND
COMMUNICATIONS
Improved Firefighter Safety
• Ability to communicate essential information quickly.
• Knowing where personnel are at all times.
Effective Resource Use
• Manage action plan effectively.
• Gather clear and concise information.
• Flow of important information only
Improved Interagency Cooperation Through Good Communication
• Makes Department look good
• Makes it easier for others to understand your needs.
• Eliminates duplication of efforts.
Legal Implications
• Many radio communications are taped.
• Tapes may be entered as part of the evidence.
• All Departments must follow FCC licensing requirements.
THE NEED FOR A COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
Communications is a major factor in how well emergencies
are managed
Departments need to train on improving fireground communication procedures.
Photo of radio
Departments Should Have Written Communication Procedures
• Basis for training.
• Compatible with other agencies.
• Members know what the communication rules are.
• Used during post incident analysis.
Written Procedures Provide a Model
• Assurance that all the important factors in effective communication are included.
• Followed at all incidents
• “Perfect practice makes perfect”Vince
Lombardi
Large Group Activity 3.1Communication
THE COMMUNICATIONS
MODEL
THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
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THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
THE COMMUNICATIONS MODEL
TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES
When communication breaks down on the fireground so does:
• Coordination
• Control
• The ability to provide for firefighter safety
All personnel have the responsibility to communicate
effectively
• Starts with a good brief initial report by the first-in officer.
• Continues throughout the incident.
Types of Tactical Communications
• Initial conditions reports
• Implementation orders
• Progress reports
• Reports of Safety Hazards
Tactical Benchmarks
• Completion of tactical operations
• Completion of primary search
• Stopping the forward progress of the fire
• When further property loss is stopped
Progress Reports from COs“Report on Conditions”
• The tactical operations are having a positive impact.
• Tactical operations are not having a positive impact.
• Additional resources that may be needed.
Progress Reports from COs“Report on Conditions”
• Advanced warning to the supervisor as to when relief crews will be needed.
• If and when resources might be available for release or reassignment.
• Periodic reports on the status.
Reports of safety hazards or evacuation orders“Emergency Traffic”
• All personnel have the responsibility.
• A method to quickly convey emergency information should be established.
• Accounts for all personnel when the structure has been evacuated.
Large Group Activity 3.2Application of the
Communications Model
Engine 1, 2
Quint 1
Batt 1
Respond to a structure fire at 1901 Phelps Way
Insert photo of business fire
Engine 1, 4, 3
Quint 1
Batt 3
Respond to a structure fire at 49 Seton Avenue
Insert photo of house fire
Engine 9, 10, 15
Truck 9
Batt 2
Respond to a structure fire at 177 Windy Hill Road
Insert photo of Apartment house fire
Engine 8, 11, 5
Truck 8
Batt 1
Respond to a structure fire at 19 Rosewood Road
Insert photo of trailer house fire
Engine 2, 6 Quint 6
Quint 1
Batt 2
Respond to a structure fire at 32 Union Street
Insert photo of brick home fire
Engine 13, 7 16
Quint 7
Batt 2
Respond to a structure fire at 2 Knob Hill Road
Insert photo of two story farm house fire
Engine 12, 3 6
Quint 6
Batt 3
Respond to a structure fire at 41 State Street
Summary
• When fireground communications is effective, information has been given in a clear concise manner and has been received and understood.
Summary
• Effective fireground communications is needed to improve firefighter safety, make effective use of resources, improve interagency cooperation, reduce liability, and increase accountability.
Summary
• The steps of the communications model are encoding, transmission through a medium, receiving, decoding, and providing feedback.
Summary
• Types of tactical communications which occur on the fireground include initial size-up reports, implementation orders for the action plan, progress reports, reports on safety hazards, evacuation orders,a dn tactical benchmarks.
Summary
• The major benefit of using the communications model is the assurance that the messages have been received and understood.
Summary