Jet Crash/Mass Casualty Incident

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WHAT IS THE JET CRASH INCIDENT?
The model used for this exercise parallels our apartment fire exercise, including our emphasis on the incident command system, effective formulation of strategy and tactics, decisive action in response to fireground developments and reports received, anticipating resources needed, etc. However, the Jet Crash/Mass Casualty scenario is somewhat more complicated, and requires additional actions and assignments due to the mass casualty elements of the scenario. Candidates in the exercise play the role of the Incident Commander. The incident consists of two phases and pictures and diagrams are provided in each phase, along with a listing of all on scene equipment and personnel. The time at which various events take place, including incoming reports by fire fighters or officers, is listed. Candidates must review all available information at each point in the fire, and determine what actions they would take, and at what time. Candidates who score high on this exercise must have an extensive knowledge and understanding of the Incident Command System, and be able to effectively implement it.

POSITIONS USED FOR?
The Jet Crash/Mass Casualty Incident includes a heavy emphasis on the Incident Command System, and is designed for battalion chiefs or higher.

JET CRASH/MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT USED FOR:
>>>> • Fire Battalion Chief
>>>> • Fire Assistant Chief

TEST FORMAT
The Jet Crash/Mass Casualty Incident is a written simulation exercise. It consists of two parts, which correspond to two phases of the incident. In Phase I, assessees are told they are the Incident Commander and arrive along with first alarm companies (or shortly thereafter). In Phase II, assessees are told to assume that someone else was in charge during Phase I, and that they arrive at a later point and are the highest ranking officer on the scene. In each phase, pictures are provided showing the fire and smoke, diagrams of the area are given, and the resources on scene are listed. Assessees are then given reports of on-scene fire fighting activities and observations by company officers, just as they would receive them during an actual mass casualty incident. Assessees must specify their strategy and tactics, and detail all actions they would take, and orders they would give. Assessees are allowed 80 minutes for Phase I, and 100 minutes for Phase II.

SCORING AND REPORTING OF RESULTS
MPS does all of the scoring for you. Results are reported in the form of a rank-ordered list of the candidates. In addition, individual feedback reports, identifying percentile standing relative to others who have taken the test, as well as Developmental Assessment Scores that pinpoint improvement areas,are provided.