Emergency Response Actions for First Responders

Emergency Response Actions for First Responders

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and describe the actions a first responder must take in various emergency scenarios. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and execute the protocols for 'Hold', 'Secure', 'Lockdown', 'Evacuate', and 'Shelter' procedures.

What do you already know about emergency response actions for first responders?

Emergency Response Actions for First Responders

In an emergency, a first responder must take decisive actions. These include holding in their room or area, securing the location by locking outside doors, initiating a lockdown by locking doors and hiding, evacuating to a specified location, and sheltering in place, following specific hazard and safety strategies.

HOLD Procedure in Emergencies

Directive to stay in your current location, clear the halls, and wait for further instructions.

SECURE Protocol for Threats Outside

Precaution to get inside, lock all outside doors, and prevent entry.

LOCKDOWN Procedure for Immediate Threats

Emergency protocol that involves locking doors, turning off lights, and hiding to remain out of sight.

EVACUATE Protocol for Relocation

Order to leave the current location and move to a specified area for safety.

SHELTER Procedure for Environmental or Weather-Related Threats

Directive to find protection within a building against environmental or weather-related threats, using a specific safety strategy.

Key Definitions

First Responder: a person trained to provide help in various emergency situations
Hold: a directive to stay in your current location, clear the halls, and wait for further instructions
Secure: a precaution to get inside, lock all outside doors, and prevent entry
Lockdown: an emergency protocol that involves locking doors, turning off lights, and hiding to remain out of sight
Evacuate: an order to leave the current location and move to a specified area for safety
Shelter: a directive to find protection within a building against environmental or weather-related threats, using a specific safety strategy

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