3.5d Real-World Emergencies

Fire Procedures

If an ACTUAL fire breaks out, the EC must take control and complete these actions:

  • Loudly shout, “FIRE, FIRE, FIRE,” to alert others and then activate the fire alarm ONLY if the fire originated in your dormitory
  • If trainees are undressed, ensure they wrap themselves in a blanket and put on any pair of hard sole shoes, EXCLUDING shower shoes
  • If trainees are working on their security drawer, do not take time to lock the drawers or carry them, as they must evacuate the dormitory as quickly and orderly as possible
  • Tell the first available trainee evacuating the dormitory to report, “Actual fire in dormitory                                                                                                                 ,” to the CQ
  • DO NOT hold the door or allow other trainees to hold the door for fellow trainees
  • The flight will proceed in an orderly manner to the pre-designated area; NO RUNNING OR TALKING is permitted
  • When the evacuation point is reached, the flight will assemble in flight formation and wait for further instructions
  • Physically check, in any order, the bays, dayroom, utility room, latrine, hallways and flight office for complete evacuation
  • After checking entire dormitory, take the EAL, evacuate to the pre-designated area and begin taking accountability
  • If you are alone, evacuate and report to the CQ area immediately
  • If the alarm did not originate in your dormitory, evacuate the dormitory, but do not report to the CQ area
  • Initiate an entry in the EC Log upon returning to the dormitory after emergency personnel have sounded, “ALL CLEAR”

Gas Leak Procedures

If an ACTUAL gas leak occurs (detected by odor), the EC must take control and complete these actions:

  • Loudly shout, “GAS, GAS, GAS” to alert others
  • NEVER activate the fire alarm or operate or touch any electrical device (e.g., light switches) due to safety reasons
  • The flight evacuates the dormitory in the same manner as an actual fire
  • Tell the first available trainee evacuating the dormitory to report, “Actual gas leak in dormitory                                                                                               ,” to the CQ
  • Physically check, in any order, the bays, dayroom, utility room, latrine, hallways and flight office for complete evacuation
  • After checking entire dormitory, take the EAL, evacuate to the pre-designated area and begin taking accountability
  • If you are alone, evacuate and report to the CQ area immediately
  • Initiate an entry in the EC Log upon returning to the dormitory after emergency personnel have sounded, “ALL CLEAR”

Bomb Threat Procedures

If an ACTUAL bomb threat occurs, the EC must take control and complete these actions:

  • The EC has authority to evacuate the dormitory for ANY type of bomb threat
  • There are three methods of receiving a bomb threat:
  1. Verbal (e.g., individual speaking through the door window)
  2. Written (e.g., find a note or sign)
  3. Visual (e.g., find a package or briefcase left in stairwell)
  • Alert all personnel by loudly shouting, “BOMB THREAT, EVACUATE THE DORMITORY!” and direct them away from the threat
  • The flight evacuates the dormitory in the same manner as they do for an actual fire or gas leak
  • Tell the first available trainee evacuating the dormitory to report, “Actual Bomb Threat,” to the CQ
  • If you see a suspicious package or device, or see someone place a suspicious package or device in your immediate area, take the following actions:
  1. Remember as much as you can about the person and situation
  2. DO NOT touch any suspected package or device, or activate any electrical devices
  3. Send a runner with a wingman to the CQ to report the suspicious package or device; DO NOT use the intercom
  4. If the initial evacuation does not originate in your dormitory, and a runner or supervisory personnel tell you to evacuate, DO NOT send a runner to the CQ
  • Physically check, in any order, the bays, dayroom, utility room, latrine, hallways and flight office for complete evacuation
  • After checking entire dormitory, take the EAL, evacuate to the pre-designated area and begin taking accountability
  • If you are alone, evacuate and report to the CQ area immediately
  • Initiate an entry in the EC Log upon returning to the dormitory after emergency personnel have sounded, “ALL CLEAR”

Emergency Evacuation Drills

In the event of a fire, gas leak, or bomb threat DRILL, use the same procedures as an actual fire, bomb threat, or gas leak, except DO NOT activate the fire alarm. Tell the first available trainee evacuating the dormitory to report, “Fire/Gas Leak/ Bomb Threat DRILL in dormitory                      ,” to the CQ.

Serious Accident or Sickness

In case of a SERIOUS Accident or Sickness, take immediate action using the following procedures:

  • Notify your MTI or CQ using the intercom or send a runner with a wingman to CQ
  • If you are alone and the intercom does not work, leave your post and report to the CQ area immediately
  • Initiate an entry in the EC Log when the situation is resolved
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