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Course Objectives . Describe the characteristics of a mass fatalities incident. Identify the roles and responsibilities of key players in a mass fatalities incident. Describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident. Course Objectives . Assess your local Mortuary Annex.

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Course Objectives

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  1. Course Objectives • Describe the characteristics of a mass fatalities incident. • Identify the roles and responsibilities of key players in a mass fatalities incident. • Describe the steps required to respond to a mass fatalities incident.

  2. Course Objectives • Assess your local Mortuary Annex. • Describe critical operational activities. • Explain how the Family Assistance Center supports families and aids in identification. • Identify the requirements to ensure that the psychological needs of responders are addressed.

  3. Course Objectives • Recognize the importance of stress management debriefings for responders at a mass fatalities incident. • Identify the resources that are available at the local, State, and Federal levels. • Apply the principles of ICS in response to a simulated incident.

  4. Course Agenda

  5. Unit Objectives • Define a mass fatalities incident. • Describe the characteristics of a mass fatalities incident. • Discuss anticipated reactions to mass fatalities. • Explain the need to show respect for the dead. • Understand the needs of families and friends.

  6. The Mass Fatalities Incident • Sights, sounds, and smells • Characteristics that drive response • Anticipated reactions • The need to show respect • The overriding need to save the living

  7. The Mass Fatalities Incident Click to Play

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