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Rescue Scene Organization and Management

Rescue Scene Organization and Management. ICS Overview. Simple tiered management system Expandable to meet needs of resources and functions Useful in small or large incidents Useful in multi-agency or multi-disciplined response Uses Common terminology. ICS Functions. Incident Command

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Rescue Scene Organization and Management

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  1. Rescue Scene Organization and Management

  2. ICS Overview • Simple tiered management system • Expandable to meet needs of resources and functions • Useful in small or large incidents • Useful in multi-agency or multi-disciplined response • Uses Common terminology

  3. ICS Functions • Incident Command • Usually assigned to 1 person – even with Unified Command Incidents • Operations Section • Planning Section • Logistics Section • Finance/Administration Section

  4. SEMS Overview • Standardized Emergency Management System • Multi-agency or Inter-agency Coordination • Local Government Requirement • By December 1996 • Tied to State funding during emergencies • Applies to all groups • FD, PD, Public Utilities

  5. Communications • On Scene or Off Scene • Communication Reasons • Update status, ID Hazards, Direct Operations, Coordinate Resources, Request Additional Resources • Communication Methods • Radio, Phone, Runner, Signal Devices, Face to Face • Keep Messages Simple • Clear Text, Short Understandable, Identify Caller

  6. Scene Control • Gain Perimeter Control • Control Spontaneous Rescuers • Controls Rescue Site – Increases Safety • Use Physical Barriers • Establish Best Access to Incident • Establish Command Post - ICP • Establish Staging Area

  7. Initial Actions • Establish Control • Conduct a Size-Up • Identify and Request Additional Resources • Control Site Perimeter and Spontaneous Rescuers • Secure Utilities • Rescue “Surface” Victims • Establish Priorities, Develop Plans, Organize Resources

  8. Phases of Rescue • Phase 1 • Size-up, scene management, surface victim rescue • Phase II • Search all accessible area and void spaces • Phase III • Selected debris removal • Phase IV • General debris removal

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