Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for technical rescue
- Assess and manage technical rescue scene
- Physical features of rescue scene are assessed before deploying rescue resources
- Rescue scene is managed to control access and maintain a safe and effective operational environment
- Communication with other personnel on site is established and maintained
- Situational and environmental hazards are assessed, minimised and controlled
- Specialist rescue resources are accessed based on the assessment of the incident
- Manage casualties
- Establish and maintain rescue scene safety
- A safe working area is established and maintained to prevent injury to self and others
- Hazards are monitored during the rescue operation to prevent injury to self or others
- Scene management procedures are followed in accordance with team leader instructions and organisational procedures
- The incident scene is prepared to facilitate the prompt and safe rescue of casualties
- Carry out technical rescue operations
- Liaise with primary response team and other relevant personnel
- Additional technical equipment is employed to make incident scene safe
- Access plans are determined with consultation team leader, medical staff and other technical specialists
- Procedures are implemented to protect casualty/s from further injury or discomfort during access and removal
- An access path is provided for the removal of casualty/s using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment
- Casualty/s are rescued using appropriate techniques and equipment relevant to the incident/environment
- Terminate specialist rescue operations
- Incident scene is preserved for investigating officers
- Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and organisational standards prior to leaving the scene
- Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
- Operational documentation is completed to organisational standards