Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and respond to rescue
- Operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members
- Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on task information as directed by the supervisor
- Personal protective equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
- Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route
- Participate in assessing the rescue scene
- Hazards are identified on approach to rescue scene
- Methods for minimising hazards are discussed and agreed to by team members
- Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled
- Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
- Health and safety, and security procedures are correctly followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation
- Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to the supervisor
- Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
- Perform rescue
- Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment in accordance with organisational procedures
- Rescue procedures are conducted in accordance with supervisor's instructions and organisational procedures
- Casualties are prepared for removal in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Casualties are extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and organisational procedures
- Conclude rescue operations
- Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained to organisational standards and manufacturers' procedures, and restored to maintain operational readiness
- Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are reported to relevant personnel
- Operational debriefing is participated in and operational documentation is completed to organisational standards
- Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisation's requirements