Elements and Performance Criteria
- 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 organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
- Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
- Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
- Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
- Prepare and respond to rescue
- Rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by the supervisor
- Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
- Any further details on the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on approach to rescue operation
- Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene
- Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate methods, techniques and terminology
- Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised and/or controlled using risk mitigation processes, as directed
- Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational policies and relevant legislation
- Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
- Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed
- Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
- Casualties are prepared for removal and extricated safely using appropriate equipment, rescue techniques and procedures, whilst under the direction of appropriately trained personnel
- Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self and/or others and reports are provided to the supervisor, as required
- Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
- Conclude rescue operations
- Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
- Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Decontamination procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
- Operational debriefing is participated in, in accordance organisational procedures
- Operational documentation including post incident reports is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures