Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and respond to rescue
- Rescue operation and task information is received.
- Rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by supervisor.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation.
- Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route.
- Anticipated hazards and associated risks are discussed with rescue team members while on approach.
- Contribute to a risk assessment at the scene
- Rescue scene reconnaissance is conducted and hazards and risks identified at the scene are reported to supervisor.
- Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology.
- Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised and/or controlled as directed.
- Health, safety and security procedures are followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation.
- Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor.
- Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor.
- Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken as directed.
- 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 and extricated safely using appropriate equipment rescue techniques and procedures, 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 supervisor as required.
- Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements.
- Conclude rescue operations
- Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained to organisational standards and manufacturers' procedures, and is restowed to maintain operational readiness.
- Where identified, signs and symptoms of operational stress are recognised in self and others and reported to relevant personnel.
- Operational debriefing is participated in and operational documentation is completed to organisational standards.