Elements and Performance Criteria
- Obtain required resources
- Tasks are prioritised and analysed to determine resource requirements in accordance with the rescue plan
- The availability of required resources is determined using intelligence gathering methods
- Strategies for obtaining the required resources are identified as determined by the necessities of the Search and Rescue activity in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Organise resources
- Resources are assessed and allocated in accordance with their suitability for the task, equipment carried and availability consistent with organisational policies and procedures
- Resources are coordinated to ensure timely completion of tasks within physiological and environmental constraints
- Personnel are encouraged and motivated to complete tasks consistent with organisational policies and procedures
- Personnel needs are continually reviewed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Support considerations for personnel are taken into account in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Resource needs are continually reviewed based on intelligence
- Liaise with supporting authorities
- Contacts are identified in supporting authorities to facilitate liaison and cooperation
- Details of contacts and resources/services are recorded and maintained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- The role and support capabilities of other Search and Rescue authorities are determined through liaison, consultation and exchange of information in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- Advising, activation and deactivation procedures for other Search and Rescue authorities and agencies are initiated in accordance with policies and procedures