Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop strategies
- Search and rescue parameters are identified based on information available
- Search and rescue strategy is developed based on information available
- Resources are identified, in accordance with strategy based on available information
- Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of information and review of available resources
- Search and rescue strategy is developed based on information available
- Resources are identified, in accordance with strategy based on available information
- Strategy is evaluated and reviewed as determined by the input of information and review of available resources
- Coordinate team members
- Team members are briefed on their roles and responsibilities and the way the team will operate
- Tasks are allocated to team members commensurate with their roles in the team and level of competence
- Confirmation is gained from team members of an understanding of the scenario, their role and the roles of others in the team
- Performance of team members is monitored and reviewed, as the scenario unfolds, to determine ongoing requirements
- Feedback from team members is received and relayed to others
- Liaise with internal and external authorities, agencies and organisations
- Resources are monitored and reviewed to determine changing requirements
- Guidance and support are provided and sought from authorities, organisations and agencies, in accordance with requirements
- Manage communications systems
- Communication systems are selected, in accordance with requirements
- Communication systems are managed to provide optimum capability
- Manage search and rescue records
- Intended audience for written report is identified and expectations are negotiated
- Content of report is accurate and written in a concise and logical manner
- Report is disseminated to the intended audience in a timely manner