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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare and respond to the rescue
   • Operation and task information is obtained from communication centre or supervisor
2. Rescue equipment and/or resources are identified and selected based on incident information, as directed by supervisor
3. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on nature of the rescue operation
4. Any further details on the nature of the rescue received en route is assessed with rescue team members
5. Anticipated situational and environmental hazards are discussed with rescue team members whilst on approach
6. Participate in assessing the rescue scene
   • Information is collected from relevant persons at the scene and observations are made to determine the location, number and condition of trapped casualties
7. Situational and environmental hazards are identified and reported to supervisor
8. Risk control procedures are implemented, as directed by supervisor
9. Based on assessment of rescue scene personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor
10. Defensive and aggressive swimming techniques are used for self-rescue in event of accidental entry into swiftwater or floodwater
11. Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported through the chain of command
12. Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
13. Participate in developing primary and secondary rescue plans
    • Rescue and recovery techniques suitable for casualties and vehicles in swiftwater and floodwater conditions are identified
14. Primary and secondary rescue plans are formulated, in consultation with other team members and other organisations/agencies on site and is communicated to relevant personnel
15. Equipment and resources required to perform land based rescues and recoveries in swiftwater and floodwater are identified and selected, in accordance with the rescue plan
16. Deployment of the secondary rescue plan downstream is implemented
17. Gain access and perform rescue on casualty
    • Isolation techniques are used to stabilise positioning of casualty to assist in extrication
18. Land based rescue techniques and equipment are deployed, as identified in the rescue plan, to gain access to the casualty
19. Casualty is extricated and or secured using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment
20. Remove casualty from swiftwater and floodwater
    • Casualties are retrieved from swiftwater and floodwater using recognised techniques for removal, in accordance with organisational procedures
21. Casualties are packaged and handled, in accordance with organisational emergency care procedures, or as directed by first aid or medical personnel
22. Conclude swiftwater and floodwater rescue
    • Prior to leaving scene equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines
23. During cleaning of rescue equipment and personal protective equipment hygiene precautions are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
24. Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel
25. Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures and standards

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
recognised techniques for removal must include	manual carry spine board stretcher

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