Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare and respond to rescue
- Operation and task information is obtained
- Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on incident information as directed by the supervisor
- Personal protective equipment 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 whilst on approach
- Participate in assessing the rescue scene
- Rescue scene reconnaissance is conducted and identified hazards and results are reported to the supervisor
- Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
- Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled
- Health and safety and security procedures are correctly followed in accordance with organisational policy and relevant legislation
- Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to the supervisor
- Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to the supervisor
- 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 the supervisor's instructions and organisational procedures
- Casualties are prepared for removal
- Casualties are extricated safely using appropriate equipment rescue techniques and procedures
- Incident scene is constantly monitored for hazards to prevent injury to self or others
- Conclude rescue operations
- Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained to organisational standards and manufacturers' procedures and 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 documentation is completed to organisational standards
- Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with the organisation's requirements