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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. 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 organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
   • Casualties are prepared for removal and/or extricated safely, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
   • Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
2. Prepare and respond to rescue
   • Operation and task information is obtained and discussed with team members
3. Appropriate rescue equipment is identified and selected based on task information, as directed by supervisor
4. Personal protective clothing and equipment is selected based on the nature of the rescue operation
5. Any further details of the nature of the rescue are received en route and acted on, in accordance with organisational procedures
6. Participate in assessing the rescue scene
   • Hazards are identified and associated risks are assessed on approach to rescue scene
7. Methods for minimising hazards are discussed and agreed to by team members
8. Hazards and environmental conditions are minimised or controlled using risk mitigation processes, in accordance with organisational procedures
9. Communication with other team members is maintained using appropriate techniques and terminology
10. Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and security procedures are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
11. Personal capabilities and limitations are recognised and referred to supervisor, as required, in accordance with organisational procedures
12. Need for additional personnel and/or specialist equipment is reported to supervisor
13. Casualties at scene are identified, reported to supervisor and action is taken, as directed
    • Access to incident and/or casualties is gained using techniques and equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
14. Rescue procedures are conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
15. Casualties are prepared for removal and/or extricated safely, in accordance with organisational procedures and supervisor's instructions
16. Hygiene precautions are implemented, in accordance with organisational requirements
17. Conclude rescue operations
    • Equipment is recovered, cleaned and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers' guidelines and is restored appropriately to maintain operational readiness
18. Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others is reported to relevant personnel
19. Operational debriefing is participated in and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

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.

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