ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare and plan to respond to USAR incidents

1.1 Personal documentation and personal kit are prepared appropriate to the nature of the incident and length of deployment.

1.2 Operation and task information is sourced and analysed.

1.3 Based on incident information received, appropriate rescue resources are identified, selected and checked to ensure they are ready for use.

1.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing is selected based on the nature of the incident and rescue resources to be used.

2. Mobilise as part of a task force

2.1 Adequate communications are maintained with the task force reconnaissance team while en route to the incident site.

2.2 Personal conduct is in accordance with applicable situational andcultural sensitivities and organisational. requirements

2.3 Briefing from relevant personnel is received on arrival at the incident.

2.4 Personal hygiene and safety is maintained while deployed in remote conditions.

3. Assess and work within USAR incidents

3.1 Rescue scene reconnaissance is undertaken with other team members.

3.2 Scene is managed to control access and to maintain a safe and effective operational environment.

3.3 Initial site blitz is undertaken with other team members..

3.4 Establishment of a base of operations is undertaken with other team members as appropriate to the nature of the incident and deployment.

3.5 Communication is established with other relevant personnel.

3.6 Appropriate marking systems are used.

3.7 Personal wellbeing and fatigue management strategies are monitored.

3.8 Allocated rescue, logistics and communications tasks are undertaken by the operator as directed.

4. Determine location and condition of casualties

4.1 Search techniques and equipment are used to locate trapped casualties under the surface, in voids and spaces, and from heights.

4.2 Nature of casualty entrapment is ascertained where possible.

4.3 Primary survey of casualty is undertaken to determine injury type and severity.

5. Gain access to casualties

5.1 Exclusion zone is established to provide a safe working environment.

5.2 Stabilisation techniques are utilised to make the collapsed site safe.

5.3 Techniques appropriate to the nature of the entrapment are used to access the casualty.

5.4 Located casualties are treated in consultation with medical personnel in accordance with organisational policies.

5.5 Rescue operations are conducted in a range of environments.

5.6 Incident scene is constantly monitored for situational and environmental hazards, and structural stability to prevent injury to self or others.

6. Remove casualties and victims

6.1 Casualties and victims are removed using recognised techniques and equipment.

6.2 Evidence of victim identity is collected and processed in accordance with jurisdictional disaster victim identification procedures.

6.3 Appropriate actions are taken to preserve the incident scene where possible for evidentiary purposes.

7. Demobilise as part of a Task Force

7.1 Equipment is recovered, cleaned and serviced according to manufacturer's guidelines and organisational standards.

7.2 Disestablishment of the base of operation is undertaken with other team members.

7.3 Operational readiness is maintained to support redeployment of task force team and individual members, if required.

7.4 Signs and symptoms of operational stress in self and others are reported to relevant personnel.

7.5 Fatigue and operational stress of team members is monitored and action is taken to address identified issues.

7.6 Operational debrief is attended and documentation is completed to organisational standards.

7.7 Hygiene precautions are implemented in accordance with organisational requirements.

7.8 Exposure records are completed.