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OPERATIONS SECTION TRAINING
Light Search and Rescue Team Workshop
Developed by:Renee A. Domingo – Oakland Fire Department
andJeannie Goobanoff, Loss Prevention Director
RESIG
Agenda
REVIEW: The role of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
REVIEW of SEMS and NIMS
REVIEW: The Incident Command System (ICS) structure that is used during Emergency Response
REVIEW: The Emergency Operations Plan and the Emergency Response Teams and how they fit into the ICS/SEMS/NIMS model
The Operations Section – Light Search and Rescue Team roles and responsibilities
What is the role of anEmergency Operations Center?
Centralized facility from which emergency response efforts can be coordinated and directed
Centralized facility for decision makers
Central information gathering and record keeping centerSource of CONFIRMED public information and media coordination
Emergency Operations Center Requirements
Must be SEMS/NIMS compliant
Provides Management, Operations, Logistics, Planning/Intelligence and Financial coordination for response and recovery efforts
Facility should be self sufficient and self contained for at least a 24 hour operation
What is S.E.M.S.?SEMS is the Standardized Emergency Management System developed by the State of CaliforniaSEMS is used:– To qualify to receive State reimbursement;– To improve coordination between response agencies;– To coordinate flow of information & resources;– To improve mobilization, use and tracking of resources.– The use of SEMS has been required since December of 1996!!!!
Emphasizes the use of ICS– Uses the functions of:
Management/CommandOperationsLogisticsPlanning/IntelligenceFinance/Administration
What is N.I.M.S.?
National Incident Management System– Uses an ALL-Hazards approach– Required to qualify for Federal
preparedness assistance (FEMA)– Emphasizes the use of ICS– Uses the same functions as SEMS
Management/CommandOperationsLogisticsPlanning/IntelligenceFinance/Administration
NIMS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All disaster service workers (all public All disaster service workers (all public employees, employees, including school employeesincluding school employees) are ) are to complete IS-700, ICS 100 and ICS 200.to complete IS-700, ICS 100 and ICS 200.
These are all on-line FEMA coursesThese are all on-line FEMA courses
Deadline for completion: September 30, 2007Deadline for completion: September 30, 2007
NOTE: RESIG has developed a one hour combined course that meets these requirements.
Incident Command System (ICS)Organizational Structure
MANAGEMENT/COMMAND
PLANNING/
INTELLIGENCEOPERATIONS LOGISTICS FINANCE/ADM
Incident Command System (ICS) Functions
MANAGEMENT - Overall emergency policy and coordination including public information, safety officer and liaison officer- COLOR: BLACK
THE LEADERS
OPERATIONS - *Tactical response teams
*TACTICAL is defined as….”Any skillful method to gain an end. Done or made for the purpose of trying to achieve an immediate or short-term aim.” COLOR: RED
THE DOERS
PLANNING/INTELLIGENCE - Information gathering and action plans. COLOR: BLUE
THE THINKERS
LOGISTICS - Support, supplies, equipment and personnel COLOR: YELLOW
*Logistics is defined as “The military science of procuring, maintaining and transporting of material and personnel.”
THE GETTERS
FINANCE/ADMIN - Monitoring costs and assisting with recovery COLOR: GREEN
THE PAYERS & TRACKERS
Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/Incident Commander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies and Staffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/Incident Commander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies and Staffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Operations Section Responsibilities
THE OPERATIONS SECTION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:Carrying out all emergency response activities including:Assembly/ShelterCommunicationsCrisis InterventionFirst AidLight Search and RescueMaintenance/Fire/Site SecurityStudent Release/Staff Accounting
THE DOERS
OperationsSection Chief Responsibilities
Ensures LIFE SAFETY Measures
Alerting and Warning
Emergency First Aid
Psychological First Aid
Response Teams
Supervises the execution of the Operations portion of the Action Plan
Passes all information to the Planning/Intelligence Section Chief
Provides information to Liaison and PIO as required
Approves release of resources
Maintains close communication with EOC Director/Incident Commander
Student Release/ Staff Accounting
Crisis Intervention
Finance/Admin
EOC Director/Incident Commander
Operations
Situation
Status
First Aid
Light Search & Rescue
Maintenance/Fire/Site Security
Recordkeeping
-PIO-Safety-Liaison
Planning/Intelligence
Documentation
Supplies and Staffing
Transportation
Assembly/Shelter
Communications
Logistics
Light Search and Rescue Team Leader Responsibilities
Identify all search and rescue priorities
Coordinate all on-site search and rescue efforts
Ensure safety of search and rescue teams while they are in the field
Oversee damage assessments conducted by teams in the course of light search and rescue efforts
Light Search and RescueTeam Responsibilities
FIRST ACTIONS INCLUDE:
Sign in Put on Personal Safety equipment and Position Identifier Read Position Description Obtain a Briefing from the Team Leader Review and understand Section Objectives and Strategies Locate and Set up work space Gather all Search and Rescue Equipment from Logistics Check flashlight and radio batteries; perform radio check Always work in teams of two Visually inspect each other’s gear Make sure you and your partner have site maps and are clear on your assignment
Light Search and RescueTeam Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
As you conduct search, report all gas leaks, fires, and structural damage to the Team Leader (he/she will relay information to the Maintenance/Fire and Site Security Team Leader)
Inspect the exterior of each building for structural integrity before entering – SIZE UP
Mark unsafe areas with caution tape- DO NOT ENTER unsafe areas or buildings
Note Damage on your Team Map and relay information to Team Leader
ONLY SEARCH structurally sound buildings using the Systematic Search and Rescue Procedures
Light Search and Rescue Team Responsibilities
OPERATIONAL DUTIES (continued)
Make appropriate markings as you enter and leave each room or area
As searched rooms have been cleared, call in report to Team Leader
When injured individuals are located, call in their condition to the Team Leader-DO NOT GIVE NAME(S) OF INJURED OVER THE RADIO
Attempt to RESCUE any lightly trapped individuals only if it is safe to do so
Fill out Situation Status and/or Situation Status Update report and relay information to Team Leader
Document all incoming messages, actions taken, decisions and justifications, and requests being filled on an Activity Log
Light Search and Rescue Team Responsibilities
UPON EOC DEACTIVATION
CLOSING DOWN ACTIONS INCLUDE:
Complete and close out all logs, reports, and response related documentation which needs to be submitted to the Team Leader
Return all equipment and unused supplies to the Logistics team
Sign out and leave contact information in case you need to be reached
What are the three functions of the Light Search and Rescue Teams?
1)1) Size UpSize Up: Do a risk assessment/Damage : Do a risk assessment/Damage ObservationObservation
Is it safe to enter into the area?Is it safe to enter into the area?What hazards might be present?What hazards might be present?
2) 2) SearchSearch: Search/Locate victims- Document : Search/Locate victims- Document Location, Identity of victim, if possibleLocation, Identity of victim, if possible
3) 3) Rescue:Rescue: Is victim trapped? If so, Lightly trapped, Is victim trapped? If so, Lightly trapped, moderately trapped, heavily trapped?moderately trapped, heavily trapped?
Can the victim be safely extricated?Can the victim be safely extricated?
Systematic Search Strategies
☼☼Before you enter the building, room or hallway, mark the doorway with a bold, easily visible slash mark (use chalk or tape). This will indicate that a rescuer is inside the structure
Systematic Search Strategies
Use the four quadrants of the “X,” to indicate the initials of the searcher(s), the time/date of the search, personnel hazards, and degree of search plus number of victims still inside (if any)
Time & Date
Hazards
Degree of Search# of victimsCondition
Initials ofSearchers
Systematic Search Strategies
Put a box around the “X” if the building is not safe to conduct search & rescue effortsUse a large arrow → to point to a safe entrance, if the primary entrance is jammed
Systematic Search Strategies
Before you start your search, reduce as much noise as you can.
Open curtains or blinds, if possible.
Before you go into someone’s office or a work area, let them know who you are and why you are there.
Ask anyone who is able to walk out to come to the sound of your voice.
Be aware of what you say. POSITIVE TALK.
Shout – Tap – Listen
Systematically search each room, moving along the wall to your right as you go.
SCENARIO:– It is 1:00 p.m. on a Tuesday. The students are
just returning to their classrooms after lunch and…..the ground begins to shake!! The shaking gets stronger and a huge jolt hits! Windows are breaking and file cabinets are falling……some students have been injured along with several staff members…..
– The shaking stops and you can hear people calling out for help…..the smell of gas fills the air…………..
First things first……
All students and staff should drop, cover and hold on at the first sign of shakingThose who are outside should move away from buildings and other structures that could fall on themAfter the shaking has stopped, all those who have not been injured should leave the buildings and assemble in a pre-designated areaBefore proceeding to your team’s meeting area, wait for instructions from your Team LeaderTake care of immediate safety issues
Group Activity-10 minutes
1) Based on the limited information provided in the scenario, what might happen at this point?
2) Who would need to make a decision as to what actions, if any, should be taken?
3) Based upon your Team’s responsibilities,
What might your objectives be during an Emergency Response?
4) LIST ONE TO TWO OBJECTIVES
Light Search and Rescue TeamObjectives (examples)
Obtain briefing from Team Leader to understand the situation
Establish teams of two and put on safety equipment
Based on reports provided by the Student Release/Staff Accounting Team, under direction of the Team leader, determine Search and Rescue priorities
Report any safety issues to Team Leader immediately
Use systematic search and rescue procedures
Maintain communication with Team Leader at all times