Operations Flashcards
What does practitioner one do in a major emergency
Communications
Park at the scene as safety permits and in liaison with Fire and Garda if present.
b) Leave blue lights on as vehicle acts as forward Control Point pending the arrival of the Mobile Control Vehicle.
c) Confirm arrival at scene with Ambulance Control and provide an initial visual report stating ‘Major Emergency Standby or Declared’.
d) Maintain communications with Practitioner 2.
e) Leave the ignition key in place and remain with vehicle.
f) Carry out Communications Of cer role until relieved.
What does practitioner 2 do at a major emergency
a) Carry out a scene survey.
b) Give situation report to Ambulance Control using METHANE message format.
c) Carry out HSE Controller of Operations role until relieved.
d) Liaise with Garda Controller of Operations and Local Authority
Controller of Operations.
e) Select location for Holding Area.
f) Set up key areas in conjunction with other principle response agencies on site:
– Site Control Point
– Casualty Clearing Station
– Ambulance Parking Point
Who controls the entry to a danger area
If Danger Area identified entry
to Danger Area is controlled by a Senior Fire Officer or an Garda Síochána
Who can go into the bronze area
Entry to Inner Cordon (Bronze Area) is limited to personnel providing emergency care and or rescue Personnel Protective Equipment required
Who controls the silver area
Entry to Outer Cordon (Silver Area) is controlled by an Garda Síochána
What does CSCATTT stand for
Command and control
Safety
Communication
Assessment
Triage
Treatment
Transport
What does METHANE stand for
Major emergency declared or standby
E
Exact location
T
Type of incident
H
Hazards involved
A
Access to and from incident
N
Number of casualties (estimated or exact)
E
Emergency services on site (or required)
