(****) is the final step in the Eight step process
termination
(****) is also the phase where responders document incident response operations, including the problem, agencies involved, hazards and risks encountered, safety procedures, site operations, and lessons learned.
termination
Remember that the requirements of HAZWOPER clearly delineate between “emergency phase and (***)
PERO
The IC should make it clear that the Emergency response phase is being terminated and then formally transfer command to the (****) in a face to face meeting.
PERO IC
The purpose of the (****) in the field is to provide accurate information concerning the hazards and risks involved directly to the people who may have been exposed, contaminated, or in some way affected by the response.
incident debriefing
(****) should begin as soon as the emergency phase of the operation is completed. Ideally, this should be before any responders leave the scene, and it should include the HMRT, emergency response officers, …..
Debriefings
Debriefings longer than (****) are probably too long.
15 to 20 minutes
Ensure that equipment and apparatus unfit for service is clearly (****) for repair and plans are made for special cleaning or equipment disposal
red tagged
the (*****) is the reconstruction of the incident to establish a clear picture of the events that took place during the emergency.
post incident analysis PIA
A (*****) is one method for coordinating the release of factual information to those who have a need to know.
Formal PIA
Under CERCLA, the responsible party must report to the (****) any spill or release of a specified hazardous substance in any amount equal to or greater than the reportable quantity (RQ) specified by EPA.
NRC National Response Center
(****) requires that releases be reported immediately to the NRC and the LEPC.
SARA, Title III
The (**) is a structured and a participatory process of the senior leadership, commander, and key responding agencies and other participants involved in the response.
After Action Review AAR
The origin of the word critique comes from the Greek word KRITIKE TEKHNE which when translated means (*****)
critical art
(****) requires that a critique be conducted of every hazardous materials emergency response.
OSHA (1910.120.{1} [2] [xi]
The primary purpose of a (****) is to develop recommendations for improving the emergency response system and responder safety.
critique
In the military critique may some times be referred to as (***)
HOT WASH
examples of outsiders who may be effective critique leaders include (**) in your community who are experienced with people skills.
Fire science or Law enforcement faculty from a local community college or regional Fire Training Coordinators
Critiques lasting longer than (*****) quickly lose their effectiveness, and the quality of the discussion degrades.
60 to 90 minutes.
(****) After explaining the rules for the critique, the critique leader calls on each key player to make an individual statement…..
Participant level critique
(**) After determining a feel for the group the leader moves on to a structured review of emergency operations
Operations level critique
At the end of the operations level critique, the leader moves the meeting into a wider and more open forum.
Group level critique
For large groups a critique leader should have one or two assistants who act as (***) throughout the session.
recording secretaries
When larger incidents are involved or injuries have occurred (****) should be circulated so that everyone in the response system can share the lessons learned
formal critique reports