OMS 043 - ETHANE Reporting Model

Question 1

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OMS 043 - ETHANE Reporting Model
When is the ETHANE Reporting Model to be used? (And not used)

Answer 1

ETHANE is only to be used as a reporting model when involved in operations at a potential Class 3 Multiagency incident, including Active Shooter/Hostile Events. ETHANE is NOT to be used at any Class 1 incidents.

Question 2

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
Actions

Answer 2

General Requirements
- Provide an ETHANE Report to the CommCen via the IC at all Class 3 incidents in place of a Strategic Level SitRep. This is to occur once sufficient on scene intelligence has been gathered through a Size up
- Use the ETHANE Reporting Model, only where appropriate, to communicate situational information from the Ops Officer and Sector Commanders to the IC during a multiagency Class 3 incident
- Utilise the FRV Strategic and Tactical Level SitRep models, as appropriate, for all other communications within the FRV chain of command

NOTE: When providing further ETHANE Reports throughout the incident, IC’s do not need to repeat all elements of ETHANE. Updates only need to be provided for the specific elements within ETHANE which have changed.

Question 3

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym

Answer 3

Exact Location
Type of Incident
Hazards
Access
Number of Casualties
Emergency Services

Question 4

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
E (1)

Answer 4

Exact Location
- Identify the full address, together with site name if available. Road names, landmarks and particular buildings may help other emergency responders identify a non-addressable location.
- Latitude and longitude coordinates may be considered when working in remote or rural environments if available.

Question 5

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
T

Answer 5

Type of Incident
- Confirm the type of incident (eg. hostile event) and include any other available details, including any relevant exposures.

Question 6

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
H

Answer 6

Hazards
- Identify significant hazards for all responding resources and the community

Question 7

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
A

Answer 7

Access
- Identify safe approach routes for oncoming resources, remembering that responders need safe egress as well as access
- Consider including information regarding inaccessible routes as a consequence of the incident
- Identify an appropriate location for Staging Area

Question 8

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
N

Answer 8

Number of Casualties
Identify the number and condition of any casualties. Consider the number of persons at risk, contaminated, suffering exposure and displaced persons.

Question 9

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OMS 043 - Ethane Reporting Model
ETHANE Acronym
E (2)

Answer 9

Emergency Services
Communicate the resources on scene. Consider what additional resources are required, such as VicPol, AV, EPA, utilities and LGA.