OPERATIONS SECTION TRAINING Light Search and Rescue Team Workshop Developed by: Renee A. Domingo – Oakland Fire Department and Jeannie 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 an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?

What is the role of an Emergency 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 center Source 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 California SEMS 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/Command Operations Logistics Planning/Intelligence Finance/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/Command Operations Logistics Planning/Intelligence Finance/Administration

NIMS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS All disaster service workers (all public employees, including school employees) are to complete IS-700, ICS 100 and ICS 200. These are all on-line FEMA courses Deadline for completion: September 30, 2007 NOTE: RESIG has developed a one hour combined course that meets these requirements.

What is the structure of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Incident Command System (ICS) Organizational Structure

MANAGEMENT/ COMMAND PLANNING/ INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS LOGISTICSFINANCE/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

The ICS Functions

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 Roles and Responsibilities

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/Shelter Communications Crisis Intervention First Aid Light Search and Rescue Maintenance/Fire/Site Security Student Release/Staff Accounting THE DOERS

Operations Section 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 Rescue Team 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 Rescue Team 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) Size Up: Do a risk assessment/Damage Observation Is it safe to enter into the area? What hazards might be present? 2) Search: Search/Locate victims- Document Location, Identity of victim, if possible 3) Rescue: Is victim trapped? If so, Lightly trapped, moderately trapped, heavily trapped? Can the victim be safely extricated?

What are the Systematic Search Procedures?

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 Make a second slash, forming an “X” when leaving the building. 

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 victims Condition Initials of Searchers

Systematic Search Strategies Put a box around the “X” if the building is not safe to conduct search & rescue efforts Use 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.

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Group Activity- 10 minutes

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 shaking Those who are outside should move away from buildings and other structures that could fall on them After the shaking has stopped, all those who have not been injured should leave the buildings and assemble in a pre-designated area Before proceeding to your team’s meeting area, wait for instructions from your Team Leader Take care of immediate safety issues

Group Activity- 10 minutes 1) 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 Team Objectives (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

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