Chapter 3 Applying Risk Management Types 3-1

Introduction Dynamic changes can occur during an emergency Constant stress on emergency responders at an incident Decisions may be based on unknown factors and unknown dangers Treat each job with a risk-versus-benefit analysis 3-2

Life Safety Initiative 3 Focus greater attention on the integration of risk management with incident management at all levels, including strategic, tactical, and planning responsibilities 3-3

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK BENEFIT ANALYSIS Weighing of the facts All possibilities considered “ Boilerplate” lists Sometimes instead rely on experience and training Proficient at the process Cont. 3-4 Courtesy of Retired Chief Don Barnes

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK BENEFIT ANALYSIS Brunacini risk-benefit model We will, in a structured plan, risk a lot to save a lot (human lives) In a structured plan, we will risk a little to save a little (property and pets) We will risk nothing to save nothing (or something that is already lost) Cont. 3-5

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK BENEFIT ANALYSIS Analysis quality Only as good as the person completing it Experience at the expense of mistakes Mental risk benefit analysis method 3-6

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW Definition Thorough system is initiated to ensure that all potential factors are considered Risk does not necessarily mean bad Identify as many risks as possible Severity, probability, exposure model 3-7

Life Safety Initiative 3 DECISION MAKING Overview Responders learn how to make decisions quickly Based on limited, sometimes inaccurate information May be based on actual training May be more problem solving in nature Cont. 3-8

Life Safety Initiative 3 DECISION MAKING Training-based decision making Utilizes learned skills “By the book” Practice predetermined plans Helps in undetermined plans Cont. 3-9 Courtesy of John Kloski

Life Safety Initiative 3 DECISION MAKING Recognition-primed decision making Form of recall Advantage Quick decisions Disadvantage Prone to failure 3-10

Life Safety Initiative 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Safety officer Scene accountability Tag system Passport system Barcode scanning software Span of control Cont Courtesy of Tim Tobin

Life Safety Initiative 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Emergency traffic Rapid intervention Two-in, two-out rule IDLH atmospheres Standard for interior structural fires Questions about rapid intervention groups Cont. 3-12

Life Safety Initiative 3 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Responder rehabilitation Rotate personnel through rehabilitation area Address dehydration Firefighters should be checked by medical personnel Vital signs Policies need to dictate rehabilitation 3-13

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK MANAGEMENT AT THE STRATEGIC LEVEL Incident commander First decision is strategic Life safety is first priority Constantly reevaluate 3-14 Courtesy of Lt. Rob Gandee

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK MANAGEMENT AT THE TACTICAL LEVEL Operational methods Meet strategic goals Analyze every idea Don’t be afraid to abandon ideas Importance not determined by amount of rescuers involved 3-15 Courtesy of Lt. Rob Gandee

Life Safety Initiative 3 RISK MANAGEMENT AT THE TASK LEVEL Overview Safe search Safe tools Situational awareness Radio communications 3-16 Courtesy of Jeremy Szydlowski

Summary Enhancing accountability is an effective way to improve safety Starts in the form of personal accountability Decisions everyday make your job safer Job satisfaction results from decisions made Risks to firefighters are affected by personal decisions 3-17