Transcript Task Force Leaders' Course M3 U3

Unit 4:
Arrival Considerations
Safety/Risk Management
Unit Goal
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Upon completion of this unit, participants will
be able to describe actions that should be
taken on approach and arrival, as well as
other considerations prior to beginning
operations.
Unit Objectives
Review initial approach and arrival actions by
task force management personnel.
 Identify information the TF should provide and
expect during the initial briefing with the IC/IMT.
 Review incident and task force planning
processes and considerations.
 Discuss TF base of operations and forward
equipment staging considerations.
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Approach Considerations
Fuel and other last
minute needs
 Staging area for the
TF
DO NOT OVERWHELM THE ICP
 Pre-identify those
who will approach –
TFL, PM, LM, Safety
Officer, etc.
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Initial On-Scene Briefing
Who Do We Talk To?
Hopefully that is
answered prior to
arrival.
IC
 IMT - Ops Section
Chief or Rescue
Branch Director
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What You Should Provide
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Be prepared to explain TF capabilities
 Medical capability
 Identify support needs
○ Fuel
○ Toilet/hand wash facilities
 Provide TF contact information – cell, email, radio
○ TF 205 & 205A
 Check in personnel & equipment
○ TF 211, TF 218
 Provide TF organizational structure
○ TF 203
Bring an attitude of cooperation and support, not one of
arrogance!
What You Should Expect From Your
Initial Briefing – ASK FOR!!
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Current and projected situation
 Estimated number of missing or unaccounted for
Operational periods being used
 Incident objectives, priorities, and
expectations
 Obtain a copy of the IAP if available
 Work assignment (s)
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 Maps
 Floor Plans
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ICS structure and reporting requirements
 Meetings you are required to attend
 Contact Information – cell, radio, email
Other SAR resources assigned and requested
 Potential locations for the BoO
 Facilities or resources already established
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 EMS
 Haz Mat
 Animal Control
 Heavy Equipment requested or on scene
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Current weather information
 Forecast
 Safe areas or shelters identified?
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Security/Safety Concerns
 Perimeter established and controlled?
 Constraints, limitations, and sensitivities (political,
cultural, and environmental)
 Status of utilities
This information will:
Build on the situational awareness you began
to develop from the time you were activated
 Provide the information needed for your initial
on-scene task force briefing
 Allow you to make initial assignments while
you begin the planning process.
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Task Force Briefings
 May be attended by
managers/squad officers only,
or could be the whole task
force.
 TFL briefs on tactical
assignments – will usually be
verbal but may include handwritten 204s.
 Distribute copies of maps or
other necessary documents.
 This is another opportunity to
reinforce the importance of
safety!
Integrating into the Incident
 Consider:
○ Operational periods, work/rest cycles
○ Initial Attack
 Blitz
 50/50
○ Use of local responders
○ Working with/for FEMA USAR or other SAR
resources already in place
○ Handouts for IC/IMT and responders
 USAR Marking Systems
 SAR Markings & Emergency Signals
Formal Planning Documents
 Incident Action Plan (Not likely available)
 Tactical Action Plan
 Developed by the task force for their
operations
 Outlines the tactical operations to
meet the objectives identified in the
IAP or by the IC.
TFL Role in IC/IMT Meetings
 OSC or designee makes assignments -
get a clear understanding of those
assignments
 You provide subject matter expertise
 It may not be logical or feasible for TF
management personnel to attend
meetings at the ICP
 IC/IMT will determine your reporting
requirements
Tactical Action Plan (TAP)
Incident Map
 Cover Page
 TF 202 – Incident Objectives
Air Operations
(ICS-220)
 TF 203 – Organization Assignment List
Medical Plan
(ICS-206)
Communications
Plan
(ICS-205)
○ TF 203M
Assignment List
(ICS-204)
Organization
Assignment
(ICS-203)
Objectives
(ICS-202)
Coversheet
○ TF 203S
 TF 205 – Communications Plan
 TF 206 – Medical Plan
 TF 208 – Safety Message
 Incident charts, maps, BoO layout, and
other supporting documents/plans
Additional Forms
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Incident Map
TF 209 – Situation Report
 Snapshot
Air Operations
(ICS-220)
 Frequency
Medical Plan
(ICS-206)
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Communications
Plan
(ICS-205)
TF 213 – General Message
 Logistical Requests
Assignment List
(ICS-204)
Organization
Assignment
(ICS-203)
Objectives
(ICS-202)
Coversheet
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TF 214 – Activity Log
 All Personnel
TF 206V – Victim Injury/Illness Log
 TF 206V-TF – TF Injury/Illness Log
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TF 209
Situation
Report
Provides a
snapshot
 Frequency may
be determined
by the incident
and/or IC/IMT
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Site Selection Considerations
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Size? - Depends on your footprint. Should lay
out and diagram at home considering:
 Vehicles
 Tents
 Command Units
Topography?
 Proximity to worksite?
 Vehicle access/parking?
 Noise?
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Site Selection Considerations (cont)
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Property ownership?
 Public is best
 Environmental concerns
Utilities?
 Proximity to logistical facilities?
 Communications capabilities?
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Space Allocation Considerations
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TF Control Center
Meetings/Briefings
Communications
Equipment Cache
Medical/Rehab
Food Prep/Service
Base of Operations
Overview Document
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Supplies
Sleeping Area
Canine Area
Personal Hygiene Area
Lighting/Generators
Task Force Control Center - TFCC
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Focal point for TF Command &
Control
Location for all TF management
activities
Radio Designation – TF Control
Clearly identified
Should be staffed
whenever the TF
is operational
Consider the Need for a Forward
Equipment Staging Area
BoO is a considerable distance from the
worksite
 Equipment or site is shared
 Decon of equipment is needed
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Unit Goal
Upon completion of this unit, participants
will understand the role and
responsibilities of the Safety Officer and
review methods for assessing and
managing risk during task force
operations.
Unit Objectives
Review the functions and responsibilities
of the task force safety officer.
 Discuss risk management issues related
to task force operations.
 Review environmental, health and
operational risk factors.
 Review the forms that are used by the
task force safety officer.
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TF Safety Officer
Reports directly to the TFL.
 Oversees all safety aspects for the task
force from mobilization until return home
 Coordinates efforts with the Incident
Safety Officer
 Conducts safety briefings
 Completes required forms
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 TF208 and ICS215A
Considerations for the
TF Safety Officer
Considerations:
 New or unfamiliar surroundings and
operations for task force members
 New or unfamiliar tools
 Security issues
 Looters
 Value of Equipment Cache
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Operational experience of team members
 Common sense
The Safety Officer must:
 Provide proactive leadership
 Set the tone for a positive safety culture
 Maintain compliance with safety procedures
 Focus on safety throughout the mission
 Set a good example
 Ensure accident/injury investigations are
conducted and reports are submitted
 Share the responsibility for safety with
EVERYONE
Site Management and Coordination
 One Person in
Charge
 Plan of
Action
Developed Prior to
Starting
Operations
 Briefing to address
Tactics and Safety
Issues
Site Management and Coordination (cont)
 Consider Medical
Treatment Area
 Rest / Rehab Area
 Security Concerns
 Safe Zones / Areas
Other Considerations
Non-TF Resources
and Liaison
 Integration between
Search and Rescue
Activities
 Below Grade Ops
 Rapid intervention
Teams
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Animal Rescue
 Post-Katrina Reform
Act
 Safety First (PPE)
 Equipment
 Warning Signs of
Aggression – Animal
Control Officer
Risks in the Disaster
Environment
 Damaged Infrastructure
 Unfamiliar Surroundings
 Weather
○ Lightning
○ Wind
○ Tornadoes
 Earthquake Aftershocks
 Vibrations and Settling
• Travel – Either way
• Base of Operations
• Loading/Unloading
Risks in the Disaster Environment (cont)
 Physical Hazards
○ Slip, Trip & Fall Hazards
○ Falling Objects
○ Crushing Hazards
○ Noise
 Hazardous Materials
 Atmospheric Hazards
 Physiological Impacts
 Psychological Impacts
Safety Briefings
Are Important!
We do a good job
before we go to work
but don’t overlook:
○ Activities at the POD
○ Setting up or tearing
down the BoO
○ Loading and unloading
trucks and equipment
Provide Ongoing
Monitoring of TF
Health and Welfare
Review
Emergency
Signals and
Marking
Systems
TF Safety
Message
TF 208
Safety
Analysis
ICS 215A