1. CPNZ Basic Training 009 – Emergency Services

2. Generally when the term ‘Emergency Services’ is used, people usually think of Police Fire Ambulance Each of the Services have their own operating structure and command centres Emergency Services

3. The Mission Statement of Community Patrols is: Working together throughout New Zealand to reduce crime and build safer communities. This may not necessarily restrict the working relationship just to New Zealand Police. CPNZ has a strategic relationship with NZ Police and can work with the others. Emergency Services

4. When the Emergency Services are working together they understand and recognise the term ‘Lead Agency’ and work accordingly. It may be important for Patrollers to understand how that system works and some examples follow Emergency Services

5. Example One Fire As Lead Agency. Any event where there is Fire, Threat of Fire (i.e.: gas leak) or Hazardous material Fire become the lead agency and the other Services support them. Emergency Services

6. Example Two Fire As Lead Agency. Motorway crash where Fire or Hazardous material is involved. Fire are the lead agency until that threat is removed, then (if there are injuries) Ambulance become the lead agency and the other Services support them. Emergency Services

7. Example Three Ambulance As Lead Agency. Any event where persons are injured and require remote medical assistance. Ambulance are the lead agency until the injured parties are removed, then another Emergency Service may become the lead agency if required. Emergency Services

8. Example Four Motor vehicle crash where persons are injured and require remote medical assistance. Ambulance are the lead agency until the injured parties are removed, then Police would become the lead agency. Emergency Services

9. Example Five Incidents of mass disorder, demonstrations or events relating to public safety Police are the lead agency and may have assistance from the other services in support. Emergency Services

10. Example Six An armed incident or terrorist threat. Police are the lead agency and may have assistance from the other services in support. Emergency Services

11. Example Seven A Major event such as: an ‘On or off field’ Air Crash, Train Crash, Bus Crash or Explosion, Requires a co-operative approach with Police being the lead agency and establishing a command centre for all services to coordinate their approach. Emergency Services

12. Currently, Police have more information and knowledge about Community Patrols than the other services. Should you, during the course of your patrol, be directed to or come across an incident that may require support form your patrol, there are some simple guidelines to follow. Emergency Services

13. Assess the situation and Park Safely. Wear your approved yellow over yellow safety jacket/vest. Approach a Police Officer, identify yourself and ask if your assistance is required. Take advice and/or guidance from them. Emergency Services

14. The tasks that may be considered are: Assist with Traffic Control or a cordon, Recording witness names and contact details for later follow up, Assist with evacuations, Keeping an eye on emergency vehicles Don’t be offended if they decline your offer, it may mean that they have sufficient staff. Emergency Services

15. Your patrol should consider a training night with a visit to one of your local emergency services. This is very useful to Rural or smaller town patrols. Knowing where equipment is on your local ambulance is an advantage and will be of assistance to that ambulance crew if needed. Emergency Services

16. The more you visit and become known to them, the more useful you may become. It also assists in each understanding the role and limitations of the other. Emergency Services

17. CPNZ Basic Training 009 – Emergency Services ends