Site Operations

Priorities Primary Sectors Atmospheric Management Rescue Support Secondary Assessment Deploy Rescue Team – SCBA if appropriate Gather detailed space and victim information Implement Action Plan Make Assignments Carry out objectives Conclude the Rescue

Keys to Success

Goals and Direction Establish specific teams with clear objectives Create Benchmarks Inspect what you expect Maintain Team focus

Keys to Success Allocation of Resources Know your limitations and request resources early. Know your key personnel and utilize them accordingly Commit the right amount of resources to the right task at the right time.

Incident Command System CommandSafety Edge Tender Operation s Rescue Team Leader Team Member Support Team Leader Team member Team Member Atmsphr. Mgmt. Team Leader Team member EMS HAZ MAT

Tactics Objectives Initial Assessment Once air samples and entry checklists have been completed and the area is safe, deploying “recon” group with SCBA may be appropriate. Establish safe and specific working parameters for the entry group and remove them from the space if rapid rescue retrieval cannot be achieved. Rescue systems and SABA should be established whiled recon is being performed.

Tactics Rescue Operation Once the victim is accessed, more accurate information can be attained and a rescue plan implemented that is based on the status of the space and the victim. If the space presents hazards that cannot be managed with existing resources, the difficult decision must be made to withdraw until those resources can be established.

Tactics Equipment Develop packs or deployable equipment caches that have prebuilt elements and strategic inventories built around operational tactics. Tripods for confined spaces should be rapidly deployable. Preplanning confined spaces can present the opportunity to work with employers on creating anchor points, equipment caches, and action plans.

Tactics Always develop a secondary plan based on known and potential contingencies. Confined space events can strain resources immediately – Request needed support as soon as possible.

Summary