Postincident Safety Management 8-1 Chapter 8

Learning Objectives List the safety and health consideration when terminating an incident. Describe the demobilization process. Compare the concepts of first in/last out with first in/first out. Explain the need and the process used for postincident analysis. Cont. 8-2

Learning Objectives List the components of a postincident analysis. Describe the advantages of a critical incident stress management program. List the key components in a critical incident stress management program. 8-3

Introduction Postincident safety and health can be overlooked if not integrated into the total safety and health program Responders tend to let their guard down after the incident is over Safety during this phase should be emphasized and committed to as part of the program Firefighter Life Safety Initiative 13 is the focus for this chapter 8-4

Incident Termination Demobilization –Evaluate the on-scene resources –Compare resources with the current situation –First-in/last-out –Standardized apparatus and equipment –Fresh crews –Check equipment and stock after a call Cont. 8-5

Incident Termination Returning to station –Injuries do occur –First chance to discuss incident –Supervisor should be alert for signs of fatigue –Check responders after incidents –Ensure well being 8-6

Postincident Analysis Components the PIA should focus on: –Resources –Procedures –Equipment –Operational effectiveness Informal discussion Formal discussion Direct relationship between PIA, SOPS, training, and operations 8-7

Relationship of PIA, SOPs, Training, and Operations 8-8

Critical Incident Stress Management CISM team characteristics –Regionalization –A mental health professional as a team member –Nonpartisan –Received appropriate training in CISM –Confidentiality and relative anonymity are vital elements Cont. 8-9

Critical Incident Stress Management CISM process –Peer defusing –Formal debriefing –On-site defusing –Demobilization Necessary component –Safety and health programs 8-10

Summary Do not overlook safety and health after the incident –Hazards at the scene –Personal stress management –Postincident analysis (PIA) –Critical incident stress management (CISM) All personnel must be aware of available CISM programs Many essential safety and health program functions occur after the incident itself 8-11