Western Australia
Mass Casualty
Aeromedical
Transport Plan
March 2014
Version 1.02
Approved by
: Health Emergency Management Committee
Date of approval
: 17 August 2012 (as an out of session item)
Review Date
: August 2017
Contact officer
For copies of this plan, or to provide comment, contact:
Manager
Disaster Preparedness & Management Unit
Health Department of Western Australia
Level 3C, 189 Royal St,
East Perth 6004
DPMU@health.wa.gov.au
AMENDMENT
No.
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1.02
DETAILS
DATE
INITALS
September 2012 Initial Release
March 2014
AMENDED BY
Minor update of available resources
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Contents page
Executive summary ...................................................................................................... 5
1.
Authority and planning responsibility ................................................................. 6
2.
Plan review and amendments .............................................................................. 6
3.
Aims and objectives .............................................................................................. 6
4.
Hazard definition.................................................................................................... 6
5.
Legislation and related documents...................................................................... 7
6.
Preparedness ......................................................................................................... 7
6.1. Responsibility for preparedness......................................................................... 7
6.2. Planning and arrangements ............................................................................... 7
6.3. Resources ......................................................................................................... 8
7.
6.3.1
WA fixed wing aeromedical assets .............................................................. 8
6.3.2
WA rotary wing aeromedical assets ............................................................ 8
6.3.3
Neighbouring interstate fixed wing aeromedical assets .............................. 9
6.3.4
Neighbouring interstate rotary wing aeromedical assets ............................. 9
6.3.5
Federal assets........................................................................................... 10
6.3.6
WA Non-commercial non-aeromedical assets .......................................... 10
6.3.7
WA commercial non-aeromedical assets .................................................. 11
Response ............................................................................................................. 11
7.1. Plan activation procedures .............................................................................. 12
7.2. Notification ....................................................................................................... 13
7.3. Strategies for a health response ...................................................................... 14
7.4. Considerations when planning an aeromedical response ................................ 14
7.4.1
Location of incident ................................................................................... 14
7.4.2
MCI exceeding WA aeromedical capability .............................................. 15
7.4.3
Bariatric aeromedical transfers.................................................................. 16
7.5. Immediate response actions ............................................................................ 17
7.6. Command and control ..................................................................................... 17
7.7. Coordination .................................................................................................... 17
7.7.1
State Health Incident Coordination Centre ................................................ 17
7.7.2
Planning cell .............................................................................................. 18
7.7.3
RFDS Western Operations Coordination Centre ....................................... 19
7.8. Health response actions .................................................................................. 19
7.9. Communications .............................................................................................. 20
7.10.
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Financial arrangements for response ........................................................... 20
Recovery .............................................................................................................. 20
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8.1. Responsibility for Recovery ............................................................................. 20
8.2. Stand Down and Post-Operations Report........................................................ 21
9.
Acknowledgements ............................................................................................. 21
Appendix 1: Contact list – aeromedical operators................................................... 22
Appendix 2: Contact list – non-aeromedical operators ........................................... 23
Appendix 3: Contact list – key agencies................................................................... 24
Appendix 4: Indian Ocean Territories aeromedical response ................................ 24
Appendix 5: Master action card 1: Aviation Planning Officer ................................. 25
Appendix 6: Master action card 2: Aeromedical Liaison Officer (RFDS Western
Operations).................................................................................................................. 26
Appendix 7: Master action card 3: Aviation Liaison Officer (WA Police Air Wing) 27
Appendix 9: Neighbouring interstate aeromedical assets ...................................... 29
Appendix 10: WA non-aeromedical assets ............................................................... 30
Appendix 11: Medical cache assets .......................................................................... 31
Appendix 12: Locations of designated airfields for each type of QANTAS
commercial aircraft for WA ........................................................................................ 35
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Executive summary
The Western Australian (WA) Mass Casualty Aeromedical Transport Plan is a subplan of
WESTPLAN – Health and has been developed in consultation with key aeromedical and
non-aeromedical aviation stakeholders.
The intent of the plan is to provide a framework for aeromedical retrievals and evacuations
following a mass casualty event in the regional and remote areas of WA
WA is the largest and most remote state in Australia. Additionally, all critical care
infrastructure is based in Perth and as such, any casualty requiring critical care services will
need to be transferred to Perth or an interstate facility offering appropriate clinical services.
It is acknowledged that any mass casualty event outside of the Perth metropolitan area will
provide significant logistical challenges for WA Health and other WA emergency services.
The broad framework of this plan is for the State Health Coordinator to delegate the central
coordination of aeromedical assets (government and private) to the Royal Flying Doctor
Service – Western Operations. Non-aeromedical assets will be coordinated by the WA
Police air wing. The State Health Coordinator will maintain overall control of the WA health
response to a mass casualty incident.
Linkages to the National Aeromedical Transport Coordination Group will be through the
aviation planning cell within the State Health Incident Coordination Centre.
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1. Authority and planning responsibility
The authority to plan as a Combat Agency stems from the Western Australian Emergency
Management Act (2005) Section 18 to ensure appropriate planning and response
capabilities are in place to respond to disaster or emergency health requirements.
The development, implementation and revision of this plan is the responsibility of the
Disaster Preparedness and Management Unit, in consultation with the Health Emergency
Management Committee (HEMC) and relevant stakeholders.
2. Plan review and amendments
As per State Emergency Management Policy No. 2.2, the Disaster Preparedness and
Management Unit (DPMU) and the WA HEMC shall ensure that review period shall not be
more than five years with the review commencing 12 months prior to the review date of
endorsement by the WA HEMC. The review period can be linked to any activation of the
plan
3. Aims and objectives
The aim of the Western Australian (WA) Mass Casualty Aeromedical Transport Plan is to
provide a basis for managing the movement of a large number of casualties via air, thereby
providing the best opportunity for a favourable outcome for those casualties.
The objectives of this subplan are to:
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Identify the agency responsible for the coordination of aeromedical assets in
consultation with State Health Incident Coordination Centre (SHICC).
Provide the basis for the provision and coordination of aeromedical transport response
during a major disaster emergency.
Provide guidelines for the operation of the plan following its activation.
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4. Hazard definition
For the purposes of this plan, the hazard is defined as a mass casualty incident in Western
Australia (WA) that requires the use of aeromedical assets to transfer the casualties to
appropriate medical facilities.
The following outlines the challenges facing agencies when planning or responding to an
incident requiring an aeromedical response in WA:
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Accessibility to some regions within WA with limited landing sites and fuel availablity.
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The extended flight times involved and the limit imposed by Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (CASA) on pilot hours.
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The limited number of aeromedical assets in WA that can respond to a mass
casualty incident in the Indian Ocean Territories.
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The large number of industry facilities within WA and offshore, an increase in the
number of Suspected Illegal Entry Vessels (SIEV) entering Australia via the north of
the state.
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The geographical nature of the north of the state is such that an effective response
would be difficult, especially during the wet season, when accessibility from the
landing site to the disaster location may be hampered.
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The lack of critical care facilities in regional WA necessitating the movement of all
critically injured to Perth for definitive care.
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Response capability of sites in the north is limited by lack of specialist clinicians and
these sites would need additional specialist medical team/s to be deployed in to
assist depending on the nature of the incident.
5. Legislation and related documents
This plan is to be read in conjunction with:
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Emergency Management Act 2005;
Emergency Management Regulations 2006;
WESTPLAN – Health;
SEMP 4.1 Operational Management;
Local Emergency Management Arrangements; and
Relevant agency plans / procedures.
6. Preparedness
6.1. Responsibility for preparedness
Organisations, both government and private, with responsibilities within this plan are to
ensure strategies and operational plans are in place to support the WA Mass Casualty
Aeromedical Transport Plan.
Preparedness activities include:
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Developing agency response plans and procedures.
Designing organisational structures.
Implementing training programs.
Developing resource management systems, ensuring 24/7 contactability.
6.2. Planning and arrangements
This plan will be used to manage a mass casualty incident in WA that requires the use of
aircraft to transport casualties to appropriate medical facilities.
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Training of aeromedical services in WA is a fundamental requirement for preparedness.
Aeromedical operators must understand their role within the context of the WA Mass
Casualty Aeromedical Transport Plan.
All aeromedical services are responsible for the identification of local training needs, and the
subsequent planning and implementation of a training program. Where multiple aeromedical
services are involved in a State or National aeromedical exercise then the Disaster
Preparedness & Management Unit (DPMU) shall coordinate the information, dissemination
and preparedness of aeromedical providers for the exercise.
6.3. Resources
The principles underpinning this WA Mass Casualty Aeromedical Transport Plan are that all
aeromedical assets (public and private) will be coordinated by the Royal Flying Doctor
(RFDS) – Western Operations section and all non- aeromedical assets will be coordinated
by WA Police Air Wing.
6.3.1 WA fixed wing aeromedical assets
6.3.1.1.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations
Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Western Operations has 14 Pilatus PC12
turboprop aircraft and one medically-dedicated LifeFlight jet (a Hawker 800XP) which
are located in 5 bases around the state at Jandakot Airport (Perth), Kalgoorlie,
Meekatharra, Port Hedland and Derby and Perth Domestic Airport (the LifeFlight Jet).
Each aircraft can be staffed by a doctor and a nurse. Activation time is subject to
current workload 90 minutes from base or less. All the aircraft can carry 2 stretchers
and 1 sitting patient. Depending on crew configuration, 1 or 2 critical are patients can
be transported at any one time. The jet can carry three stretcher patients or two
stretcher patients and up to three seated patients if necessary.
6.3.1.2.
CareFlight International
CareFlight international have 1 jet based in Darwin and 2 based in Sydney. Activation
time is 2 hours.
6.3.1.3.
Aspen Medical
Aspen Medical has a Citation jet based in Karratha with a doctor and ICU paramedic.
Activation time is 60 minutes. This service is contracted to provide support of seven
mining companies, including; Woodside, Chevron, Vermilion, BHP, Apache, Santos
and Total. The aircraft can carry 1 stretcher and 1 sitting patient.
6.3.2 WA rotary wing aeromedical assets
6.3.2.1.
State Emergency Rescue Helicopter
The RAC Rescue helicopter is based at Jandakot airport with a critical care
paramedic and doctor as requested. Activation time is 15 minutes. It has an
operating range of 250-400 km depending on fuel. This aircraft can carry 1 stretcher
or ICU patient and is fitted with a rescue winch, which can be used day or night and
can lift up to 272kgs
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6.3.2.2.
BHP
BHPB Iron Ore (BHPBIO) has a contract with Heliwest to provide 1 helicopter with
limited aeromedical capability. The aircraft is based in Port Hedland. This aircraft and
has the capacity to transport 1 stretcher patient and is crewed with pilots only but has
the capability to carry 1 site based medical officer if required. The aircraft has limited
night flying capability and is currently restricted to a 90Nm range of Port Hedland due
fuel capacity and associated flight planning constraints. This helicopter has no winch
capability.
6.3.2.3.
Royal Australian Air Force – Pearce
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Pearce has 1 Sikorsky S76 or Bell 412 on
rotation for maintenance. These aircraft can be configured to carry 2 stretcher
patients utilizing the Inferno 71S rescue stretchers and is fitted with a rescue winch,
which can be used day or night and can lift up to 272kgs. A military doctor and medic
can be provided.
6.3.2.4.
WA Police Air Wing
WA Police Air Wing has two twin engine helicopters, a Dauphin AS365n3+ and a
BK117, based at Jandakot. Police Air Wing performs standby Air Ambulance duties
when the State Emergency Rescue Helicopter is unavailable. Both aircraft are multipurpose but can be quickly configured for 1 stretcher patient and a paramedic. Both
aircraft can be configured to transport multiple sitting patients and are fitted with
rescue winches, which can be used day or night and can lift up to 272kgs; including
stretcher patients. WAPOL have fuel located strategically across Western Australia.
6.3.3 Neighbouring interstate fixed wing aeromedical assets
6.3.3.1.
RFDS Central Operations
RFDS Central Operations has 11 turbo prop aircraft which are located in 3 bases in
South Australia and the Northern Territory. These aircraft are based in Adelaide, Port
Augusta and Alice Springs. Each aircraft can be staffed by a doctor and a nurse. All
the aircraft can carry 2 stretchers and 1 sitting patient. Depending on crew
configuration, 1 or 2 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients can be transported at any
one time.
6.3.3.2.
CareFlight Northern Operations (Northern Territory)
CareFlight Northern Operations is based in the Northern Territory and has 8
turboprop aircraft. These aircraft are based in Darwin, Katherine and Gove.
6.3.4 Neighbouring interstate rotary wing aeromedical assets
6.3.4.1.
CareFlight Northern Operations (Northern Territory)
CareFlight Northern Operations is based in the Northern Territory and has 2 rotary
wing aircraft based in Darwin.
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6.3.4.2.
MedSTAR (South Australia)
MedSTAR based in Adelaide has access to 3 rotary wing aircraft that can be staffed
be a doctor, nurse or paramedic.
6.3.5 Federal assets
6.3.5.1.
Australian Defence Force
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has at its disposal in the event of an
Aeromedical response both turbo prop C130 and Jet C17 fixed wing aircraft operated
by the RAAF. The current configuration of these aircraft allow for a maximum of 4
ICU patients to be transported in any 1 aircraft. The ADF also has access to various
rotary wing aircraft operated by both the Army and Navy that can be configured for
Aeromedical use. Access to these aircraft is by formal request via the Executive
Officer WA State Emergency Management Committee (SEMC).
6.3.5.2.
QANTAS
An arrangement exists between Western Australia Police (WAPOL) Incident Control
Centre and the Qantas WA regional manager. The Deputy Commissioner of Police
can contact the Qantas Regional Manager directly if a Qantas asset is required. In
turn, WAPOL requests are discussed with Qantas operations in Sydney and an
assessment made as to whether or not assistance can be granted and then planning
would occur.
6.3.6 WA Non-commercial non-aeromedical assets
6.3.6.1.
West Australian Police Air Wing
WA Police (WAPOL) has three fixed wing aircraft; 2 x Pilatus PC12 based at
Jandakot and Karratha respectively. These aircraft can carry nine passengers and
have a large cargo door to allow easy loading of cargo if required. WAPOL also have
a GA8 Air Van based at Jandakot. It is capable of carrying five passengers and/or
cargo.
The Police Air Wing regularly charter aircraft across Western Australia to perform a
variety of police tasks and maintain a database of suitable operators – both fixed
wing and rotary. All operators used by WAPOL must hold a CASA approved Air
Operators Certificate.
6.3.6.2.
Bristow Helicopters – Ausrtralia
Bristow Helicopters currently operate a number of rotary aircraft primarily based in
the North West of WA. The number of available aircraft may fluctuate due to
maintenance requirements.
6.3.6.3.
CHC Helicopters (Australia)
CHC helicopters a number of rotary aircraft primarily based in the North West of WA.
The number of available aircraft may fluctuate due to maintenance requirements.
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This number may fluctuate due to maintenance requirements. These helicopters are
rated for night flying operations.
6.3.7 WA commercial non-aeromedical assets
6.3.7.1.
Cobham (formerly National Jet)
Cobham operate a large number of commercial turbo prop and jet aircraft based at
Perth domestic airport. Cobham has in the past assisted in the aeromedical
evacuation of patients from the Indian Ocean Territories.
6.3.7.2.
Skippers
Skippers operate a large number of commercial turbo prop and jet aircraft based at
Perth domestic airport.
6.3.7.3.
Air North
Air North is based out of Darwin in the Northern Territory but has a comprehensive
network in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of WA. Air North operate a large
number of commercial turbo prop and jet aircraft. Air North does operate a direct
flight between Perth and Kununurra.
6.3.7.4.
Maroomba Airlines
Maroomba Airlines operate a number of commercial turbo prop and jet aircraft based
at Perth domestic airport. In addition to operating and maintaining the Rio Tinto
LifeFlight Hawker 800XP jet used by the RFDS, they operate a Hawker 850 jet under
contract to the Department of Premier & Cabinet. This aircraft can carry seated
personnel and equipment but is not configurable for stretcher transport.
6.3.7.5.
Revesco Aviation
Revesco Aviation operate a number of medium to large corporate jets from the Perth
domestic airport. Thes include a Bombardier Challenger 601 which is configured
with an RFDS LifePort system. It can carry an additional 1-2 stretcher patients
configured across club seats.
6.3.7.6.
Other
Other commercial non-aeromedical operators are available from time to time in
regional centres and in Perth but usually do not have proper medically-configurable
aircraft or aeromedical crews. The RFDS regularly uses charter aircraft of
opportunity in the Kimberley out of Broome, Derby or Kununurra which can be jury
rigged to carry a stretcher patient.
Most non-aeromedical aircraft are best used for transport of personnel and
equipment freeing up dedicated aeromedical assets for patient transport.
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6.4. Plan activation procedures
This Plan will normally be activated in stages, however, in an impact event, these stages
may be condensed with stages being activated concurrently.
Stage 1 – Alert:
The alert stage is activated when advice of an impending or potential emergency is received
or when, following the occurrence of an event, it is unclear as to whether an aeromedical
response is needed. During this stage, the situation is monitored to determine the likelihood
and nature of the aeromedical response. The following actions are undertaken:
On-Call Duty Officer
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The On-Call Duty Officer (OCDO) will receive notification of an actual or potential
incident.
The OCDO shall notify the State Health Coordinator (SHC) of the incident and await
further instruction.
As required, the OCDO may notify the State Health Incident Coordination Centre
(SHICC) Coordinator to activate the Aeromedical Transport Planning Cell of
preparation/response actions determined by the SHC.
The OCDO will contact the relevant Regional Health Disaster Coordinator (RHDC) to
inform them of the incident. The RHDC will in turn notify the most local health facility.
State Health Coordinator
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The SHC will receive notification of the incident from the OCDO.
The SHC will determine the extent of preparation or response required and authorise
the OCDO to commence notification of relevant staff/organisations.
As required, the SHC may advise the Director General (Health), Executive Director of
Public Health and Western Australia Country Health Service (WACHS), WA SEMC
Executive Officer, State Health Executive Forum (SHEF) members and the Public
Affairs Department.
On-Call Clinical Officer
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The On-Call Clinical Officer (OCCO) will usually assume the role of the Operations
Cell Coordinator in the SHICC.
The OCCO will liaise with the Health Commander and/or Regional Health Disaster
Coordinator to gather incident information and communicate Incident Response
Objectives (IROs) and Incident Action Plans (IAPs).
The OCCO will coordinate with St John Ambulance WA (SJA) Liaison Officer and
Aeromedical Liaison Officer regarding casualty transport arrangements.
NOTE: For a comprehensive description of the OCDO, SHC and OCCO roles, please refer
to SHICC SOPS, Annex D, SHICC staff role checklist.
Planning Cell
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A liaison officer from RFDS Western Operations will provide an Aeromedical Liaison
Officer to the Planning Cell.
A liaison officer from WAPOL Air Wing will provide an Aviation Liaison Officer to the
Planning Cell (providing this does not conflict with WAPOL operations).
Stage 2 – Standby:
The standby stage is activated when information received is sufficient to warrant
preparatory activities in readiness for a response. Depending on the situation, the following
actions may be undertaken:
As required, the OCDO, OCCO and SHICC Coordinator will update the SHC who may
inturn update or advise the Director General (Health), Executive Director of Public Health
and WACHS, SEMC/SECG, State Health Executive Forum (SHEF) members and the WA
Department of Health Public Affairs Department
Stage 3 – Response:
The response stage is activated when a health emergency management response is
required and resources are deployed accordingly. Depending on the situation, the following
actions may be undertaken:
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The State Health Incident Coordination Centre (SHICC) is activated and staffed by
pre-designated strategic and operational staff.
The appropriate members of the Planning Cell and other support organisations,
including the Aeromedical Liaison officer and Aviation Liaison Officer, are advised of
the need for the deployment of a health response.
Stage 4 – Stand Down:
The stand down stage is activated when an aeromedical response is no longer required.
Aeromedical services can resume their normal business.
The decision to stand down a single or multiple aeromedical services from a mass casualty
activation and response shall be made by the State Health Coordinator and may be effected
in a graduated manner. This may include the following actions:
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Participating aeromedical services are informed of “stand down” by the State Health
Coordinator as per the activation of the communication cascade.
Organisations are stood down in accordance with relevant procedures for each
organisation.
Organisations are to advise the State Health Coordinator when stand down has been
completed.
Arrangements for debriefings are advised.
6.5. Notification
Notification of personnel involved in the Planning Cell Aeromedical component of SHICC
will be the responsibility of the SHICC Coordinator.
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6.6. Strategies for a health response
The location of the incident and number of casualties will determine the type of aeromedical
response. In this circumstance it may be necessary to apply one or more of the following
strategies.
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Use a combination of rotary and fixed wing aircraft to move personnel, equipment
and casualties.
Consider using a rural town as a base for initial triage and treatment (preferably one
with medical resources available), then use a combination of turbo prop, jet and
rotary wing aircraft to ferry personnel, equipment and casualties to and from the
incident site. For example, for an incident in the Indian Ocean Territories, consider
using a jet to transfer casualties from the Indian Ocean Territories to Karratha, then
use turbo prop aircraft to transfer the casualties from Karratha to Perth. This strategy
may also be implemented if crew hours are limited.
For an incident in the North East of the state, consider ‘ferry runs’ to and from Darwin
to assist with casualty load distribution.
Consider using Northern Territory/South Australia assets to conduct routine priority 1
AME work, thereby releasing RFDS Western Operations aircraft to respond to the
incident.
6.7. Considerations when planning an aeromedical response
Key factors to consider when planning an aeromedical response in WA include:
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Incident location, including jurisdictional responsibilities.
Landing strip location, accessibility, length, width, load capacity and refuelling
facilities.
Nearest health facility or RFDS Western Operations base.
Aircraft availability (aeromedical and non-aeromedical), MOUs, duty time available
and current location.
Aircraft suitability (jet, turbo prop, rotary, ADF).
Aircraft capacity (number of stretchers or sitters. Note that each intubated patient
requires a doctor and nurse, in some cases one doctor and two nurses can care for 2
intubated patients).
Non aeromedical aircraft may be required to transport large volumes of oxygen,
thereby decreasing the passenger carrying capacity.
Any plan must take into consideration the restrictions imposed by CASA on pilot
operating duty times. Normally this is limited to 8 hours of flying time and 12 hours of
duty time. As a general rule, the longer the pilots flying or duty time, the longer the
break required before resuming duty.
6.7.1 Location of incident
Due to the large flying distances involved in WA and the Indian Ocean Territories, fixed wing
or jet aircraft may be the only practical mode of transport. The airstrip capacity at or near the
incident site may only be suitable for certain types of aircraft to land. Due to terrain and
weather conditions, accessability to the disaster location may be hampered as a result of
flooding of the airstrip or the road linking the airstrip to the incident site.
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6.7.1.1.
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Any incident in the north of the state requiring an aeromedical response from
Perth will require the use of fixed wing aircraft.
Considering the use of jet aircraft may be beneficial depending on the location
of the incident and flying distances involved.
6.7.1.2.
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Rotary wing aircraft response
Consider rotary wing aircraft use in any incident where there is no facility for a
fixed wing aircraft to access the incident site.
The use of available rotary wing aircraft can be used to transfer medical
personnel and casualties from the incident site to the nearest airstrip where
the appropriate personnel can be transferred to a fixed wing aircraft if
necessary.
6.7.1.4.
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Jet aircraft response to Indian Ocean Territories
Any incident occuring in the Indian Ocean Territories will require a jet aircraft
response due to the distances involved. See appendix 4.
Consider that all aircraft, unless using a large jet, will need to refuel on route to
the Indian Ocean Territories. This is usually completed in Learmonth.
Approximate flight times using aeromedical jet aircraft are:
- Perth to Learmonth 1 hour 40 minutes
- Learmonth to Christmas Island 2hours 20 minutes
- Learmonth to Cocos Island 3 hours
Consider the need for crew to clear customs and if this can be fast tracked.
Perth Airport Coordination Center may be available on 08 9478 8572 to
provide assistance with customs clearance.
6.7.1.3.
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Fixed wing aircraft response in WA
Non-aviation response
Consider the use of land vehicles or marine vessels to transfer medical
personnel and casualties from the the incident site to a sutiable location where
aircraft can land.
6.7.2 MCI exceeding WA aeromedical capability
The number of casualties at the incident may overwhelm the aeromedical capabilities in
WA. In this circumstance it may be necessary to apply one or more of the following
strategies.
6.7.2.1.
Surge capacity
In the event that aeromedical resources in WA do not meet the demand for the
nominated incident, consider the adoption of the following strategies:
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Activation of interstate bilateral agreements.
Request for assistance from the Commonwealth Government.
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6.7.2.2.
Bilateral agreements
In the event that aeromedical resources within WA do not meet the demand for the
nominated incident, interstate bilateral agreements may require activation. Consider
the adoption of these strategies:
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For an event in the North of the state aeromedical services in the Northern
Territory can be contacted to assist in the aeromedical response.
For an event in the East of the state aeromedical services in South Australia
can be contacted to assist in the aeromedical response.
For an event anywhere in the state where WA aeromedical resources require
assistance, both aeromedical services in South Australia and the Northern
Territory can be contacted to assist in the aeromedical response.
6.7.2.3.
Commonwealth request for assistance
In the event that an incident excedes the capabilities of a WA and neighbouring
jursidictional aeromedical response, or due to the unique location of the incident a
specialist aeromedical response is required, consider the adoption of the following
strategy:
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Activation of the The Australian Medical Transport Coordination Group
(AMTCG), via the National Incident Room. The AMTCG exists to facilitate the
coordination of a national aeromedical response in support of a state
response.
The AMCTG can request assistance from unaffected States and Territories as
necessary to assist in the transfer of casualties across jursidictional or national
borders.
6.7.3 Bariatric aeromedical transfers
Special consideration is needed regarding the aeromedical transfer of bariatric patients.
Due to the weight restrictions imposed on aeromedical equipment and accessibility to the
aircraft cabin, some bariatric patients may not be able to be transferred by regular
aeromedical services.
 RFDS Western Operations aircraft can transfer a patient with a maximum
weight of 200 kilogrammes using a specialist bariatric mat.
 The RFDS are developing a bariatric transport system which can be retrofitted to turboprop aircraft for patients up to 300kg. Only one patient can be
carried with two critical care staff. These are likely to be deployed at Derby,
Port Hedland and in Perth by May 2014.
 The Department of Fire and Emergency Service (DFES) RAC rescue
helicopter can transfer a patient with a maximum weight of 154 kilogrammes.
 Aeromedical jet aircraft may be unable to transfer bariatric patients due to the
size of the door frame. Consider the option that some Lear Jet aircraft with
larger door frames may be able to transfer bariatric patients.
 ADF aircraft (rotary or fixed wing) may be able to assist in the transfer of
bariatric patients. A request for assistance is to be made via the ADF AME
Duty Coordinator. Consider the need for additional medical equipment such as
oxygen and additional batteries if transferring casualties by non aeromedical
ADF assetts.
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Consider the use of the two St John Ambulance (WA) bariatric ambulance(s)
that is stationed in Perth. This vehicle has the capacity to transport a patient
with a maximum weight of 500 kilogrammes.
6.8. Immediate response actions



Upon activation of the SHICC the Planning Cell is responsible for gathering,
interpreting and disseminating intelligence and the preparation of aeromedical
evacuation plans.
Due to the logistics involved in any aeromedical response the early notification of
aeromedical operators is essential.
An early situation report to aeromedical operators will determine availiability of
assets so alternative plans can be formulated and assist in a prompt response if
requested.
6.9. Command and control
The State Health Coordinator (SHC) has the authority to command the coordinated use of
all health resources within WA, for response and recovery from, the impacts and effects of a
major emergency or disaster situation.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) – Western Operations branch will coordinate mass
casualty aeromedical transport of casualties, including non-RFDS assets, in close
consultation with the SHC and the State Health Incident Coordination Centre (SHICC).
The Western Australia Police Air Wing is responsible for the coordination of all nonAeromedical (AME) resources.
When this plan is activated, RFDS and WA Police Air Wing will deploy liaison officers to the
SHICC to assist with the coordination of Mass Casualty AME movements.
6.10. Coordination
6.10.1 State Health Incident Coordination Centre
In the context of a Mass Casualty Incident, the SHICC is the focal point of strategic
decision-making, operational coordination and communications for Health. Areas, roles or
departments that may liaise with the SHICC include:











State Health Coordinator
Health Commander
Regional Health Disaster Coordinators
RoyalFlying Doctor Service
St John Ambulance (SJA)
Department of Health officials
External agencies
Director General for Health
Minister for Health
Emergency Services
National, Interstate and international agencies
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
State Trauma or State Burns Directors
The primary objective of the SHICC is to coordinate the WA Health System response when
an incident either decreases Health service availability or increases patient load against
existing service provision.
6.10.2 Planning cell
6.10.2.1. Aviation Planning Officer
The role of the Aviation Planning Officer is assumed by a member of DPMU staff and
draws upon the expertise of the aeromedical liaison officer and aviation liaison officer
to enable SHICC to plan for a suitable aeromedical response as requested by the
State Health Coordinator. See appendix 5.
6.10.2.2. Aeromedical Liaison Officer
The role of the Aeromedical Liaison Officer is assumed by a clinical coordinator from
RFDS and provides expert advice to the Aviation Planning officer in coordinating of
all aeromedical resources in the event of a mass casualty incident requiring the use
of aeromedical services. The Aeromedical Liaison Officer is to be located at the
SHICC when requested.
Upon activation of the AMTCG, the Aeromedical Liasion Officer will be the nominated
Aeromedical Coordinator for the state and should be available for meetings every 3
hours during critical phases of activation. See appendix 6.
6.10.2.3. Aviation Liaison Officer
The role of the Aviation Liaison Officer is assumed by a member of the WA Police Air
Wing and provides expert advice to the Aviation Planning Officer in the coordination
of all non aeromedical aviation resources in the event of a mass casualty incident.
This role includes but is not limited to sourcing none aeromedical aircraft to transport
personnel to the incident site and procure additional non aeromedical aircraft as
needed for the success of the operation. The Aviation Liaison Officer is located at the
SHICC when requested. See appendix 7.
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On Call
Duty Officer
State Health
Coordinator
On Call
Duty Officer
SHICC
Coordinator
Assistant
to the SHC
Principal Media
Coordinator
Assistant to the
SHICC
Coordinator
SJA Liaison
Officer
WACHS Liaison
Officer
WAPOL Liaison
Officer
FESA Liaison
Officer
Health Liaison
Officer to WAPol
Health Liaison
Officer to FESA
Deployed Officers
Operations Cell
Coordinator
Planning Cell
Coordinator
Functions:
Casualty Allocation
Casualty Allocation Registry
Casualty Registry
Hospital Operations Liaison
Hospital Service Continuity
Incident Site Liaison
Metropolitan Bed Management
Operations Cell Assistant
Team Deployment
Transport Liaisons
Functions:
Agency Liaison
Data
Expert Advisors
External Communications
GIS
Planning / Intelligence
Planning Cell Assistant
Planning Log Review
Administration
Cell
Coordinator
Logistics Cell
Coordinator
Functions:
Biomedical Engineering
Deployable Team Resources
Health Service Resources
Logistic Cell Assistant
Procurement
Security
Warehousing
Functions:
Administration Cell Assistant
Administrative Services
Finance
Human Resources
ICT
Safety Officer
SHICC Setup
Switchboard
WebEOC
Aviation
- Aviation Officer
- RFDS Liaison Officer
- WA Police Air Wing Liaison
Operations Cell Officers
Planning Cell Officers
Logistics Cell Officers
Administration Cell Officers
Operations Cell
Planning Cell
Logistics Cell
Administration Cell
Figure 1 State Health Emergency Command and Control
6.10.3 RFDS Western Operations Coordination Centre
Upon activation of the WA Mass Casualty Aeromedical Transport Plan 2010, the RFDS
Western Operations Coordination Centre shall coordinate all aeromedical assets involved in
the mass casualty incident. In addition to their normal duties the RFDS Western Operations
Coordination Centre shall coordinate all WA aeromedical services involved in a mass
casualty incident. Additional services and personnel that will liaise with the RFDS Western
Operations Coordination Centre in the event of a mass casualty incident include:


Aeromedical Liaison Officer
WA Aeromedical service aircraft activated by the WA Mass Casualty Aeromedical
Transport Plan 2011
The primary objective of the RFDS Western Operations Coordination Centre is to
coordinate a state-wide aeromedical response. This involves the coordination of all WA
aeromedical assets used in a mass casualty incident.
6.11. Health response actions
On receipt of advice that an incident has occurred, the State Health Coordinator will liaise
with the WA Police Air Wing Duty Officer and the Incident Controller and determine:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Designated Level of Response i.e. Level 1, 2 or 3 incident;
Location of incident;
Number and status of casualties;
Determine the nearest suitable airstrip;
Determine the distance between the nearest suitable airstrip and the incident site;
Determine the nearest available fuel – including quantity;
Determine the most appropriate aviation response, taking into account all aviation
resources available;
h. Liaise with RFDS Operations to delegate the coordination of aeromedical response in
conjunction with the Incident Controller and Incident Management team;
i. Activate the SHICC and request that Liaison Officers from WA Police Air Wing and
RFDS attend the SHICC.
j. Consider the activation of Hospital Response Teams and / or AUSMAT medical
teams (including medical equipment) as early as possible.
k. In consultation with aviation planners, consider where the medical hub could be for
patients to be evacuated to. This could be a regional centre or at least an area where
commercial aircraft could land (refer to appendix 12).
6.12. Communications



The primary point of contact for any event that will involve the aeromedical transfer of
multiple casualties is the On Call Duty Officer (OCDO) on 08 9328 0553.
When the SHICC is activated the primary contact number is 08 9222 4444.
The main contact in the SHICC is the Aviation Planning Officer located in the
Planning Cell who can be contacted on the above number.
6.13. Financial arrangements for response
Detailed information in relation to the financial responsibilities of participating organisations
is outlined in SEMP 4.2 – Funding for Emergencies.
The authority to engage and task any aviation provider is to be obtained from the State
Health Coordinator prior to engagement and tasking by RFDS Western Operations or WA
Police Air Wing coordinating non-aeromedical assets on behalf of WA Health. The State
Health coordinator should be advised of the approximate cost of engaging a provider prior
to authority for tasking being sought.
Agencies are advised to track their individual costs incurred during the response phase of a
mass casualty event.
7. Recovery
7.1. Responsibility for Recovery
Recovery management is the coordinated process of supporting “emergency affected
communities in the reconstruction and restoration of physical infrastructure, the environment
and community, psychosocial, and economic wellbeing”. (Emergency Management Act
2005)
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Local government are responsible for the coordination of community recovery at a local
level. Where recovery activities are beyond the capacity of the local community, State
support may be provided through the State Recovery Coordinator as detailed in the State
Recovery Plan [WESTPLAN –Recovery Coordination].
7.2. Stand Down and Post-Operations Report
The SHC will determine when stand-down of this subplan will occur and ensure that all
agencies involved in the response conduct debriefs with their staff.
The SHC will ensure that operational debriefing is conducted for all Health staff and other
personnel involved in the response.
The SHC will ensure that all agencies involved in the response event complete a postoperations report, and enable staff to have the opportunity to contribute information to the
post-operations report.
Post Operation Reports shall be provided to SEMC in accordance with SEMC Policy
Number 4.3.
8. Acknowledgements
The DPMU would like to acknowledge the following agencies in the development of this
plan:



WA Police Air Wing
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Western Australian operations section
All aeromedical and non-aeromedical providers mentioned in this plan.
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Appendix 1: Contact list – aeromedical operators
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
CONTACT
NUMBER
BUSINESS
HOURS
CONTACT
NUMBER
AFTER
HOURS
(08) 9334
1226
(08) 9334 1226
(24/7)
Jandakot Airport
WA RAC Rescue
Helicopter
Aspen Medical
Australia
BHP Billiton Iron
Ore Air
Ambulance –
Port Hedland
Care Flight –
Northern
Operations
Care Flight –
International
MedSTAR
Suite 17C
2 King Street
1800 599 339 1800 599 339
Deakin, ACT 2600
Polar Aviation
Hanger Port
Hedland Airport
6 Fenton Court,
Waton, NT 0820
0458 111 659 or
0477 310 256 or 0458 111 659
0400 700 944
TITLE
WA Health Manager State
Contract
Ambulance
Operations
Pending
Project
Manager
No
(08) 8928
9777
(08) 8944 8007
(24/7)
Pending
Logistics
Coordinator
Cnr Redbank Rd &
Barden St
Northmead, NSW
2152
(02) 9893
7683
1300 655 855
(24/7)
Pending
Coordinator
16 James Schofield
Drive
Adelaide Airport,
SA 5950
(08) 8154
4201
Pending
Emergency
Operations
Coordinator
13 78 27
(24/7)
RFDS Western
3 Eagle Drive
Operations
Jandakot, WA 6164  

RFDS Central 71 Henley Beach
Operations
Road Mile End, SA
5031
RAAF Pearce
MOU
Gt Northern
Highway,
Bullsbrook, WA
6084

Coordination
WACHS Centre
Health (Clinical &
Contract Operations
Coordination
Staff)
(9417 6364)
(9417 6364)
(08) 8648
9555
08 8648 9555
(08) 9571
7120
0408 427 195 DACC
Pearce SARO
(Defence
(Search and
Assistance
Rescue
to the Civil
Officer)
Community)
Pending
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Appendix 2: Contact list – non-aeromedical
operators
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
Air North
4 Lancaster Rd,
Marrara, NT
0812
Bristow Helicopters 130 Fauntleroy
Australia
Avenue
Redcliffe, WA
6104
CHC Helicopters
Australia
1060 Hay St
West Perth, WA
6005
Cobham
3 Valentine
Road, Perth
Domestic
Airport, WA,
6104
CONTACT
NUMBER
BUSINESS
HOURS
CONTACT
NUMBER
AFTER
HOURS
MOU
(08) 8920
4000
1800 779677
or
0439 234056
Pending
(08) 9478
3388
08 9478 3388
NO
(08) 9480
0695
0400 868 246 Pending
(08) 9479
9700
(08) 9479
9712
Pending
(08) 9478
3850
0400 600
Pending
TITLE
Maroomba Airlines Fauntleroy Avenue,
Perth Airport,
WA 6105, Australia
193
QANTAS
Skippers
N/A
N/A
Valentine Road,
Redcliffe, WA
6105
(08) 9478
3989
0407 724 416
(24/7)
(Conact via
WAPOL police
incident control
centre)
NO
Activation
Duty
Officer
0417 988 562 Pending
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Appendix 3: Contact list – key agencies
ORGANISATION
ADDRESS
CONTACT
NUMBER
BUSINESS HOURS
CONTACT
NUMBER
AFTER HOURS
Canberra
(02) 6128 4869
0420 979 164
Canberra
(02) 6128 4333
(02) 6128 4333
Australian Maritime Safety
Authority (AMSA)
82 Northbourne
Avenue,
Braddon, ACT 2612
(02) 6279 5000
1800 815 257
Northern Territory (NT)
Health
87 Mitchell Street,
Darwin, NT 0800
(08) 8999 2400
(08) 8999 2400
(08) 8226 6000
(08) 8226 6000
(08(0() 9225
(08) 9225 4104






(08) 9334 1226
(08) 9334 1226
(08) 9411 7222
0407 724 416
Northern Command HQ
Darwin
ADF AME Duty Coordinator
ADF Joint Operations
Coordination Centre (JOCC)
South Australia (SA) Health Citi Centre Building 11
Hindmarsh Square
Adelaide South
Australia 5000
State Emergency
Maylands Police
Management Committee
Complex,
(SEMC) – Executive Officer 2 Swan Bank Road,
Maylands
RFDS Western Operations
3 Eagle Drive
Jandakot, WA 6164
SJA (WA) Operations
209 Great Eastern
Highway
Belmont WA 6104
Western Australia Police Air 18 Compass Road
Wing
Jandakot, WA 6164
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Appendix 4: Indian Ocean Territories aeromedical
response
RFDS–1xJet = 2xstretchers & 3xseated & 2 health staff OR 2xICU & 4 health staff
with44cccrewcrew
WA Aeromedical
ASPEN–1xJet = 1xstretcher & 1xseated & 2 health staff OR 1xICU & 2 health staff
Jet Capability
CARE FLIGHT–1x Jet based in Darwin = 1xstretcher & 3xseated & 2 health staff OR 1xICU
& 2 health staff
Are these
aircraft
available?
NO
Activate BILATERAL
AGREEMENTS
YES
Does the
number of
casualties
exceed the
capability of
WA
operators?
YES
SA – MedSTAR
Potentially 3 x Jets
available but not
always based in
Adelaide
NO
Use WA
assets
NT – CARE
FLIGHT
YES
1 x Jet based in
Darwin
Are these aircraft available?
NO
Does the number of
casualties exceed
the capability of WA
and bilateral
aeromedical
operators?
YES
Request
COMMONWEALTH
ASSISTANCE / AMTCG
activation
NO
Consider using ADF
Use SA
and NT
assets
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Appendix 5: Master action card 1: Aviation Planning
Officer
The Aviation Planning Officer is the WA Health contact in the SHICC for any matters relating to
aeromedical evacuation and aviation generally.
Initial duties
1. If applicable, receive hand over from On Call Clinical Officer (OCCO)/On Call Duty
Officer (OCDO) on any aeromedical activities already commenced
2. Advice the SHIC coordinator of the need to request Liaison Officers from RFDS and WA
Police Air Wing to attend the SHICC.
3. Login to WebEOC as the Aviation Planning Officer
4. Familiarise the Aeromedical Liaison Officer and Aviation Liaison Officer with the SHICC
systems and procedures
5. In collaboration with the Aeromedical Liaison Officer and Aviation Liaison Officer,
commence contacting organisations and establish the following:
 availability of Aircraft/Configuration of Aircraft
 availability and configuration of Medical Teams
 estimated times – ready to depart and flight time to the incident area
Ongoing duties
1. Coordinate the reporting of aeromedical and aviation information to the Planning Cell
Coordinator, and to the SHICC Executive Group (SEG)
2. Review current Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and quotes in collaboration with
the aeromedical and aviation services prior to tasking to determine the most suitable
operator regarding operational requirements and costing
3. Assist the Aeromedical Liaison Officer and Aviation Liaison Officer with any problems
pertaining to the SHICC systems and procedure
4. Act as a liaison between aeromedical and aviation experts and the SEG
5. Other duties as directed by Planning Cell Coordinator
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Appendix 6: Master action card 2: Aeromedical
Liaison Officer (RFDS Western Operations)
The Aero Medical Liaison Officer coordinates all aeromedical resources in the event of a mass
casualty incident.
Ongoing duties
1. Provide information and advice on the most appropriate methods for procuring
aeromedical assets to assist in the aeromedical response to a mass casualty incident
2. Coordinate all aeromedical assets in the event of a disaster involving mass casualties
3. In collaboration with the RFDS Western Operations Coordination Centre, determine
the most appropriate method of transferring casualties using aeromedical assets
4. As requested by the State Health Coordinator (SHC) or the SHICC coordinator, act as
the Aeromedical Evacuation Coordinator representing WA Health at the Australian
Medical Transport Coordination Group
5. Review the current Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the aeromedical service
providers prior to tasking, and determine the most suitable operator regarding
operational requirements and costing
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Appendix 7: Master action card 3: Aviation Liaison
Officer (WA Police Air Wing)
The Aviation Liaison Officer coordinates all aviation resources (non aeromedical) in the event of
a mass casualty incident.
Ongoing duties
1. Provide information and advice on the most appropriate methods for procuring non
aeromedical aviation assets to assist in the aeromedical response to a mass casualty
incident
2. Coordinate all aviation (non aeromedical) assets in the event of a deployment
3. Liaise closely with the Logistics Cell to coordinate movement of resources
4. Procure aviation assets to transfer health personnel and/or other emergency services
staff and equipment to the incident site as directed
5. Act as a liaison between WAPOL officers at the airstrip/landing site and the Aero
Medical Evacuation Planning Officer
6. Provide expert knowledge and obtain aviation information necessary for the response
7. Review the current Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the aviation services
prior to tasking, and determine the most suitable operator regarding operational
requirements and costing
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Appendix 8: Aeromedical assets in WA
Aeromedical
Service
Rotary Wing
Aircraft
Turbo Prop
Aircraft
Jet Aircraft
RFDS Western
Operations
0
13
1
Capacity
Turbo prop
Seated
1
AND
Stretcher
2
Jet
Seated
3
AND
Stretcher
2
AND
2 Health Staff
Seated
Aspen
0
0
1
1
AND
Stretcher
1
AND
2 Health Staff
Seated
State Emergency
Rescue Helicopter
BHP Aeromedical
Helicopter
1
1
0
0
0
0
OR
Stretcher
1
Seated
2
OR
Stretcher
TOTALS
2
13
2
1
2
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Appendix 9: Neighbouring interstate aeromedical
assets
Aeromedical
Service
Careflight
International Darwin
Rotary Wing
Aircraft
Turbo Prop
Aircraft
Jet Aircraft
Capacity
Seated
0
0
1
3
AND
Stretcher
1
AND
2 Health Staff
Careflight –
Northern
Operations (NT)
2
4
0
Seated
AND
Stretcher
MedSTAR –
South Australia
3
0
0
RFDS Central
Operations
0
11
0
2
TBC
Seated
1
AND
Stretcher
TOTALS
1
5
15
2
1
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Appendix 10: WA non-aeromedical assets
Air Service
Rotary Wing
Aircraft
Turbo Prop
Aircraft
Jet Aircraft
Capacity
Bristow
HelicoptersAustralia
23
(number
changes due to
relocation and
servicing of
aircraft)
0
0
TBD
CHC Helicopters
(Australia)
3
0
0
TBD
Cobham (National
Jet)
0
2
20
TBD
0
23
0
TBD
0
4
1
Skippers
TBD
Maroomba
TBD
Airnorth
0
8
3
WAPOL
2
2
0
Seated
1
AND
Stretcher
TOTALS
28
39
1
24
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Appendix 11: Medical cache assets
a) SJA (WA) Mass casualty kit and disaster management oxygen equipment
Location
Comments/Status
Neann Multi-Casualty Oxygen Kit
Metropolitan
Central
Career version
Yes
Fremantle
Career version
Yes
Gosnells
Career version
Yes
Jandakot
Career version
Yes
Joondalup
Career version
Yes
Midland
Career version
Yes
Morley
Career version
Yes
Osborne Park
Career version
Yes
Rockingham
Career version
Yes
Two Rocks
Career version
Yes
Albany
Career version
Yes
Broome
Career version
Yes
Bunbury
Career version
Yes
Busselton
Career version
Yes
Collie
Career version
Yes
Geraldton
Career version
Yes
Kalgoorlie x 3
Career version
Yes (3)
Kununurra
Career version
Yes
Mandurah
Career version
Yes
Norseman
Career version
Yes
Northam
Career version
Yes
Pinjara
Career version
Yes
Port Hedland
Career version
Yes
Serpentine
Career version
Yes
Belmont Spare
Belmont Spare
Career Country
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Location
Comments/Status
Neann Multi-Casualty Oxygen Kit
Volunteer Country
Bridgetown
Volunteer version
No
Canarvon
Volunteer version
No
Cue
Volunteer version
No
Cunderdin
Volunteer version
No
Dalwallinu
Volunteer version
No
Denmark
Volunteer version
No
Dunsborough
Volunteer version
No
Esperance
Volunteer version
No
Eucla
Volunteer version
No
Exmouth
Volunteer version
Yes
Harvey
Volunteer version
No
Jurien
Volunteer version
No
Karratha
Volunteer version
Yes
Kojonup
Volunteer version
No
Lake Grace
Volunteer version
No
Leinster
Volunteer version
No
Manjimup
Volunteer version
No
Moora
Volunteer version
No
Narrogin
Volunteer version
No
Newman
Volunteer version
No
Sandstone
Volunteer version
No
Shark Bay/Denham
Volunteer version
No
Southern Cross
Volunteer version
No
NOTE: The contents of each SJA (WA) Mass Casualty Kits are able to treat approximately 20 casualties.
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Dimensions and Weights – SJA Mass Casualty Kits
Tub
Dimensions
Career Version Volunteer Version
Weight
Weight
Admin Tub
645cm x 413cm x 276cm
18kg
18kg
Burns Tub
645cm x 413cm x 276cm
11kg
11kg
Water
2 x 10l containers
24kg (filled)
24kg (filled)
Cannulation / IV Fluid Tub
645cm x 413cm x 276cm
16kg
18kg
Oxygen Tub
645cm x 413cm x 276cm
10kg
8kg
Mass Cas Neann Kit
Trauma Tub
6.7kg
645cm x 413cm x 276cm
10kg
10kg
14.5kg
14.5kg
103.5kg
110.2kg
Stretcher Pack
TOTAL
b) Health facilities with disaster response kits
Health Facilities with two kits – Perth
Royal Perth Hospital
Fremantle Hospital
Princess Margaret
Hospital
Joondalup Health
Campus
Sir Charles Gairdner
Hospital
Health facilities with two kits – country
Albany Hospital
Kalgoorlie Hospital
South West Health
Campus (Bunbury)
Geraldton Hospital
Broome Health Service
Port Hedland Hospital
Health facilities with one kit - Perth
Armadale Health Service
Rottnest Island Nursing
Post
Peel Health Campus
Rockingham-Kwinana
Hospital
St John of God Hospital Murdoch
Swan District Hospital
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Health facilities with one kit - country
Busselton Hospital
Nickol Bay Hospital
Northam Hospital
Esperance Hospital
Kununurra Hospital
Warren District Hospital
Merredin Hospital
Moora Hospital
Narrogin Hospital
Collie Hospital
Carnarvon Hospital
Newman Hospital
Derby Health Service
Meekathara Hospital
Morawa - Perenjori Health
Service
Katanning Hospital
Margaret River Hospital
Ravensthorpe Hospital
Exmouth Hospital
Tom Price Hospital
Halls Creek Health Service
Fitzroy Valley Health
Service
Learmonth Airport
Dimensions and weights – health service disaster response kits
Bag
Dimensions
Weight
Airway
35cm x 35cm x 21cm
4.5kg
Breathing
64cm x 46cm x 23cm
7.0kg
Circulation
62cm x 51cm x 22cm
7.0kg
Pharmaceutical
30cm x 36cm x 16cm
2.7kg
Comfort
52cm x 37cm x 18cm
4.5kg
TOTAL
25.7kg
Note in addition to the above, each team member will carry a personal “bum bag”
Personal
19cm x 33cm x 15cm
2.0kg
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Appendix 12: Locations of designated airfields for
each type of QANTAS commercial aircraft for WA
AIRCRAFT
MAIN
A380
PERTH
ALTERNATE
ADEQUATE
EMERGENCY
LEARMONTH
BROOME
PEARCE
Max 450 passengers
A330
PERTH
Max 299 passengers
PORT HEDLAND
KALGOORLIE
B767
PERTH
Max 254 passengers
LEARMONTH
BROOME
PORT HEDLAND
PEARCE
CURTIN
KALGOORLIE
B733/734
Max 150 passengers
PERTH
ALBANY
ARGYLE
BROOME
GERALDTON
PEARCE
PORT HEDLAND
MEEKATHARRA
KARRATHA
PARABURDOO
NEWMAN
LEARMONTH
KALGOORLIE
CURTN
CANARVON
KUNNUNURRA
B737 800
Max 168 passengers
PERTH
GERALDTON
ARGYLE
PARABURDOO
BROOME
LEARMONTH
CURTIN
MEEKATHARRA
PORT HEDLAND
KUNNUNURRA
PEARCE
KARRATHA
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