WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Part 1
Tim Thomas
Raf Rescue
MSA Trainer
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
http://youtu.be/s2VCG6IQYqc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=s2VCG
6IQYqc
Nigel add in the You tube video to stop after the driver gets to the back
of the car.
Excerpt from the Safety Plan From A Round Of The BTRDA Rally Series
5. Responsibilities of rescue crews and doctors at the incident site
5.1. The main priority of the first crew on the scene will be to Triage the casualties, assessing the
number and severity of the casualties. Communication must be established with radio control and
information passed including requirements for additional crews, and outside assistance,
consideration should be given to setting up a casualty clearing point. Only once this has been done
can treatment be considered.
5.2. The first rescue unit on scene will become the control unit and should be the only vehicle that
displays flashing blue beacons. The senior rescue crew leader should not get physically involved in a
rescue but be available at the control unit to assign, in conjunction with the stage medical officer,
arriving crews to casualties. Subsequent crews will report to the control unit crew leader to ensure
that priority casualties are dealt with first.
5.3. Duties will include extraction of casualties, stabilisation of casualties to enable safe transfer and
the evacuation of casualties to the rendezvous point or to hospital.
5.4. The crew leaders and doctors will write a report on their actions and submit it as soon as possible
to Rally H.Q.
5.5. No statements will be given to the press who should be directed to contact the Media Office at
Rally H .Q.
What Happens Next?
Incident in the street.
Motorsport
Marshall on a stage at scene of an incident – First on Scene Trained
Radio control scrambles a unit – Waiting for Emergency Services (US) to report in
Organisers – Waiting for information from stage Emergency Services (US)
HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE WAITING ON US????????
What Happens Next?
This is not intended as the a complete answer but a work in progress guide
THIS IS WHAT WE HEAR ON THE RADIO (Control Only)
What Happens Next?
Throw out the last of the coffee
Get crew/Medic alerted (Wake up?) Make sure they are aware of incident
info
Start up the truck
At Stage Start
Stage Stopped
Rescue Unit, Medic, & Recovery into stage – After OK from Stage
Commander
What Happens Next? - What You Find
Groups of
spectators
7
Competitor
Broken Fence
Trees
Stage
direction
What Happens Next? – What You See
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Competitor on Stage
Badly damaged car against tree
Three groups of spectators looking after injured people
One Competitor still in rally car
Walking wounded
WHAT NOW? WHAT HAPPENED?
Take Control of Incident till more Qualified Personnel Arrive
Gather more info
WHAT INFO???????
What Happens Next?
M - Major incident stand by or declared
E - Exact location of incident
T - Type of incident
H - Hazards (present or potential)
A - Access and egress routes
N - Number, severity and type of casualties
E - Emergency services present on scene and further
resources required
What Happens Next?
M - Major incident stand by or declared - Who should declare?
E - Exact location of incident - Access by other Emergency Services
T - Type of incident
H - Hazards (present or potential) - Gas, Electric, Spectators, Stage
Condition
A - Access and egress routes
N - Number, severity and type of casualties – Advice From Medic
E - Emergency services present on scene and further
resources required
What Happens Next?
As additional Resource arrives brief & deploy to casualties as prioritised by
Medic
Arrange for sweep of area to ensure there are no more Casualties
Regular Updates to Rally Control through Recovery unit
Monitor those working to ensure they are coping
Continue to monitor incident site
Be aware Priorities could change as incident progresses
Utilise Marshalls etc. to assist where possible
Don’t get drawn in
What Happens Next?
When Things Calm Down
Gather Equipment Record what has been Used and Gone With Casualties
Local Debrief
Ensure All Rally Emergency Services Crews Are OK
Written Report
Be Prepared for Police Interviews
What Happens Next?
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QUESTIONS
SUGGESTIONS
DISSCUSSION
IDEAS
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