Mod 6: Site Operations and Tactics

Confined Space Level I

Site OperationsPriorities

SAFETY – Assume atmosphere is compromisedEstablish Command

Assign Operations and Safety Officers / LeadersInitial Victim and Space Assessment

Information gatheringEntry Permit and ChecklistAir Quality ManagementVisual / Verbal AssessmentPotential Search Operations

Develop Action Plan

Site OperationsPriorities

Primary SectorsAtmospheric ManagementRescueSupport

Secondary AssessmentDeploy Rescue Team – SCBA if appropriateGather detailed space and victim information

Implement Action PlanMake AssignmentsCarry out objectives

Conclude the Rescue

Keys to Success

LeadershipSolicit input from the Rescue Team – Be

Open Minded.See the big picture – Don’t get Tunnel

Vision.Know when the democracy stops and the

direction starts.Communicate clearly and effectively –

Insure members understand their objectives

EVERYONE’S A LEADER

Keys to SuccessGoals and Direction

Establish specific teams with clear objectivesCreate BenchmarksInspect what you expectMaintain Team focus

Keys to SuccessAllocation 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.

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Edge Tender

Operations

Rescue

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Support

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Atmsphr. Mgmt.

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EMS HAZ MAT

TacticsObjectives

Initial AssessmentOnce 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.

TacticsRescue 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.

TacticsEquipment

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.

TacticsAlways develop a secondary plan based on

known and potential contingencies.Confined space events can strain resources

immediately – Request needed support as soon as possible.

SummaryThose that call on us have great

expectations often amidst insurmountable odds. Our desire

should be to exceed those expectations every time.

TRAIN HARD