EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN & MITIGATION DANGEROUS GOODS HANDLING (MFAG & EmS)

Objectives

Individuals should have gained an understanding and have used the following in the training scenarios:

• Review, manage and assess the information available in an emergency situation in a timely manner
• Establish priorities and take effective action
• Implement predetermined emergency plans and procedures in the context of the current emergency
• Efficiently communicate information and instructions
• Keeping appropriate agencies informed through the support ERT
• Monitor and control resources
• Evaluate progress and communicate changes in plans and priorities
• Effectively delegate authority and manage individuals and teams
• Recognize and deal with stress in themselves and others

Sylabus

Module 1 Theory of Major Emergency Management

• Element 1.1 Major Emergencies that can Occur
• Element 1.2 The Emergency Manager
• Element 1.3 The Emergency Command Centre facilities and Information Management
• Element 1.4 Pre-Planning and Maintaining a State of Readiness
• Element 1.5 Dealing with Stress

Module 2 Practical Elements of Major Emergency Management

• Element 2.1 Assessing the Situation
• Element 2.2 Taking Effective Action
• Element 2.3 Maintaining Communications
• Element 2.4 Delegating Authority
• Element 2.5 Managing Self and Team