Critiques/2010-03-21

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Suggestions coming from the March 21, 2010 critique regarding the March 20 mock search and the March 7 avalanche response.

Pincher Creek SAR routinely performs a critique after a Search and Rescue incident in order to learn what should be done differently or the same in the next similar incident. Critiques are not about criticism but rather about learning. They are normally chaired by a Search Manager that was not involved in the incident. The suggestions that are brought forward through the critique process are presented in this report.

1 Participants
2 Rough notes
3 Suggestions
4 Committee / Organization

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#	Suggestion	Referred to
0001	define level of response	unassigned
0002	clarify purpose of task	unassigned
0003	on-call person to have call-out list on person - program cell phone	unassigned
0004	+ delegate to other Transfer of command, but didn't let people know.	unassigned
0005	+ immediate notification by RCMP, ramp up resources	unassigned
0006	orient new RCMP	preplan
0007	wait before rushing to maximize prep time we're stood down often	unassigned
0008	be prepared for call out at any time	unassigned
0009	develop a preplan for incidents during training	unassigned
0010	+ had comms between different training sites	unassigned
0011	stage people at the scene	unassigned
0012	+ feed into the search manager info from Family, without taking time out from the search	unassigned
0013	precise communications - track description	training
0014	+ field communication	preplan
0015	be clear on understanding - confirm	unassigned
0016	too much radio traffic - finish conversation / standby	training
0017	Team request of by radio for command post, told to stand by, and then forgotten.	unassigned
0018	turn radios off/down at CP concern about family feedback noise	unassigned
0019	level of detail of patient status privacy	unassigned
0020	+ had multiple forms of communication	unassigned
0021	being able to state urgency level of comm	training
0022	"Stand by" does not mean stop activity	training
0023	Reports to distinguish types of tracks, footprints vs. sleds	preplan
0024	getting the stretcher out of the SARCAR was difficult	unassigned
0025	Have equipment out and ready	preplan
0026	Tied up manager b/c was making sure the trailer was there	equipment
0027	include area overview in briefing	unassigned
0028	+ teams deployed quickly teams got out quickly when they were tasked.	unassigned
0029	avalanche: briefing "scattered"	preplan
0030	chain of command unclear, adhoc	preplan
0031	use white boards to adapt to different arrival times	unassigned
0032	listen to your TL	unassigned
0033	tracking - preserve intersection and funnel points	training
0034	accountability process (vehicles, houses, etc.)	preplan
0035	Keep sharpie in pack to mark tape	training
0036	bystanders asking questions	training
0037	type 1 search on narrow trail: walk 1 behind the other, 1 look forward, 1 left, 1 right	training
0038	reinterpretation of assignment. when does a clue become a change of assignment? Could you change assigned search type without confirmation from command.	unassigned
0039	decision making around patient transport	training
0042	never split team returning from field	unassigned
0043	don't leave until released	unassigned
0044	facilitate vehicle access to search site	preplan
0045	develop medical response plan at Command Post	preplan
0046	use people that know the area, even if family	unassigned
0047	assess outside EMS capabilities	unassigned
0048	check who was qualified	unassigned
0049	assign task through central pt	preplan
0051	balancing priorities with multiple subjects	unassigned
0052	+ family liaison	unassigned
0053	Nobody should leave until everything is packed up to go. Don't leave until released.	unassigned
0054	more scenarios on the mock not more subjects command post issue	training
0055	use the best equipment -> index criteria	unassigned
0056	get stuff ready sooner, incl. vehicle	preplan
0057	identify & communicate CP	unassigned
0058	identify & communicate who's in charge (Incident Commander)	preplan
0059	visible identification (vests?) - responders	preplan
0060	+ accountability at hill	unassigned
0061	Had radio reception, but no phone reception. use mountain safety office. Knowing in advance where good facilities are at CMR - e.g. command post.	unassigned

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New suggestion #62

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The suggestions are being passed on to the indicated organizations/committees for their consideration. We recognize that not all suggestions may be appropriate, and some may already have been implemented.