Editing Critiques/2009-05-05
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== Suggestions by functional area == | == Suggestions by functional area == | ||
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=== first notification / tasking === | === first notification / tasking === | ||
=== call-out === | === call-out === | ||
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| - | {{ | + | * {{sug|10}} Suggest mark sidewalk with chalk in urban search to indicate what has/hasn't been searched by which team. Could make easier to recognize sweep boundaries. Could be tied to end of walking/tracking stick. Could develop convention for markings "X" like disaster search. |
| - | {{ | + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 |
| - | {{ | + | *** difficult to recognize from other end |
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| + | * {{sug|11}} Suggest wear reflective vests for urban night search for higher visibility vs normal street clothes. Makes team seem less suspicious when seen by resident in their yard. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** agreed | ||
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| + | * {{sug|12}} Suggest search areas that are difficult can be reexamined by strategically spotting from point of advantage. E.g. thick brush along creek spotted from other side. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** should be brought up during training | ||
| + | *** remind overhead to plan on macro scale | ||
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| + | * {{sug|13}} Discussion of degree of discretion to work outside assigned segment. Suggest need for clarification of when should talk to command post vs. decide on own. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** a quick burst doesn't need to be communicated | ||
| + | **** should be reported in debriefing | ||
| + | *** a diversion or abandoning original assignment doesn't | ||
| + | *** training issue | ||
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| + | * {{sug|14}} Suggest when spotting subject, maintain visual contact until part of party approaches. Can lose perspective as approach. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** should be brought up during training | ||
=== extrication === | === extrication === | ||
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| - | {{ | + | * {{sug|15}} Having many people approach Alzheimer sufferer likely to cause trauma. |
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| + | * {{sug|16}} Suggest use rope as belay line when extracting stretcher on slope. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** agreed | ||
| + | *** people have difficulty recognizing risk of low or short slopes | ||
| + | *** training for recognition of risk | ||
=== stand down === | === stand down === | ||
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=== prevention, public education === | === prevention, public education === | ||
=== travel === | === travel === | ||
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| - | {{ | + | * {{sug|17}} Suggest continued use of carpooling to search in e.g. Lethbridge. Better safety on way back when tired. |
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** agreed | ||
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| + | * {{sug|18}} Suggest having arrangement to call-in when driving alone back from a tiring search (e.g. night search). To confirm safe arrival. | ||
| + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 | ||
| + | *** someone on team should take responsibility to arrange for call-in | ||
=== logistics === | === logistics === | ||
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(e.g., how this critique was organized, mock search goals, exercise techniques) | (e.g., how this critique was organized, mock search goals, exercise techniques) | ||
| - | {{ | + | * {{sug|19}} Suggest encourage members in field to discuss overhead decisions after search as learning opportunity. |
| - | {{ | + | ** preplan 2009-05-19 |
| - | {{ | + | *** give big picture briefing, rationale |
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| + | * {{sug|20}} Suggest everyone get experience of working comms and command post. | ||
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| + | * {{sug|21}} Suggest better learning if everyone can see handling of first approach to subject. | ||
