Team Leader Training First Aid Survival Skills Ontario

Team Leader Training First Aid & Survival Skills Ontario Search and Rescue Volunteer Association

First Aid & Survival Skills Objectives – First Aid and Survival Skills Ø First Aid Ø Survival Skills

First Aid

First Aid Objectives – First Aid Ø Explain and understand the role of a team leader in a first aid situation Ø Explain the steps to be taken in a rescue situation Ø Explain the procedures for completion and debriefing

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Responsible for overseeing the process Ø Assigning tasks to team members Ø Request additional resources as required

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø In situations requiring the application of FIRST AID, AID the team leader must ØAssign ØNotify ØDocument ØContact ØAssess

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Assign first aiders to care for the patient Ø Always assign the most competent or experienced first aiders to provide care Ø Always have the patient’s best interests foremost in all operations Ø If you cannot remove the patient(s) to a higher level of care (e. g. EMS) in a timely fashion, be prepared to spend the night

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Notify command of the situation ØProvide as much detail as possible ØReport any change in conditions or circumstances as they arise

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Document Ø Keep proper documentation of the entire process and stay in constant communication with the lead first aider Ø Although no successful law suits have been recorded in Canada, it is vital that proper documentation be kept of all events for your own safety/benefit, and that of the team

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Contact Ø Stay in contact with command, informing them of the progress being made as well as passing on information about the patient so that EMS is aware of subjects’ condition and are prepared when the patient(s) arrives ØYour efficiency in the field and proper reporting to medical personnel will assist in the next level of care and facilitate a speedier recovery for the patient(s).

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Assess the situation and determine what resources are necessary to provide proper care for the ill or injured person and/or perform a rescue if required Ø Stay in contact with command Ø Only request the equipment and personnel necessary to perform the required tasks

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First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø In situations requiring a Rescue, Rescue the team leader is responsible for Ø Personnel Ø Access Ø Equipment Ø Requesting specialty skills Ø Transport

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Personnel Ø Request all required additional personnel and/or resources to enable effective and efficient rescue Ø Do not bring in any more than necessary as too many personnel/resources will only creates confusion

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Access Ø Assign two members to find and flag the best possible route to transport the patient safely Ø Have route cleared sufficiently to allow passage of personnel carrying a basket or other equipment used (Snowmobile, ATV, etc. ) Ø Clear an area in order to prepare the patient for transport if required safe rescue (e. g.

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Equipment Ø Be prepared to receive any additional equipment Ø Assign appropriate personnel to take charge of each piece as it arrives Ø If a chainsaw is necessary, make sure the person operating it is qualified and authorized

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Requesting specialty skills Ø If specialty skills are required for extrication, notify command of what speciality skills are required. Ø Allow leaders of special teams to perform his/her duty without interference Ø However stay in touch with him/her so as to pass on information to command as it becomes available.

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Transport Ø If it is necessary to carry a patient in a basket for any distance, remember it is exhausting work. Have members trade off regularly so as not to become fatigued Ø Remember slow and steady gets the job done safely Ø Stop regularly to check on the patient

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Completion & debriefing Ø Transfer to EMS Ø Head-count Ø Equipment Ø Report Ø Debrief

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Transfer to EMS Ø Upon arriving at the EMS vehicle, allow only one person, preferably the lead first aider to report to EMS personnel

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Head-count ØCheck that all rescue personnel are accounted for

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Equipment ØAssign one person to -see that all accounted and properly over equipment is for, cleaned stored.

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Report ØUpon completion of all tasks, make a full report of the incident to command, and be prepared to answer any questions which may arise

First Aid Role of the Team Leader – First Aid Ø Debrief ØDebrief the incident from start to finish ØTake notes of any errors and recommendations to improve efficiency in the future ØRemember, keep the debrief positive ØRemember it is essential to ensure the entire team participates in the overall debrief

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Team Leader Training Survival Skills

Survival Skills Objectives - Survival Ø Explain and understand the role of a team leader in a survival situation Ø Explain the steps to be taken in a survival situation

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Identify ØThe 7 enemies of survival ØSurvival patterns ØTaking the essentials ØSurvival techniques

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Demonstrate/describe survival patterns ØFirst aid ØFire ØShelter ØSignals ØFood and water

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Demonstrate/describe 7 enemies of survival ØFear and panic ØPain ØCold ØThirst ØHunger ØFatigue ØBoredom and loneliness

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Responsible to oversee the process Ø Organize and assign tasks to team members Ø Maintain positive attitude at all times Ø Check each member Ø Coach Ø Be Positive

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Check each member ØEnsure members are prepared and equipped for assignment ØSafety of the team relies heavily on the equipment carried and knowledge of its use

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Coach ØCoach team members about survival patterns ØTeam members will look to you for guidance ØBrainstorm with team members ØBut the final decision is yours to make

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Be positive ØMaintain a positive attitude at all times ØYour positive attitude will help prevent other team members becoming disheartened

Survival Skills Be Positive The result of positive leadership and LOTS of time. This might, however, need a building permit.

Survival Skills Role of the Team Leader - Survival Ø Organize & assign ØOrganize the members and assign required tasks ØEnsure all members are kept on task ØIn many cases you may have to work quickly and efficiently with whatever supplies you have at your immediate disposal. ØKnowing your team, their abilities, and that they are properly equipped prior to embarking on your tasks is essential

Survival Skills You never know who requires your assistance!

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