Joint Decision Model

Question 1

Decision making at incidents, follow a general pattern which are;

Answer 1

Situation - working out what is going on

Direction - establishing what you need to achieve

Action - deciding what to do about it, all informed by a statement or overarching values and purpose

Question 2

The JDM has working together saving lives reducing harm at the centre. What are the remaining 5 parts of the process?

Answer 2

Gather info and intelligence

Assess risks and develop a working strategy

Consider powers and policies and procedures

Identify options and contingencies

Take action and reviewed what happened

Question 3

Where should joint decisions be recorded

Answer 3

Joint decision log

Question 4

What are the 3 fundamental questions that responders need to address when sharing situational awareness

Answer 4

What
So what
What might

Question 5

Fill in the gaps
A detailed and well practiced understanding of the joint decision model will help commanders to think clearly and in an ordered way when under stress. The joint decision model can be used for both ….. ….. and …… ….. emergencies.

Answer 5

Rapid onset
Rising tide