ORP 003 - Debriefs

Question 1

ORP 003 - Debriefs
Areas to highlight in a debrief

Answer 1

• Acknowledge and highlight successful outcomes and processes
• Provide the opportunity for personnel to discuss any issues or concerns, and capture relevant information in regards to operations
• Address any health and safety issues
• Initiate actions to resolve any significant issues
• Identify opportunities for improvement which may result in lessons to be learned for the organisation

Question 2

ORP 003 - Debriefs
Ensure the following occurs when conducting a debrief

Answer 2

• Avoid focusing on individual performance or issues that can be resolved at a local level
• Do not confuse opinions with observations
• Focus on the performance of systems and processes as a whole
• Capture key points and observations which may include successful outcomes and/or opportunities for improvement

Question 3

ORP 003 - Debriefs
Debrief checklist

Answer 3

1. Organise time and suitable venue to cater for all participants
2. Use FRV Debrief Template for discussion points
3. Provide a diagram, maps and/or photographs of the incident site
4. Introduce yourself and others
5. Identify the aim of the debrief
6. Set the ground rules
7. Provide a brief overview of the background to the incident and include any pre-incident plans
8. Provide a brief overview of the type of structure including any relevant building code requirements or deficiencies
9. Review operations at the incident by facilitating input from participants in a chronological order of events. Provide a copy of the call history and any IAP (electronic or otherwise) and any available RPAS footage.
10. Encourage input from participants and seek feedback
11. Capture any observations but keep local/personal issues to discussion only. Record observations, insights and recommendations in the Debrief Template.
12. Advise the participants that once finalised, the Debrief can be found under the Performance and Assurance Department tab on the FRV Intranet
13. Thank all participants for their attendance
14. Complete and send the FRV Debrief to the Performance and Assurance Department, the relevant ACFO Operations and the Incident Controller