Reliefs

Question 1

How long should crews work at incidents before reliefs are required?

Answer 1

3 hours for physical work, however crews can be detained longer if non physical work is being undertaken. Consider change of watch issues.

Question 2

At large scale incidents what would you consider?

Answer 2

Create a resource sector for reliefs.

Question 3

Who approves the relief plan?

Answer 3

Incident commander

Question 4

When formulating a relief plan who should you co-ordinate with?

Answer 4

OOW @ FIRE control

Question 5

What must the relief plan take in to account?

Answer 5

Effect on incident objectives.
Staff welfare.
Organisational impact on (SR) Strategic resource & normal daily activities.
Minimise the need for staff to work beyond their change of shift.

Question 6

What are the operational considerations to factor in when considering reliefs?

Answer 6

Physical work/role crews tasked with.
Exposure to weather conditions.
Access to welfare arrangements (food/drink/hygiene facilities)
Conditions of PPE.
B.A. operations.
Dose limitations @ confirmed radiation incidents.
Releasing appliances from neighbouring Brigades.
Travel distances.
USAR - consult with (TA) Tactical advisor.
Off set officer & CU staff reliefs to maintain continuity

Question 7

When should reliefs be ordered?

Answer 7

90 minutes before there required.

Question 8

What information is required for officer reliefs?

Answer 8

Number of officers required.
Level/role of officers.
Quantity of specialist officers required.
Time to arrive at incident.
RVP location.
Tac mode of incident.

Question 9

Who should be kept informed/updated with large & prolonged reliefs?

Answer 9

RMC.