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− − − ensuring access to scene is restricted to authorized personnel establishing a staging area for additional responding units/agencies establishing a command post at a safe distance and near other emergency services command posts, when safe to do so • liaise with other responding emergency services supervisors • maintain radio communication • ensure persons are assisted to safety • comply with Procedure 10–09 if an evacuation is required • when necessary and if qualified to do so, perform the required standard first aid treatment and/or cardio–pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using universal precautions at all times • notify a supervisor 3. Upon arrival of EMS or TFS personnel shall continue to render assistance until relieved by such persons. 4. After the at–scene portion of the incident has been concluded shall complete the applicable eReports prior to the completion of the tour of duty. Additional Members 5. When responding to an emergency incident shall • exercise caution when approaching the site, particularly if hazardous materials are indicated or suspected • in the absence of a supervisory officer or the Incident Commander, take direction from the first police officer • take direction from the Incident Commander • report to the command post or staging area when relieved First Supervisory Officer 6. When responding to an emergency incident shall exercise caution when approaching the site, particularly if hazardous materials are indicated or suspected. 7. After being briefed by the first member or first officer on scene shall • assess the need to assume the role of Incident Commander and assume the role until relieved of this function, if necessary • reassess the situation • advise the Communications Operator of the status of Incident Commander and the new assessment of the incident and any new information TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.05–0599 5 of 11 10–01 Emergency Incident Response

• notify the divisional officer in charge • consider expanding the IMS as necessary by assigning members to complete necessary functions • ensure the following are established, co–ordinated and supervised − secure inner and outer perimeters in compliance with Chapter 10 – Appendix B, if necessary − clear access and egress routes for responding emergency vehicles − access to scene is restricted to authorized personnel − staging area for additional responding units − a command post located at a safe distance and near other emergency services command posts, when safe to do so • assign one police officer at the scene to maintain radio communication with the Communications Operator and command post support staff, as required • ensure all members are directed to complete and submit the applicable eReports prior to the completion of their tour of duty Officer in Charge 8. When notified of an emergency incident shall advise the unit commander, if appropriate. Incident Commander 9. If assessing that the situation has escalated and is becoming a Level 2 – Major Incident shall • take appropriate immediate action, consider expanding the IMS as necessary by assigning members to complete necessary functions • notify the Operations Supervisor – Communications Services (Operations Supervisor) and request that the divisional officer in charge, Duty Desk and the EM&PO unit be notified to monitor and attend as required 10. When responding to an incident • shall ensure a communication strategy is developed and communicated in compliance with the Communication Strategy section of this Procedure • may assign responsibility for the communication strategy to a Member – Corporate Communications 11. Upon conclusion of an emergency incident shall complete an After Action Report, as required. Unit Commander – Corporate Communications 12. In consultation with the Incident Commander shall ensure the appropriate Member – Corporate Communications assists and/or develops and communicates a communication strategy in compliance with the Communication Strategy section of this Procedure. TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.05–0599 6 of 11 10–01 Emergency Incident Response

• notify the divisional officer in charge<br />

• consider expanding the IMS as necessary by assigning members to complete necessary<br />

functions<br />

• ensure the following are established, co–ordinated and supervised<br />

− secure inner and outer perimeters in compliance with Chapter 10 – Appendix B, if<br />

necessary<br />

− clear access and egress routes for responding emergency vehicles<br />

− access to scene is restricted to authorized personnel<br />

− staging area for additional responding units<br />

− a command post located at a safe distance and near other emergency services<br />

command posts, when safe to do so<br />

• assign one police officer at the scene to maintain radio communication with the<br />

Communications Operator and command post support staff, as required<br />

• ensure all members are directed to complete and submit the applicable eReports prior to<br />

the completion of their tour of duty<br />

Officer in Charge<br />

8. When notified of an emergency incident shall advise the unit commander, if appropriate.<br />

<strong>In</strong>cident Commander<br />

9. If assessing that the situation has escalated and is becoming a Level 2 – Major <strong>In</strong>cident shall<br />

• take appropriate immediate action, consider expanding the IMS as necessary by assigning<br />

members to complete necessary functions<br />

• notify the Operations Supervisor – Communications Services (Operations Supervisor) and<br />

request that the divisional officer in charge, Duty Desk and the EM&PO unit be notified to<br />

monitor and attend as required<br />

10. When responding to an incident<br />

• shall ensure a communication strategy is developed and communicated in compliance with<br />

the Communication Strategy section of this Procedure<br />

• may assign responsibility for the communication strategy to a Member – Corporate<br />

Communications<br />

11. Upon conclusion of an emergency incident shall complete an After Action Report, as required.<br />

Unit Commander – Corporate Communications<br />

12. <strong>In</strong> consultation with the <strong>In</strong>cident Commander shall ensure the appropriate Member – Corporate<br />

Communications assists and/or develops and communicates a communication strategy in<br />

compliance with the Communication Strategy section of this Procedure.<br />

TPS Policy & Procedure Manual R.O. 2014.05.05–0599 6 of 11<br />

10–01 Emergency <strong>In</strong>cident Response

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