Roles and responsibility’s of the Emergancy Services at a Incedent By Matt Pardner

this  is looking at the different role and repsonsibilaties that the emergancy services have at the scene of the incedent.

POLICE

The role of the police service is to co-ordinate and control the whole operation whilst the incident is taking place  

Because the police are the main co-ordinators it is they who have to liaise with local authorities and the other emergency services

The police are responsible for all persons around the scene an important role that they have is two preserve the scene of the incident for the later investigation, inquiries or even criminal prosecution.

Police service Responsibilities 

Saving life alongside the other emergency services

    Protection of property

    Co-coordinating the emergency services and support organizations

      Preservation and protection of the incident scene

        The investigation of the incident in alliance with other investigating bodies

       Collecting details of the casualties

     Identifying the deceased for HM Coroner

   Restoring order and normality at the earliest opportunity after the incident

      Coordination between the local authorities and the emergency services

FIRE SERVICE

The fire services primary function is to save life protect property and provide humanitarian services as well as protect the environment

Fire Service Responsibilities

       Carry out search and rescue and fire fighting operations

     They control the access to the incident area and are responsible for the safety of everyone that are working and entering the inner cordon

      Prevent any further escalation of the incident by tackling fires dealing with chemical spills and other hazardous  and dangerous materials

        Implement and use radiation detection and monitoring equipment in radioactive material is detected or suspected to be involved in the incident

        Obtain information and implement risk assessments provide the police information and advice on whether or not the public need to be evacuated from the scene of the incident

       Liaise with the ambulance service  e.g. the ambulance incident officer to see if the ambulance service need any assistance and the sorting of the priority of the casualties

     Take into account the effect can have on the environment and take appropriate action to ensure that efforts are made to protect the environment

        If needed assist the police with collect the dead

      Assisting in collecting evidence and giving evidence at investigations and inquiries

       Remain on standby at site to ensure safety

AMBULANCE SERVICE

The ambulance service is part of the National Health Service they administrate emergency first aid to the casualties and move injured persons to the hospital.

Ambulance  Service responsibilities

     Alerting and mobilizing NHS Staff and personnel to deal with the incident

      To form a focal point for medical staff and medical resources

      Saving life’s alongside the other emergency  services

   Providing treatment and care for persons who have been injured in the incident

      Categorize the casualties for treatment from the priority casualties such as not breathing to minor casualties.

       Alert the hospital of the incident in order to prepare for casualties

     Ensuring the appropriate transport to the hospitals for the casualties    

  Ensuring that there is adequate medical resources and personnel on the scene

        Communications between the paramedics at the scene and the hospital

    To maintain emergency cover whilst the operation is commencing and during the incident.

        Restore order and normality after the incident