About Our Summary Cards

Wollongong City State Emergency Service

ABOUT OUR SUMMARY CARDS

Introduction

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Acknowledgment

Much of the material for these cards has been sourced from our Training Resource Kits and the Australian Emergency Management Manual Series from Emergency Management Australia. We acknowledge these publications as the source, particularly for much of the artwork. We also acknowledge the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) as the source for the material in card 4.2

Disclaimer

The information contained in these summary cards is not meant to be a substitute for training, and untrained or unqualified members should not use the material in these cards without the supervision of a suitably qualified person. Also, whilst all care has been taken in compiling these cards it is possible that they may contain technical inaccuracies or typographic errors.

In no event shall Wollongong City SES be liable for any damages arising from the use of information contained within these cards.

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(GRC) GR (SDC) SWD (VRC) VR (CSC) CS Applicable TRK (FAC) FA (BCC) FBR (MSC) MTS (LSC) LS (MRC) MR (TLC) TL (OCE) COM 3 3 3 3 3 3 (FWC) 4WD N/A Table of Contents - Nov 2008 0.0 Table of Contents - Nov 2008 0.0 Table of Contents - Nov 2008 0.0 General Rescue – Acronyms 1.1 Page 1 of 3 Page 2 of 3 Page 3 of 3 Briefing and Debriefing Category No. Title Ver. Date Category No. Title Ver. Date Category No. Title Ver. Date

1 1.1 General Rescue - Acronyms 1.0 Feb-07 40 8.1 Rescue Frames (1) 2.1 Apr-08 77 20.1 4WD -Preparing to Drive 1.0 Nov-08 S Situation What has happened Rescue 2 1.2 INSARAG Marking Systems 1.0 Feb-07 41 8 8.2 Rescue Frames (2) 2.0 Nov-07 78 20.2 4WD -Driving Techniques 1.0 Nov-08 Frames M Mission What the task is 3 1.3 Generators & Lighting 1.0 Feb-07 42 8.3 Rescue Frames (3) - Larkin Frame & 1.0 Oct-07 79 4WD 20.3 4WD - Stall Recovery - 3 Methods 1.0 Nov-08 20 4 General 1.4 Collapse Patterns (1) - 5 most common 1.0 Feb-07 43 9.1 Shoring(1) -Raking Shore 1.0 Feb-07 80 Operations 20.4 4WD - Vehicle Recovery 1.0 Nov-08 E Execution How the Task is to be accomplished 1 5 Rescue 1.5 Collapse Patterns (2) - Further 6 1.0 Feb-07 44 Shoring and 9.2 Shoring(2) -Flying Shore 1.0 Feb-07 81 20.5 4WD -Winching Methods and MA 1.0 Nov-08 9 A Administration What support will be provided and how 6 1.6 Ladders 2.1 Apr-08 45 Stabilising 9.3 Shoring(3) - Dead Shore 1.0 Feb-07 82 20.6 4WD -Winching Methods and MA 1.0 Nov-08 7 1.7 Improvised Rescue Techniques - Part 1 1.0 Oct-07 46 9.4 Shoring(4) - Crib Shore 1.0 Feb-07 C Command Control, Coordination, Communications 8 1.8 Improvised Rescue Techniques - Part 2 1.0 Oct-07 47 10.1 Chainsaw – 1 of 2 1.0 Jul-08 9 2.1 First Aid (1/2) 2.0 Jan-08 48 10 Chainsaws 10.2 Chainsaw – 2 of 2 1.0 Jul-08 10 2.2 First Aid (2/2) 2.0 Jan-08 49 10.3 Chainsaw Kits- Contents 2.0 Jul-08 Reconnaissance 11 2.3 30 Second Triage 1.0 Feb-07 50 11.1 Pumps 1.0 Feb-07 12 2.4 Bleeding & Shock 1.0 Oct-08 51 11.2 Beaufort’s Wind Scale 1.0 Nov-08 T Task C Continuous 13 2.5 Respiratory Conditions 1.0 Oct-08 52 11.3 Sandbagging – 1 of 2 1.0 Nov-08 14 2.6 Medical Emergencies - 1 of 2 1.0 Oct-08 53 11.4 Sandbagging – 2 of 2 1.0 Nov-08 C Casualties A Accurate Storm & Water 15 2 First Aid 2.7 Medical Emergencies - 2 of 2 & Cardiac 1.0 Oct-08 54 11 11.5 Sandbagging Machine 1.0 Nov-08 Damage H Hazards R Rapid 16 2.8 Spinal Injuries & Burns 1.0 Oct-08 55 11.6 Nailguns – Safety and Preparation 1.0 Nov-08 17 2.9 Fractures & Associated Injuries 1.0 Oct-08 56 11.7 Nailguns - Operation 1.0 Nov-08 A Access/Exits T Thorough 18 2.10 Head Injuries 1.0 Oct-08 57 11.8 EWPs – 1 of 2 1.0 Nov-08 R Resources available 19 2.11 Chest, Abdomen & Pelvis Injuries 1.0 Oct-08 58 11.9 EWPs – 2 of 2 1.0 Nov-08 D Damage- extent 20 2.12 Environmental Emergencies 1.0 Oct-08 59 12.1 Risk Management - Take 5 1.0 Feb-07

21 2.13 Poisons, Bites & Stings 1.0 Oct-08 60 Safety Risk 12.2 Risk Management - Risk Matrix 1.0 Feb-07 12 22 3.1 Casualty Handling - Without equipment 1.0 Feb-07 61 Management 12.3 Hazard Identification - Roof Job 1.0 Jan-08 Stages of Rescue Search and Rescue 23 3.2 Casualty Handling - Stretchers (1) 2.0 Oct-07 62 12.4 Hazard Identification - Tree Job 1.0 Jan-08 Casualty 24 3 3.3 Casualty Handling - Stretchers (2) 1.0 Feb-07 63 13 Team Leader 13.1 Callout Procedure 1.0 Aug-07 Handling 25 3.4 SKED Stretcher -Contents 1.0 Feb-07 64 Comms 14.1 Radio Operations (1) 1.0 Nov-07 C Clear Surface Casualties L Locate 14 26 3.5 SKED Stretcher -Rigging for Vertical Lift 1.0 Feb-07 65 Equipment 14.2 Radio Operations (2) 1.0 Nov-07 R Rescue Lightly Trapped A Access 27 4.1 Fire Extinguishers 1.0 Feb-07 66 18.1 Flood Boat Safety 1.0 Apr-08 4 Fire Fighting 28 4.2 Bush Fire Awareness 1.0 Nov-07 67 18.2 Flood Boat Safety Equipment 1.0 Apr-08 E Explore Likely Survival Points S Stabilise 29 5.1 Ropes and Slings 1.0 Feb-07 68 18.3 Pre-Departure Checklist1.0 Apr-08 S Selected Debris Removal T Transport 30 5.2 Synthetic Fibre Rope & Cord 1.0 Feb-07 69 18 Flood Boat 18.4 Pre-Launch Checklist1.0 Apr-08 Ropes, Knots 31 5 5.3 Knots - Natural Fibre Rope 2.0 Nov-07 70 18.5 Post-Recovery Checklist 1.0 Apr-08 T Total Debris Clearance & Lashings 32 5.4 Knots -Synthetic Fibre Rope 2.0 Nov-07 71 18.6 Navigation Markers 1.0 Apr-08 33 5.5 Lashings 1.0 Feb-07 72 18.7 Cardinal Markers 1.0 Apr-08 R Reconnaissance & Survey 34 6.1 Rigging and equipment 1.0 Feb-07 73 19.1 Storm and Flood Callouts 1.0 Nov-08 35 6.2 Anchors - General 1.0 Nov-07 74 19.2 Local Area Searches 1.0 Nov-08 E Elimination of Utilities Anchors and 19 Checklists 36 6 6.3 Anchors - Minimum Sizes 1.0 Feb-07 75 19.3 Remote Area Searches 1.0 Nov-08 Rigging P Primary Surface Search & Rescue 37 6.4 Anchors - Constructed 1.0 Feb-07 76 19.4 Bush Fire Support Callouts 1.0 Nov-08 38 6.5 Highlines & Cableways 2.0 Nov-08 E Exploration of all Voids & Spaces 39 7 Haul & Lower 7.1 Mechanical Advantage 2.0 Oct-07 A Access by Selected Debris Removal T Terminate by General Debris Control V Nov 2008 Developed by Wollongong City SES V Nov 2008 Developed by Wollongong City SES V Nov 2008 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

INSARAG Marking Systems 1.2 Generators & Lighting 1.3 Collapse Patterns – 1.4 Collapse Patterns – 1.5 5 most common further 6 Preliminary Identification Building Sectors Power Curtain fall wall Inward or Outward Pancake Floor (Horizontal) Power (W) = Volts (V) x Amps (A) Wall made of bricks Floor or ceiling falls flat downwards. 1 kW = 1000 W 1 A = 1000 mA or blocks falls with Capacity the top portion of the wall falling Inverted ‘A’ ‘V’ Generator Total capacity of appliances inwards and the Capacity Being used (i.e. lights) Wall made of bricks or bottom portion of blocks falls like a curtain, the wall falls Victim Location Structure Assessment Typical Starting Procedure i.e. drops straight downward. outwards.

Potential Victim 1. Check sump oil and fuel level Location 2. Fuel is on Lean over A floor or ceiling gives way A floor or ceiling gives way in V 3. Choke is on in the centre resulting in the the centre and falls Suspected Victim 4. Electric start switch is on HAZARD INFORMATION Wooden frame building opposite of the " V " type to the floor below. Direction 5. Pull starter rope and guide return V G or NG collapses to one side. collapse pattern. (Go or No Go) 6. Turn choke off Number of Live and Deceased 7. Switch off when finished V TEAM Cantilever Progressive L – 1 # LIVE # D – 2 VICTIMS TIME/DATE OF START DECEASED Safety Lean to floor REMOVED TIME/DATE OF END REMOVED Live Casualties A piece of floor, ceiling There is an initial failure of a Extricated x Keep Generators Dry. Floor above ground level becomes or wall falls landing on a single primary support member. VL – 1 x Monitor electrical equipment. dislodged from one side of the D – 2 stationary structure and A chain reaction of failures PERSONS UNACCOUNTED FOR x Keep fire extinguishers near generators during operation. structure and falls to the level below. leaves a large segment continues in a downward Team Finished LOCATION OF OTHER VICTIMS x Do not re-fuel the generator while it is running. (Deceased not hanging over an open area. movement. V x Consider exhaust fumes when positioning generators. L – 1 removed) D – 2 Angle Wall Secondary Or Lighting Circle when Signs of Secondary Collapse Team Finished Finished Wall made of masonry, bricks x Halogen lights – Allow to cool down after operation. o V (All victims or blocks collapses at a 90 L – 1 x Electrical Leads – Must be tested and tagged regularly. 1. Structure Movement D – 2 Removed) angle covering the ground with the wall for a distance of the height ELCB/RCDs (Earth leakage circuit breakers) – Should be installed 2. Visual Clues x of the wall. at the generator end of the leads. 3. Audible Clues V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Ladders 1.6 Improvised Rescue 1.7 Improvised Rescue 1.8 First Aid 2.1

Setting Up Techniques – Single/Two/Four Point lower Techniques – Ladder Hinge / Ladder Slide Primary Assessment Height Safety Height and Ladder Safety x Position at 75 degrees Danger – Take 5 x Extend 1 m above target Safety lines required when working x Ensure the casualty is safely and securely lashed. Response – If unconscious call 000 x Check for overhead wires above 2m or within 2m from an edge x Attach lowering lines to the head of the stretcher. Airway – Check and clear x Extension Ladders Overlaps: Improvised Safety NFR: Bowline x Consider using an anchor back up for each lowering line (round Breathing – 2 initial breaths if not breathing turns or mechanical friction device). o 3 rung small ladder Line Knots SFR: Figure of Eight Loop Compressions – Commence CPR x If the ladder is extended to reach the opening, lash the overlap. o 5 rungs large ladder Defibrillation – If available Improvised Single Point Lower THESE TECHNIQUES ARE IMPROVISED AND USE A LADDER OUTSIDE ITS DESIGN CONSTRAINTS Secondary Assessment Putting Up x Use round turns around anchor. x Weight of casualty will determine the number of round turns. Ladder Hinge Keep the Stretcher Horizontal! Pay out rope hand over hand. 1. Head Wounds, pain, fluids, bleeding, deformities, Single Two Three x x Consider using a second anchor as a back up. x Place the ladder vertically against the wall. pupils, swelling, bruising, mouth, skin temperature. Rescuer Rescuers Rescuers x Lift and support the stretcher 250mm above opening. 2. Neck Deformities/swelling, pain, feeling, bleeding, Two-Point and Four-Point Suspensions x Lash the foot of the stretcher to the ladder x Foot and, if possible, lash the bottom of the ladder. windpipe. x Attach guide lines to head and foot of stretcher (Refer to card 3.3). x Pass the stretcher out by hand until the weight 3. Collarbones Swelling/deformities, pain. x Ensure casualty is safely and securely lashed. is supported by the guidelines. 4. Chest Swelling/deformities, bleeding, pain, observe Walk the ladder back controlling the lower. x Consider using an anchor back up for each lowering line (round x breathing, squeeze rib cage. turns or mechanical friction device). x Ensure that sideways stability is applied to the ladder. 5. Abdomen Swelling/bruising, rigidity/tenderness, pain. Two-Point Suspension Four-Point Suspension Ladder Slide - Vertical - Horizontal 6. Pelvis Spring hips, tenderness, pain, incontinence. Securing Casualty down a ladder - Stretcher goes down feet first - Keep Stretcher Level x Position the ladder in as flat an angle as possible. 7. Legs and Feet Deformity, pain, bleeding/ circulation, x Foot the ladder and, if possible, lash the head. bruising, check limb power simultaneously. Important Whistle Signals x Shore or prop the ladder mid-span with at least two people. 8. Arms and Hands Deformity, pain, bleeding/ x Feed the stretcher out of the opening feet first. circulation, bruising, check limb power simultaneously. x These are IMPROVISED methods. STOP 1 short blast x Climb halfway up the ladder to help guide the stretcher down. x If possible, use a stretcher bridle HAUL 2 short blasts x Consider guidelines at the foot of the stretcher for lateral stability. 9. Back Deformity, swelling, bleeding. and a friction device to control the LOWER 1 long blast x Slide the stretcher down the ladder. Do not move if suspected spinal injury Foot Head load instead of these methods.

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First Aid 2.2 2.3 Bleeding & Shock 2.4 Respiratory Conditions 2.5

CPR Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment

Rate: 100 compressions / minute YELLOW EXTERNAL BLEEDING SWOLLEN THROAT TISSUES Dial 000 ?

2 compressions / second s Visible Bleeding, Direct pressure, elevate, pad and Difficult/noisy breathing, Conscious: Sit them up, cold compress n swelling/discolouration, shock bandage, rest, treat for shock. swallowing, speaking, to throat o i NO Ratio: 30 compressions : 2 breaths UNCONTROLLED BLEEDING Dial 000 drooling cyanosis Unconscious: CPR

M Mental State Use when all 5 cm wide bandage over single bone, CHOKING

Age Group Compression Type Approx. Depth Are they able to answer basic quest methods of stopping sufficient pressure to stop bleeding, mark Wheezing, noisy/ Reassurance, encourage coughing, 5 Adult Two Hands 4-5 cm blood loss have forehead with ‘T’, record time on casualty, laboured breathing, sharp blows in the middle of the back. Child (1-8) Heel of Hand 2-3 cm failed or for traumatic release after 30 minutes, reapply if still coughing, cyanosis Place infants/children on lap amputations bleeding uncontrollably TOTAL AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION Dial 000 Infant (0-1) Index and Middle Finger 1-2 cm IMPALED OBJECT Dial 000 Unable to DRABCD

? Do not remove Control bleeding, stabilize object, treat for shock breathe/cry/cough, Adults: 5 chest thrusts. Alternate b/w 5 NO ds AMPUTATED PART Dial 000 agitated (can’t breathe), back blows and 5 chest thrusts. Vital Signs n Treat the Casualty: control bleeding, treat for shock unconsciousness Children: Place across thigh, head down P Perfusion casualty Severed part: Do not wash. Place in clean sealed plastic HYPERVENTILATION Dial 000 Colour returns in less than 2 seco (Check and note time every 15 mins) RED first bag, place bag in cold water, keep with casualty Rapid/deep/difficult breathing, Encourage to breath normally, NOSE BLEED anxiety, flushed face, tingling monitor and record vital signs x Pulse 60-100 beats/min For an Direct pressure for 10 minutes, head slightly forwards, ASTHMA ATTACK Dial 000 x Breathing 12-20 breaths/min average adult YES cold compress to back of neck Wheezing, coughing, difficulty Sit up, 4 puffs of Asthma reliever, x Skin Temperature INTERNAL BLEEDING Dial 000 breathing, rapid breathing, pale repeat after 4 minutes if no relief NO x Conscious state 30 Second Triage Swelling and discolouration, guarding, Direct pressure, cold and sweaty, unable to speak x Symptoms/Complaints rigidity, shock compress, treat for shock ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS m? SHOCK Dial 000 Casualty History YES Breathing is less than 30 bp Faintness, anxiety, pale/cold/sweaty Lay down and elevate skin, rapid weak pulse, breathlessness, legs, control bleeding, R Respiration x Name x Current medical treatment? thirst, nausea, rapid breathing keep warm, nil by mouth YES YES YES YES YES ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS NO x Age/Date of Birth x Medication? NO x Sex x Allergies?

x What happened? x Bystanders’ information y

x When did it happen? x Next of kin BLACK Did they start breathing? Open the Airwa Are They Breathing?

V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Medical Emergencies – 1 of 2 2.6 Medical Emergencies – 2 of 2 2.7 Spinal Injuries 2.8 Fractures – & Associated Injuries 2.9

Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment

DIABETIC EPISODE Dial 000 FEBRILE CONVULSIONS SPINAL INJURIES Dial 000 FRACTURES Hypoglycaemia: Rapid/weak pulse, DRABC Flushed hot skin, eyes During. Place on the floor, turn on the Pain, weakness of extremities, Conscious. Do not move, Pain, Immobilise at joint above and below site of cold/clammy/sweaty skin, muscular Conscious. Give rolled back, stiff/floppy, side, do not restrain. numbness or tingling, loss of treat for shock. tenderness, fracture, elevate, tie off on uninjured side, check weakness, confusion, trembling, hunger sugary drink. convulsions After. Remove clothing, rest on their side feeling, wounds, priapism, loss of Unconscious. DRABC, head loss of power, for circulation pangs, convulsions, unconsciousness. Unconscious. Side ANAPHYLAXIS Dial 000 control of bladder and bowel support, keep warm. swelling, Collarbone Elevated arm sling Hyperglycaemia: Deep/rapid breathing, position Swelling of throat, wheezing, Lie down, cold compress to throat ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS bleeding and Upper Arm Collar and cuff sling red/dry/flushed face, thirsty, needs to itching, metallic taste in mouth, Inject Epi-pen®, if available. shock, Forearm Splint, roll bandage under hand, sling urinate, confusion (resemble drunkenness), cramps and nausea, collapse, DRABCD crepitus, open Lower Leg Use padding, position bandages sickly sweet breath, unconsciousness. unconscious. Burns wounds, before tying off. Fig 8 at feet, above and below ABDOMINAL ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS discolouration, break, above knees Pain, nausea, vomiting, raised temperature, Make comfortable, shortening of Thigh Fig 8 at feet, above & below, 2 on lower leg. abdominal rigidity, diarrhea, shock treat for shock, nil by Signs & Symptoms / Treatment limb, deformity Knee Fig 8 at knee, Splint under whole leg, fig 8 at mouth Cardiac Conditions ankle, above and below break, elevate FAINTING BURNS Dial 000 Hip Fig 8 around feet, broad bandage above Pale/cold/clammy skin, slow weak Conscious. Lie down and Red, blistering, DRABCD knees, pad on both sides pulse, yawning, light-headedness Æ elevate legs. Signs & Symptoms / Treatment white or Burns. DISLOCATIONS Dial 000 unconsciousness Unconscious. Side Position blackened Flush area with clean water for 20 minutes, Pain, inability to move, deformity, Rest and support, cold STROKE Dial 000 ANGINA skin. Straw remove rings and jewelry, cover area with damp tenderness, swelling, discolouration pack, immobilize Sudden severe headache, face flushed DRABC Chest pain on exertion, shortness of breath, light Rest, assist with coloured liquid dressing and follow with a dry dressing. BRUISES,SPRAINS,STRAINS warm or ashen grey, slow breathing, Conscious. Lie down, headedness, pale sweaty skin medication oozing, pain, Chemical Burns. Pain, swelling, R Rest. o unequal pupils, weakness on one side, raise head 30 . HEART ATTACK Dial 000 shock, Avoid contact with chemical or contaminated bleeding into I Ice. Cool for 20 minutes every 2 hours unconsciousness, blurred vision, slurred Unconscious. Place Sudden crushing chest pain, shortness of breath, Rest breathing material, flush area with clean water for 20 tissue C Compression. Roller elastic bandage for 2 hours speech, loss of bowel/bladder control, facial on affected side. pale cold sweaty skin, rapid/weak/irregular pulse, difficulties, minutes, remove contaminated clothing. Refer to E Elevation. droop/salivary drool. fear, anxiety, nausea or vomiting. altered MSDS or ring 131 126. CRUSH INJURIES Dial 000 SEIZURES Dial 000 CARDIAC ARREST Dial 000 consciousness Electrical Burns Remove crushing force as soon as possible Treat for shock Aura, collapse, spasmodic During. Protect casualty from Heart stops beating, no pulse, no breathing, DRABCD Ensure power source is off before approaching. ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS movements, loss of bladder/ injury, protect head pale/grey/cyanosed ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS bowel control, cyanosis, dilated After. Check airway and ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS slow reacting pupils, breathing, side position, cover drowsiness afterwards casualty. ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

Head Injuries 2.10 Chest, Abdomen & Pelvis 2.11 Environmental Emergencies 2.12 Poisons, Bites & Stings 2.13 Injuries Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Signs & Symptoms / Treatment HEAT SYNCOPE POISONING: DRABCD, 000. DIAL 131 126 Dial 000 WHENEVER THERE IS A HEAD INJURY YOU MUST SUSPECT A POSSIBLE Signs & Symptoms / Treatment Pale, cold, clammy skin, slow, weak Lay on side, remove excess SNAKES Dial 000 SPINAL INJURY AS WELL pulse, light-headed, unconscious clothing, cool by fanning Fang marks, headache, nausea, vomit, abdominal pain, Apply CONCUSSION Dial 000 FRACTURED RIBS Dial 000 HEAT CRAMPS blood in urine, blurred vision, difficult to swallow & speak, PIT, start Temporary unconsciousness, DRABC, immobilize neck, control Local pain, bruising, tenderness, Casualty in comfortable Pale, clammy skin, cramping Rest in shade, stretch affected limb paralysis, swollen glands, sweating, stop breathing resus. loss of memory, bleeding. If bleeding from ear, difficulty breathing, deformity. position, keep arm on injured pains in affected area, nausea muscle, ice pack, sips of water FUNNEL WEB AND MOUSE SPIDER Dial 000 nausea/vomiting, headache, position with ear down. If conscious, side against rib cage HEAT EXHAUSTION Dial 000 o Tingling around mouth, muscular spasm, weakness, Apply PIT, blurred vision, dizziness lay down and raise head 10 FLAIL CHEST Dial 000 Pale, cold, clammy skin. Rapid, weak Lay down on a cool place, pain at site, sweating and salivating, confusion, coma start resus. FRACTURED SKULL Dial 000 Deformity, pain, difficulty breathing, As above pulse and breathing, profuse sweating, loosen and remove excess BOX JELLY FISH Dial 000 Skull deformity, head wound, drowsy, lack of As above bruising, tenderness, cyanosis, thirst, nausea, vomiting, constant clothing, cool by fanning, Immediate and sever burning pain, multiple Pour vinegar, cold coordination, bleeding into eyes, bruising around shock. headache, cramps, dilated pupils. sips of cool water. whip wheals, restlessness, irrational packs. Do not apply eyes, bleeding/clear fluid from nose/ears, changes SUCKING CHEST WOUND Dial 000 HEAT STROKE Dial 000 behaviour, nausea and vomiting, collapse PIT. Start resus. in size/shape/reaction of pupils Pain, difficulty breathing, obvious Sit up leaning to injured side, Dry, red hot skin, rapid weak Place in cool spot, remove BLUE RINGED OCTOPUS,CONE SHELL Dial 000 TOOTH AND GUM INJURIES chest wound, coughing up blood, air airtight dressing sealed with pulse, pupils constricted, stopped clothing and cool, treat for shock, Numbness & tingling around the mouth, blood & no Apply PIT, Bleeding, pain, Sit casualty down with head tilted forward, gauze sucked in and out of chest cavity, tape on three sides – bottom sweating, irrational, headache, apply cold packs to neck, pain at site, weakness, leading to respiratory arrest. start resus. broken teeth swab in tooth socket and casualty to bite on it. shock open, treat for shock vomiting, collapse and seizures armpits, groin, behind knees REDBACK SPIDER Dial 000 Place the tooth in milk ABDOMINAL INJURY (AND EXPOSED BOWEL) Dial 000 MILD HYPOTHERMIA Intense pain, profuse sweating, swollen glands, Apply ice. Do not EYE INJURIES Dial 000 Pain, guarding, Conscious. Half sitting position, knees raised Shivering, cold skin, poor Remove wet clothing, rewarm nausea, vomiting, rapid pulse, weak muscles apply PIT Pain, bleeding/ Foreign Bodies. Check for foreign bodies, flush bleeding, rigidity, and supported. Control bleeding coordination, slow thinking, slowly, put on dry, warm clothing. OTHER SPIDERS,SCORPIONS AND CENTIPEDES watering, eyelid with clean water (or eyewash), cover with pad. nausea, exposed Unconscious. Cover exposed bowel with moist slurred speech Give hot, sweet drinks. Pain, red lump, Ice compress. In case of allergic reaction spasms, Penetrating Injuries. Stabilise object, place bowel, shock non-stick dressing. Control bleeding MODERATE HYPOTHERMIA headache, nausea start resus. Apply PIT. redness, burning drink cup over eye, cover good eye, lay down PELVIC INJURY Dial 000 Most shivering stopped, confusion, memory loss, As above plus: TICKS sensation, Chemical Burns. Flush eyes with running water Pain, guarding, wish Casualty in comfortable position, control muscle tightness, slow pulse and breathing Do not rub skin Irritation, lethargy, muscle weakness, Pull out tick by the head with inability to open for at least 20 minutes to urinate, shock bleeding, support fractured area SEVERE HYPOTHERMIA Dial 000 As above + pupils fixed & dilated, no As above + rewarm gently with double vision, unsteady gait tweezers, apply antiseptic. EAR INJURIES Dial 000 FEMALE GENITALS Dial 000 BEES,WASPS AND ANTS Dial 000 Bleeding or Bleeding. Place pad over ear, position casualty Pain, bleeding, Lay casualty on their back with legs raised, shivering, irregular pulse & breathing, warm water bottles to neck, gradual loss of consciousness armpits, groin, behind knees. Painful, red swelling, allergic Remove bee sting, ice compress. In foreign bodies injured side down rigidity, shock control bleeding FROSTBITE Dial 000 symptoms, itchy rash, facial case of allergic reaction start resus. Foreign Body. Flood with tepid water MALE GENITALS Dial 000 Numbness of affected part, Remove clothing restricting circulation, swelling, difficulty breathing. Apply PIT. Epi-pen JAW INJURIES Dial 000 Pain, nausea, Lay casualty on their back with knees slightly skin is wax-like, lack of place affected part in hot water for 15- STONEFISH, STINGRAY Pain, bleeding, deformity, dribbling, Maintain open airway, swelling, guarding bent, cold compress to affected area movement and circulation, 60 minutes, treat for shock, cover part Pain and Swelling, grey/blue Place part in warm water, or apply a unable to open mouth, swelling casualty to support their jaw ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS pain when rewarming with dry, sterile and bulky dressing. skin, irrational behaviour cold compress. Do not apply PIT ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS ALWAYS REASSURE THE CASUALTY AND MONITOR VITAL SIGNS V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Casualty Handling – 3.1 Casualty Handling – 3.2 Casualty Handling 3.3 SKED Stretcher (1) 3.4 – Stretchers (2) Without Equipment Stretchers (1) Kit Contents Single Rescuer Techniques Blanketing Lashing Start: Clove Hitch Finish: Round Turn two half hitches 1. Single Rescuer Human Crutch 1. Single Blanket Method 1 SKED Stretcher Use: Natural fibre rope, Synthetic fibre rope or Tape 1 Backpack Carrying Case 2. Pick-a-back Carry Injured Folding Stretcher Basket Stretcher 2 Horizontal Lift Slings Side 2. Double-Blanket Method 3. Side Position Blanketing 1 Vertical Lift Sling –10m x 9mm Static 3. Firefighter’s Crawl Rescue Lifeline 1 Large Steel Screwgate Karabiner Two-Rescuer Techniques 1 Tow Strap Stable Side Position 4 Removable Webbing Handles 1. Two-Rescuer Human Crutch Loading Moving

x Feet First x Calls: Prepare to X, X, Stop 1. Four-Rescuer x Head Above Feet x Vertical: Secure Head 2. Two-handed Seat Lift (4) x Over Water: PFD and No Lashings x Narrow Openings: Halve an Extension Ladder

3. Three-handed Seat 4. Four-handed Seat Guide Lines Improvised 2. Blanket Lift (4-6) 3. Clothing Lift (3) Folding Stretcher Bush Stretcher

Figure of Basket Stretcher 8 Loops

4. Webbing bands/tape Lift (5) 5. Fore and Aft Method Leg Injury V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed By Wollongong City SES

SKED Stretcher (2) 3.5 4.1 Bush Fire Awareness 4.2 Ropes and Slings 5.1 Rear or Heel Flanks/Sides Rigging for Vertical Lift Structure of a bush fire Natural Fibre Rope Point of Fingers 2 Origin New Rope SWL (kg) = D 2

Fire Triangles Used Rope SWL (kg) = 2/3 x D Risks on the Fireground Knots in Rope SWL (kg) = 2/3 x SWL Unburnt Spot Circular Object SWL (kg) = 2/3 x SWL Pocket Head x Fire (smoke, radiant heat, overrun). Fires Sharp Edge SWL (kg) = 1/2 x SWL x Surroundings (falling branches, rolling logs, burning buildings, power lines). Situational Awareness Diameter SWL New Used Knot Bend Sharps x Within yourself (heat stress, 12 (mm) (kg) 144 96 64 64 48 exhaustion, fatigue, dehydration). x Other Personnel (moving vehicles, L Lookout (for danger) 16 (mm) (kg) 256 170 113 113 85 chainsaws). A Awareness (of hazards) x Firefighting Activities (water bombing, C Communications (Sitreps) Whipping back burning). E Escape Routes (from fire) S Safety Zones (to escape to) PPE on the Fire Ground

x Overalls x Neck flaps x Cotton/wollen x Gloves x Goggles underwear/socks x Helmets x Face / Neck protection (no synthetics) Steel Wire Rope (For Fibre Core Steel Wire Rope) Fire Overrun Steel Wire Rope SWL (kg) = 8 x D2 Bent Wire Rope SWL (kg) = 2/3 x SWL Always Smallest D to wrap rope around = 10 x Drope x Move to bare, clean or burnt ground. In a Vehicle x Ensure PPE is complete. x Remove fuel containers. Slings (Single leg vertical lift) x Send out an 'Emergency' priority x Close windows and 2 radio call. doors. Chain Slings: SWL (kg) = 100/13 x D 2 x Turn headlights, hazards Wire Rope Slings: MBF (tonne) = 1/20 x D On Foot and beacons on. SWL (tonne) = MBF / 8 x Shelter in a depression x Lie as low as possible Do NOT run away uphill or through Cover crew with 100% D = Rope/Chain Diameter (mm) x x SWL = Safe Working Load (kg) Fire Extinguisher Selection Chart the flames. woollen blankets MBF = Minimum Breaking Force

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Criteria for Synthetic Fibre Rescue Rope Half Hitch Clove Hitch Thumb Knot Tensionless Hitch ) Square (Two poles at right angles) 1. Start: Clove hitch on standard below ledger x Minimum Diameter 11 mm Starts and Finish Lashing Stopper knot Anchor Knot x Static Kernmantel Construction 2. Turns: 4 Up Around Standard Inwards

AS4142.3 Not Vice-versa Anchor Point: 8 x D rope x Minimum Rated Strength 3000 kg Timber Hitch Stretcher Lashing ( 3. Frapping: 4 around lashing Compliant Not Vice-versa x 100% polyamide ( 4. Finish: Clove hitch on ledger x Max 3% elongation at 80kg load For lifting spars Figure of Eight Figure of Eight on the bight x Max 20% elongation at 375 kg load x Min 20% elongation at 3000 kg load Start of diagonal lashing Diagonal (Two poles at an angle) x Sheath slippage of not more than 40 mm Requires half hitch for safety Stopper Knot Non-slip knot Loop used as Anchoring knot 1. Start: Timber hitch horizontally Rated Strength and Safe Working Load Fisherman’s Bend Double sheet bend safety line Attachment knot 2. Turns: 4 Vertical 3. Turns: 4 Horizontal Diameter MBF SWL People Anchoring Lines Join two ropes Alpine Butterfly 4. Frapping: 4 around lashing (mm) (kg) (kg) (90 kg each) Synthetic Lines to Tarps In Improvised chest harness 5. Finish: Clove hitch on ledger Cord 6 700-750 90 1 (Not for life loads) 7 1000-1200 125 1 Forms loop along rope 8 1200-1500 150 2 3 way load Round (Two poles parallel) 9 1600-1800 200 2 Round Turn two half Hitches Munter Hitch 1. Start: Clove hitch around one pole Rope 11 3000 375 4 2. Turns: 8 around both poles upwards Minimum Tail: 75 mm SFR Knots OK for NFR 13 3600 450 5 Bowline Anchor Knot (Italian Friction Hitch) Minimum Tail: 75 mm SFR Knots OK for NFR 3. Frapping: 3 around lashing 16 4500 562 6 . Stretcher Lashing Anchor knot around a 4. Finish: Clove hitch on opposite pole Buntline Hitch Guideline to stretcher karabiner Principle of IYT Loading Non-slip Anchor Double Fisherman’s Knot Belay Anchor Figure of Eight (Three poles for a tripod) Rope to Becket Safety line Karabiner Cross-loading: of pulley NF Lines to Tarps 1. Start: Clove hitch around outside pole (Safe loads on system) Joins rescue rope of equal 2. Turns: 8 figure of eights upwards 0o < D < 60o Æ OK or unequal diameter o o Chair Knot Portuguese Bowline 3. Frapping: 3 around lashing on L side 60 < D < 90 Æ Up to 280 kg 4. Frapping: 3 around lashing on R side 90o < < 120o Up to 140 kg D Æ Four-legged sling Safety line 5. Finish: Clove hitch on opposite pole D > 120o Æ DANGER To haul/lower Standard: Vertical Ledger: Horizontal equipment V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

Rigging and Equipment 6.1 Anchors – General 6.2 Anchors – Minimum Sizes 6.3 Anchors - Constructed 6.4

Safety Factors x Anchors can be natural, improvised or constructed. Structural Steel: Picket Holdfast x Simplest and quickest improvised anchor is to use a vehicle. Software = 8 Hardware = 5 Try to use chassis, avoid towbar and bullbar. Size for Tension Member: 11 x 11 mm or x Placement x If using trees as anchors protect the trunk to prevent ring barking. 10 x 12 mm or 13 mm - 90 deg to line of pull (away from the load) Software (Also Cord and Rescue Rope) Diameter Loaded in Shear: 10 mm - 2/3 of length in the ground Adjustable Anchor Attachments Tape MBL = 2000 kg SWL = 250 kg - At least 750 mm apart Direct Karabiner Attachment: around x Picket Lashing: Hardware x Round turn two half hitches x Tensionless hitch anchor Steel Plate Thickness: 5 mm - Lash using 12mm NFR 1 and 1 Dist from plate to edge of hole: 12 mm General MBL 2000 kg SWL 400 kg x Round turn two half hitches onto karabiner - Lash at 90 deg to pickets Ascenders MBL 600 kg SWL 120 kg x Munter Hitch attached to - Start: Clove hitch at head Bolt Diameter: - 4 turns higher at head X-loaded krabs MBL 600 kg SWL 120 kg x Goldtail or Whaletail tape sling 2 and 1 - frapping turns Loaded in Tension: 1 x 10 mm Prusik Loops (Minimum Requirements) When using descenders ensure safety - Finish: Clove hitch Loaded in Shear: 1 x 14 mm or 2 x 10 mm gates are properly located and secured. Unlocked Locked Personal use 6 mm 2 Wraps Descender Descender x Loading: 3, 2 and 1 Rescue load 8 mm 3 Wraps Anchor Safety ALWAYS Welds: - Loads up to 2 tonnes Minimum Cord Diameter 3mm less than rope 2 - 1.5m x 25mm mild steel picket = 350 kg x Ask another team member to check your system Area > 300 mm Improvised Harnesses Sit Harness before using it. Rule of Thumb for a 6 mm Fillet Weld: 200 kg/inch Ground Plate Holdfast Buried Holdfast x Look for the strongest possible anchor. (Factor of safety = 5) Chest Harness x Try to select anchors that will be as low as possible Beams and Columns: and in line with the direction of pull. x Protect ropes and slings from abrasion and damage. Size > 75 mm wide and deep x Ensure that the gate of the anchor karabiner is Length/Width < 20 (Anchor Close to Supports) closed, locked and orientated downwards and outwards if possible. Rocks and Trees: Log-and-Picket Holdfast Sling on a Tape slings vertical Anchor Tree Trunk Diameter > 150 mm (Attach Low) Rock Volume > 0.5 m3 (1m x 1m x 0.5m) Pickets 400-500 mm apart Second row 1m behind first x Should be as short as possible, double or quad if necessary.

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Tensioning the Spanline 2 to 1 Jib (Lower or raise casualties from structure) ‘A’ Frame x Always tension the spanline when it is loaded with the maximum load it will handle. x Lower or raise casualties from structure x Lashing: Round x 1 m horizontal projection x Guy Anchors: 2 Max. number of Max. Load / 10 x Pulley lashed 300 mm from end x Fore guy to rear pole haulers to tension 3 to 1 3 to 1 bolt on the spanlined Spanline SWL / 50 x Lashing using rope or tape x Rear guy to front pole lesser of x Casualty out feet first x Butt Distance = 1/3 Assume 1 Hauler can: Haul and Hold 50 kg height of pole Common Features of Rescue Frames: x Secure poles (tape, rope, x Lashing: 12 mm NF timber) Tensioning Criteria: Travelling Rig 4 to 1 x Guys: 16 mm NF or 11mm SR x Max luff < 1/3 x height x Maximum Tension - up to rope SWL or Travelling Span Top: clove hitch (if halving a rope) or x Initial luff < 1/5 x height x Minimum Sag - at least 5% sag Rig Line round turn 2 half hitches. (@ 5% sag: Tension = 5 x Load) 5 to 1 6 to 1 Bottom: round turn 2 half hitches. Distance to Frame: 2 x Height. Tension on Rope for 5% Sag: Rigging Plate Guide Line x Sling: Lashing protected, as short as possible. Tripod W x L T = Tension, kg x Redirect loadline at the base. T5% = W = Load, kg 4 x s L = Span, m x Lashing: Figure of eight s = Sag, m Load Line Standing Derrick x Butt Distance = ½ Example height Anti-twist Load 180 kg (Rescuer + Cas + Gear) Line Anti-twist x Head: 500 mm long x Lashing 1m from head Rope SWL Min Sag Sag for Span (m) Line Z - Rig Hauling Abseil (optional) 500mm from top x Reverse centre pole Dia (kg) Allowed 100 50 25 Line (optional) 16 562 8 % 8 4 2 x Lashing: Square x Cross outer poles under 13 450 10 % 10 5 3 11 375 12 % 12 6 3 x Guy Anchors: 4 middle pole Cableways x Shallow hole for butt x Secure poles (tape, x Max luff < 1/3 x height rope, timber) x Use a 3:1 Z-Rig to tension. Z - Rig Lowering Cableway x Initial luff < 1/5 x height x Use a releasable safety B IE:TANDEM PRUSIK BELAY LOAD Assume 1 Hauler can: RELEASING HITCH Haul and Hold 50 kg To 3:1 Z-Rig with To Rescuer x releasable safety and Casualty x Continuously Haul 20 kg V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.1 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

Rescue Frames (3) 8.3 Shoring (1) – Raking Shore 9.1 Shoring (2) – Flying Shore 9.2 Shoring (3) – Dead Shore 9.3 Tripod & Larkin Frame Raking Shore Prevents Vertical Wall from Falling Flying Shore Braces damaged wall against sound wall Dead Shore Carries vertical load of wall or floor SRTE Standard Tripod Access to shafts or Pits 3 3 1 4 x SWL 350kg Weight: 26kg 2 5 3 x Max Height 3.0m Max Leg Spread 2.6m 9 2 8 2 Tripod Safety 6 - Assemble away from edge. 6 8 - Adjust individual leg height to suit terrain. 4 - Ensure anti-splay system is in place. 7 7 - If Possible, bolt or peg feet for stability. 5 5 4 1 - Ensure direction of haul is in line with a leg. Anti-splay System 6 Ԙ Install Wall-Plate. Pack behind it if required. Ԙ Set job the out on the ground first. Ԙ Lay Sole-piece in position on a solid foundation. Larkin Frame Edge management system o o ԙ Position Raker. 30 at the head and 60 at the foot. ԙ Nail Cleats for horizontal beam to Wall-plates. Allow space for wedges. ԙ Hold the Head-piece in position. Ԛ Nail a Cleat where it meets the Raker. x SWL 400kg Weight: 40kg Ԛ Nail Cleats for Struts to Wall-plate. Ԛ Cut ends of Vertical Shores square. ԛ Position the Sole-Plate at right angles to the Raker. Excavate or build ԛ Set the Struts at 45o to horizontal beam. ԛ Place the Vertical Shores upright between the Sole and Head-piece. x Reach out from edge: up as required. Ԝ Measure the length of the Straining Pieces. Allow space for Wedges. Shorter length = Greater load-carrying capacity. Full size - 2.5m Half size - 1.2m Ԝ Nail a Cleat to the Sole-Plate. Leave 50mm for wedges. ԝ Hold the Wall-plates in position and pack behind them if required. Ԝ Secure the Vertical shores with Wedges between the Shores and the x Fails safe (Moves away from Edge). ԝ Tighten Raker using the wedges. Or cut a recess and use a lever. Ԟ Place the Horizontal beam with Straining pieces on centre Cleats. Sole-piece. Tighten wedges simultaneously. Don’t drive wedges too Ԟ Secure the end of the Sole-Plate with a stake or spike. tightly to avoid a lifting effect. ԟ Tighten Wedges between the shore and the Wall-plate. Larkin Frame Safety ԟ Fix Strut to Raker and Wall-Plate. ԝ Nail Struts diagonally to Head-piece, Vertical Shores and Sole-piece. - Joining pins to point down with the bails Ԡ Place struts in position and tighten Wedges. on the inside of the frame. Recommended Sizes - Ensure the hinge pipe is at right angles Recommended Sizes Acrow Props to the rear guy. Max Raker Wall-Plate Sole-Plate Strut - Secure the feet to avoid rotation or movement : Height (m) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Max Horizontal Wall-Plate Strut Vertical, Horizontal or Diagonal Position 4.5 100 x 100 240 x 50 240 x 75 100 x 50 height (m) Beam (mm) (mm) (mm) x Drill two small holes into the rock to seat the feet rock spikes, or 6.0 125 x 125 240 x 75 240 x 75 100 x 50 3.0 150 x 100 175 x 50 100 x 100 7.5 150 x 150 240 x 75 240 x 75 150 x 100 1. Secure Wooden Base Plates if required. x Tie the foot with redirect pulley forward to a solid object, or 4.5 150 x 150 175 x 50 100 x 100 2. Set up level in position x Rig a counter balance weight (bag full of rocks) over the edge back 6.0 150 x 150 240 x 50 100 x 100 3. Locate centrally under load and support to the foot with the redirect pulley, or (Load square to the base and head) Maximum Span Distance: 7.5m 4. Use the screw to expand it x In soft ground use soft ground feet and secure with pickets. Recommended Intervals: 2.5 to 3.5 (Only the side with the redirect pulley needs securing). V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Shoring (4) – Crib Shore 9.4 Chainsaw – 1 of 2 10.1 Chainsaw – 2 of 2 10.2 Chainsaw Kits – Contents 10.3

Crib Shore Supports load from below Chainsaw PPE Post start check Post-Finishing checks Chainsaw Box Contents Oil & Fuel (Stored Separately)

x Do not place hands between cribbing and load. x Helmet x Ear muffs/protection 5 Chain lubrication. 5 Clean machine. 1 Chainsaw + Bar cover 2 2.5 L x Bar Oil x Do not stack blocks more than two high in the x Overalls x Chaps 5 Working chain brake. 5 Sharpen chain. 1 Miniboss + Bar cover 1 6.0 L x 2-stroke mixed fuel same direction. x Visor x Gloves (optional) 3 Spare bars 1 1.0 L x 2-stroke Oil x Maximum Height: 3 x footprint. Kickback (1 x large, 2 x small) x Overlap corners by width of timber. x Safety Glasses Kickback Danger 5 Spare chains Fuel Mix Ratio Can occur when: Zone Angled Cribbing: Chainsaw Safety (2 x large, 3 x small) x Maximum Height: 1 x footprint x The upper quadrant of the bar is 33 : 1 1 Hatchet used to cut or OR Recommended Sizes Transporting: x Engage the brake when moving short distances. 1 Tool Kit x Stop the chainsaw for longer distances. x The chain at the nose of the guide 1.0 L : 30 mL Crib Timber Supported bar is pinched during cutting. 3 Wedges 4.85 L : 150 mL (5.0 L mix ) Points (mm) Weight 1 Rag Cutting: x Use two hands when cutting. 5.8 L : 180 mL (6.0 L mix) 2 x 2 100 x 100 12 t To prevent it: 3 x 3 100 x 100 24 t x Cut uphill or to the side of the target. x Do not cut with the bar nose. Tool Kit Contents 2 x 2 150 x 150 30 t x Do not stand in front of the saw when cutting. Maintenance Check List 3 x 3 150 x 150 60 t x Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times. 8 x 8 150 x 150 576 t 1 Combination Tool Have You?… Refueling: Stop the engine before refueling. x Cut at high engine speed. x 2 File guide + file + handle Softwood vs. Hardwood Do not start the saw at the place of refueling. x Do not cut above shoulder height. 5 Cleaned the chainsaw x (1 x 3/16”, 1 x 5/32”) x Softwood is lighter than hardwood. 5 Sharpened the chain x Softwood gives advanced warning of material failure. Pre-start checks Bind Relationships (Tension and Compression) 6 Spare Round Files x Hardwood is stronger. (3 x 3/16”, 3 x 5/32”) 5 Started the chainsaw 5 Visual inspection - Clean machine. Top Bind Bottom Bind 2 Flat Files 5 Replaced the bar cover Connects existing voids Tunneling 5 Chain Oil and fuel levels correct. 1 Depth Gauge 5 Topped up fuel and oil 5 Chain brake operates. x To be used as a last resort. 1 Cleaning Brush 5 Checked the tool kit roll x From the lowest possible level. 5 Throttle trigger and STOP button works. 1 Tree Spike / mini vice 5 Checked the chainsaw box x All rescuers must wear lifelines. Chain bar mounted correctly. 5 5 Cable tied the box 5 Chain tensioned correctly. Signals: 5 Chain Sharp. One Pull – Stop/OK IF THE KIT IS INCOMPLETE TAG IT WITH A Two Pulls – Advance 5 Guide bar in good condition. Three Pulls – Retreat/Come out 5 Chain catcher in good condition. WARNING TAG AND TELL YOUR TEAM LEADER Continuous Pull – Distress Tension Compression V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V2.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

Pumps 11.1 Beaufort Wind Scale 11.2 Sandbagging – 1 of 2 11.3 Sandbagging – 2 of 2 11.4 Title km/h Description (knots) On Land At Sea Water Volume 0 Calm 0 Smoke rises vertically Sea like a mirror. Safety Laying bags 1 – 6 Wind felt on face. 1 Light Air Ripples without crests. V = L x B x H (1 - 3) Leaves rustle. x Use proper techniques when lifting x A tamped sandbag is about 150mm high, 250mm wide and Wind felt on face. Small wavelets. Crests of and carrying sandbags. 500mm long. Light 7 – 11 2 Leaves rustle. Flags glassy appearance, not Breeze (4 - 6) x Sand becomes heavier when wet. x A standard sandbag, properly filled, weighs around 18 kilograms. Pump Capacity Flap. breaking. Wear work gloves and avoid Sandbags should be 1/2 to 2/3 full. Leaves and small x x Gentle 12 - 19 twigs in constant Large wavelets. Crests begin contact with eyes and mouth. x Lay the bags in horizontal courses of headers and stretchers. 3 3 1m = 1000 L = 1000 kg of water Breeze (7 - 10) motion. Flags to break; scattered whitecaps. x Use rubber gloves if in contact with x Start and finish the wall with headers. extended. storm water. Typical Sandbag Wall x Stagger joints in adjacent courses. Raises dust and loose Moderate 20 - 29 Maximum pump head capacity: maximum vertical distance 4 paper. Small Small waves. x Do not place necks or side seams on the outer face of the wall Breeze (11 - 16) between the pump and the water outflow point. branches are moved. Sandbag Wall x Tie the necks for transport only. Untie and flatten the necks under Fresh 30 - 39 Small trees in leaf Moderate longer waves. Some 5 the next sandbag Breeze (17 - 21) begin to sway. foam and spray. x The face must be sloped, with the x After each bag is laid, beat it into shape with a pick handle or Centrifugal Surface Pumps Large branches in Strong 40 - 50 motion. Wires whistle. Large waveswith foam crests base set on firm ground. similar. 6 x Pump is isolated from the fluid. Breeze (22-27) Umbrellas used with and some spray. x The ratio of height to width must x Restricted portability and toxic fumes difficulty. be 4:1. Laying a Corner Whole trees in Near 51 - 62 Sea heaps up and foam from power sources. 7 motion. Effort needed x The maximum height is 1.5m. Gale (28 - 33) begins to streak. x Move a large volume of water in a short walking against wind. x Key into the ground one sandbag Waterproofing a Sandbag Wall Twigs break off trees. Moderately high waves with deep and two wide. period of time. 63 - 75 8 Gale Progress generally breaking crests forming (34 - 40) x Thread plastic sheeting through the x Pump must be primed prior to pumping. impeded. spindrift. Streaks of foam. layers, not on the outside wall. High waves. With dense foam. Strong 76 - 87 Slight structural 9 Wave crests start to roll over. Submersible Pumps Gale (41 - 47) damage. Considerable spray. Planning considerations Seldom experienced Very high waves. The sea x Pump is located within the fluid. Level inland. Trees 88 - 102 surface is white and there is Switch 10 Storm uprooted. x A wall 1m high by 10m long requires six rows above ground and x Restricted size and power sources. (48 - 55) considerable tumbling. Considerable one below and takes about 1200 sandbags. x Good to use inside buildings. Visibility is reduced. structural damage. x 1 metric tonne of sand fills about 50 sandbags (2/3 full). x Level switch provides automatic cut-out Violent 103 -117 Widespread structural 11 Exceptionally high waves. when the water reaches a minimum level. Storm (53 - 63) damage. x Four people take one hour to fill by hand and lay about 60 x Level switch must be free-floating in the Huge waves. Air is filled with sandbags. Considerable and foam and spray. Sea 118+ x The general public can help to fill and lay sandbags. They must water for the pump to operate. 12+ Hurricane widespread damage completely white with driving (64+) be briefed, supervised and equipped with PPE (ie: gloves). x Be aware of lead placement if electrically powered. to structures. spray. Visibility greatly reduced. x For large-scale operations, use a sandbagging machine.

V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Sandbagging Machine 11.5 Nail Guns – Safety and Preparation 11.6 Nail Guns – Operation 11.7 EWPs –1 of 2 11.8 Operation General Specifications Pre-Operation Checks EWP = Elevated Work Platform 1. Load the battery first. 1. Tool is clean and x Fills a variety of sizes of 2. Load the fuel cell. Remember to check the expiration date. Considerations when ordering EWPs there are no visual bags. 3. Load the Fasteners (Nails) last. DO NOT depress the trigger signs of damage. x Fast filling, 6 seconds while loading fasteners. x Potential load weights and reach distances. 2. Lanyard is per 15kg bag based on 4. Do a test fire on a suitable piece of wood on the ground prior to x Access to the area. securely attached. river sand. commencing operation. x Road condition and width. x Generator powered for 3. Pressure foot is x Safety of the team, the public and vehicles. remote use. operational. Overhead clearance, including power lines near the site. Nail Gun with x x Do not tow while 4. The follower is x Slope. sliding freely. lanyard loaded. attached to x Ability to maneuver around the site. x Power supply - 240V, 10 amp. harness x Clearing activities to take place before the EWP is set up. x Bagged materials include potting media, sand, gravel, stones, PPE woodchip, scoria, stock feed etc. x The operator and Uses of EWPs anyone near the x Remove branches from high trees using handsaws or Operation gun must always chainsaws. wear eye and ear x Manual control - foot pedal operates the feeder chute. Access roofs without placing extra weight on the structure that protection. x x Automatic control - set the electric timer, depress the foot pedal can cause further damage and compromise operator safety. control and feeder will cut out at the selected time. It will not Work Surface Suitability x Survey damage from heights; operate until the pedal is depressed again. Always Work… Never x Gain a height advantage where a ladder is impractical or x The area below the work surface must be clear of people. At least 5m away from other Carry the tool with the trigger dangerous. x x x Use only on timber free from dust or metal shards. Single Hopper unit people. depressed. x Fit tarpaulins to roofs where access is difficult or roof safety x Do not nail at the end of timber pieces or on defects in the systems are difficult to establish. x In a secure position to x Point the nose at yourself or timber. x Hopper capacity - 1.15 cubic metre. control the recoil effect. others and keep hands clear Dimensions - 2.6m H x 1.8m W x 1.2m D. x Consider using a hammer if the work surface is no suitable. x x In a ventilated area away of nose piece at all times. Important from flammable materials. x Depress the pressure foot x Assign a single point of contact with the EWP or crane operator. Dual Hopper Unit x With a lanyard attachment with your hand. After Use The EWP or crane operator is always in charge of their from the tool to your harness x Assume the tool is empty. x x Hopper capacity - 1.36 m3 per hopper. 1. Remove the fuel cell and the battery from the tool. equipment. Listen to their advice as they understand the when at heights. 2. Ensure the fuel cell has sealed properly and is not leaking. x Dimensions - 2.6m H x 2.4m W x 1.2m D. limitations of the equipment. 3. Clean and dry tool with a soft cloth. x Each hopper has individual controls. x If working on a roof, attached to a EWP, tell the operator NOT to 4. Check the tension of all nuts and bolts. move the platform while anyone is working on the roof. V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

EWPs – 2 of 2 11.9 Risk Management – Take 5 12.1 Risk Management – Risk Matrix 12.2 Hazard Identification – 12.3

Hand and Whistle Signals Roof Job

5 Is it an asbestos roof? 5 Is the roof safe to work on? 5 Is it safe to do the job in the current weather conditions? 5 Is the area around the vehicle safe? 2 Short Blasts 1 Long Blast 1 Short Blast 5 Does equipment need to be accessed from the UP DOWN STOP road? 5 Will lighting be required? Duty of Care 5 Will RSK anchors need to be constructed? Risk Descriptors The reasonable and practicable care taken to avoid 5 Are there overhead hazards? foreseeable harm to others from acts or omissions. Can the ladder be lashed? 1 Long, 1 Short Blast 1 Long, 2 Short Blasts Likelihood Consequences 5 LEFT RIGHT Hazard and Risk Almost Certain – Expected in Minor – No First Aid Treatment 5 Can workers connect to safety lines on the most circumstances Moderate – First Aid on the job ground? Likely – Expected occasionally Estimating the Weight of a Tree Major – Medical Treatment Hazard Anything that has the potential to cause injury or illness to a (more than half the time) 5 Will the roof be wet/slippery/uneven? Severe – Extensive Injuries person and damage to property and/or the environment. Possible – Might be expected 5 Are there electrical cables exposed on the roof? Types of Hazards: Physical, Health and Psychological. sometimes (less than half the time) Catastrophic – Death Unlikely – Only in unusual 5 Could there be sharps in the gutters? THIS SECTION IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT Risk Function of the likelihood and the consequences of that circumstances 5 Is anyone standing in the path of falling objects? hazard causing harm. Rare – Possible but not expected Risk Level Hierarchy of Controls H = Critical. Stop Work until something is done. Plan controls for 1. Elimination 4. Engineering immediate implementation. 2. Substitution 5. Administration THIS CHECKLIST DOES NOT REPLACE M = Moderate. Set time scales for action as soon as practicable. 3. Isolation 6. PPE L = Low Risk. Manage by routine procedures and monitor. A FORMAL RISK ASSESSMENT V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Hazard Identification – 12.4 Team Leader – Callout Procedure 13.1 Radio Operations (1) 14.1 Radio Operations (2) 14.2

Tree Job Before Leaving LHQ RSVP BASS KISS Phonetic Alphabet 1. Fill out vehicle list and hand over to OpCen¿ (Ops Officer pigeon 5 Is there roof damage? Refer to 12.3 hole). Rhythm Brevity Keep A Alpha J Juliet S Sierra 5 Is it safe to do the job in the current weather 2. Procure Radios, Vehicle Phones and Batteries. Speed Accuracy It B Bravo K Kilo T Tango Volume Speed Short and C Charlie L Lima U Uniform conditions? 3. Obtain vehicle folder and RFA Details from OpCen (DO or TL). 4. Ensure vehicle is stocked and operational, check vehicle board. Pitch Simplicity Simple D Delta M Mike V Victor 5 Are there power lines down? 5. Notify SOs team is attending RFAs – Radio out (Ring DO or page E Echo N November W Whisky 5 Is the area around the vehicle safe? SOs). Prowords F Foxtrot O Oscar X X-ray 5 Does equipment need to be accessed from the On the job G Golf P Papa Y Yankee I SPELL - I will spell the following ROGER (OR COPY) - Message H Hotel Q Quebec Z Zulu road? 1. Do a risk assessment and Take 5. phonetically understood. I India R Romeo 5 Will lighting be required? 2. Notify arrival on site – Radio Sitrep and estimated time#. FIGURES - Figures to follow. SAY AGAIN - Repeat the LOCATION - What is your message. Does the tree need securing? IMPLEX 5 After each Job location? SITREP - What is your situation? Simplex vs. Duplex S 5 Are there other services affected/at risk? MESSAGE - Message is to be STANDBY - Please wait. I will call 1. Fill out pink sheet. x Simplex (Direct) sends signals written down. back. Others may transmit. 5 Will a chainsaw be required? 2. Notify departure from site – Radio completion and next job#. directly from one radio to another. OVER - When calling, an answer STANDBY UNLESS URGENT - 3. Ensure vehicle has enough fuel. Duplex (Repeater) sends signals Figures 5 Will a polesaw be required? is required. Please wait. No other station to x from radio to radio via a remote OUT - End of exchange, no transmit unless urgent. 5 Are there overhead hazards? Returning to LHQ automatic relay device. 0 Zero answer is required. 5 Is the chainsaw/polesaw operator competent and 1. Notify SOs team has returned to LHQ – Radio in (Ring DO or page NEVER use x When on a GRN channel reply 1 One (wun) before the tail finishes. 2 Two (too) wearing correct PPE? SOs with team returned and No. of jobs complete). "OVER AND OUT" 2. Fill out Team Leader form and Injuries form (if required). 3 Three (thuh ree) 5 Is the rest of the team wearing correct PPE? Radio Checks and Readability 3. Return radios, batteries and phone to charge. Mobile Phones 4 Four (for wer) 5 Is the size of the pieces cut safe to handle? 4. Return completed paperwork (include fuel receipts and white RFAs 5 Five (fi yiv) for jobs not completed) to OpCen (Ops Officer pigeon hole). Radio check. Ask for a radio check in your x For private or confidential 6 Six 5. Re-stock the vehicle. first transmission. information. 7 Seven (se ven) 6. Write down unresolved vehicle issues on the vehicle board. x Clear or (loud and clear) x When there is no radio 8 Eight (ate) x Readable communications to the location. ¿ If OpCen is not open, alternative procedure to follow is in brackets. 9 Nine (niner) THIS CHECKLIST DOES NOT REPLACE # Only when OpCen is open. x Readable with noise x Avoid using whilst driving. x Unreadable A FORMAL RISK ASSESSMENT DO = Duty Officer, LHQ = Local Headquarters, OpCen = Operations Centre, RFA = Request for Assistance, SOs = Senior Officers, TL = Team Leader. V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

Flood Boat Safety 18.1 Floodboat Safety Equipment 18.2 Pre-Departure Checklist 18.3 Pre-Launch Checklist 18.4

Minimum crew Compulsory Safety Equipment Boat Boat x Two qualified people must be in the flood boat when in operation. 5 Anchor, chain and line 5 Oars or paddles 5 All equipment stowed and/or tied down. 5 Tie-downs/safety chains removed. x The coxswain must have the kill switch lanyard attached to them at all times when the motor is running. 5 Bailing bucket and lanyard 5 PFDs (type 1) 5 Safety equipment complete and stowed correctly. 5 Engine stand removed. x Do not exceed the legal capacity of the boat unless it is an 5 Fire extinguisher 5 Radio 5 Specialist job equipment (as required) on board, 5 Safety shackle loosened (but do not remove). emergency where not acting may cause loss of life. 5 First aid kit 5 Spare parts kit 5 Boat tied down to trailer. 5 Bungs in place and secure. Flood Hazards 5 Navigation lights 5 Waterproof Torch 5 Safety chains secure. 5 Bow line attached to the front of the boat. (for night operations) 5 Tools 5 Bungs on board. 5 Mooring lines prepared (if needed). Flooded waterways Flooded land area x Debris (trees, dead animals, x Fences Motor Trailer building materials) x Sewerage Recommended Safety Equipment Power lines x x Overhead lines 5 Ignition key and kill switch lanyard on board and in 5 Light bar removed (if needed). x Muddy water, bridges x Animals 5 Blankets 5 Mooring lines a secure place. Override latch for reversing engaged. x Sewage x Submerged buildings 5 Blunt-ended knife 5 Signalling mirror 5 Currents 5 Motor in the travel position (motor support fitted). x x Vehicles 5 Boat hook 5 Small bolt cutters x Waves. x Trees 5 Battery charged. Motor 5 Bolt cutters 5 Throw bag/rope x Uncharted and changing depths 5 Enough fuel and oil for the job (fuel mix ratio 50:1). Distress Calls 5 Compass and/or GPS 5 Tow bridle (Prepare for starting) (Prepare for launch) Flares or EPIRB ‘V’ sheet 5 Tank breather opened. 5 Motor trimmed up. Mayday - Request for immediate assistance in an imminent, 5 5 Trailer life-threatening emergency. 5 Maps and charts 5 Water 5 Fuel lines connected. 5 Key in ignition. 5 Trailer coupling on tow bar, locked down fully, 5 Fuel bulb primed. 5 Kill switch lanyard fitted Pan Pan - Urgency message that indicates a boat or person is safety clip in place. Equipment for Special Jobs 5 Battery switched on. to the ON position. in trouble but not in immediate danger. 5 Safety chains shackled and secured to towbar. Basket stretcher Shade cloth Power lines 5 5 5 Brake override latch open (if brakes are fitted). Communications Capacity Safe Working Distance 5 Body recovery kit 5 Tarpaulin 5 Handbrake off. Up to 132 KV 3 metres 5 Lights connected and tested. 5 Radio check with base conducted. Up to 330 KV 6 metres 5 Jockey wheel stowed. 5 Departure report conducted (with task details, crew Over 330 KV 8 metres 5 Spare wheel and wheel changing kit carried. on board, est. return time, est. SITREP time, etc) V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES Post-Recovery Checklist 18.5 Navigation Markers 18.6 Cardinal Markers 18.7 Checklist – Personal Equipment 19.1 for Storm and Flood callouts Boat Port Hand Markers Starboard Hand Markers Cardinal Markers North 5 Tie-downs/safety chains fitted. Required 5 Engine stand fitted. Pass on Northern 5 Overalls 5 Wet-weather gear 5 Safety shackle and winch cable in place. side 5 Issued GP boots 5 Safety glasses Winch handle stowed. 5 Keep RED Keep GREEN ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 5 Helmet with chin 5 Notebook and pen Bungs removed or scuppers opened. on your LEFT on your RIGHT 5 N strap 5 Ear Plugs 5 All ropes and equipment stowed and/or tied down. when going when going West East upstream upstream 5 Debris gloves 5 Backpack to carry Pass on W E Pass on 5 Torch Trailer x Red Can x Green Cone Western Eastern shaped shaped side S Side Recommended 5 Trailer coupling on tow bar, locked down fully, x Flashing x Flashing safety clip in place. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄ ÄÄÄ ÄÄÄ ÄÄÄ Red Light Green Light 5 Pocket knife 5 Chalk 5 Safety chains/shackles secured to towbar. South 5 Water bottle 5 Sunscreen 5 Lights connected and tested. Special Marks Isolated Danger Pass on 5 Snack food 5 Whistle 5 Brake override latch open (if brakes are fitted). x Coloured Yellow x White lights at Southern 5 Backup torch 5 Re-sealable plastic x Yellow flashing lights night Side Motor 5 Spare batteries & bags x Keep can shaped (port) x Pass any side —— —— ÄÄÄÄÄÄ ÄÄÄÄÄÄ globe 5 Tinted Safety 5 Fuel tank breather closed. on your left going upstream Keep cone shaped (starboard) 5 Roll of electrical tape Glasses x Directional Terms 5 Fuel lines disconnected. on your right going upstream. Navigation at Night 5 Battery switched off. 5 Motor in travel position (motor support fitted). 5 Ignition key and kill switch lanyard on board and in a secure place.

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Checklist – Personal Equipment 19.2 Checklist – Personal Equipment 19.4 Checklist – Personal Equipment 19.4 4WD – Preparing to Drive 20.1 for Local Area Search callouts for Remote Area Search callouts for Bush Fire Support callouts Human factors

Required Required Personal Equipment Required x Attitude x Driving responsible/safely 5 Overalls 5 Water bottle (and 5 Rucksack – 5 Thermals 5 Overalls 5 Dust mask x Phobias/disabilities 5 Walking boots (not water – minimum 1L) minimum 50 litres 5 Spare clothes 5 Issued GP boots 5 Sealing safety sneakers) or GP 5 Snack food 5 Sleeping Bag 5 Food for 48-hours 5 Helmet with neck goggles (not Trip Planning boots 5 Whistle 5 Sleeping Mat 5 Water – minimum 2L guard attached glasses) x Weather 5 Torch (preferably 5 Lightweight safety 5 Appropriate 5 Head torch 5 Debris gloves 5 Notebook and pen x Maps and navigation aids (GPS) head-mounted) glasses bushwalking clothing 5 Torch 5 Water bottle x Food & water 5 Whistle Reporting departure and estimated time of return 5 Wet-weather gear x 5 SES Wide-brimmed 5 Wet weather gear x Specific equipment to complete the job 5 Notebook and pen hat or baseball cap Recommended Required Team Equipment Vehicle Readiness Recommended 5 Pocket knife 5 Sunscreen 5 Tent (1 per two 5 Hand-held radio + 5 Snack food 5 Tea towel or x Under bonnet 5 Pocket knife 5 Insect repellent members) spare battery 5 Backup torch Triangular bandage x Under body 5 Backup torch 5 Sunglasses 5 Stove & fuel (1 per 5 Mobile phone for mouth/nose x External and operational check 5 Spare batteries & x Internal check 5 Spare batteries, 5 Personal first aid kit two members) 5 Satellite phone globe covering x Vehicle accessories globes 5 Gaiters 5 Map case, compass, 5 10m x 8mm (min) x Recovery equipment 5 Sunscreen GPS static rope Additional Information x Secure all loads 5 Strobe & flares Additional Information 5 Wear only natural fibre clothing (i.e. cotton, wool) Recovery methods under the overalls – Do not wear synthetic x Snatch recovery 5 Ensure that the clothes worn under the overalls materials unless they are fire retardant. x Winch recovery are suitable to the current weather conditions. 5 Remove all jewellery that is in contact with the x High-lift jack and packing skin.

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ALWAYS TAKE 5 BEFORE PROCEEDING ALWAYS TAKE 5 BEFORE PROCEEDING Recovery equipment Single line pulls

Driving on loose, rough or steep surfaces Steep descent - continue downhill x D shackles, Bow shackles, (min 2) Using tree and tree trunk protector and another vehicle x Winch extension strap x Select 4WD and the appropriate gear for hazard. x Control the stall (DON'T touch the clutch pedal). x Snatch block x Speed - appropriate to conditions. x Hold your foot firmly on the brake pedal. x Tree protector x Tackle hazard as square on as possible. x Turn the ignition off and then apply the handbrake. x Snatch strap x DON'T touch the clutch pedal whilst traversing steep terrain. x Select 1st gear using the clutch momentarily. x High lift jack Release the handbrake. x Keep a steady pace and avoid wheel spin and slip. x x Tirfor or vehicle winch x Load the weight of the vehicle onto first gear by 'very slowly' easing Driving in water/mud your foot off the brake pedal. x Start the Vehicle and drive down the slope. Apply the brakes to Buried anchors – good sand recovery method x Walk the intended route (Check the depth) prior to driving in. control descent. x Select 4WD and the appropriate gear for the hazard. Single snatch block pulls giving a 2:1 pulling ratio x Once in the water/ mud, maintain momentum, DON'T stop. Steep ascent - continue uphill x Create a bow wave. x Control the stall (DON'T touch the clutch pedal). x Remember to consider your entry and exit angles. x Hold your foot firmly on the brake pedal. x Remove seat belts for deep flowing water. x Turn the ignition off and then apply the handbrake. Dry brakes after exiting water/mud. x x Select 1st gear using the clutch. x Start the vehicle. Driving in sand x Conduct a normal handbrake hill start. Drop tire pressures to 20psi for soft sand. x Steep ascent - reverse downhill x Select 4WD and the appropriate gear for the hazard. x Maintain momentum. x Control the stall (DON'T touch the clutch pedal). x Smooth progressive steering, no sharp turns. x Hold your foot firmly on the brake pedal. x Smooth progressive throttle/brake control (no wheel spin or lock x Turn the ignition off and then apply the handbrake. up's). x Select reverse gear using the clutch momentarily. x If you get stuck, try reversing straight over the tracks you have x Release the handbrake. just made, or rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to try x Load the weight of the vehicle onto Reverse gear by 'very slowly' to regain traction. easing your foot off the brake pedal. x Never drive across a sand dune, always straight up and down. x Once the vehicle is being held on the Reverse gear, start the engine. x Slowly drive the vehicle back to a safe position. V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES V1.0 Developed by Wollongong City SES

4WD – Winching Methods and MA 20.6

Double snatch block pulls giving a 3:1 pulling ratio

Snatch block used to assist lead vehicle

Joining Snatch straps

Rolled Newspaper or Similar

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