2015-06-23 I&S Agenda - Item 5 - Local Disaster Management Plan - Attachment 1

Agency          Roles and responsibilities

Queensland         assess, treat and transport ill and/or injured persons for emergency
Ambulance           pre-hospital patient care
Service            select and establish on-site triage and treatment areas, casualty
                    clearing and vehicle marshalling areas
                   coordinate all volunteer first aid groups including QAS first responder
                    groups
                   assist with evacuations of persons with medical conditions
                    (specialised medical transport including aero-medical transport)
                   liaise with all other emergency services, local and state government
                    and non-government agencies
                   advise the LDCC
                   request and provide assistance through the Coordination Centre as
                    required during disaster operations
                   provide advice regarding transportation of medical special needs
                    sectors of the community
                   activate Medical Transport Plan

Queensland Fire    review, assess and report on the effectiveness of disaster
and Emergency       management by the State at all levels, including Local Plans
Services           provide disaster management officers for coordination, policy and
(Disaster           operational advice, at all levels of the State’s disaster management
Management)
                    system, including at the Local Group
                   coordinate State and Federal assistance for disaster management
                    and operations
                   facilitate comprehensive (prevention / preparedness / response /
                    recovery) - all hazards - all agencies approach to disaster
                    management
                   assist the community to prepare for, respond to and recover from an
                    event or disaster e.g. public awareness and education campaigns
                   manage, coordinate and support the State Emergency Service
                   perform the following roles and responsibilities in support of disaster
                    operations:
                        o operate and maintain the State Disaster Coordination Centre
                             (SDCC)
                        o manage resupply operations
                        o coordinate and manage the deployment of State Emergency
                             Service across the State
                        o support the deployment of Qld Corrective Services resources
                        o provide public information during disaster and emergency
                             situations




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