National Disaster Rescue Challenge (NDRC) Scoresheet

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• Personnel

SCENE MANAGEMENT

Risk Management

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • Scene not assessed • Hazards overlooked, incorrectly or poorly assessed. • Hazards were not controlled, or controls were inadequate.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • Scene was assessed to determine obvious hazards to rescuers and / or casualties. • A plan was developed to control obvious hazards. • Team members were notified of hazards or potential hazards.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • Scene was thoroughly assessed by ongoing reconnaissance. • Hazards, including those not immediately obvious, were identified and controlled. • A pro-active approach was taken by team members to control hazards.

• RISK MANAGEMENT SCORE

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Scene Management

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • Scene control not established. • Equipment staging not established or cluttered. • Protective items and equipment deployment was reactive, not planned.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • Scene control established. • Equipment staging area established. • Equipment deployment was planned.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • Staging and work areas quickly identified and established • Staging and work areas were kept safe and uncluttered. • Scene was monitored throughout.

• SCENE MANAGEMENT SCORE

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LEADERSHIP

Assess and Reconnaissance

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • Little or no effort was made to gather task and logistical information. • The scope of the task was not addressed. • The team leader did not analyse information. • No effort was made to record or share information. • As the situation changed, no effort was made to reassess.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • The team leader gathered task and logistical information from a variety of sources. • The scope of the task was addressed. • The team leader analysed information. • Information was recorded and shared within the team. • As the situation changed the team leader reassessed.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • The team leader actively sought task and logistical information. • The scope and complexity of the task was addressed. • The team leader critically analysed information. • Information was recorded and shared within the team and externally. • As the situation changed the team leader critically reassessed.

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Organising and Briefing

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • Team leader did not seek input from team members during planning. • Team members’ ideas and views were ignored or not valued. • Options and alternatives were not considered prior to deciding on a plan. • Plan was rigid and no monitoring evident. • Questions from the team were ignored or dismissed • The team was not briefed or the brief had no structure. • Instructions were ambiguous, unclear, long-winded or not understood.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • Ideas were sought from team members. • Team members were able to contribute their views. • Options and alternatives were considered prior to deciding on a plan. • A logical and achievable plan was developed and monitored. • Questions regarding the plan were addressed. • The team was briefed using a structured format. • Instructions were clear.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • All team members were actively encouraged to contribute. • Team members’ were actively sought and valued. • Options, alternatives and contingencies were considered prior to deciding on a plan. • A logical, flexible and achievable plan was developed monitored and reviewed. • Issues were considered and resolved pro-actively as they occurred. • The team was briefed using a structured format which clearly described the mission, allocated tasks and responsibilities. • Instructions were unambiguous, clear, concise and understanding was confirmed.

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Leading the Team

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • The team leader did not appear to be in control of the operation or maintain a sense of urgency. • The team leader provided little or no direction or support to team members. • There was little or no concurrent activity. • The team leader ignored or failed to resolve disputes. • Resources (time, people and things) were not used effectively. • Team leader ignored or stifled initiative in team members. • The team leader failed to deputise parts of the operation where appropriate.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • The team leader was in control of the operation and maintained a sense of urgency. • The team leader provided direction and support to team members. • Concurrent activity took place to effectively manage the work. • The team leader resolved disputes as they occurred. • The team leader used resources (time, people and things) effectively. • Team leader acknowledged initiative in team members. • The team leader deputised parts of the operation where appropriate.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • The team leader was clearly in control throughout the operation and maintained an appropriate sense of urgency. • The team leader provided a balance of direction and support to team members. • The team leader actively encouraged concurrent activity. • The team leader recognised potential disputes early and prevented disharmony. • The team leader used resources (time, people and things) effectively, efficiently and economically. • Team leader encouraged initiative in team members. • The team leader was genuinely concerned for team’s well being eg; checked status of operations, checked condition of individuals.

• LEADING THE TEAM SCORE

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Reviewing and Debriefing

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • Team performance was not monitored or adjusted. • A structured debrief was not conducted or did not cover the activity just undertaken. • Issues were not identified or discussed, guidance on improving performance was not offered. • The team members’ performance during the debriefing was not acknowledged or valued.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • Team performance was monitored or adjusted. • A structured debrief was conducted. • Potential improvements to performance were identified. • Contributions of the team members were acknowledged.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • Team performance was monitored and adjusted with timely, appropriate feedback provided. • A structured debrief was conducted in a positive way that contributed to the growth of the team. • All members were encouraged to contribute; potential improvements to performance were identified, agreed and recorded. • Contributions were valued and the debrief ended on a positive note.

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RESCUE TECHNIQUES

Tool and Equipment Usage

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • The tools and equipment were used for purposes for which they are not designed. • There was a risk of injury to the casualty, team members and/or others through improper use of tools and equipment. • There was a chance of damage being caused to the tools and equipment through either improper use or storage. • The tools and equipment were not serviced or maintained.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • Tools and equipment were matched to the task. • Tools and equipment were used safely and competently. • All tools and equipment were stored properly when not being used. • User-level maintenance and/or troubleshooting was completed on unserviceable tools and equipment.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • Tools and equipment were matched to the task, or innovative alternatives selected. • Tools and equipment were used safely, confidently and innovatively. • All tools and equipment were serviced then stored properly when not being used. • Informed decisions on maintaining and/or troubleshooting were made promptly on unserviceable tools and equipment and reported.

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Application and Techniques

• BELOW AVERAGE (1, 2, 3) • The techniques selected were inappropriate, ineffective, or inefficient for the task. • Some team members were unsure how to apply selected techniques.

• AVERAGE (4, 5, 6) • The techniques selected were suitable for the task. • All team members displayed a sound understanding of the selected techniques.

• ABOVE AVERAGE (7, 8, 9) • The techniques selected represented industry best practice. • Team members applied the selected techniques confidently and efficiently.

• APPLICATION AND TECHNIQUES SCORE

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TEAM PENALTY / BONUS

• Are you Lead Judge?

  YES

  NO

• STOP CALLS: TICK A BOX EACH TIME THE TEAM RECEIVES A STOP CALL

• STOP CALL (-10 points)

• STOP CALL (-10 points)

• STOP CALL (-10 points)

• STOP CALL (-10 points)

• STOP CALL (-10 points)

• COMPLETION BONUS: TICK ONLY IF THE TEAM COMPLETED THE TASK

• TEAM BONUS (+10 points)