The control room
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Roles and Responsibilities in Incident Control Room
Overview
This section outlines the key roles and responsibilities of personnel in the incident control room during emergencies.
Control Room Operations
The control room plays a pivotal role in managing incidents and emergencies on-site.
Key Personnel
- Duty Manager: Oversees operations in the control room and assumes the role of site controller during incidents.
- Incident Controller: Coordinates on-site activities, directs equipment deployment, and manages frontline incident response.
Responsibilities
The roles include identifying incidents, sounding alarms, mobilising equipment, and liaising with emergency services.
Emergency Response Coordination
The site controller acts as the primary liaison with emergency services, providing critical information about site hazards and materials.
Evacuation Protocol
Provisions are in place to evacuate to a secondary control centre if necessary, ensuring continuity of operations and safety.
Command Structure
The duty manager or designated personnel may escalate to tactical or operational command roles as required, collaborating closely with emergency services.
Strategic Command
In higher-level emergencies, personnel may be called to strategic command (Gold Command) for decision-making involving senior officials.
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