Caving Canada
Alberta/BC Cave Rescue Service
Step 2 911 operator or BC Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) or STARS Emergency Link Centre (ELC) · records caller’s name, call back #, and incident details and makes callback arrangements to ensure future two-way communications; · contacts an ABCCR Coordinator and plays back the recorded emergency call or otherwise conveys all details of the call - 1st - Provincial Coordinator; if no contact - 2nd - appropriate Regional Coordinators, preferably in order listed; if no contact - 3rd - individual cavers for individuals near the incident who will either contact a Coordinator or proceed to Step 3 on an acting basis; · places the local SAR Group on standby. Step 3 ABCCR representatives, through conference call(s) if appropriate, provide the Tasking Authority with an expert assessment of situation and pursue an A or B response, as appropriate. Step B4 ABCCR representative consults with ABCCR Coordinators and local cavers to further evaluate the situation. If not already contacted, RCMP & ECC/ELC may be alerted and briefed in case of escalation. Step B5 ABCCR may dispatch a team to investigate, assist as appropriate a) b) internal resolution serious situation Step B6 ABCCR reports back to RCMP and ECC/ELC a) b) incident closed proceed to Step A4 Step A4 ABCCR recommends that the Tasking Authority initiate a formal rescue operation, mobilizing support as appropriate. Tasking Authority obtains Task Number for operation from appropriate provincial authority if not previously issued. Step A5 Upon initiation of A4, ABCCR designates a Coordinator to work with designated RCMP, EMBC/AEMA, local SAR Group and Ambulance Service representatives. Step A6 ABCCR undertakes a callout 1st - area cavers and resources 2nd - out of area cavers and resources 3rd - NCRC (American) resources - may also request, through RCMP, specific support from EMBC/AEMA (e.g. air transport, surface support) Step A7 ABCCR: - designates a field cave rescue leader - Identifies an off-site central ABCCR contact or contacts - works with on-site police, local SAR Group, Ambulance Service and any others to clearly define roles & responsibilities in ICS structure. Note: ABCCR personnel will generally handle underground operations, planning and logistics functions with local SAR Groups assuming responsibility for surface aspects Step A8 Cave rescue proceeds under Tasking Authority with EMBC/AB Tasking agency liaison, above ground support and Task Number. Step 1 General public contacts RCMP & Ambulance Service (911) and BC Emergency Coordination Centre (BC) at 1-800-663-3456 or STARS Emergency Link Centre (AB) at 1-403-299-2491 Concerned member of public or caver contacts a ABCCR caver or coordinator. Go to Step 3
ALBERTA / BC CAVE RESCUE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency