Incident Command remains responsible for all aspects of the rescue scene. The following guidelines are designed to aid in the initial stages of a rope rescue.

o Ensure activation and appropriate dispatching of a Technical Rescue Team.

o Ensure the response of appropriate apparatus. Call Mutual Aid if Department lacks a technical rescue team trained in rope rescue.

o Establish a visible Incident Command Post (ICP).

o Ensure First In Unit is perfoming adequite size-up using TRT tactical worksheet.

o If not already established -- Establish Site Control Sector (second in unit)

o Assign Rescue Sector as soon as possible (the stricken agency's most qualified TEAM MEMBER). If none available, it will be up to IC to determine the Rescue Sector.

o Incoming apparatus equipped with only manpower should be at Level One (1) Staging.

o Ensure adequate site access for placement of the TRT equipment near building or rescue scene.

o Ensure direct access, to the scene, for TRT personnel and two (2) ALS Ambulances. Anticipate increasing the number of ambulances based on the information gathered by the First-in Unit.

o Ensure Medical Sector (one of the two ALS Ambulances) has established a rehab area near the hot zone. Use the buildings' facilities if applicable.

o Anticipate having to request additional Mutual Aid to assist with the rescue. (Appendix C).