Here are a few simple rules for all you responders that I have gathered over the years. They might even help a few non response type people.
1- Never , ever , at all , for any reason self deploy . Well if the zombies have destroyed everything people , resources ,and infrastructure go ahead and deploy
2- Never commit more than 1/3 of your resources to an incident that is not yours. By committing 1/3 you have probably cut your capability 50%. Think about this 1/3 of your equipment is gone 1/3 of your personnel are gone are you even at 50% ?
3- When you are contacted to assist before you do anything ask these questions : What are you requesting ? When do you want it? for how long? Who is requesting get an agency name and persons name. Where do you report to ? Who is the safety officer? if they say they don't have one this might be a clue.
4- when you request resources make sure all of yours are already being used.
5- If it is your incident think outside the box when developing strike teams /task forces. Things like pairing a backhoe with an ambulance to help it get through debris.
6- Remember life threats before paper work
7-Everyone get a note book and write down what you do and when you did it.
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