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  • Introduction
  • Modules
    • Module 1: Preparing To Be An ESS Responder
    • Module 2: ESS Overview
    • Module 3: ESS Responder Functions
    • Module 4: Scenario
  • Resources

ESS Call Out

Once you have completed Module 1 of this course and are prepared to be an ESS responder, you can report to a call out with confidence knowing that your family, pet, home, and work needs have been met.

As an example, a typical apartment fire ESS call out is initiated by contact from the fire chief to the EPC or ESSD regarding the need to provide evacuees with food, clothing, and/or lodging for a specific length of time. The ESSD is alerted and briefed on the situation. Depending on the size of the incident, the ESSD or designate would call out ESS team members to assist with the response. The ESSD would remain in command, delegating authority to the ESS team, until all evacuees are cared for.

Depending on the method of call out your team has agreed upon, ESS responders may be contacted by:

  • Telephone call
  • Text message
  • Community alert network message
  • Commercial radio

 

If during a major disaster, communications are not available, predetermined ESS plans may include a pre-identified location for ESS responders to meet.

 

Module Menu

  • Module 3: ESS Responder Functions
    • ESS Responder Requirements
      • Local Authority Requirements
      • Provincial Requirements
    • Standards of Conduct for ESS Responders
      • Responsibilities of ESS Responders
      • Rights of ESS Responders
    • Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • ESS Call Out
      • Date and Time Recording
    • Reporting to Work
      • First-In
      • All ESS Responders
      • Worker Safety
      • Level One Response
      • Level Two or Three Response
      • After Your Assignment

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  • Emergency Management BC
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