Analysis of Critical Incidents

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

In this course students will gain an understanding of Operations in relation to EM practice. The range of potential actions is introduced during the pre-impact and impact phases of an emergency. Current legislation, emergency prevention, communications during emergencies, current pre-impact arrangements, the roles, responsibilities, and authority of the Emergency Services and specifically what actions could be taken during the impact phase of an emergency/disaster will be discussed in relation to several case studies.