Missing Person Response

Guide: a qualified and trained person in the field whose roll is to supervise participants

1. PREPARE

   • Identify exactly WHO is missing

   • Identify the last know location and time of communication

2. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS

   • Conduct a hasty search that may include;

     1. Check the place last known

     2. Check places of highest likelihood and highest danger

     3. Establish a perimeter

     4. Sweep along catching features

   • If the missing participant is not found during the hasty search; contact the MAG Operations Manager and provide the following details:

     1. Current location

     2. Brief description of the incident

     3. The name/s of people directly involved in the incident

     4. The number of people in the group

     5. A brief description of any first aid and/or rescue actions provided

     6. Detailed description of the type and extent of urgent assistance required

     7. Likely time frames for the group self-sufficiency and/or deterioration of the situation

NOTE: The guide communicates details in a concise, factual and efficient manner; maintaining open communications channels and preserving battery life

2. • Participants are firmly requested to avoid communicating details of the incident with third parties until the situation has been resolved and appropriate notifications have been made

   • Guide, in consultation with MAG Operations Manager, to call all 000 and contact NSW Police Rescue

3. EVACUATE/ RECOVER

• The guide co-operates with emergency services in the evacuation and/or rescue efforts; Participants may be asked to assist where appropriate

• The guide coordinates with the MAG Operations Manager to provide evacuation and/or rescue

4. REPORT

• An incident report is completed for any situations where urgent assistance is required