Burn Emergency Action Plan.docx

Burn Emergency Action Plan

Lifeguard is alerted by possible Emergency

3 whistle blasts to clear pool.

Fill out Incident Reports and turn in to Head Lifeguard

Staff debriefing and follow up counseling, if necessary

Assess the situation, Call 911 if-

As soon as possible ID checker notifies the Aquatics Director or the Outdoor Rec Director of the current situation

If determined as necessary, ID checker calls 911 and remains at front of building to direct Emergency team to rescue location

2nd Responder goes to main office to inform ID checker of Emergency situation and to retrieve the QUICK RESPONSE KIT. 2nd responder returns to location of emergency to aid 1st responder.

If necessary remove victim from burn source. Apply burn ointment to burn area and cover loosely with sterile dressing to prevent infection.

Take steps to minimize shock and to keep victim calm and still until Emergency services arrives the burn covers more then one body part or a surface area large then a plate the victim is having difficulty breathing the head, neck, hands, feet or genitals are burned the burn is located next to the airway (mouth/nose) the burn is on a child younger then 5 or an adult older then 60 the burns are from chemical, electrical or from any type of explosive