014/2022: Use of masks by operational crews in CPF setting RED
Guidance for operational personnel on mask use at the CPF setting RED.
Guidance for operational personnel on mask use at the CPF setting RED.
Post Fire Management (PFM) question in SMS Incident Reporting.
Note the updated instructions for ventilated CPR in addition to those laid out in National Notice 010/2022.
Ventilated CPR should be undertaken on all patients regardless of whether COVID-19 is suspected or diagnosed.
Changes have been made to the Service Delivery COVID-19 Protection Framework, including updates to the use of N95 and surgical masks.
We are currently experiencing a large number of requests from Districts for N95 masks. Only order N95 mask stock to replace what has been used for operational response.
Releasing deliveries under pressure causing serious injuries
St John has recently advised Fire and Emergency that, effective immediately, there will be changes to the structure of the CCE sessions for our First Responders.
Over recent months, the Service Delivery Co-ordination Centre (SDCC) has been undertaking preparations to ensure we can continue to operate safely and effectively in the likely scenario there is widespread community transmission of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you are covered by the Order and do not have both vaccinations by 11.59pm 14 January 2022, it is unlawful to carry-out your role from that date, including responding to any operational call-outs.