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ESD JOB Descriptions

Basic Job Requirements

NIMS IS-100

  • All ESD Team members need to have their NIMS IS-100 to understand what is expected in the event of a large-scale emergency.
  • Before taking the NIMS IS-100 test, you must obtain a SID number from FEMA.
  • NIMS IS-200 is also very valuable for understanding the flow of small-scale Emergencies.

General ESD Volunteers

ESD RADIO DISPATCH 

  • The Dispatchers is responsible for taking in emergency radio information and clearly communicating it to multiple Volunteers working in the field.
  • The Dispatchers must also maintain a log of activities that occur over multiple radio channels
  • The Dispatcher may also be responsible for Calling 9-1-1 and summing Fire/EMS/Police as requested.
  • Dispatchers will also provide the co-dispatcher with a rest-room and/or Food break as needed.

Scribe

  • The Scribe is used to take notes regarding visitors to the Med tent and may be asked to answer the emergency radio if needed to do so.
  • The Scribe will be responsible for reminding the Cart crews to turn in Patient Care Reports.
  • Scribe shifts shall listed as ‘Accessible’ and will be at the ESD tent.

Crisis Intervention Team

CIT Listener

  • New Requirement: Strong background in mental health (certificate or direct client contact experience in areas like counseling, coaching, harm reduction, strong communication skills, Emerald/Green Dot Ranger training).
  • Shifts remain at the ESD tent (4 or 6 hours).
  • Two Listeners per shift will work as a team.
  • Action Required: Current and New CIT Listeners MUST fill out the new application and resubmit credentials: 

CIT MHA

  • New Requirement: Licensure in the Mental Health Field (Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Therapist, etc.) with direct client contact experience.
  • Position is a 24-hour on-call shift.
  • Will be called upon for critical incidents beyond CIT Listeners and Emerald Rangers (e.g., non-consensual assaults, death, serious injury, CISD, suicide ideations).
  • Important Change: Current MHA shift approvals will be removed if the new application is not completed.
  • Current Approved MHA holders will also have CIT Listener approval.
  • If you only want to do a 4 or 6-hour shift, sign up as a CIT Listener.
  • Action Required: To be considered for the MHA position, fill out this form.

 

The Sanctuary Tent is used by the Listeners and the MHAs.

Fire

Fire I

  • The Fire I position is for Volunteers who have completed the FIRE 101 class
  • Fire I Volunteers should have a CPR/AED/FA card or greater.

Fire II

  • The Fire II Position for Active or Retired Firefighters (Structeral, Woodland, Industrial, Military, ect).
  • Fire II Volunteers should have a CPR/AED/FA card or greater.
  • Must show Proof of Certification or Licensure.

Fire Cart & Bunker Team is not a position but rather a placement for the Fire I or II team member to Volunteer.

Medical

Med I 

  • This Position is for Medical Volunteers who hold Certs in First Aid, Wilderness First Aid, CNA or EMR.
  • Med I Volunteers must have a CPR card.
  • Must show Proof of Certification or Licensure.

Med II 

  • This Position is for Medical Volunteers who hold Certs in EMT-B, Wilderness EMT, EMT-A EMT-P, RN, PLN, NP or MD.
  • Med II Volunteers must have a CPR card.
  • Must show Proof of Certification or Licensure.

Med Bike 1 *NEW*, Med Cart & Med Tent is not a position but rather a placement for the Med I or II team member to Voluntee

 

Shift Leads

  • The Shift Lead is a veteran ESD member in good standing and has a strong understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Procedures.
  • All shift leads shall hold a minimum of Fire I & Med I endorsements with NIMS 100 & 200.