Major Incident Planning and Support (MIP+S) Level 3

103 videos, 6 hours and 48 minutes

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Remaining calm

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Effective Leadership in Emergency Situations

Impact of Commander's Demeanour

As a commander, your behaviour significantly influences both your own team and collaborating services:

Remaining Calm and Collected

Key Leadership Trait: It's crucial to maintain composure, which requires time, energy, and deliberate effort.

After receiving critical information, taking a brief pause outside the command group allows for effective decision-making.

Managing Interactions

Ensuring Team and Inter-agency Cooperation: Address any disruptive behaviour promptly to foster a collaborative environment:

Directly challenge aggressive behaviour by promoting a unified approach: "Let's take a moment to assess and work together towards patient care and extraction."

By demonstrating calmness and promoting collaboration, commanders enhance operational effectiveness and inter-agency coordination during emergencies.