Rose Festival First Aid Station Volunteer - Revision history

Net@portlandoregon.gov at 17:16, 12 June 2023

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	=== What injuries might we expect? ===		=== What injuries might we expect? ===
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			\|2023 GFP
			\|Female child with splinter in hand.
			\|Removed splinter, cleaned and covered with band-aid.
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			\|2023 GFP
			\|Female child scratched leg; didn't really break the skin.
			\|Cleaned and provided band-aid.
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			\|}

			== First Aid Station Improvement Plan Items ==

			* '''2023:''' Add CPR pocket mask and Stop the Bleed equipment to kit.
			* '''2023:''' Tweezers or "splinter out" device would be helpful.
			* '''2023:''' Trash bags.
			* '''2023:''' Map of route with barrier numbers listed.
			* '''2023:''' First Aid signage.

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* What to Expect: Parade Day */

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What to Expect: Parade Day

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	Again, '''you do not need to check in at the VCC for your shift.''' In fact, doing so is not encouraged because a PBEM rep will meet you at the first aid station site to drop off equipment. They can only drop the equipment off if at least a couple volunteers are there. Please arrive at the first aid station site at the time indicated in the Ops Plan. You could be the first to arrive, so don't feel alarmed if you see no other NETs.		Again, '''you do not need to check in at the VCC for your shift.''' In fact, doing so is not encouraged because a PBEM rep will meet you at the first aid station site to drop off equipment. They can only drop the equipment off if at least a couple volunteers are there. Please arrive at the first aid station site at the time indicated in the Ops Plan. You could be the first to arrive, so don't feel alarmed if you see no other NETs.

	You should expect a PBEM truck to arrive with station supplies around the appointed time on the Ops Plan.<p></p>		You should expect a PBEM truck to arrive with station supplies around the appointed time on the Ops Plan.

			=== What injuries might we expect? ===
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* What to Expect: Parade Day */

2023-06-08T03:52:57Z

What to Expect: Parade Day

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	*If you have a smartphone, have this article loaded up on your browser so you can reference it as needed.		*If you have a smartphone, have this article loaded up on your browser so you can reference it as needed.
	* Use the bathroom before you leave home. Portable restrooms will be available to volunteers near most posts, but fewer bathroom breaks minimizes the effort moving Parade Guides around to cover unstaffed barricades.		* Use the bathroom before you leave home. Portable restrooms will be available to volunteers near most posts, but fewer bathroom breaks minimizes the effort moving Parade Guides around to cover unstaffed barricades.
	<span style="color:#ffffff">...</span><p></p>		<span style="color:#ffffff">...</span>

			=== Arriving at your post & station setup ===
			Again, '''you do not need to check in at the VCC for your shift.''' In fact, doing so is not encouraged because a PBEM rep will meet you at the first aid station site to drop off equipment. They can only drop the equipment off if at least a couple volunteers are there. Please arrive at the first aid station site at the time indicated in the Ops Plan. You could be the first to arrive, so don't feel alarmed if you see no other NETs.

			You should expect a PBEM truck to arrive with station supplies around the appointed time on the Ops Plan.<p></p>

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* What to Expect: Parade Day */

2023-06-08T03:47:42Z

What to Expect: Parade Day

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	Before leaving home for your volunteer shift:		Before leaving home for your volunteer shift:
	*Have your route from home planned. If you're driving, where will you park your vehicle while volunteering? (Recommended parking options for you will be provided via email before your shift) How much time will you need to get from your home to check in at the Coordination Center?		*Have your route from home planned. If you're driving, where will you park your vehicle while volunteering? (Recommended parking options for you will be provided via email before your shift) How much time will you need to get from your home to check in at the Coordination Center?
	*If you're taking the bus, plan your trip with TriMet at https://trimet.org/home/planner.		*If you're taking the bus, plan your trip with TriMet at https://trimet.org/home/planner. Note buses that route through the parade area will probably alter their route about two hours before the parade begins.
	*Check your equipment and make sure you have everything you want. We recommend having it prepped and ready to go the night before.		*Check your equipment and make sure you have everything you want. We recommend having it prepped and ready to go the night before.
	*If you have a smartphone, have this article loaded up on your browser so you can reference it as needed.		*If you have a smartphone, have this article loaded up on your browser so you can reference it as needed.
	* Use the bathroom before you leave home. Portable restrooms will be available to volunteers near most posts, but fewer bathroom breaks minimizes the effort moving Parade Guides around to cover unstaffed barricades.		* Use the bathroom before you leave home. Portable restrooms will be available to volunteers near most posts, but fewer bathroom breaks minimizes the effort moving Parade Guides around to cover unstaffed barricades.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) */

2023-06-07T22:46:25Z

Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC)

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	== Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) ==		== Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) ==
	~~[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg\|alt=Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center\|thumb\|430x430px\|''Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center'']]~~
	Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) to coordinate volunteers and their communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. '''''First aid volunteers are not required to check in at the VCC; they will be checked in either when PBEM staff drops off their supplies or over 800 MHz radio.'''''		Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) to coordinate volunteers and their communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. '''''First aid volunteers are not required to check in at the VCC; they will be checked in either when PBEM staff drops off their supplies or over 800 MHz radio.'''''

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* What To Expect: The Operations Plan */

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What To Expect: The Operations Plan

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 *Review of radio protocols;
 *Review of emergency procedures.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) */

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Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC)

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	== Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) ==		== Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) ==
	[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg\|alt=Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center\|thumb\|430x430px\|''Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center'']]		[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg\|alt=Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center\|thumb\|430x430px\|''Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center'']]
	Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) to coordinate volunteers and their communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. ~~Parade Guides should plan an in-person~~ check in at the ~~Coordination Center where~~ they will ~~receive~~ their ~~assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions)~~.		Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) to coordinate volunteers and their communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. '''''First aid volunteers are not required to check in at the VCC; they will be checked in either when PBEM staff drops off their supplies or over 800 MHz radio.'''''

	~~Roles~~ at a Coordination Center ~~may include~~:		There will be several volunteers/staff at the VCC. First Aid Station Volunteers only need to be aware of the '''Parade Guide Lead.''' This person (a PBEM staffer) effectively serves as the Incident Commander for Parade Guides. They will have an 800 MHz radio to communicate with the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC). This is the person that First Aid Volunteers will primarily communicate with throughout the event, over 800 MHz.<p><span style="color:#ffffff">...</span></p>
			==What To Expect: The Operations Plan==
			All Parade Guide volunteers should expect to receive an electronic copy of the Operations Plan '''no more than three days before your shift,''' and a hard copy will be provided to you with station supplies. Please do not request a copy of the Operations Plan if the parade is more than three days off.

	* '''Parade Guide Lead:''' This person (a ~~PBEM staffer) effectively serves as~~ the ~~Incident Commander for Parade Guides. They will have an 800 MHz radio to communicate with the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC).~~		The Operations Plan is a document that has the following mission critical information:
	* ~~'''Check~~-in~~/Check~~-out~~:''' Specializes in checking in~~ the ~~Parade Guides when they arrive at the post and giving them their barricade assignment~~. ~~When a Parade Guide checks out,~~ the ~~person(s~~) ~~in this role can accept the check-out either in person or by radio.~~		*Parade day timeline, including check-in and check-out times;
	* ~~'''Tactical Radio Lead:''' Monitors the FRS frequency Parade Guides are speaking on~~ and ~~moves the frequency if necessary.~~		*Location of the Volunteer Coordination Center;
	* ~~'''Runners:''' Volunteer who can run critical messages to a barricade if the Parade Guide at a location is not available by cell phone or~~ radio~~. Runners will also take over for Parade Guides who need to leave post to use the restroom~~.		*Relevant parade day phone numbers (e.g. cell phone numbers of personnel in the Coordination Center);
	~~<p>~~<span style="color:#ffffff">...</span~~></p~~><p></p>		*Lists of required and recommended equipment;
			*Review of radio protocols;
			*Review of emergency procedures.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov at 22:34, 7 June 2023

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	* Give best effort to guide paradegoers in wayfinding around the parade area.		* Give best effort to guide paradegoers in wayfinding around the parade area.
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			== Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) ==
			[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg\|alt=Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center\|thumb\|430x430px\|''Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center'']]
			Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center (VCC) to coordinate volunteers and their communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. Parade Guides should plan an in-person check in at the Coordination Center where they will receive their assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions).

			Roles at a Coordination Center may include:

			* '''Parade Guide Lead:''' This person (a PBEM staffer) effectively serves as the Incident Commander for Parade Guides. They will have an 800 MHz radio to communicate with the Portland Emergency Coordination Center (ECC).
			* '''Check-in/Check-out:''' Specializes in checking in the Parade Guides when they arrive at the post and giving them their barricade assignment. When a Parade Guide checks out, the person(s) in this role can accept the check-out either in person or by radio.
			* '''Tactical Radio Lead:''' Monitors the FRS frequency Parade Guides are speaking on and moves the frequency if necessary.
			* '''Runners:''' Volunteer who can run critical messages to a barricade if the Parade Guide at a location is not available by cell phone or radio. Runners will also take over for Parade Guides who need to leave post to use the restroom.
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Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Mission */

2023-06-07T22:19:36Z

Mission

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	\| style="background: lightyellow; color: black; padding:20px" \|'''~~Volunteer Guides~~ help keep Portland Rose Festival events safe and fun by ~~actively managing street closure barricades~~. Volunteers will help act as "eyes and ears" around the parade route and work with our on-site safety team to report any incidents. Responsibilities include:'''		\| style="background: lightyellow; color: black; padding:20px" \|'''First Aid Volunteers help keep Portland Rose Festival events safe and fun by addressing paradegoers' minor injuries. Volunteers will help act as "eyes and ears" around the parade route and work with our on-site safety team to report any incidents. Responsibilities include:'''
	* Ensure the safety of parade participants and guests by actively managing street closure barricades;		* Ensure the safety of parade participants and guests by actively managing street closure barricades;
	* ~~Greet people and welcome them~~ to the ~~parade~~;		* Report incidents to the Emergency Coordination Center;
	* ~~Assist parade participants through entry & exit areas~~;		* Provide information about the NET program if asked;
	* ~~Report incidents~~ to ~~the safety team on site;~~		* Give best effort to guide paradegoers in wayfinding around the parade area.
	* Guide community members in wayfinding around the parade area.~~'''~~
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Mission

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	== Mission ==		== Mission ==
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			\| style="background: lightyellow; color: black; padding:20px" \|'''Volunteer Guides help keep Portland Rose Festival events safe and fun by actively managing street closure barricades. Volunteers will help act as "eyes and ears" around the parade route and work with our on-site safety team to report any incidents. Responsibilities include:'''
			* Ensure the safety of parade participants and guests by actively managing street closure barricades;
			* Greet people and welcome them to the parade;
			* Assist parade participants through entry & exit areas;
			* Report incidents to the safety team on site;
			* Guide community members in wayfinding around the parade area.'''
			\|}