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Offline Mike

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« on: May 22, 2006, 09:24:47 AM »
Quite often you see SAAS requesting Peer Support for our green friends. In fact i kind of get the impression it is for all incidents of that nature.

Should CFS adopt this process as part of their volunteer management? I know its generally left up to the OIC and individuals, but im talking about notifying them as a default.

Thoughts?
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2006, 10:26:51 AM »
It couldn't be a bad thing???

We've also got access to a local chaplain that is willing to come out to a scene at the drop of a hat if we need, which is a pretty handy thing to have.
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2006, 10:32:35 AM »
Yeah,
We have access to a Chaplin also.  He is the Police Chaplain. He is good in the interim until the SPAM team is activated. We have found him beneficial as he actually is on scene and sees exactly what we see.
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« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2006, 11:40:39 AM »
SPAM should definately be utilised for any Fatality regardless.

But, it doesn't have to stop there... If you feel you may be affected by any incident, big or small.. They are willing to come out and give their support.
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2006, 11:48:06 AM »
Quote from: strikeathird on May 22, 2006, 11:40:39 AM
But, it doesn't have to stop there... If you feel you may be affected by any incident, big or small.. They are willing to come out and give their support.

Didnt mean to imply otherwise, just suggesting that in particular for fatals (of any kind) that SPAM be responded without having to even ask....
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2006, 12:29:35 PM »
i have dealt with spam team before. they were very caring and helpful and were just listening to our accounts of the incident. I felt happy with knowing that they are there if needed.

also, at one road accident, a guy rocked up to the crash site, and we went to turn him around. we found out it was the victims chaplain, and he was a surprisingly big help in getting him through his ordeal. He had been called by the victims family. He was a big help in keeping the victim calm.
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2006, 12:52:59 PM »
I can honestly say that without the SPAM team and all their support since Black Tuesday, maybe some people wouldn't still be here.

They do an incredible job and people shouldn't be afraid to talk to them...it's not a sign of weakness or that you have a mental health issue if you need to talk about something that has affected you...that's why they are there for us.. :-)
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2006, 02:03:44 PM »
Quote from: Mike on May 22, 2006, 11:48:06 AM
Quote from: strikeathird on May 22, 2006, 11:40:39 AM
But, it doesn't have to stop there... If you feel you may be affected by any incident, big or small.. They are willing to come out and give their support.

Didnt mean to imply otherwise, just suggesting that in particular for fatals (of any kind) that SPAM be responded without having to even ask....

Yea no worries mate, didnt mean it to sound like you did..   lol....
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2006, 05:51:00 PM »
we have a SPAM team member in our brigade and we also make sure we have a debrief after every job no matter how small or big..SAAS must have a good fleet of spam members in there service..
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #9 on: May 23, 2006, 08:55:15 AM »
I think that that would be a good practice for all brigades Bill...sometimes it can be the smallest thing that will tip someone over...or a cumulative effect..you are lucky to have a SPAM member in your brigade..
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #10 on: May 23, 2006, 09:43:26 AM »
SPAM may only be 'responded" to incidents at the request of OIC, but they are aware of all fatalities and 'Significant Incidents' as the SPAM head honchos would recieve SOCC SigInc pages...
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #11 on: May 23, 2006, 09:51:51 AM »
What the hell does SIGINC stand for anyway???
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2006, 09:55:56 AM »
significant incident...
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2006, 12:03:46 PM »
Thanks,
Wow that filter is pretty touchy, hardly said anything harsh!
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probie_boy

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Re: SPAM
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2006, 01:16:56 PM »
haha yeah, we've discussed that one before. but firefrog gets all narky, don't ya f/frog! :-D
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« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2006, 02:24:44 PM »
It makes you seem like a foul mouthed lout when all you might have said is HELLo  (not O at the end, did that to break past f/frogs iron fisted filter  :-P
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2006, 03:21:21 PM »
come now kiddies  :wink: ..... be good. Keep with the thread.
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2006, 04:00:35 PM »
BAN THEM BOTH
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« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2006, 04:01:53 PM »
send them to there rooms with no TV or food :lol:
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2006, 04:06:24 PM »
The SPAM program is in use to debrief volunteers after incidents even if its a realtively small incident

So lets all get along and play nicely
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #20 on: May 23, 2006, 04:23:39 PM »
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #21 on: May 23, 2006, 04:25:13 PM »
The Dungeon or Solitary Confinement their choice  :-D
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #22 on: May 23, 2006, 04:50:08 PM »
Hey c'mon, I dindt make the hitler comments, and Im assuming youse are joking about the ban  :-P
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Re: SPAM
« Reply #23 on: May 23, 2006, 06:46:19 PM »
hmmm, nah im pretty fed up with every thread getting turned to crap...
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« Reply #24 on: May 23, 2006, 06:51:53 PM »
Sorry mate, I didnt mean to turn it into crap or anything, just a light hearted dig at the filter. 

Seriously, threads will always go off on a tangent, it is unlikely threads will always stick to the original toic as everyone has different opinions and thoughts with input.
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