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Session 6 | Leading Clinical Continuity and Scalable Response
Focus: Triage, clinical decision-making, specialist support models, rescue system scalability, and data-informed approaches that improve outcomes in remote and complex emergencies.
PRESENTATIONS
12:10–12:30 | Triaging Mass Casualty Incidents: Evidence Underpinning Current Practice
Presenter: TBC
Abstract:
This presentation provides a critical appraisal of contemporary mass casualty triage models against current civilian trauma evidence and operational realities. It examines how responders prioritise treatment and transport under uncertainty, what assumptions underpin common triage algorithms, and where those assumptions may not hold in remote or resource-constrained settings.
12:30–13:10 | Heavy & Complex Rescue: Scaling Frontline Response via Hub-and-Spoke Frameworks
Presenter: Chris Whelan (Senior Station Officer, Fire Rescue Victoria)
Abstract:
Expanding on modern heavy rescue doctrines, this presentation delivers a comprehensive overview of the major components within heavy and complex rescue modules tailored for industrial environments. The session introduces the practical application of a "hub and spoke" response model designed to offer scalable, high-tier operational support to isolated mine sites during major incidents. Additionally, it examines the implementation of an on-call online and telephone consultant framework, demonstrating how real-time access to specialist rescue expertise enhances decision quality and operational precision at the sharp end.
13:10-13:40 Title: Data-Driven Rescue: Leveraging Academic Collaboration for Sector-Wide Insights
Presenter: Joff van Ek (Station Officer, Fire Rescue Victoria)
Abstract:
This session explores the emerging collaboration between operational responders and the University of Queensland focused on data collection surrounding rescue outcomes. It highlights the strategic opportunities within the resource sector to capture and analyse rescue data to improve risk management, optimize resource allocation, and drive capability uplift. By bridging the gap between field execution and academic research, the presentation demonstrates how establishing shared data frameworks delivers measurable safety benefits and operational advantages for both the mining sector and the wider emergency services ecosystem.
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