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Category - Incident Command

Having an effective incident command structure is critical to any mine emergency. A mine incident command structure typically relies on a mine incident management team led by an Incident Controller

Member’s of the incident management team gather and coordinate critical information associated with the mine emergency, work with external agencies such as police, fire services or military (where appropriate), experts in the mine emergency (ie. mine gas, mine fires or geological (strata) engineers and external relations advisors.

An incident command structure may include technical experts, personnel familiar with the mine, mines rescue command and other personnel as appropriate given the nature of the emergency. It will always be led by an Incident controller who will direct personnel and resources to respond to the incident.

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