In an emergency incident such as a fire or a chemical spill, emergency response teams are responsible for ensuring that the evacuation process runs smoothly, the management of assembly points is assured and that the situation is contained by the deployment of trained fire marshals, first aiders and floor wardens.
The management of casualties, trauma counseling, next of kin issues, public and stakeholder perception and staff morale during a disaster becomes a vital responsibility to both management and designated role players.