Player Information Handout

## What is happening today?

-   Today's exercise is a \[Length of Play\] response to a simulated
    incident, it is an exercise---not a test

-   You will respond according to your normal procedures and
    instructions from Incident Command

-   Multiple agencies from throughout the community will also be part of
    this response

-   Volunteer victims will provide an opportunity to conduct a realistic
    response

**Who are you going to see at the exercise?**

-   Victims will be wearing \[**[Actor Color]{.mark}**\] tags with their
    simulated condition

-   Exercise staff, including controllers (in \[**[Controller
    Color]{.mark}**\] \[**[Hats/Badges/Vests]{.mark}**\]) and evaluators
    in (\[**[Evaluator Color]{.mark}**\]
    \[**[Hats/Badges/Vests]{.mark}**\]), are color coded by their
    function

-   Observers and media will be nearby but outside the response area

**What will you do today?**

-   Right now, you are in the Assembly Area, which simulates your home
    station. When you are dispatched, turn your top bar/or headlights
    on, but do not leave. You will be released based on the realistic
    response time from your home station to the incident site

-   When released by the Assembly Area Controller, respond to the
    incident site with lights on

-   Follow plans, procedures

-   Use the communications channel assigned by dispatch

-   Victim tags contain information on their symptoms, but you must
    learn this information

-   Drink Water!

## Is there any interaction with the exercise staff?

-   **Controllers** may direct your response slightly in order to keep
    the scenario moving

-   Please verbalize any simulated activities (e.g., Oxygen
    administration, intubation, etc.) to **Evaluators**

-   Notify a **Controller** if you have any safety-related concerns

-   Do not have personal conversations with exercise staff

**What happens after the exercise?**

-   A hot wash will be held by your sector/agency immediately afterward
    to share information

-   Lunch will be provided after the exercise

-   Feedback forms will be provided to gather your input about the
    exercise. Your evaluation of the response activities is vital---you
    know your procedures best!

## Safety is everyone's concern!

-   You have a responsibility to report any unsafe conditions that exist

-   A dedicated ambulance unit will be on site for real emergencies only

-   \[[Insert weapons check procedures]{.mark}\]

-   If you see anything out of the ordinary or if there is a real
    emergency, please seek out a person in a green or black hat and say
    "\[**[Real Emergency Code Phrase]{.mark}**\]"

-   **Code word for any real-world emergency --** "\[**[Real Emergency
    Code Phrase]{.mark}**\]"

**Exercise Specifics and Artificialities**

-   Safety takes precedence over the exercise

-   Wind is from the \[[Wind Direction]{.mark}\] at \[[Wind
    speed/MPH]{.mark}\]

-   The response area is smaller than what might be used in real life

-   Victims cannot be treated with real drugs, needles, or tubes

-   Do not talk to exercise staff unless simulating activities or
    highlighting a safety concern

***Remember, safety comes first and this is NOT a test!!! If you have
any questions please ask the Assembly Area Controller.***

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