3.1. INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
Below is an example of an organisational chart for oiled wildlife response.
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Different oil spill incident command structures exist in different countries but oiled wildlife response should always be integrated into the overall incident management. This ensures that cooperation between wildlife responders and responsible authorities is functional, that information is shared and that resources and staff can be allocated efficiently.
Prompt initialization is crucial for a successful response.
Oil spill response Incident Command
Oiled wildlife response incident command
Search & collection manager
Washing manager
Rehabilitation manager
Staff manager
Administration manager
S & c equipment coordinator
Washing facilities coordinator
Rehabilitation centre coordinator
PPE coordinator
Financial coordinator
Collection point coordinator
Washing equipment coordinator
Feeding coordinator
Health and safety coordinator
Provisions/catering coordinator
Cage and pool coordinator
Permanent staff coordinator
Volunteer housing and travel coordinator
Veterinary coordinator
Volunteer coordinator
Transport coordinator
Introduction course coordinator
3.2. INITIALISING THE RESPONSE As previously mentioned, oiled wildlife rehabilitators should be mobilised as soon as possible in the event of an oil spill. Even if no oiled animals have yet been found, it is important to place oiled wildlife response units on stand-by, given that some time is needed for all resources to be fully operational. It is therefore vital that all authorities involved in an oil spill response, be it oil combat at sea or on the shoreline, are aware 8
of the wildlife resources available and know how to mobilise them. For this reason, it is important that oiled wildlife rehabilitators and authorities cooperate already before a possible spill, through joint exercises and contingency planning. Contact information for oiled wildlife rehabilitators should be easily accessible in all countries and should be kept updated.
OILED WILDLIFE RESPONSE PROTOCOLS IN THE CENTRAL BALTIC SEA