A Guide for First Responders Flip Book - Arizona Department of ...

“Notice” Event
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• Assessment/Announcement (Assess the situation/Announce
your arrival to the person)
◦ Get Attention (of the person)
▪ Clearly establish identifi cation and purpose. Present your
offi cial ID.
My name is __________. I’m here to help you.
I am a __________ (name your job).
▫ I am here because __________ (explain the situation).
▪ Establish eye contact if possible and appropriate (see
Language/Cultural tab for considerations).
▪ Be sure your presence is known.
◦ Convey Concern/Gather More Information
Determine if shelter in place is possible.
▪ Assess person for access and functional needs
( deaf/ HOH, blind, cognitive/ mental health,
re approaching
mobility/ dexterity, medical, transportation).
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▪ Use communication strategies that work for the person (speaking, notes, gestures,
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picture cues, or interpreter).
Explain the incident and what is expected of the individual.
▫ People who have access and functional needs know best their ability to respond to an
incident – as long as they know what is happening and what is expected of them.
▫ No need for a long explanation. Time is of the essence.
Keep it simple.
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