Triage officer

The individual who assumes or is assigned control of triage
roles and responsibilities:
  • Ensure safety and accountability of personnel
  • Determine location and number of casualties
  • Determine resources needed
  • Assign and supervise triage teams
  • Ensure that all casualties are triaged and accounted for
  • Provide progress reports to Command
  • Coordinate with other sections (treatment, transport, etc)
  • Provide Command a triage report upon completion of triage
  • Terminate and document all triage activities