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TTEMAS Frequently Asked Questions

What is an industrial emergency response mutual aid plan?

An industrial emergency response mutual aid plan is an agreement between all participating members to share their emergency response equipment and resources with other members in the event of an unexpected incident or emergency.

Participation in this Plan is voluntary. No member is obliged to release equipment, material or personnel if it elects not to do so. Members participating in this Plan should ensure the adequacy of their own resources before providing another member with mutual aid. This Plan does not force any member to provide mutual aid if it is unable to do so. Resources released pursuant to this Plan are made at the sole discretion of the management of each participant.

What is the purpose of an industrial mutual aid plan and how is this accomplished?

The purpose of TTEMAS industrial mutual aid plan is to establish a vehicle for member companies to provide and receive emergency mutual aid assistance. This is accomplished by establishing a common communication system among participants and maintaining an inventory of resources that each member undertakes to release if requested. The Plan provides procedures for the industrial sector to effectively request resources, thus reducing down time, and the ability to communicate with response agencies.

What is the management system model used in TTEMAS?

TTEMAS Emergency Response Plan is based largely on the Incident Management System (IMS), which was developed for managing large fires in the USA.

What are the key management system functions within TTEMAS Management System?

The key management system functions are as follows:

  1. Incident Management System and Unified Command.
  2. Liaison between the Emergency Management Team of the affected plant, TTEMAS Command Group, and responders.
  3. Emergency communications system and protocol.
  4. Procedures for requesting and rendering assistance.
  5. Emergency response organization / structure and current written emergency response action plan for each member.
  6. Current membership listing.
  7. Documented Membership Byelaws and Emergency Response Plan.
  8. Inventory of available emergency resources.
  9. Periodic testing and maintenance of Emergency Response Plans.
How does a prospective member contact TTEMAS?

Initial contact can be made by calling the Secretary at 659-2381 or any any member of the Executive Team or visiting our web site: www.ttemas.org.tt.

How does one join TTEMAS?

Submit a completed membership application form along with a copy of your current Emergency Response Plan, a completed resource listing form and the stated membership fee to the Secretary or any member of TTEMAS Executive Committee.

What is the liability associated with TTEMAS Mutual Aid Scheme?

The member requesting aid will accept liability for the use of any supplies, any damage or repair to equipment or injuries to responding personnel. During the course of the emergency aid and service provided to any member by employees of other members, such employees shall be deemed to be under the control of the member receiving such emergency aid and assistance.