Glossary / Definitions

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ABI

Association of British Insurers

ACAS

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

ACPO

Association of Chief Police Officers

AIO

Ambulance Incident Officer. The officer of an ambulance service with overall responsibility for the work of the service at the scene of an emergency. Works in close liaison with the Medical Incident Officer (MIO) to ensure effective use of the medical and ambulance resources at the scene.

AIO

Ambulance Incident Officer

Ambulance Control Point

An emergency mobile control vehicle, readily identifiable by a green flashing light, providing an 'on site' communications facility, which may be at a distance from the incident. It is to this location that all NHS/Medical resources should report. Ideally, the point should be in close proximity to the Police and Fire Control/Command vehicles, forming the Forward Control Point, subject to radio interference constraints.

Ambulance Incident Officer

(AIO) The officer of an ambulance service with overall responsibility for the work of the service at the scene of an emergency. Works in close liaison with the Medical Incident Officer (MIO) to ensure effective use of the medical and ambulance resources at the scene.

Ambulance Loading Point

An area, preferably hard standing, in close proximity to the casualty clearing station, where ambulances can be manoeuvred and patients placed in ambulances for transfer to hospital. Helicopter landing provision may also be needed.

Ambulance Parking Point

(Marshalling Area) The place designated at the scene of a major incident where arriving ambulances can park, thus avoiding congestion at the entrance to the site or at the Ambulance Loading Point. These areas are also suitable for staff briefings, procurement of refreshments and restocking of equipment.

Ante Mortem Team

Officers responsible for liaising with the next-of-kin on all matters relating to the identification of the deceased.

ARCC

Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre

ATOC

Association of Train Operating Companies