b'when no other option remained. If you reach the confrontsistance can disrupt an attackers focus and may slow or FOGHORN FOCUS phase, you and those around you must act decisively. Usestop the assault.everything at your disposal: strike, kick, gouge, and utilize improvised weapons such as water bottles, coffee mugs,CALLING FOR HELPfire hoses, or axes. As soon as practical, notify the U.S. Coast Guard, local law enforcement, EMS, your company, and any other relevant While this is not a movie and disarming an attacker isagencies. Use radio, telephone, or any available communi-extremelydifficult,evidenceshowsthataggressivere- cation method. Multiple calls from multiple individuals can improve response accuracy, as each caller may provide unique details.RENDERING AIDAVOID Once it is safe, prioritize medical care. The human body can sustain only limited blood loss, and uncontrolled bleeding BARRICADEis the primary cause of preventable death in trauma. Crew CONFRONT membersshouldbetrainedtoapplytourniquets,pack wounds,andapplychestseals.Withpotentialdelaysin Commit the steps of avoidbarricadeEMS response, your crew effectively becomes a triage team. confront to memory. You should Solicitassistancefrompassengersanyadditionalhelp be able to apply and explain them evencan be lifesaving. Medical readiness should be a standard under extreme duress. component of annual training for all personnel, regardless 1. Avoid of job title.As soon as you identify an active threat, immediately move away from the assailant. Instruct passengers toMedical readiness shouldrun away from the violence as quickly as possible and to leave belongingsbe a standard componentbehindno laptops, purses, or souve-nirs. During critical incidents, irrationalof annual trainingbehavior often takes over, so these directions must be clear and assertive. for all personnel, regardless 2. Barricade of job title.If escape is not possible, barricade your location. Get out of sightdo not remain in the open. Position yourself behind solid objects, under tables, or inWHEN HELP ARRIVEScorners. Lock doors, block entry pointsWhenlawenforcementarrives,thesituationwillbe with furniture or equipment, and turnhighly tense. Dispatch reports may contain conflicting off lights if it is safe to do so. descriptionsandvaryingaccountsofthenumberof assailants, leaving officers uncertain about who poses a threat. Whether they arrive by air, boat, or at the dock, 3. Confrontexpectloudcommands,rapidmovement,andvisible If avoidance and barricading fail, beweapons. It is essential to follow every instruction pre-prepared to fight for your lifeandciselynothing more, nothing lessto ensure the safety fight unfairly. This is a survival situation. of passengers and crew. Statistically, most officers will neverrespondtomorethanoneactiveshooterevent FOGHORN 12'