Operations JCCC EMT (EMS 132)

9 phases of a call

prep

dispatch

enroute

arrival at scene

transfer to ambulance

en route to receiving facility

arrived

to station

post run

we must operate emergency vehicles with ____

due regard for safety of everyone on road

when responding to accident you should park

at least 50 ft away and uphill and upwind

when leaving for hospital tell them

# of pts

triage

where your going

also note beginning mileage

siren syndrome

causes drivers to drive faster in the presence of sirens due to increased anxiety

cushion of safety

keep a safe distance from cars ahead and behind you

be aware of blind spots

when using lights and sirens, you may be allowed to

park or stand in illegal locations

proceed through red light or stop sign after clearing intersection

drive 10mph over speed limit

drive against flow of traffic

make illegal turns

what we CANT do with lights and sirens

speed in a school zone

pass a school bus with its red lights on 

we must use both lights and sirens at the SAME time

lights and sirens on highways

shut down lights and sirens until you reach far left lane and vise versa when exiting

helicopter LZ

100×100 ft

clear of all debris and objects

use cones or vehicles on edges 

make an X with vehicle headlights if needed 

dont blind them

medivac considerations

approach and leave from the front so pilot can see you. Make sure you crouch.

STAY AWAY FROM TAIL

dont approach unless given permission by flight crew

make sure all items and equip is secure 

wear eye protection

inform them of power lines

inform them of strong wind direction 

if the helicopter is landed on uneven ground, approach from….

the down hill side

if powerlines are on car

tell them to stay in car and dont touch metal

if they arent listening, tell them to hop and keep their body compact.

hazmat acronym:RAIN

recognize it

avoid contact

isolate it

notify dispatch

things to do for safety with car wrecks

chock the tires

e-break

turn off car

disconnect battery

watch for air bags

dont stand in front of or behind bumpers (they can pop out)

jointt information center

public info officers from multiple agencies distribute info to public in ICS

liaison officer

person who relays info, concerns and requests among responding agencies.