EMS
Note: Members shall follow appropriate medical protocols associated with patient care. For more detailed information see ROFR first responder protocols.
Response
Review case comments and begin developing an action plan. Don proper PPE and BSI as appropriate per officer-in-charge and SOPs/Protocols
Arrival
- Ensure the scene is safe and remains safe throughout the incident and crew(s) are operating safely. If appropriate, stage prior to entry into the area.
- Determine if the responding resources are adequate or if additional resources are needed.
- Resources may include: Police, air ambulance, Chief Officer, ALS engine,
Emergency Medical Response
- Follow appropriate ROFR medical protocols and SOPs
Motor Vehicle ACCIDENT/EXTRICATION
- Position apparatus to protect personnel and maintain egress
- Establish priorities
- Multiple vehicles
- Command
- Additional resources
- Engines will provide a cover line (minimum of 1 3/4” handline) for entrapment/pin
- Provide initial stabilization of vehicle
MCI (UNEXPECTED EVENTS THAT MAY OVERWHELM AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND NORMAL OPERATIONS)
- Establish priorities
- Communications
- Command
- Staging areas
- Resources needed (mutual aid, any special equipment, etc.)
WATER/ICE RESCUE
- Structural turnout gear is not recommended to be worn within 25 feet of the water’s edge (the hot zone)
- Minimum PPE will consist of helmet, gloves, and a properly fitting PFD and will be worn at all times while operating in the hot zone
- Assess reach, throw, row, go options
- Determine Point Last Seen (if possible) if victim is no longer visible
LANDING ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT
- Establish a tactical channel
- Find a large open area with no obstructions
- If any obstructions are seen, advise aircraft immediately
- Establish a 100 foot by 100 foot landing zone. In the event the landing zone is smaller, advise the incoming aircraft
- When a landing zone is on a dry dirt surface, wet it down prior to the aircraft’s arrival to prevent a BROWN OUT (flying dirt and debris that inhibits the pilot’s view)
- Police the area for anything that could become a projectile
- Turn off all white and bright lights that could impact pilot’s night vision
- DO NOT APPROACH AIRCARFT UNTIL SOMEONE FROM THE FLIGHT CREW APPROVES
Note: Members shall follow appropriate medical protocols associated with patient care. For more detailed information see ROFR first responder protocols.
Response
Review case comments and begin developing an action plan. Don proper PPE and BSI as appropriate per officer-in-charge and SOPs/Protocols
Arrival
- Ensure the scene is safe and remains safe throughout the incident and crew(s) are operating safely. If appropriate, stage prior to entry into the area.
- Determine if the responding resources are adequate or if additional resources are needed.
- Resources may include: Police, air ambulance, Chief Officer, ALS engine,
Emergency Medical Response
- Follow appropriate ROFR medical protocols and SOPs
Motor Vehicle ACCIDENT/EXTRICATION
- Position apparatus to protect personnel and maintain egress
- Establish priorities
- Multiple vehicles
- Command
- Additional resources
- Engines will provide a cover line (minimum of 1 3/4” handline) for entrapment/pin
- Provide initial stabilization of vehicle
MCI (UNEXPECTED EVENTS THAT MAY OVERWHELM AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND NORMAL OPERATIONS)
- Establish priorities
- Communications
- Command
- Staging areas
- Resources needed (mutual aid, any special equipment, etc.)
WATER/ICE RESCUE
- Structural turnout gear is not recommended to be worn within 25 feet of the water’s edge (the hot zone)
- Minimum PPE will consist of helmet, gloves, and a properly fitting PFD and will be worn at all times while operating in the hot zone
- Assess reach, throw, row, go options
- Determine Point Last Seen (if possible) if victim is no longer visible
LANDING ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT
- Establish a tactical channel
- Find a large open area with no obstructions
- If any obstructions are seen, advise aircraft immediately
- Establish a 100 foot by 100 foot landing zone. In the event the landing zone is smaller, advise the incoming aircraft
- When a landing zone is on a dry dirt surface, wet it down prior to the aircraft’s arrival to prevent a BROWN OUT (flying dirt and debris that inhibits the pilot’s view)
- Police the area for anything that could become a projectile
- Turn off all white and bright lights that could impact pilot’s night vision
- DO NOT APPROACH AIRCARFT UNTIL SOMEONE FROM THE FLIGHT CREW APPROVES
