OBJECTIVES:
upon completion of this lesson,you will be able to;
1)List the five items of information to obtain when receiving a call for assisstance.
2)Name five factors to consider when responding to a call
3)List the three steps for scene size-up ,in proper order.
4)List the six items of information that should be included in the initial report when arriving at the scene.
5)List the three priorities for securing the scene
6)Name five basic tools used to gain access to a patient trapped in a vehicle
7)List two ways to gain access to a patient trapped in a vehicle.
The incident
definition : an event caused by a natural phenomenon or human acitivity that requries the intervention of emergency services personnel to prevent or mitigate loss of life and damages to property and the envoriment.
Call for Assisstance
information to obtain:
1)Address /location of the incident.
2)Identify the origin of the call (telephone,radio,in-person,etc)
3)Incident type(what is happening)
4)Vicitms(Quality and condition)
5)Actions taken.
Response
When responding to an incident ,the following factors should be considered;
*Day of the week (traffic,etc)
*Time of the day (school ,business hours,people at home,etc)
*Weather(Rain,wind,storms,etc)
*Social Disturbances
*Topography(winding roads,etc)
*Hazardous materials(fuel leaks,radiation,etc)
*Acess routes (freeways,crossings,bridges,height,weidth,road maintance,etc)
*Power lines
*Proper vehicle placement
Types of Incidents
*Motor vehicle collision
*Structural Fire
*Natural phenomena
*Water rescue
*Medical Emergency
*Hazardous materials
*Structural collapse
*Electrical
*Aircraft accident
Scene Size-up
definition:The evaluation of factors that are used in the decision-making process to establish the strategy and tactics.
Scene Size-up Criteria
using the following criteria for scene size-up ,in this order:
1) (determine actual state)
2)Where is it going?(determine potential situation)
3)How do i control it?(determine operations and resources needed)
Reporting
The following information should be included in the intial report:
1)Address/location..............................................................
2)Type of incident................................................................
3)Envorimental conditions..................................................
4)Current situation...............................................................
5)Number of victi............................................................
6)Resources needed............................................................
Exercise :Scene Size-up
Scene-Size up
what is the current situation ?(actual state)....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
What is it going?(potential situation)...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
(operations and resources needed)
Guide to reporting scene Information (To Dispatch Office)
Address/location......................................................
Type of incident........................................................
Environmental conditions........................................
Problems present....................................................
Number of victims...................................................
Resources needed...................................................
securing the scene
there are three priorities when securing the scene:
1) Place your vehicle properly...............................................................
2)Isolate and mark the scene...............................................................
3)Mitigate risks.....................................................................................
Gaining Access
The MFR should always analyse the need for personal protection, such as helmet, eye protection ,mask ,self-contained breathing apparatus,gloves,etc,before attempting to gain access to a patient. In case the incident occours in water ,cliffs,etc,the MFR should request assisstance from specially trained personnel.
Basic Tools
fill in the local names used for the tools lsited below:
*Pliers
*Pry bar
*screwdriver
*Vise grips
*Tin snips
*Axe
*Hammer
*Hacksaw
*Knife
*Rubber mallet
*Rope
*Automatic center punch
*Kelly tool
*personal protective equipment
Gaining Access to buildings
Always look for alternate means of entry. Consider the easiest route for entry and exit based on the situation and the patient's neeeds.
NOTES......................................................
Doors........................................................
Windows..................................................
Gaining Access to Vehicles Using Basic Tools
Generally and if possible ,medical treatment should begin before the patient in extricted .The patient should be removed in such a way as to minimize futher injury . Access may be simple (not requiring tools) or complex (requiring tools and special training). Take only those steps you are trained to take .Call for additional resources.
NOTES...............................................................................
Doors.................................................................................
Windows...........................................................................
Post-Test The Incident
1)List the five item of information to obtain when receiving a call for assisstance.
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2)List Five factors to consider when responding to a call
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3)List the Three steps to scene size-up ,in proper order.
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4)List the six items of information that should be included in the initial report to the dispatch office when arriving at the scene.
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5)List the Three steps to secure the scene
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6)List Five Basic tools used to gain access to a patient trapped in a vehicle.
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7)List two ways to gain access to a patient trapped in a vehicle
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