Cancellation/Slow down Flashcards
If EMS or police cancel you to a scene that may still generate a hazardous situation what must you do?
Continue code 1 to ensure no hazards
If PF&R ARRIVES at a scene and police try to cancel, what should fire do?
Fire EMTs have a duty to perform a scene assessment
What type code calls shall fire respond to even when canceled?
All “BURN” type codes
To evaluate mechanism of injury
*flame injuries that require transport require notification of on duty investigator prior to clearing
When are police allowed to slow down/cancel EMS?
Nothing found/no patients (CANCEL)
Minor first aid/pt refusing (SLOW)
What kind of response organization is PF&R?
All Hazard emergency response
Flame related burn injuries must be documented by completing what 2 reports?
Fire report AND Civilian Injury report
What are some examples of hazardous situations that Portland Fire should continue to even if canceled by EMS or police?
- Auto accidents with fire potential or leaking fuels
- Building/structure failures
- Vehicles creating a traffic hazard
AMR is allowed to cancel or slow to code 1 PF&R on only what type of runs?
EMS
Flame injuries that require Pt transport also require notification of who?
On-duty Investigator before you clear the scene