Cancellation/Slow down

Question 1

If EMS or police cancel you to a scene that may still generate a hazardous situation what must you do?

Answer 1

Continue code 1 to ensure no hazards

Question 1

If PF&R ARRIVES at a scene and police try to cancel, what should fire do?

Answer 1

Fire EMTs have a duty to perform a scene assessment

Question 2

What type code calls shall fire respond to even when canceled?

Answer 2

All “BURN” type codes

To evaluate mechanism of injury

*flame injuries that require transport require notification of on duty investigator prior to clearing

Question 3

When are police allowed to slow down/cancel EMS?

Answer 3

Nothing found/no patients (CANCEL)

Minor first aid/pt refusing (SLOW)

Question 4

What kind of response organization is PF&R?

Answer 4

All Hazard emergency response

Question 5

Flame related burn injuries must be documented by completing what 2 reports?

Answer 5

Fire report AND Civilian Injury report

Question 6

What are some examples of hazardous situations that Portland Fire should continue to even if canceled by EMS or police?

Answer 6

1. Auto accidents with fire potential or leaking fuels
2. Building/structure failures
3. Vehicles creating a traffic hazard

Question 7

AMR is allowed to cancel or slow to code 1 PF&R on only what type of runs?

Answer 7

EMS

Question 8

Flame injuries that require Pt transport also require notification of who?

Answer 8

On-duty Investigator before you clear the scene