Lift Assist Memo

Question 1

Memos 18-12 Lift Assist Program

Peel paramedics will be the primary agency to respond to lift assists.

Fire will NOT respond unless ?

Answer 1

Unless specifically requested by Ambulance

Question 2

Memos 18-12 Lift Assist Program

VERY IMPORTANT

**Circumstances for which Fire WILL attend a lift assist

at the request of ambulance are ?**

1. What kind of patient size?
2. ❤️There is need for what kind of removal ?
3. ❤️The crew will be delayed how long ?

(three things)

Answer 2

1. For a VERY heavy patient (once on-scene crew determines this)
2. If there is need for an extrication or need for equipment
3. **The crew will be DELAYED BEYOND 30 min**