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What should EMS personnel do if the response vehicle is incapable of making the emergency call?
What should EMS personnel do if the response vehicle is incapable of making the emergency call?
- Notify an on-duty Commander and then proceed to the incident
- Notify Communications by radio and place the unit Out of Service (correct)
- Continue driving to the incident using an alternate vehicle
- Wait for the vehicle to be repaired before responding
In what circumstances should the crew notify an on-duty Commander immediately?
In what circumstances should the crew notify an on-duty Commander immediately?
- When special circumstances affect the driving route
- When they encounter adverse weather conditions while responding
- When the response to an assigned emergency call is delayed (correct)
- When they are unable to find the quickest route to the incident
What should be the priority if there is a shift change during an emergency incident?
What should be the priority if there is a shift change during an emergency incident?
- Shift change should take precedence over responding to the incident
- The crew on duty at the time of call should respond to the incident without delay (correct)
- The quickest route should be determined before responding to the incident
- The crew should wait for the new shift to take over before responding
What determines the route that EMS personnel should utilize when responding to an emergency incident?
What determines the route that EMS personnel should utilize when responding to an emergency incident?
When may alternate route determination be made by EMS personnel?
When may alternate route determination be made by EMS personnel?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter street closures while responding to an emergency incident?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter street closures while responding to an emergency incident?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter adverse weather conditions while responding?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter adverse weather conditions while responding?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter a hazmat situation while responding?
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter a hazmat situation while responding?
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