8 Questions
What should EMS personnel do if the response vehicle is incapable of making the emergency call?
Notify Communications by radio and place the unit Out of Service
In what circumstances should the crew notify an on-duty Commander immediately?
When the response to an assigned emergency call is delayed
What should be the priority if there is a shift change during an emergency incident?
The crew on duty at the time of call should respond to the incident without delay
What determines the route that EMS personnel should utilize when responding to an emergency incident?
The quickest route as determined by the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System
When may alternate route determination be made by EMS personnel?
Based on special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scene safety
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter street closures while responding to an emergency incident?
Notify Communications and request guidance on an alternate route
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter adverse weather conditions while responding?
Adjust driving to suit the conditions and continue towards the incident
What should EMS personnel do if they encounter a hazmat situation while responding?
Notify Communications and request guidance on how to proceed
responding
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