203.01 Arrival

Questions and Answers

What are the primary responsibilities of the first arriving company officer at a multiple patient incident?

Establish control over law enforcement

Conduct a community assessment of needs

Create a treatment area immediately

Assume Command and give an on-scene report (correct)

When should Dispatch be notified about the type of incident and the condition of patients?

Only if additional resources are required

As soon as possible after Command arrives (correct)

After triage is completed

When law enforcement arrives at the scene

What steps should be taken to ensure safety during the incident?

Position the response vehicle for visibility and use flares (correct)

Systematically search for hazards after patients are treated

Keep the area clear of all personnel and barricade the site

Only rely on law enforcement for safety oversight

What does a Triage Report indicate after completion?

The size and classification of patients Signup and view all the answers

In a scenario with a high number of patients, what is a recommended action?

Create multiple treatment areas if patients are distinct in location Signup and view all the answers

What are the roles of Dispatch during a multiple patient incident?

Alert agencies and medical facilities based on Command needs Signup and view all the answers

What is one effective method of treating patients when their number is limited?

Treat patients 'in place' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method for identifying treatment areas?

Use of colored flashlights Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Incident Command

First arriving company officer assumes Command and delivers an on-scene report addressing:
- Current situation
- Planned actions
- Required resources

Communication

Inform Dispatch promptly about:
- Type of situation
- Approximate number of patients
- Patients' conditions
Initial reports enable Dispatch to notify other agencies and medical facilities based on incident scale

Scene Assessment

Command conducts a rapid scene survey to identify hazards and safety concerns.
Establishes a safe zone utilizing:
- Defensive rig positioning
- Flashing lights
- Flare or reflector placement

Traffic Control

Additional traffic control should be coordinated with law enforcement via Dispatch.

Assistance Requests

Command must swiftly request further assistance if necessary.
Dispatch responds based on:
- Assistance requests
- Progress reports from Command

Triage Process

Triage is initiated early when patient numbers or injury severity exceed on-scene capacities.
A Triage Report must be communicated to Alarm after triage is completed.
Example of a Triage Report:
- “Triage to Command. Triage is complete. We have 9 total patients: 2 IMMEDIATES, 3 DELAYED, 4 MINORS.”
Triage Reports help inform all responding crews about:
- Incident magnitude
- Need for additional resources

Treatment Strategies

Determine the most effective approach for patient treatment quickly.
For few patients, treatment may occur “in place.”
For larger incidents, establish a designated treatment area.
Use colored salvage covers:
- Red for IMMEDIATE
- Yellow for DELAYED
- Green for MINOR patients

Special Incident Considerations

In cases like building collapses or hazardous material releases, removing victims to a safe area is preferred over stabilizing hazards.
For complex incidents (train or bus collisions), triage will be performed at the treatment area entrance.

Description

This quiz covers the protocols for the first arriving company officer at a multiple patient incident. It addresses how to assess the situation, communicate vital information to Dispatch, and ensure the safety of the scene. Learn key actions and resource management for effective incident command.