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When should the Safety Sector be assigned?
When should the Safety Sector be assigned?
- As soon as the basic sectors have been established (correct)
- Only during Level II staging incidents
- As soon as the first responders arrive
- After the Staging Sector is established
What is the primary responsibility of the Medical Supply Sector?
What is the primary responsibility of the Medical Supply Sector?
- Providing immediate medical care to patients
- Procurement, delivery, and stockpiling of medical supplies (correct)
- Overseeing the operation of the Medical Support team
- Establishing protocols for medical emergencies
In what scenario is the LZ Sector established?
In what scenario is the LZ Sector established?
- Only when the Medical Supply Sector is in operation
- If helicopters are used for transportation (correct)
- During all medical incidents regardless of alarm level
- When immediate medical assistance is requested
What is the function of the Level II staging area in a First Alarm Medical incident?
What is the function of the Level II staging area in a First Alarm Medical incident?
What type of incidents triggers the automatic dispatch of Medical Support 19 and a Medical Supply truck?
What type of incidents triggers the automatic dispatch of Medical Support 19 and a Medical Supply truck?
What is the main role of the Medical Supply Sector during an incident?
What is the main role of the Medical Supply Sector during an incident?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of the LZ Sector?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of the LZ Sector?
During which level of incident is a Medical Supply Sector automatically dispatched?
During which level of incident is a Medical Supply Sector automatically dispatched?
What is a primary purpose of identifying a Level II staging area in medical incidents?
What is a primary purpose of identifying a Level II staging area in medical incidents?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the responsibilities of the LZ Sector?
Which of the following is NOT associated with the responsibilities of the LZ Sector?
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Safety Sector
- Establish Safety Sector immediately after basic sectors are set up.
- A Staging Sector may be necessary as incidents escalate.
- For First Alarm Medical incidents, identify a Level II staging area to prevent congestion.
Medical Supply Sector
- Responsible for obtaining, delivering, and stockpiling medical supplies at the scene.
- Should be established during 3rd Alarm Medical incidents or greater.
- Medical Support 19 (from the airport) and a Medical Supply truck will be automatically dispatched at this level.
- Units dispatched will carry medical supplies, oxygen refill capabilities, and an oxygen distribution system.
LZ Sector (Landing Zone Sector)
- Established if helicopters are deployed, maintaining a safe distance from the incident scene.
- Keeps track of patient destinations and communicates landing instructions to aircraft.
- Enforces safety standards for landing zones, particularly in brush fire air support situations.
- At least one Engine Company will be assigned to support the LZ operations.
Safety Sector
- Establish Safety Sector immediately after basic sectors are set up.
- A Staging Sector may be necessary as incidents escalate.
- For First Alarm Medical incidents, identify a Level II staging area to prevent congestion.
Medical Supply Sector
- Responsible for obtaining, delivering, and stockpiling medical supplies at the scene.
- Should be established during 3rd Alarm Medical incidents or greater.
- Medical Support 19 (from the airport) and a Medical Supply truck will be automatically dispatched at this level.
- Units dispatched will carry medical supplies, oxygen refill capabilities, and an oxygen distribution system.
LZ Sector (Landing Zone Sector)
- Established if helicopters are deployed, maintaining a safe distance from the incident scene.
- Keeps track of patient destinations and communicates landing instructions to aircraft.
- Enforces safety standards for landing zones, particularly in brush fire air support situations.
- At least one Engine Company will be assigned to support the LZ operations.
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