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What is the primary responsibility of the initial Incident Commander at a mass casualty incident?
Which of the following is NOT one of the initial tactical objectives during a mass casualty incident?
In the priority order for treating patients, which category comes immediately after 'IMMEDIATE' patients?
What is contained in the EMS tactical objectives for a multi-patient incident?
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Which of the following is a responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding rescue personnel?
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Study Notes
Command Establishment
- First-arriving company officer at a multi-patient or mass casualty incident establishes Command.
- The initial Incident Commander (IC) remains in charge until Command is either transferred or the incident stabilizes, leading to Command termination.
Tactical Objectives
- Command completes tactical objectives, prioritized as follows:
- Remove endangered occupants and treat the injured.
- Stabilize the incident while ensuring life safety.
- Establish and perform critical functions: triage, extrication, treatment, and transportation.
- Ensure safety, accountability, and welfare of both rescue personnel and victims.
- Conserve property.
EMS TACTICAL Objectives
- Essential objectives during mass casualty incidents include:
- Completing a “Triage Report.”
- Declaring “All IMMEDIATES Transported.”
Incident Management System (IMS)
- The IMS aids in achieving tactical objectives.
- The IC drives the Command system towards fulfilling these objectives.
Command Structure
- The IC is responsible for creating a command structure tailored to meet the organizational needs of the incident.
Patient Treatment and Transportation Priority
- Patients should be treated and transported in the following order:
- IMMEDIATE
- DELAYED patients upgraded to IMMEDIATE
- DELAYED
- MINOR
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Description
This quiz covers the procedures for establishing command during a mass casualty incident. It highlights the responsibilities of the initial Incident Commander and the tactical objectives that must be prioritized. Test your knowledge on how to effectively manage such challenging situations.
