GOG 10-31 Empowering Incident Commanders to Cancel Responding EMS Resources

Questions and Answers

What is the primary role of an Incident Commander (IC) in KCFD?

To manage responding resources according to incident needs (correct)

To provide medical treatment to patients

To oversee all ambulances in the area

To assess the qualifications of uniformed personnel

Which statement correctly characterizes a 'Patient' as defined by KCFD?

A person in need of treatment by medical personnel (correct)

Anyone who has not activated the EMS system

Any individual present at the incident location

A bystander at an emergency scene

What should the Incident Commander do if they determine that no responding resources are required?

Proceed with the initial assessment of the scene

Request additional resources for medical support

Inform Communications to downgrade the response (correct)

Automatically report a false alarm

What information must be reflected in the incident report according to the guidelines?

A scene assessment was conducted with no patients presented Signup and view all the answers

Who does not qualify as a 'Patient' in the context of KCFD guidelines?

Someone involved in an incident but uninjured Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the scope of this guideline?

All KCFD personnel and resources, including ambulances Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating the necessity of resources, what is the first step for the Incident Commander?

Establish Command and conduct a scene assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the Incident Commander regarding the communication of assessment findings?

To notify Communications about the status of resources Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Purpose

Outlines practices for KCFD Incident Commanders to manage resources effectively based on incident needs.

Scope

Applies to all uniformed KCFD personnel and resources, notably ambulances.

Definitions

Incident Commander (IC): Officer from a responding KCFD apparatus who leads and establishes command at an incident.
Patient: Individual needing treatment from medical personnel, including those who activated EMS or present with a medical complaint.
Not a Patient: Individual identified as not needing treatment, regardless of potential involvement in situations leading to a medical need.

Guidelines

Following Command establishment and scene assessment:
- IC assesses necessary KCFD resources for incident management.
- If no resources are needed, IC will notify Communications to cancel or downgrade the response to non-emergency status.
- Incident reports must document that a scene assessment occurred with no patients identified.
Example narrative for report: "A scene assessment was conducted; no patients requiring medical care were presented."

Description

This quiz covers the guidelines set for KCFD Incident Commanders in managing responding resources and personnel during incidents. It is essential for understanding the roles and responsibilities of uniformed KCFD personnel, including the definitions and scope of the incident command structure.