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What is the purpose of the Incident Assignment – Staging Procedure?
What is the purpose of the Incident Assignment – Staging Procedure?
- To establish communication protocols during an incident
- To determine the minimum standards for ATCEMS personnel
- To set the criteria for staging on an incident (correct)
- To ensure active violence is addressed at an incident
Which of the following is a criterion for staging according to ATCEMS Communications?
Which of the following is a criterion for staging according to ATCEMS Communications?
- Minor injuries reported at an incident
- Traffic congestion around an incident location
- Medical Alarm at a business that is closed (correct)
- Small fire without significant threat
When can a crew activate a 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS)?
When can a crew activate a 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS)?
- When they have information that leads them to stage (correct)
- When there's a known involvement of a weapon at the incident
- When they spot a small fire at the incident location
- When EMS Communications advises them to stage
What does the term 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS) refer to?
What does the term 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS) refer to?
Who is responsible for documenting the reason for Crew - Initiated Staging (CIS)?
Who is responsible for documenting the reason for Crew - Initiated Staging (CIS)?
In which situations may a crew activate a 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS)?
In which situations may a crew activate a 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS)?
What is the initial determinant for staging according to the procedure?
What is the initial determinant for staging according to the procedure?
What is the main purpose of selecting a staging location?
What is the main purpose of selecting a staging location?
Who is responsible for performing periodic evaluations of all CIS incidents?
Who is responsible for performing periodic evaluations of all CIS incidents?
What should crews do when making their way to the staging location?
What should crews do when making their way to the staging location?
What type of information will be examined by the EMS Division Chief group in the periodic evaluations?
What type of information will be examined by the EMS Division Chief group in the periodic evaluations?
What should be communicated on the assigned channel when selecting a staging location?
What should be communicated on the assigned channel when selecting a staging location?
What action should crews take regarding patient contact?
What action should crews take regarding patient contact?
Where can the reference procedure for personal protective equipment be found?
Where can the reference procedure for personal protective equipment be found?
