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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?

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 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?

The crew's decision to stage without consulting with EMS Communications Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for documenting the reason for Crew - Initiated Staging (CIS)?

Communications Medic at EMS Communications Signup and view all the answers

In which situations may a crew activate a 'Crew - Initiated Stage' (CIS)?

When they have information that leads them to stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial determinant for staging according to the procedure?

Information from ATCEMS Communications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of selecting a staging location?

To avoid passing by the incident scene Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for performing periodic evaluations of all CIS incidents?

The EMS Division Chief-Operations Signup and view all the answers

What should crews do when making their way to the staging location?

Avoid passing by the incident scene if possible Signup and view all the answers

What type of information will be examined by the EMS Division Chief group in the periodic evaluations?

Trends, call types, and safety-related details Signup and view all the answers

What should be communicated on the assigned channel when selecting a staging location?

Staging location details Signup and view all the answers

What action should crews take regarding patient contact?

Make patient contact in a safe and timely manner Signup and view all the answers

Where can the reference procedure for personal protective equipment be found?

In the Field Operations - Personal Protective Equipment Signup and view all the answers

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