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What is the maximum OOS-Repair time allowed for mechanical repairs on an ambulance?
What is the maximum OOS-Repair time allowed for mechanical repairs on an ambulance?
- 40 minutes
- 30 minutes (correct)
- 10 minutes
- 20 minutes
What should the medic crew do when their vehicle is unable to continue to an assigned emergency call?
What should the medic crew do when their vehicle is unable to continue to an assigned emergency call?
- Continue driving to the emergency call
- Inform the EMSG Supervisor directly
- Notify EMS Communications on the radio (correct)
- Wait for the vehicle to become operational again
When is it necessary to change into a Ready Reserve at EMSG?
When is it necessary to change into a Ready Reserve at EMSG?
- Not necessary to change into a Ready Reserve for any repair (correct)
- For routine, simple repairs taking more than 30 minutes
- For any mechanical issue
- Only for major mechanical repairs
Who should the medic crew coordinate with when going to EMSG due to a mechanical issue?
Who should the medic crew coordinate with when going to EMSG due to a mechanical issue?
What should the medic crew do during non-emergency situations when a mechanical issue makes it unsafe or renders the unit unable to drive to EMSG?
What should the medic crew do during non-emergency situations when a mechanical issue makes it unsafe or renders the unit unable to drive to EMSG?
What determines whether the medic crew should change into a Ready Reserve upon arrival at EMSG?
What determines whether the medic crew should change into a Ready Reserve upon arrival at EMSG?
What should the crew do if the repair is estimated to require more than 30 minutes of out of service time?
What should the crew do if the repair is estimated to require more than 30 minutes of out of service time?
When may the medic crew remain in an AVCL status at EMSG?
When may the medic crew remain in an AVCL status at EMSG?
What should the medic crew do when no Ready Reserve ambulances are available?
What should the medic crew do when no Ready Reserve ambulances are available?
What are the Field Commander's responsibilities?
What are the Field Commander's responsibilities?
Who can release the medic crew to their home district or other location?
Who can release the medic crew to their home district or other location?
What should be done to keep out of service times to less than 30 minutes?
What should be done to keep out of service times to less than 30 minutes?
