10 Questions
According to the text, what should be done if PD is not present on the scene after 20 minutes?
Repeat request for PD response
According to the text, when can the unit leave the scene?
If the family is in agreement with being left alone with the body
According to the text, what should be done if there is uncertainty about leaving the scene?
Contact the EMS Battalion Captain for help or advice
According to the text, what should NOT be done if the body is in a public view?
Leave the scene immediately
According to the text, where can field termination guidelines be found?
Chapter 11 of the EMS protocol manual
According to the guidelines, when dispatch states 'police responding' or 'En Route', what does it mean?
It means that our request is prioritized for a response.
Who is responsible for ensuring adherence to the policies?
All personnel
In the case of a traffic accident where police have not arrived, what should the Fire-Rescue Department do?
Make the scene safe, including moving vehicles if necessary.
When can the scene be cleared in the case of a 'Dead on Arrival' (DOA) where the death appears to be due to natural causes?
After requesting that the Police Department (PD) respond to the scene.
How should police assistance be summoned if a Fire-Rescue Department unit or member feels physically threatened and requires immediate help?
Call the Alarm Office and request police assistance using a '3' signal.
Quiz: Police Actions on Automobile Accidents, DOA's, and Field Termination - Test your knowledge on standardizing Fire-Rescue Department actions at scenes involving police, including responsibilities, guidelines, and dispatch procedures.
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