III-E-51 Strategy for Alarm Assignments 08/05/2022

What is the new reported response time for a BLS ambulance that triggers a BLS transport by the closest rescue?

What is now required when two rescues are available in quarters regarding medical calls?

When responding to coded calls for '317F' and 'MVC Non-MPDS', what is the correct order of dispatch?

What is the requirement for dispatching units on expressways or high-speed roadways?

What change occurs in the assignment procedure for a 'Vessel Fire Adjacent to Land' if it involves a cruise ship?

Policy Amendments for Alarm Assignments

Amendment to P&P III-E-51 Strategy for Alarm Assignments and specifically addresses updates in response procedures.
Change to section 51.06.II.C.7 mandates dispatching the closest rescue for Basic Life Support (BLS) transport if ambulance response exceeds 20 minutes, aligning with ambulance contract standards.
Update in section 51.06.IV specifies that when two rescues are available, the first one will respond to all medical calls, removing the exception for “alpha” calls.

Additional Dispatch Changes

In sections 51.06.IV (pages 16 and 17), updated protocol for “317F” and “MVC Non-MPDS” calls includes:
- Suppression units are the primary first responders, followed by specialty units.
- For incidents on expressways or high-speed roadways, two units are to be dispatched, one of which must be a large apparatus for traffic protection.

High Hazard Assignments

In section 51.06.IV (page 20), a significant adjustment for "Vessel Fire Adjacent to Land" specifies that if the vessel is a cruise ship, a high hazard assignment will be initiated instead of a medium hazard assignment.
Resources listed under the “Confirmed” section may not need to be duplicated if already assigned to the high hazard response.

This quiz focuses on the amendments to Policy and Procedure III-E-51 regarding alarm assignments and BLS transport response times. Test your understanding of the specific changes and their implications for ambulance contract performance. Stay informed about these critical procedural updates.