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What is the purpose of assigning a tactical channel for hospital support communication?
What is the purpose of assigning a tactical channel for hospital support communication?
- To provide updates on crew whereabouts
- To streamline communication with the hospital area command (correct)
- To facilitate dispatch of additional ambulances
- To coordinate patient transport
What information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility?
What information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility?
- Hospital operating hours
- Number of patients and types of injuries (correct)
- Types of medical equipment available
- Names of the crew members
In a Level 1 MCI situation, what does C.A.N. stand for?
In a Level 1 MCI situation, what does C.A.N. stand for?
- Care Assessment Norms
- Conditions, Actions, Needs (correct)
- Critical Assessment Notes
- Communication Assessment Notice
What is one of the crew's responsibilities regarding patient triage/treatment at a medical facility?
What is one of the crew's responsibilities regarding patient triage/treatment at a medical facility?
What type of resources can crews request through the hospital area commander in a Level 1 MCI?
What type of resources can crews request through the hospital area commander in a Level 1 MCI?
What is the definition of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) according to the text?
What is the definition of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) according to the text?
How many patients may a Level 4 MCI produce according to the text?
How many patients may a Level 4 MCI produce according to the text?
What triggers the dispatching of a hospital support response according to the text?
What triggers the dispatching of a hospital support response according to the text?
In what situations will fire department dispatchers respond one engine or one truck to closest hospitals according to the text?
In what situations will fire department dispatchers respond one engine or one truck to closest hospitals according to the text?
What does a Level 2 MCI indicate in terms of patient numbers?
What does a Level 2 MCI indicate in terms of patient numbers?
When does a hospital support response get triggered according to the text?
When does a hospital support response get triggered according to the text?
How many patients may a Level 5 MCI produce according to the text?
How many patients may a Level 5 MCI produce according to the text?
What is the effective date of the Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS?
What is the effective date of the Southern Nevada Fire Operations STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS?
What is the main purpose of the mentioned procedure?
What is the main purpose of the mentioned procedure?
Who will determine the level of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) during an emergency?
Who will determine the level of Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) during an emergency?
What is the responsibility of all fire department members in relation to this SOP?
What is the responsibility of all fire department members in relation to this SOP?
Who will be assigned the role of 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
Who will be assigned the role of 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
Who will coordinate and support company officers operating at hospitals during an MCI?
Who will coordinate and support company officers operating at hospitals during an MCI?
What entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
What entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
In case of a Mass Casualty Incident, where will engine or truck companies be sent if not involved directly in mitigation?
In case of a Mass Casualty Incident, where will engine or truck companies be sent if not involved directly in mitigation?
What is the primary responsibility of all fire department members during a confirmed Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) as per the procedure?
What is the primary responsibility of all fire department members during a confirmed Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) as per the procedure?
Who will be designated as the 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
Who will be designated as the 'hospital area command' during a Mass Casualty Incident?
What is the responsibility of fire department dispatchers in responding to an MCI according to the procedure?
What is the responsibility of fire department dispatchers in responding to an MCI according to the procedure?
When an MCI occurs, what is the role of the incident commander according to the procedure?
When an MCI occurs, what is the role of the incident commander according to the procedure?
Which entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
Which entities' policies and procedures must this procedure be compliant with?
What is the main role of fire department dispatchers in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident?
What is the main role of fire department dispatchers in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident?
What triggers the dispatch of a hospital support response during an MCI?
What triggers the dispatch of a hospital support response during an MCI?
In an MCI situation producing 30 patients, what level would this incident be classified as?
In an MCI situation producing 30 patients, what level would this incident be classified as?
What is the responsibility of fire department members when responding to a Level 1 MCI?
What is the responsibility of fire department members when responding to a Level 1 MCI?
Who is authorized to declare a Mass Casualty Incident according to the text?
Who is authorized to declare a Mass Casualty Incident according to the text?
What is a key aspect of initiating a hospital support response according to the text?
What is a key aspect of initiating a hospital support response according to the text?
What type of information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility during a Level 1 MCI?
What type of information should crews gather and provide to the hospital area commander upon arriving at a medical facility during a Level 1 MCI?
During a Level 1 MCI, what is the crew's role in terms of patient triage and treatment at a medical facility?
During a Level 1 MCI, what is the crew's role in terms of patient triage and treatment at a medical facility?
What additional challenges should be included in the C.A.N. (Conditions, Actions, Needs) provided to the hospital area commander?
What additional challenges should be included in the C.A.N. (Conditions, Actions, Needs) provided to the hospital area commander?
What resources can crews request through the hospital area commander during a Level 1 MCI?
What resources can crews request through the hospital area commander during a Level 1 MCI?
Why do dispatchers assign a tactical channel for hospital support communication during an MCI?
Why do dispatchers assign a tactical channel for hospital support communication during an MCI?
What is one of the crew's tasks upon arriving at an identified medical facility during an MCI?
What is one of the crew's tasks upon arriving at an identified medical facility during an MCI?
