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What is the definition of evidence according to the Scene Preservation Policy?
What is the definition of evidence according to the Scene Preservation Policy?
- Any item found at a scene
- Any item that may provide relevant information to an investigation (correct)
- Any item that has been touched by department members
- Any item that is not hazardous
What is the difference between stable and unstable scenes?
What is the difference between stable and unstable scenes?
- Stable scenes have no apparent immediate threat, while unstable scenes have an ongoing or imminent threat (correct)
- Stable scenes are easier to investigate than unstable scenes
- Stable scenes require less caution than unstable scenes
- Stable scenes have fewer potential hazards than unstable scenes
What should department members do before entering a scene?
What should department members do before entering a scene?
- Wait for approval from investigators
- Evaluate the need to enter the scene (correct)
- Touch, move, or alter anything at the scene
- Remove all medical supplies and debris
What should members do when leaving a scene where potential evidence exists?
What should members do when leaving a scene where potential evidence exists?
What should be done with potential biohazards at a scene?
What should be done with potential biohazards at a scene?
What should be done with department equipment not required for safety or protection at a fire scene?
What should be done with department equipment not required for safety or protection at a fire scene?
What should be done if a structure is deemed a safety hazard?
What should be done if a structure is deemed a safety hazard?
What should be done with EMS equipment or supplies left at a scene?
What should be done with EMS equipment or supplies left at a scene?
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Study Notes
- The policy is about preserving potential evidence at emergency scenes.
- Department members must balance providing timely services with minimizing disturbance to evidentiary items.
- Evidence is defined as any item that may provide relevant information to an investigation.
- A scene is any location where items of evidentiary value may be found.
- Stable scenes have no apparent immediate threat, while unstable scenes have an ongoing or imminent threat.
- Department members must evaluate the need to enter a scene before approval from investigators.
- Members should avoid touching, moving, or altering anything at a scene where potential evidence exists.
- Medical supplies and debris should be left at the scene when crews depart, and hazardous materials should be handled appropriately.
- The last unit to leave the scene must conduct a survey to recover all equipment and potential biohazards.
- If EMS equipment or supplies are left at the scene, the station officer and Field Medical Officer must be notified immediately.
- All potential biohazards including bodily fluids/tissues will be removed from public spaces.
- Sharps and contaminated materials will be removed and secured in approved containers.
- The fire scene will be inspected before releasing control to a responsible party.
- Department equipment not required for safety or protection will be removed from the fire scene.
- Any potential hazards will be minimized before releasing control.
- Appropriate markings will be provided to identify hazards.
- If a structure is deemed a safety hazard, an "Unsafe Structure Notice" will be posted.
- The individual receiving control will be briefed on all known safety hazards.
- The person's name, address, and phone number will be included in the fire incident report.
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