response package MVA initial/ 2nd alarm
initial - 1 fire unit, 1 Rescue or squad, 1 Ambulance
2nd - 2E, 1Truck, 1HR, 1BC
- specifically order how many ambulances that you need
Give a size up for a MVA
- location of incident
- # of vehicles-# of Pt’s
- scene hazards
- establish command
- resource needs
- E20 arrived to a 3 car MVA with an unknown amount of occupants, initiating triage, upgrade to 2nd alarm, I will be establishing 99w command
what are your responsibilities as a company officer on a MVA?
- upgrade if needed
- assumes command
assign crew
-complete outer circle - provide important info to incoming units
- establish medical/ extrication groups
- operate as safety officer
what are triggers for upgrading to a 2nd alarm MVC?
- suspected injuries
- moderate damage
- Pt trapped or require heavy tools
Response package for MVA unknown injury
- 1E, rescue, SQ + a fire unit
pertinent info for incoming units ECM
- orientation of vehicle
- type of vehicle
- # of pt’s
- location of pt’s
- status of prep complete
- hazrds
what are the responsibilities of medical group supervisor?
- overview of Pt care
- ambulances
- hospital
- communicate needs to extrication
secondary report for MVA
- upgrade?
- add ambulance?
- give me a dedicated ops channel
- put life flight on standby
- establish command
directions to crew MVA
A/O - spot to create safe working area
FFB - stabilize and secure vehicle
FFA - triage and face to face back with me
ME - perform outer circle, face to face to with FFA and get back in the cab for command roles
Reassign crews after secondary report
A/O - task with exposure line
FFB - Pt care
FFA - prep vehicle for extrication
myself - stay in cab, retain command and assign units as they arrive
Tactical priorities MVA
- scene safety
-extrication problem - medical problem
