Increasing threat. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Levels: National. Province. Health Service.
Preparation. Triage. Treatment.
1. Fire 2. Earthquake 3. Chemical factory leaks 4. Bombing 5. Multivehicle accidents 6. War 7. Building collapse 8. Volcano 9. Mass gathering
Planning. Equipment: › Personal › Medical Training
Familiarity with existing plans › Ambulance service › Hospital › Special incident Familiarity with other emergency service plans Familiarity with local high risk sites Involvement in planning
Command and Control. Communication. Safety. Assessment. Triage. Treatment. Transport.
Personal protective o Selection o Maintenance Medical o Selection o Training o Maintenance
Safety Function Durability Comfort
Head Face/Eyes Ears Body Hands Feet
Individuals who are inappropriately equipped will be denied access by the Ambulance Safety Officer
Consider nature of risk Consider level of risk Consider body areas at risk
Identification Money Pens Notebook Torch Whistle
Decontamination Triage Life saving first aid Advanced life support Specialist medical
Medical equipment should be compatible with ambulance service equipment
Medical equipment should supplement rather than duplicate, and must reflect the extended skills of the medical staff