2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Role in Highway Scene Management

3. Proper Routing to Incident Be familiar with the service area. Be proficient in the use of navigational equipment. Anticipate the need for alternative routes. Image placeholder; GPS mobile mapping

4. Responder Safety Be familiar with the proper set-up, staging and removal of emergency responders at the incident Know the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment Speak up to correct unsafe conditions Image placeholder: Medic3 crop

5. Integration into the Incident Command Structure Have a working knowledge of ICS principles Be able to work within a Unified Command structure, including serving as Incident Command Use of effective communications among multiple agencies Image placeholder

6. Triage, Treatment and Transport of Incident Victims Perform a scene size-up and need for additional resources, including air medical support Determine the severity of injuries, patient prioritization, transport needs and destinations Provide proper medical care to patient(s), often under stressful or dangerous circumstances Provide notification to emergency department(s) Image placeholder: Medic2

7. Summary