205.04 Rescue Communications Flashcards
When returning to the first due area, rescues should go available when within ______ minutes driving time to quarters.
10 minutes
When a rescue has been at the hospital approximately ______ minutes, the channel 1 operator will make contact with them to confirm their status.
20 minutes
“Status 2” indicates ________.
There is a rescue shortage in a particular area of the city
“Status 3” indicates ________.
An urgent message for all rescues to return to service as quickly as possible
What cities operate fire department rescues?
Phoenix
Sun Lakes
Sun City West
Daisy Mountain
What calls are rescues automatically dispatch on?
GSW
Stabbing
962 that appears serious
Car/ped
Code
Drowning
What is the definition of stable condition?
State of health in which the prognosis indicates little, if any, immediate change
A FD rescue will be dispatched to transport a patient in stable condition in a non-emergency situation only if ________.
All private ambulance companies refused to accept the call
Outside of Phoenix requests for emergency transportation must meet what criteria prior to any response be a Phoenix rescue?
Request to the city current CON holder
Request to an air transport CON holder
Request to PFD
If the nature is “emergency” the FD will respond and transport sick or injured patients from care facilities under what conditions?
An unstable patient necessitating emergency prehospital assistance and transfer to the closest hospital
When there are no other transportation options available to a stable patient
When a FD rescue is responding to an emergency and will have a response time exceeding _______, dispatch will contact a private ambulance.
20 minutes
Only _____ rescues will be allowed out of service at one time for scheduled activities.
2
What are the levels of high activity that PM’s should not occur during?
0700-0900
1500-1800
