Cancel Slow Down Policy

Question 1

If EMS or police cancel you to a scene that may still generate a hazardous situation what must you do?

Answer 1

Continue code 1 to ensure no hazards

Question 2

If PF&R ARRIVES at a scene and police try to cancel, what should fire do?

Answer 2

Fire EMTs have a duty to perform a scene assessment

Question 3

What type code calls shall fire respond to even when canceled?

Answer 3

All burn type codes

To evaluate mechanism of injury

*flame injuries that require transport require notification of on duty investigator prior to clearing

Question 4

When are police allowed to slow down/cancel EMS?

Answer 4

Nothing found/no patients (CANCEL)

Minor first aid/pt refusing (SLOW)