Chap 2 Flashcards
After the start of the tour if the CFRD company is reduced to 1 CFRD ff and one officer the company will
Remain available op for CFRD responses
Company officer shall ensure that a CFRD company starts the tour with how many CFRD trained FFS
At least 2 ffs
Officers shall notify there respective battalions for needed details prior to,start
If during roll call the OID shall determine how many CFRD certified personnel are on duty if that number has fallen below the minimum the officer will
Without two CFRD ffs the company will not respond to CFRD calls
Company may still be dispatched for calls directly received from public to assist civilians
Notify the dispatcher
Battalion
Record in company journal
At the change of each tour the company’s status defaults to normal CFRD status
If assigned the “A” airway this ff is responsible for
- Manual stabilization of the patients spine ( if trauma) while opening the airway , maintaining the airway and administering o2
Begins ventilation
Carry o2 bag
“B” the Boss
OIC should carry portable radio and flashlight
The “C” checked
FF responsible for patient assessment and performing hands on care
Cardiac arrest this ff checks pulse and begins compressions
Carrys the trauma bag
“D” Defibrillator/documenter
Ff responsible for completing prehospital car report …PCR
CARDIC ARREST HOOKS UP AND OPERATES THE DEFIBRILLATOR
” E” equipment
If engine riding with five ffs than 5 ff initial remains with apparatus and help carry any additional equipment if necessary
The chauffeur or non-CFRD trained member
Remains with apparatus
True or false fall back status do not change response to segment one calls
True
When approaching the scene of a CFRD response the OID shall perform the following
- Observe scene safety of the crew, patient and bystanders
- ID the number of patients involved
- Ensure BSI
- Determine the needs for additional resources
If it is determined that the patients condition is either critical or unstable ( utilizing CUPS ) the OIC shall
Ask the dispatcher for the ETA of the responding ambulance
ADVISE THE dispatcher to relay the seriousness of the patients condition to the responding EMS UNIT(s)
CFRD operating at segment 1 calls will remain on scene and
REMAIN ON SCENE AND Assist EMS UNTIL IT IS DETERMINED THAT THEIR ASSISTANCE IS NO LONGER NEEDED
A PCR is not required when
When CFRD is on scene (10-84) at any assignment unless patient care provided
When requesting an ambulance the CFRD engine must relay the following g to the dispatcher
CUPS status AGE Chief complaint If PCR initiated Pulse and respiratory rate
Patient packaging efforts must begin Immediately while treating life threats when
Patients CUPS STATUS IS CRITICAL OR UNSTABle
If potentially UNSTABLE OR STABLE PERFORM THE APPROPRIATE FOCUSED PHYSICAL EXAM
After it is determined the companies services are no longer needed the company should go 10-8 with the dispatcher unless
If decon of a member. Personal protective equipment and/or the equipment used is required the company will not be available until the situation is rectified
Upon completion of the decon process the company will transmit the appropriate signal
If equipment has been left at the scene or supplies have been expended and the company does not have the minimum amount the company will
Go back in service for fire duty but advise the dispatcher and battalion that not available for CFRD response
Company immediately return to quarters replace equipment and supplies
If response for emergency involves a suspected crime in progress than the company shall
Exercise extreme caution
Do not enter scene if will place personnel risk before arrival of pd
If danger request response of pd from dispatcher and confirm police arrival at scene before intervening in medical care
If dispatched to a CFRD run and a verbal for an additional sick or injured person is receive the company will
Make every effort to make patient contact and notify dispatcher
If contact made with second patient than company will not leave scene until relieved. Y ems
Transmit a 10-99 ( company operating for at least 30 min) for the following scenarios
- Confirmed cardiac/respiratory arrest ( company performing CPR/Defibrillation )
- Any situation the company officer determine the company will likely remain on scene for 30 minutes or more
- Amy CFRD response where in response to ETA forM EMS FROM THE company at scene , EMS reports no unit available,
Resuscitation efforts for non-breathing/CARDIC arrest patients will be performed by CFRD units in all incidents unless
- Obvious death
- Dependent lividity
- Rigor mortis
- Decomposition
- Valid DNR
PCR must me filled out for DOA
If patients whereabouts are unknown
Responding unit will make every effort to locate of said individual
If after search still no patient than officer shall :
1.Review the response ticket for additional info
2. If after review of info no patient found than OIC verify info with dispatcher
3. Still no patient than . Contact neighbors , building security etc,
4. Still no patient 10-92 10-8
Make notation in company journal when back at quarters
If FE necessary than
Request police response
Advise dispatcher to inform EMS
If access denied immediately notify pd for assistance
Pd will determine appropriate action