EMS systems

Question 1

What is a type one ambulance?

Answer 1

Truck front with box on back

Question 2

What is type 2 ambulance?

Answer 2

Vanbulance

Question 3

What is type 3 ambulance?

Answer 3

Van front with box on back

Question 4

What are the stages of an emergency in ems operations?

Answer 4

Recognition
Dispatch
En route
On scene
Transport
Turn around (returning, decon, equipment restock)

Question 5

What is due regard?

Answer 5

As a 911 vehicle, your lights are a request for others to yield. Pay attention. If there is an accident, you are guilty until proven innocent. Stop at red lights

Question 6

What do you do when coding in a school zone?

Answer 6

Lights and sirens off, driving speed limit

Question 7

What are the minimum and ideal sizes for landing zones? What are major considerations?

Answer 7

minimum 60x60 ft
ideal 100x100 ft

Flat ground
No obstructions (power lines)
Identifiable
Free from light materials

Question 8

How do you approach a helicopter on uneven ground?

Answer 8

From downhill