High Risk Response Flashcards
When staging, turn off the lights and sirens ____ blocks away
Several
You will stage in direction of traffic and approximately ___ blocks away
Two
Who will enter the unit as staged on MDC
Dispatcher, you will announce location and they will enter
Acceptable confirmation that you can leave staging
Radio report from dispatch stating the area is secured, radio report from police the area is secured, face to face with PD
Who responds from staging?
Typically first arriving, then directs everyone else as needed
Safety is crucial. One member should always assume responsibility for scene management and
Overall safety of the scene
Three dangers when on scene
Antagonism towards members on scene, verbal abuse towards members or other individuals on scene, lack of cooperation
A weapon could be anywhere train yourself to look for them
Between car seats, waistbands, jackets, and loose clothing
Consider these four things when responding to high risk call
Keep volume on radio low, gain info before entering the structure, look and listen before entering the structure, listen for arguments or fights/multiple voices
Stand on this side of door
Knob side and always greet with friendly demeanor
If you suspect violence do these things to keep away from individual
Arms length away, don’t stand against wall, use physical barriers (coffee table, chair, etc)
Someone should always be assigned safety. When a violent person is encountered you should withdraw from the situation and notify dispatch of
The need for police response. Code zero
Term used by dispatch or another unit to relay info that should not be overheard by patient or others at scene
Are you able. Only answer with affirmative or negative
