Medical Branch Flashcards
1
Q
What is traditionally referred to as medical incident command?
A
The medical (or EMS) branch of the ICS
2
Q
What does the IC designate at incidents with a significant medical factor?
A
Someone as the chief of the medical branch under the operations section
3
Q
What are the primary roles of the medical branch?
A
- Triage
- Treatment
- Transport of injured people
4
Q
What is the role of the medical branch director?
A
To ensure EMS units are working within the ICS and that each medical division receives a clear assignment
5
Q
Where must personnel remain until assigned their duties?
A
With their vehicle in the staging area
6
Q
Fill in the blank: The medical branch director helps to ensure that EMS units are working within the _______.
A
ICS
