Radio instructions

Question 1

At the beginning of your shift. contact the dispatch center advise them of the following information…

Answer 1

1. Shift ID#
2. Physical Unit#
3. Any ride alongs/third parties onboard
4. MDT# (if unable to log yourself in)

Question 2

Always acknowledge dispatch via radio when you’re receiving the following…

Answer 2

1. A call
2. A post assignment
3. Any other information or instructions

Question 3

Always inform dispatch in this order of a run when you are…

Answer 3

1. At post
2. Onscene (10-97)
3. Transporting a patient (10-15)
4. At destination (10-10)
5. 1st available
6. Available (10-98)
7. Cancelled off a call (10-22)

Question 4

When you encounter a STILL ALARM (or an type of emergency situation) that requires notifying dispatch to activate the 911 system… relay the following information to dispatch…

Answer 4

1. Shift ID# and location of still alarm
2. Type of still alarm (TC, CP, man down, etc.)
3. # of patients
4. Type of assistance needed (police, fire, etc.)