Triage Unit Leader
Initially, the Role of Triage Unit Leader is typically assumed by who?
Who is the driver of the 1st in medic unit
This role is typically assumed by ES01 and not activated until a level 4 or higher MCI
Who is the EMS Branch Director
This PFD Units responsibilities include
a. Give initial report to FCC, including the exact location and nature of incident i.e., motor vehicle crash, mass transit accident, building collapse, etc., and the approximate number of victims involved to determine the appropriate level of MCI to declare.
b. Notify the FCC of what MCI level is being declared.
c. Establish command until relieved.
d. Identify and/or report any fire suppression, environmental hazards (CBRNE) or decontamination needs.
e. Request additional resources as needed
f. Identify and establish a staging area.
g. Initiate triage utilizing triage tags and immediate lifesaving efforts.
What is the first arriving PFD Unit on scene
When Declared, The Following will be dispatched
(1) Accident Assignment as dictated by Directive 39, Initial Dispatch
(2) 1 EMS Field Operations Officers (ES-Officer)
(3) 6 Ambulances
(4) The EMS Operations Chief (ES03)
(5) Additional Resources as requested by the IC
What is a Level 5 MCI
When a mass casualty incident has occurred area hospitals will be alerted by
The FCC via HASTE
In the Incident Command System, the Triage Unit Leader Reports to this role
Who is the Medical Group Supervisor
The Medical Group Supervisor Reports to the EMS Branch Director and Oversees these roles when assumed.
What are the
1. Triage Unit Leader
2. Treatment Unit Leader
3. Medical Supply Coordinator
The attendant of the first arriving medic unit will typically assume this role
What is the Treatment Unit Leader
When declared, the following will be dispatched in addition to all the resources on previous levels
(1) Full Box Alarm
(2) 2 EMS Field Operations Officers (ES-Officer)
(3) The EMS Operations Deputy Chief (ES01)
(4) 6 additional Ambulances
(5) Mass Casualty Response Vehicle (MC-1) and/or MC-2) as requested by the Incident Commander
(6) Mass Transit Vehicle(s) (as requested by the Incident Commander)
What is a Level 4 MCI
What does HASTE stand for
Hospital Alert System Tone Encoded
Triage Unit Leaders can be responsible for overseeing these two roles
Who are
1. Triage Support Personnel
2. Morgue manager
The second arriving EMS Operations Field Supervisor typically assumes what role?
What is the Patient Transportation Group Supervisor
The Incident Safety Officer (ISO)
Also known as a full response, this level of MCI involves the activation of staff officers
MCI level 3
during an MCI EMS branch should consider moving EMS operations to
a second tac channel
In addition to their other responsibilities the Triage Unit Leader should provide periodic status and progress reports to the Medical Group Supervisor of what information?
What is the number and classification of patients triaged.
In a level 5 MCI, typically only these 3 roles of the EMS Branch are assumed
1. Medical Group Supervisor
2. Triage Unit Leader
3. Treatment Unit Leader
This person is responsible for coordinating patient movement from treatment areas to appropriate hospitals
Patient Transportation Group Supervisor
when an MCI level is upgraded by 1 tier, how many additional ambulance are dispatched
6
Who prepares the request for mutual aide from the surrounding regions
EMS Regional Office/ OEM
In addition to ensuring proper triage operations are being preformed, the Triage Unit Leader is responsible to do what with patients once triage has been complete?
What is coordinate movement of patients from the Triage Area to the Treatment Area
In a level 4 or higher MCI the EMS Branch Director reports to this role
Who is the Operations Section Chief
An officer designated to act as a control point for all outside agencies.
The Liaison Officer (LNO)
A level 1 MCI is also known as
A Mass Casualty Disaster
When mutual aide is required on large scale incidents, non-PFD ambulances report to who?
the vetting officer