Coordinating with EMS for Incident Response

Process and Flow Chart: Coordinating with EMS for Incident Response

Process:

1. Communicate Radio Channel Change:

   • Announce over the active radio channel: "Switching to channel 10."

2. Switch to EMS Radio Channel:

   • Switch to channel 10 and wait for radio silence before speaking.

3. Initial Contact:

   • Say, “PD to EMS,” and wait for acknowledgment or invitation to speak.

4. Provide Incident Details:

   • Share the following details:

     • Triage location verbally and also by sending a /911e for the location.

     • Number of injured parties.

     • Summary of injuries (if known).

5. Advise EMS of PD Frequency:

   • Inform EMS of the PD frequency for the incident.

   • Request EMS to:

     • Switch to the PD frequency.

     • Stage close to the scene.

     • Confirm if it’s clear to enter the scene.

6. Return to Active PD Frequency:

   • Switch back to the PD frequency and advise the Incident Commander (IC) that EMS is en route.

7. Clearance to Enter:

   • IC will confirm with EMS if it is safe to enter the scene.

8. Coordinate Extraction:

   • EMS will coordinate with IC for patient extraction to the hospital, escorted by PD if necessary.