WHAT TO EXPECTThe Intricacies of a 911 Summons

What is an Emergency?

Definition An unexpected situation or sudden occurrence

of a serious and urgent nature that demands immediate action (The American Heritage Dictionary, Second Edition 1985).

A situation involving pain, fear, uncertainty or just not knowing who else to call.

What does it mean to you?

Westminster Fire Statistics

2013 Calls Emergency Alarms – 9,267 Fire – 2,540 EMS – 6,709 Special Circumstances/Special Teams

Dive Technical Rescue Hazmat Other

Is it an Emergency?

Ouch!!!

This is an actual emergency room photo of a fisherman who lost control of his high-speed bass boat in West Virginia. Wardens believe that he was traveling at a speed of approximately 75 mph at the time of the accident. He was unable to negotiate a curve in the narrow waterway. Unfortunately for him, upon striking the shoreline and being ejected from the boat he landed back end first on an old fence post. You can probably picture what happened next, but the attached picture really says it all. The good news is that after about 6 months, this man made a full recovery after suffering a shattered hip, broken leg, several broken ribs, internal injuries and soft tissue damage. Doctors credited his recovery to the fact that the post lodged itself so tightly that there was little or no blood loss. Now that's got to hurt!!!

Who Are All These People!

Typical Response Fire Engine Medic Unit (ambulance)

Typically 5 personnel Riders

Other Responders Battalion Chief PD

Roles and Responsibilities

Officer Responsible for the scene and EVERYONE’S

safety Driver Operator

Responsible for the fire apparatus Scene Access Scene Safety

Firefighter Responsible for everything else

Medic Unit Roles

Paramedic Responsible for ALL aspects of patient care

and transport Choosing appropriate facilities Communication with family Medication Delivery/What stays and what goes

Firefighter/EMT-B Responsible for everything else Driver/Attendant

We’re Here! Now What?

Stop the chaos Stay calm

Figure out the issueWhat exactly is needed

Solve it, fix it, get ‘r’ done!!! Most importantly – we are

here to take care of people.

PRE-pare for an Emergency

Know your medical history and that of your spouse/partner/parents/children

Keep a first aid kit handy Include one in the car/RV

Keep medications in one place Clear a path Fill out your File of Life form/keep on

fridge Don’t worry if you’re in your pajama’s!!!

Last But Not Least

Don’t hesitate to call Don’t wait to call – listen to your gut! We are here 24/7/365 YOU are our top priority We can and will help you figure it out YOU are in control Seriously, don’t worry if you’re in your

pajamas!!!

Note To Self:WEAR PAJAMASTO BED

(If not for yourself, for the love of God, think of the poor Firefighter!)

Thank You!