EMT-Basic/Ops/SpecOps

Lesson 7.3: Special EMS Operations Overviews Objectives By the end of this lesson, the EMT-Basic should be able to: Explain the EMT-Basic's role during a call involving hazardous materials. Describe what the EMT-Basic should do if there is reason to believe that there is a hazard at the scene. Describe what actions an EMT-Basic should take to ensure bystander safety. State the role that an EMT-Basic should perform until appropriately trained personnel arrive at the scene of a hazardous materials situation. Break down the steps to approaching a hazardous situation. Discuss the various environmental hazards that affect EMS. Describe the criteria for a multiple-casualty situation. Evaluate the role of the EMT-Basic in the multiple-casualty situation. Summarize the components of basic triage. Define the role of the EMT-Basic in a disaster operation. Describe the basic concepts of incident management. Explain the methods for preventing contamination of self, equipment, and facilities. Review the local mass-casualty incident plan. Demonstrate how triage would be performed at a mass-casualty incident.