The Incident

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. List the five items of information to obtain when
receiving a call for assistance
2. List five factors to consider when responding to a
call.
3. List the three steps for scene size-up, in proper order
4. List the six items of information that should be
included in the initial report when arriving at the
scene
5. List the three priorities for securing the scene.
6. List five basic tools used to gain access to a patient
trapped in a vehicle.
7. List two ways to gain access to a patient in a vehicle
 The Incident
An event caused by a natural
phenomenon or human activity that
requires the intervention of
emergency service personnel to
prevent or mitigate loss of life and
damage to property and the
environment
 Call for Assistance
Information to Obtain
Obtain the following five items of information
when receiving a call for assistance :

• Address/ Location of the incident

• Identify the origin of the call ( telephone, radio,
in-person, etc.)
• Incident type (what is happening)
• Victims (quantity and Location)
• Actions Taken
 Response
When responding to a call, you should consider, among
others, the following factors:

• Day of the week

• Time of
• Weather
• Social Disturbance riots
• Topography
• Hazardous Materials
• Access routes
In case of Emergency dial :

117 1= 1min Call

1=1min Dispatch
7 =7min Respond
 Type of Incidents
• Motor Vehicle collision
• Structural fire

• Natural Phenomenon
• Water rescue
• Medical Emergency
• Hazardous Materials
• Structural Collapse
• Electrical
• Aircraft Accident
 Scene Size - Up

The evaluation of factors that are used

in the decision – making process to
establish the strategy and tactics to be
used in a particular incident.

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 Steps to Assess the Scene

• What is the current situation?

• Where is it going?
• How do I control it?
(operations and resources needed)

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 Reporting

• Address/Location
• Incident type
• Environmental conditions
• Current situation
• Number of victims
• Resources needed

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 Securing the Scene

• Place vehicle properly

• Isolate and mark the scene
• Mitigate risks

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 Basic Tools
• Pliers • Pry bar
• Screwdriver • Vise Grip
• Tin snips • Axe
• Hammer • Hacksaw
• Knife • Rubber mallet
• Rope • Automatic center punch
• Kelly Tool • Personal protective
equipment
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Assistance

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