Priority 1 is an emergency call. Lights and siren authorised. An example of a Priority 1 call would be an armed holdup call, or an officer down. Priority 2 is a less urgent emergency call.
What is a Priority 3 call?
Priority 3 calls are those where life or property is not at risk and an immediate police response will not likely prevent further injury or loss of property and will likely not adversely impact an investigation.
What is a Level 1 mass casualty incident?
Level 1 – Mass casualty incident resulting in less than 10 surviving victims. Level 2 – Mass casualty incident resulting in 10 to 25 surviving victims. Level 3 – Mass casualty incident resulting in more than 25 surviving victims.
What is classified as a multiple casualty incident?
A multi-casualty incident (MCI) is an emergency situation where the number of patients overwhelms the available resources. It has to include more than one patient, and in many jurisdictions, it is generally defined as at least three.
What are three levels of hazardous materials?
HAZMAT Materials Levels
- Class 1: Explosives.
- Class 2: Flammable Gas.
- Class 3: Flammable Liquids.
- Class 4: Flammable Solids.
- Class 5: Oxidizing Agents and Organic Peroxides (these create oxygen during reaction, making them a combustion threat)
- Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances.
- Class 7: Radioactive Substances.
The top priority for first responders is scene isolation. Keep unnecessary equipment from becoming contaminated by giving exact information on safe routes of arrival and vehicle staging locations, and by reporting anything suspicious.
