As responders arriving at a vehicle crash scene, we are sizing up the situation. In the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, one traditional aspect of the first-due officer's radio arrival report includes stating "Minor Damage", "Moderate Damage", or "Major Damage". It is supposed to indicate to units that are still responding whether this is a serious situation or not.
I often questioned the value of this part of the radio report. I remember being told that you can't judge a book by its' cover and I think that holds true for crash-damaged vehicles as well.
So, how would you classify the damage to this Toyota Camry; Minor, Moderate, or Major?
"Engine 1 is on scene, Main Street and Market Street, I have one vehicle, _____________? damage, Engine 1 is establishing Main Street Command?
I often questioned the value of this part of the radio report. I remember being told that you can't judge a book by its' cover and I think that holds true for crash-damaged vehicles as well.
So, how would you classify the damage to this Toyota Camry; Minor, Moderate, or Major?
"Engine 1 is on scene, Main Street and Market Street, I have one vehicle, _____________? damage, Engine 1 is establishing Main Street Command?
Comment