What qualifies an officer to be either the IC or Ops officer at MVC? This question stems from a call I was on the other day. A one vehcile MVC into a gruad rail with 5 Pt ranging in age from 40yrs to 10 months (2A,3C). There was no entrapment all persons were out upon fire dept. arrival. The first due rescue had no EMTS and the second due had one. The incoming enigne company I believe had at least 3 EMTS. Most serious injury was a broken arm. The IC who was a mutual aid chief with at least 10 yrs. of experience was the first on location and took command. Now ready for the math there are 5 pt going to the hospital they all get collar and long board it takes 4 FF to properly long board some one and 1 EMT for 5 pt. The IC told the engine crew to stage at the overpass and not to enter the highway. (By the way I was the one EMT and the IC is not.) Now I'm not the smartest person in the world but I think it is pretty tough for one EMT to handle 5 pts, and for things to get done right.
I feel that unless the IC has some kind of medical training that he/she should not be in charge. And I also feel they should be at least an EMT.
I feel that unless the IC has some kind of medical training that he/she should not be in charge. And I also feel they should be at least an EMT.
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