You Have Been Selected to Represent EMS on a Disaster

question 17

Multiple Choice

You have been selected to represent EMS on a disaster planning committee involving many different agencies. Regarding preparation for a possible disaster, which item is most beneficial to stress in the meeting?

• A) Specific terminology and codes will need to be established to make communication effective.
• B) It will be important to ensure that all rescuers are flexible and can perform any task asked of them at a disaster.
• C) The lay community will need to become involved by learning basic first aid and CPR.
• D) Separate plans using the NIMS system need to be developed for natural and man-made disasters.