by F. Garcia Sun Aug 29, 2010 12:44 am
"Thanks a lot Starling. Clearing the area for personnel now."
"All firefighters, scene is clear to approach the car. I'll start treatment until more medics can take over."
**I grab a trauma bag off the engine and an airway and walk over**
**RADIO TO ALL UNITS**
"For arriving EMS, 1 dead in the front side passenger seat. 2 in the rear are moderate. Passenger on the rear right : Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, dislocation to 1's shoulder, possible spinal injury, complaining of neck pains, and broken nose and cuts and bruises from the glass."
** I go around and check out the other passenger **
"Passenger on the rear left. Broken ankle, probably because of the rifle, broken tibia compound, broken arm, both bones, bruising and disorientation, as well as possible head trauma from smashing the window. Starting high flow o2 on the right rear passenger with an i.v, passenger on the rear left will get an i.v, both t.k.o. setting a c-collar on both, and cardboard splints for leg/ankle fractures, air splint for arm fracture. Be advised, we don't have drugs at this time to treat for pain."
"Daniels, grab me some splints and the spinal bag."
**To COPA**
"COPA, we have a 2 vehicle MCI incident. Scene is secured by P.D, 1 dead, 1 no transport, 2 moderate injuries. Treatment in progress. Entry to the bus is being made at this time by truck. How many people were on board?"