Fort Basio Joint SAR Operation

"Copy RA-1, BREAK Command to COPA, arrived at victim" I say as I reach the victim.

'Hey guys, I'm Deputy TO Jansen and OSC for the ERT, what's the situation?'
'Hi, Im Lt. Smith, we found one of the girls with a snake under her shirt, its a green one with black spots, thats all we now'
'Okay, how about our victim? and why do you need the extinguisers?'
'Uhhm, she's unconsious, possible snakebite and hypothermia, and we wanted to scare the snake away with that'
'Hmm okay, Our HRES officer is on his way, i'll let him handle the snake, any idea where the other victim is?'
'Yes, 3 men of out team are with her, she broke her leg and had hypothermia, she being held warm and is waiting for transport, they are a quarter of a mile west from here, just follow that trail'
'Okay'

"Command to RA-1 victim is unconsious, possible hypothermia and snakebite, will update in a moment BREAK Command to HRES Botfish, I need you to remove the snake before we can stabilze her BREAK Command to COPA, we arrived at the vic, going to remove a snake from her, then transport her to RA1, other vic is located too, she going to need BLS transport, going there soon,BREAK Command to Medic - 5, We have one victim for you, hypothermia and broken leg, update soon, out

I walk over to Daniel, Mitch and Chuck 'Okay guys listen up, Austin is gonna remove the snake from her, then Mitch and Chuck will stay with her, stabilizer her and transport to RA1, Daniel, your coming with me to the other vic and we'll stabilizer her and transport her to M-5, okay?

*I reach the victim and see the snake. I set down one of the extuinguishers and pull the pin on the other one*
'So, how am I gonna do this?'
*I hold up her shirt with a stick and spray. the snake dies and I pull it out.*
'I know it's a poisinous snake but I dn't know what kind'
*I put the pin back in the fire extuinguisher*

'Ok.' I reply checking over my kit again as I prepare to follow Jansen, and see the snake slither off of the body of the woman. I finish checking my kit, and prepare to follow Jansen.

"RA1 to Botfish, Negitive, that snake is venomous. Green and black spots is the textbook coloring for an Eastern Green Momba, and the Mojave Rattlesnake. Just frezze it with the CO2 and then cut off the head, but don't touch the head."

I turn over to Mitch and Chuck 'Stabilize her quick, then bring her over to RA1 ASAP, me and Daniel are going to the other vic'

Me and Daniel start jogging towards the other vic while I radio COPA
"Command to COPA, be advised me and Daniel are heading to the last vic"

(Vic count: 1 transport, 2 found, 0 missing)

'I'm gonna head back let me know if you need anything'
*I walk ver to ther truck with the fire extuinguishers and put them back*

Me and Daniel arrive at the vic 'Okay Daniel, your doing this one, while I watch how you do that'

"Command to COPA, we arrived at the last vic"
I turn over to the SAR team 'Hey, I'm Deputy TO fromt Squad 1, ERT. That is FF/EMT Daniel, he's gonna stabilize her and then we'll bring her to our BLS unit'
'Sounds good to me' one of the soldier says

(Just pointing out I was mistakenly made an EMT, I haven't been told any of the procedures or anything, so...)

( I was told you had RL first aid right? just splint the leg and put her on the backboard, you can godmod me putting her on there, I'll talk to you about procedures in PM later )

(I was just given EMT when I started too. But I know about all that stuff. So I don't care! FREE CERT! LOL

"Sure Jansen, we'll stabilize her."

I run over to the girl and set down the ALS bag and Backboard, I immediately grab my turnout jacket and wrap it around her. I open the ALS bag and get one of the compression bandages out, I then lift up her top and wrap it around her torso where the snake bite was. I grab my radio: "Daniels to RA1, I'm going to insert an I.V so yo can get those warmed fluids into her as quickly as possible. Daniels out."

I grab the Blood Pressure cuff and put it about 3 inches above the elbow, I then find a vein that I can use. I push the needle into the vein and push slowly. I take the needle out and put ti in the sharps container in the ALS bag. I then tape the I.V ready for the RA."Alright, the I.V is in lets get her on the backboard and head to the RA."We slide the backboard under her and lift her, I sling the ALS bag over my shoulder and we head towards the RA. I grab my radio again: Daniels to RA, we are heading towards your location now. Be ready for us."

(The cert was an accidental misread, but after a quick check with a couple people, it was agreed he'll be trained in, he can't be left alone doing anything ever until the blue wears off, but for the current time, he's under his learning status)

((Sorry guys, been busy. I'm back!))
*I grab the back of the backboard with Daniels and we walk along the trail past many trees and grasses towards the RA.*

"Command to Medic - 5, We have one victim for you, hypothermia and broken leg, update soon, out"

"Copy, Command. We'll be ready. M-5 out."

(Davis, you stole my idea. And Burke did you get my lightbar working yet?)

*Daniels comes over with the girl.*
'Mitch whats your vitals? And did you happen to get a look at the snake?'
*I cut of her clothes as we load here in to the RA. I find two puncture wounds about 1" apart.*
'I got fang marks here mitch.'

*I here them talking and walk over to the RA*
'The snake was green with black spots. I didn't know for sure what it was.'

*I get a quick set of vitals, B/P 50/P, HR 148, RR 26.*
'Mitch grab me a bag of Ringer's.'
*I hook the patient up to the monitor and get a temp. I see Sinus Tach on the monitor and fever of 104.*
'Austin tell base SAR that I need a picture of that snake, I think that this bite is from an Eastern Green Mamba, which means we have a huge problem on our hands.'

'ok'
"Botfish to SAR team, can you get a picture of the snake? Cory says it's probably an Eastern Green Mamba. The sooner e get it the bettter"
'Anything I can help you with? I'm an EMT.'

*Mitch hands me the ringers and I hook it up.*
'Austin this is definately a mamba bite. Tell the SAR team to kill it.'
"RA1 to COPA, notify PD that we may have an illegally obtained Eastern Green Mamba on Fort Basio. RA1 will be taking 1 with bite from said snake to ETC code 3."
'Austin hop in, I need a driver.'

(Sorry for not doing sooner, I messed something up with my laptop anyway.)

I lean down next to the woman and check her leg, lower leg fracture. I get the splint out of our bag and see that the soldiers had immobilized the leg at the knee and ankle before we'd arrived. It didn't look too serious, so I started to strap the bone to the splint. I finished tying the splint up and checked that it was in place, and that everything was OK as I got the backboard ready. Two of the soldiers started to hold her, along with Jansen as I slid the backboard underneath, and I passed the straps to them and they tied her down. 'Ok, hope I did it right.' I said as we picked up the backboard and started to move.

'You did alright Daniel'
I grab my radio and push the PTT button..
"Command to Medic Five, be advised, we're on our way now BREAK Command to COPA, transporting third to Medic Five, out

After walking for a couple of minutes we arrive at M-5
Hey Angus, here's your victim, possible broken leg and hypothermia, leg is splinted, vitals unknown, that should be it, questions? I say as I put her on the stretcher and put her into the ambulance.

(Vic Count: 2 transported, 1 being transported ASAP)

*I reach up frpnt and grab a Sharpie marker, I draw a line and record the time of the swelling, even though it is minimal, due to the mamba's venom being neurotoxic.*

"Command to Medic Five, be advised, we're on our way now".

"Copy, Command."
*I get out of the cab and walk around to the back of the unit and clim in.*

"Jansen and his crew walk up.*
"Hey Angus, here's your victim, possible broken leg and hypothermia, leg is splinted, vitals unknown, that should be it, questions?"

"Did you do a check for other injuries?"

(DELETED - On Brother's Account)

(Sorry 'bout that.)

'I did a quick checkover Angus, nothing serious, and the soldiers never mentioned anything either, so I don't think we have any visible injuries.' I say as I prepare to load the backboard into the Ambulance for Angus to transport.

'If you can transport her ASAP, it would be nice' I say to Angus with a smile
Then I grab my radio..
"Command to Squad 1 personnel, please return to the squad, so we can head back BREAK, Command to RA1, after the transport you can head back to the station BREAK Command to Medic Five, you are cleared after transport BREAK Command to COPA, last vic is going to be transported, Squad 1 will clear soon, RA-1 and M5 are back in service after transport and/or restock, out"

*Botfish gets in the drivers seat and flips on the lights. We pull out of the area and head to the ETC.*
"RA1 to Command, you need to get a driver for the SEV, Botfish is driving the RA."
*I notice the swelling progressing up the arm and I quickly mark a new line, and record the time.*
"RA1 to ETC"

(Continues in ETC thread)

"Alright Jansen, she is transported in the Ra so what do you want me to do?" I say while leaning against the Squad, while watching the RA driving away.

"Good. Help me load her up."

*I hop down and grab a corner of the board.*

"Ready when you are."

((Angus, the RA transported her.))

((They transported the snakebite. I'm transporting a fracture.))

((Ah, ok.))

*I walk back over to the squad and put my coat in the back of the driver's seat and my helmet on the dash. Then I turn off all the lights except the director bar and head back out. I put away all the equipment, shut all the equipment doors, and then get back into the squad and sit sideways on the seat with the door open.*

"Botfish to Jansen, don't forget the SEV. Please have someone take it back"

*I load up the backboard and climb into the back of the ambulance. I shut the doors and check the splint and do another check for injuries as Chet drives away.*

(Wait, why can't botfish take the SEV back to station?)

(he is driving the RA I think)

(I neededd some one to drive the RA and forgot that he was the only one on the SEV.)

"Copy Botfish, BREAK Command to COPA, SEV and Squad 1 out of service, out"

'Any volunteers for driving the SEV?' I say while I hop in the squad

(Will be finding a second person on the RA, but you never should take someone from a one person unit, because then you're getting the bill for the tow truck I send out, regardless if the truck needs it or not )

"Copy that transmission"

((Yeah I forgot that he was the only one on the SEV.))

'I'll take it if we need to.' I say as I start to pack my equipment back into the compartments on the squad and make sure I have secured them before I get ready to go wherever.

'Okay, Daniel, you take the SEV back to the station, we'll be leaving now, time for dinner'

I close the door and wait for the others

'Alright then.' I say as I walk over to the SEV and open the driver's door and climb in, putting my turnout jacket and helmet on the passenger seat. I restart the vehicle and prepare to drive off, ready to follow behind the Squad when they're ready.

As Mitch drives the squad, I put of my helmet and see the SEV follow, on the way to the station I type up a report in the EAT.

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Call: Fort Basio Joint SAR Operation

FD units: S1, RA1, SEV
PD units: N/A
EMS units: M5
Other agencies: Fort Basio SAR team

Victims: 3

Everyone did good on this call, Prob. FF Jackson also did very good in treating the victim.
The victim's where quickly found due to help of the SAR Team, there was some confusion about what snake it was, but I don't blame anyone for that, it could be asked to COPA though. Overall, good call.

Signed
DepTO Florian Jansen
Squad 1
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I drive towards the complex, I flick the switch to turn the lights off and put my headset on.

"Good call guys, the snake bite victim was pretty sick. We got her pretty stabilized so she has a better chance. Oh, and Jackson Awesome first call!"