NREMT - EMS Operations 2024/25

NREMT - EMS Operations 2024/25 The cold zone or clean zone is - ANSWER an area where adequate decontamination has ensured that there will be no spread of any hazardous materials and EMS are able to fully treat patients. Traffic law requires that an ambulance must - ANSWER stop for a stopped school bus and wait until the bus driver turns off the flashing lights and retracts the stop sign When cutting the wires of a battery inside a vehicle... - ANSWER The negative battery cable, often black in color, should be cut first. This will create a break in the electrical circuit of the vehicle. Be sure not to touch any metal component of the vehicle while doing this! When approaching an intersection... - ANSWER Always drive as far left as reasonable You should never pass on the right because... - ANSWER drivers are taught to pull to the right when they see an emergency vehicle. Waiting for traffic to clear or taking a longer route may be safer but it... - ANSWER will greatly reduce your response time in an emergency. Use these as a last resort and have good justification.