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should you not try to move accident victims from the scene.
should you not try to move accident victims from the scene.
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You can always call 911.
Do not leave the scene. Call the police immediately!! After which you would contact your insurance company. Leaving the scene of an accident is a felony in most state in the US. It is known as "Hit and run", or "leaving the scene of an accident."
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Do not leave the scene. Call the police immediately!! After which you would contact your insurance company. Leaving the scene of an accident is a felony in most state in the US. It is known as "Hit and run", or "leaving the scene of an accident."
Call 911, secure the scene, and if you are trained in FA attempt to help the victim(s). Being trained in triage will help to determine what to do for multiple casualties.
Secure the accident scene, using guards, or roping off the area, if available
If first on scene, 50 feet behind the accident, unless you see flames, leaking fluid, or fumes. then 100 feet away. If another unit is on scene and behind the accident, then park the ambulance 100 feet ahead of the crash. The goal is to surround the accident to create a safe work environment After that, the goal is to enable to leave the scene easily if you need to rapidly transport a patient.
If you are not trained in first aid and triage call for help.
Just like with any accident you should assess the situation after an accident. If you are in danger of being hit again, move out of the way. You should gather the information of the other person in the accident, if it was a single accident and no one else was involved you should stay on the scene and phone the cops. If you are injured or the other person is injured call an ambulance. You absolutely do not want to ever leave the scene of the crime!