What happens once rescue crews arrive at the emergency scene?
Personnel will arrive usually within six minutes. When emergency personnel arrive, their first action is to assess the condition of the patient and determine the need for immediate actions. They may contact the local emergency department by radio or telephone to consult with a physician. Many situations can best be corrected by life-sustaining therapy that is most successful when started at the emergency scene. Please allow the emergency medical crews time to complete these actions for the benefit of the patient. As the patient’s condition is stabilized, arrangements will be made for transport. It is our goal to transport the patient to the most appropriate hospital facility.
