Where you are requested by your patrol captain to assist in responding to an incident, it is imperative that you keep them up to date with the situation as it develops.
This will ensure your patrol captain is able to:
- constantly assess the seriousness of the situation
- communicate critical details and updates through to your SLS state communication centre
- ensure appropriate allocation of resources to the incident (both internal and external).
You should include the following critical details about a victim when following the ‘4 Ps’ incident procedure to communicate their condition:
- approximate age
- gender
- injury or illness suffered
- level of consciousness
- signs of breathing (normal or abnormal)
- signs of severe, life-threatening bleeding
- the event that caused this injury or illness
- the treatment you are currently providing them and if further assistance or equipment is required for treatment.